**University Swim Club is hosting 2 Clinics for disabled swimmers this fall. Click here to see the flyer.

Lake Erie Swimming and its member clubs welcome adaptive swimmers. An “Adaptive Swimmer” refers to an athlete with:

· Physical impairments

o Amputation of limb(s)

o Loss of movement in a limb(s)

o Spinal cord injury

o Brain injury

o Deafness or hearing loss

o Cerebral palsy

o Dwarfism

o Blindness or visual impairment

· Cognitive disabilities

· Other impairments as defined by the U.S. Paralympic Committee

At meets, race distances, groupings, and competitive rules are adapted to meet an individual disabled athlete’s needs, and according to U.S. Paralympic rules. While participation is a reward itself, this is only the beginning… athletes train to achieve their personal goals, and compete with others for the opportunity to represent their clubs at national and international meets.

What opportunities are waiting for you? Call or email Lake Erie Swimming Disability Chair, Amy Houston, at 440-543-7459 or coachalh@yahoo.com

Additional information and links :

· Learn about a local blind athlete who was interviewed on WKYC Channel 3 (Article with video on the right side once it opens up)

· Watch a video of one athlete who overcame their challenges and found success in swimming!

· Additional information about USA Swimming’s Disability Program

· Additional information about US Paralympic Swimming