Programs Calendar

Gaylord Gauntlet

Held entirely on the Gaylord Hospital campus which features 400 acres of land in a rural Wallingford setting. It is a blend of wooded trail and open field running with natural and man-made obstacles. Mud will be used sparingly, but upper body strength will be featured in some obstacles including a rock wall climb and vine swings.

All proceeds benefit the Gaylord Sports Association. 

Gaylord Sports Association provides adaptive sports for individuals with physical and visual disabilities, including wounded veterans. The Sports Association offers 16 different sports and is Connecticut’s largest adaptive sports program. Participants enjoy activities that are provided to them at low or no cost, such as golf, snow skiing, adaptive cycling, archery, water skiing, and adaptive rock climbing, or team sports such as wheelchair rugby, tennis, and sled hockey.

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Pickleball Session

Adaptive Pickleball Open Play Sessions are a great opportunity to learn and practice the sport of pickleball in a fun and supportive environment! This paddle sport is easy to learn and can be enjoyed by all ability and skill levels, which includes playing from a standing or seated position. The open play sessions will provide a chance to learn game rules, basic skills, and game play. Instruction will be provided by Denise Heinig and local pickleball experts. All equipment will be provided. Wheelchair players may use their own chair or reserve a tennis chair.  To register, call 203-284-2772 or sports@gaylord.org. 

Golf Clinic

The adaptive golf clinic provides an opportunity to try the sport or to return to playing golf. Instruction is provided by a trained PGA professional, Certified Recreation Therapists and volunteers who will help you to maximize your independence and improve your skills. The clinic is set-up in several stations including a driving station and putting station. Beginners and returning golfers are welcome and all equipment is provided, including adaptive golf cart if needed. Pre-registration is required. To register, contact the Gaylord Sports Association at 203-284-2772 or sports@gaylord.org.

Indoor Kayak Class

This class will include instruction on the basics of kayaking including paddling skills, standard and adaptive kayak equipment, safety procedures and how to adapt or modify for individual needs. The class begins with instruction on land, followed by on water practice in the pool.
*There are essential eligibility requirements to participate in this class.* Once completed, the participant will be able to kayak at summer kayak outings.
Contact the Sports Association for more information and to register at 203-284-2772 or sports@gaylord.org. 

Registration

Ken Murphy Memorial Open Golf Tournament

The Gaylord Hospital Sports Association invites you to the Ken Murphy Memorial Open, the only golf tournament in CT
specifically for individuals with a physical disability or visual impairment. Join us for this nine-hole tournament at the Farms Country Club. Eligible golfers include individuals who can golf independently for nine-holes at a reasonable rate of play. Prizes will be awarded during the luncheon for the top three twosomes, closest to the pin and longest drive. The Farms Country Club requires golfers to wear collared shirts; jeans are not allowed.

This tournament utilizes a 2-person scramble format. To be eligible for awards, players will be paired with another golfer who has a physical disability or visual impairment.
Each player hits a tee shot on each hole, and then each golfer plays from the spot of the best shot until you hole out. Golfers may park as close to the green as needed, but may not park on the apron. Single rider adaptive golf carts are allowed on the
green. If the ball is on the green, but the golfer cannot get to it, add two strokes to
hole out. We ask golfers to maintain a reasonable rate of play.
SCHEDULE
7:15 AM - Registration and light breakfast
8:00 AM - Shotgun Start
11:00 AM - Awards Luncheon

Veterans Fishing Tournament

The Veterans Fishing Tournaments are open water bass tournaments for veterans or service members with a permanent physical disability, visual impairment or PTSD. Each veteran will be paired with an experienced angler and boat captain for a day on the water. The tournament includes all fishing equipment, a weigh-in and an awards luncheon. Prizes are awarded for the top 3 weights.

This event is organized in collaboration with the Major Steven “Roy” Andrews Fishing Outreach Program and CT Bass Nation.

This program is funded in part by a grant from the United States Department of Veteran Affairs in partnership with Move United Warfighter Sports Program and is offered at NO COST for veterans.

For more information, please contact us at 203-284-2772 or sports@gaylord.org 

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