NVWG Grab Bag
This Big Apple city will be home to the 2021 National Veteran Wheelchair Games
New York City
Name 3 events held at the NVWG that are team events
- Basketball
- Power Soccer
- Quad Rugby
- Softball
- Team Challenge
What is the name of the division for Veterans who are participating in the NVWG for their first year
Novice
True or False
Tetraplegia's can complete agains paraplegias or lower extremity amputees
False
- SH1 (no spring stand)
- SH2 (uses a spring stand)
- SH3 (visual impairments)
Where was the first NVWG held? (bonus: what year?)
Richmond, VA in 1981
Name 5 events that are individual events
- Air Rifle/Pistol - Motor Rally
- Archery - Slalom
- Boccia - Nine Ball
- Bowling - Power Lifting
- Cycling - Swimming
- Field - Table Tennis
- Golf - Track
- Trap Shooting - Weight Lifting
This division is for Veterans who are between the ages of 40-59 years old
Masters
Class 1A, 1B or 1C is typically what level of injury
Cervical (Tetraplegias)
In Archery, these 2 types of bows are permitted
True or False
The National Veteran Wheelchair Games is the largest annual wheelchair sporting event solely for military Veterans.
True
What is the required number of events you must participate in at the NVWG (except in 2021)
5 events (unless participating in a team event)
The division are for returning Veterans who are 60+
Seniors
This is the only sport for Tetraplegia's
Quad Rugby
In wheelchair basketball, what is it called when an athlete pushes their chair 2+ times before bouncing the ball
Traveling
How many events are held at the NVWG (within 3)?
20 (+new/expo events)
What event requires the use of a guard mounted on the front of a power wheelchair?
Power Soccer
This division is for Veterans who are younger than 40, however any Veteran 40+ can opt to participate in they division
Open
This classification is given to athletes with a Lumbar or Sacral injury or lower extremity amputation(s)
V (class 5)
What is the white ball called in Boccia
The Jack
What is the website where you can find more information about the National Veteran Wheelchair Games?
What event challenges Veterans skill in their wheelchair as they maneuver through a challenging obstacle course?
True or False
Anyone can participate in the NVWG - they just have to be in a wheelchair when competing.
This test is used to determine strength and functions
Manual Muscle Test
one-ball and one-strike