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Great Lakes Adaptive Sports Association

              
                Since April 15th, 1999
              
                501(c)(3) Nonprofit Charity
              
                Lake Forest IL, United States
              
                Adaptive Recreational, Fitness & Competitive Sports Programs

Great Lakes Adaptive Sports Association's Mission:

It’s about so much more than sports. At GLASA, you are part of the team. Adaptive sports change the lives of our athletes on and off the court thanks to our coaches, volunteers and supporters.

About the Great Lakes Adaptive Sports Association

Our programs fuel the life of an individual on the court and beyond. GLASA is a community where athletes thrive. Our resources, programs and services empower participants to reach their highest potential in all pursuits of life. Every aspect of our mission is to support our athletes. It is our greatest honor to stand in awe and admiration as they achieve their dreams and inspire the world.

A Lifelong Pursuit of Health and Wellness

GLASA believes that health is a lifelong pursuit and offers programs for individuals ages 3-75+. GLASA supports athletes with primary physical or visual disabilities, such as amputation, cerebral palsy, dwarfism, muscular dystrophy, spinal cord injury, spina bifida, stroke, visual impairment and more.

Adaptive Programming to Fit Every Need

Our programs are adapted to meet the needs of individuals who use manual or power wheelchairs in addition to those with ambulatory disabilities. We also offer specialized programming to injured military Veterans.

GLASA Great Lakes Games

GLASA brings hundreds of athletes together each year for our Great Lakes Games In Partnership With The Hartford, a multi-day event that provides a continuum of competition for the developmental to elite Paralympic athlete.

No One Sits on the Sidelines

No one is ever turned away due to an inability to pay, and no prior experience is needed to join GLASA recreational or competitive programs. With 20+ adaptive sports to get involved with, there is something for everyone.

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The donations will support:

Empowering our athletes to be active and enjoy the physical, social and emotional benefits of adaptive sports, fulfilling our mission and making all the difference for our athletes.

Group of youth GLASA athletes using wheelchairs getting ready to kayak with a GLASA volunteer.

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Upcoming Events

GLASA Wheelchair basketball game on an indoor court with a kid getting ready to shoot the basketball and an adult attempts to block them

GLASA Adaptive Equipment Lending Program Grant

Great Lakes Adaptive Sports Association

Apply For GLASA Athletes, equipment is provided based on availability. GLASA provides adaptive sports equipment for the sports of wheelchair basket...

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Athlete ready to release a bow in the archery competition at the Great Lakes Games.

GLASA Archery | Big Foot Archery | Sep 8

Great Lakes Adaptive Sports Association

Register | Volunteer Archery is open to everyone (ages 8+). Athletes may participate in Archery in a standing, bracing or sitting position. ...

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Chicago Bears Wheelchair Football player catching a pass against a Tampa Bay Bucs player.

GLASA Chicago Bears Wheelchair Football Practice | Glenview, IL | Sep 8

Great Lakes Adaptive Sports Association

Register | Volunteer The GLASA Chicago Bears Wheelchair Football team will hold tryouts and practices to prepare for competition against other te...

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Rows of athletes competing in the archery competition at the Great Lakes Games.

GLASA Archery | Big Foot Archery | Sep 15

Great Lakes Adaptive Sports Association

Register | Volunteer Archery is open to everyone (ages 8+). Athletes may participate in Archery in a standing, bracing or sitting position. ...

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Athletes getting ready to compete in the archery competition at the Great Lakes Games.

GLASA Archery | Big Foot Archery | Sep 22

Great Lakes Adaptive Sports Association

Register | Volunteer Archery is open to everyone (ages 8+). Athletes may participate in Archery in a standing, bracing or sitting position. ...

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Group portrait of the Chicago Bears Wheelchair Football team.

GLASA Chicago Bears Wheelchair Football Practice | Glenview, IL | Sep 22

Great Lakes Adaptive Sports Association

Register | Volunteer The GLASA Chicago Bears Wheelchair Football team will hold tryouts and practices to prepare for competition against other te...

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Athlete ready to release a bow in the archery competition at the Great Lakes Games.

GLASA Archery | Big Foot Archery | Sep 29

Great Lakes Adaptive Sports Association

Register | Volunteer Archery is open to everyone (ages 8+). Athletes may participate in Archery in a standing, bracing or sitting position. ...

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Chicago Bears Wheelchair Football team on the sideline.

GLASA Chicago Bears Wheelchair Football Practice | Glenview, IL | Oct 6

Great Lakes Adaptive Sports Association

Register | Volunteer The GLASA Chicago Bears Wheelchair Football team will hold tryouts and practices to prepare for competition against other te...

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Rows of athletes competing in the archery competition at the Great Lakes Games.

GLASA Archery | Big Foot Archery | Oct 6

Great Lakes Adaptive Sports Association

Register | Volunteer Archery is open to everyone (ages 8+). Athletes may participate in Archery in a standing, bracing or sitting position. ...

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Athletes getting ready to compete in the archery competition at the Great Lakes Games.

GLASA Archery | Big Foot Archery | Oct 13

Great Lakes Adaptive Sports Association

Register | Volunteer Archery is open to everyone (ages 8+). Athletes may participate in Archery in a standing, bracing or sitting position. ...

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Athlete ready to release a bow in the archery competition at the Great Lakes Games.

GLASA Archery | Big Foot Archery | Oct 20

Great Lakes Adaptive Sports Association

Register | Volunteer Archery is open to everyone (ages 8+). Athletes may participate in Archery in a standing, bracing or sitting position. ...

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Chicago Bears Wheelchair Football team getting ready to run a play.

GLASA Chicago Bears Wheelchair Football Practice | Glenview, IL | Oct 20

Great Lakes Adaptive Sports Association

Register | Volunteer The GLASA Chicago Bears Wheelchair Football team will hold tryouts and practices to prepare for competition against other te...

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Rows of athletes competing in the archery competition at the Great Lakes Games.

GLASA Archery | Big Foot Archery | Oct 27

Great Lakes Adaptive Sports Association

Register | Volunteer Archery is open to everyone (ages 8+). Athletes may participate in Archery in a standing, bracing or sitting position. ...

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Group portrait of Chicago Bears Wheelchair Football team

GLASA Chicago Bears Wheelchair Football Practice | Glenview, IL | Nov 3

Great Lakes Adaptive Sports Association

Register | Volunteer The GLASA Chicago Bears Wheelchair Football team will hold tryouts and practices to prepare for competition against other te...

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Birds eye view of the Chicago Bears Wheelchair Football team.

GLASA Chicago Bears Wheelchair Football Practice | Glenview, IL | Nov 17

Great Lakes Adaptive Sports Association

Register | Volunteer The GLASA Chicago Bears Wheelchair Football team will hold tryouts and practices to prepare for competition against other te...

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