Gaylord Sports Association

10/08/2025

Yesterday’s 4th Annual Bullseye Archery Tournament brought together adaptive athletes who showed their skill and supported one another all day long.

Watch the FOX61 story below!

Ga***rd Hospital helped athletes overcome personal challenges and build lifelong friendships during its fourth annual bullseye archery tournament on Tuesday.

10/07/2025

Today’s Ga***rd Bullseye Classic brought together adaptive archers to put their skills to the test in our annual tournament!

After a season of hard work, these athletes showed off their precision and determination—especially battling the wind today!

Thanks to everyone who came out, including competitors, volunteers, and spectators, for making it such a fantastic day.

Catch all the action tonight at 10 PM on FOX61!

10/07/2025

What an amazing Sled Hockey Clinic! 🏒❄️

We had a great turnout of athletes eager to learn about and try sled hockey this past Sunday — everyone did fantastic, especially for their first time on the ice!

A huge thank you to our incredible volunteers from Ga***rd Specialty Healthcare, Quinnipiac University, and UConn School of Medicine, as well as to Choate Rosemary Hall for donating the ice time and of course our team sponsor, the Hartford Wolf Pack Community Foundation, for their continued support. 🙌

If you missed the clinic but are interested in joining the team, reach out to learn how you can get involved!
📞 Call 203-284-2772 or
📧 email sports@gaylord.org for more information.

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10/03/2025

Thank you to Dan Zimmerman and Mike W**d from Spokes Fighting Strokes for coming to speak with our Stroke Support Group!

This wonderful nonprofit helps stroke survivors regain strength and confidence through Spokes Adaptive Cycling. They shared their experiences and highlighted how movement can support recovery.

10/02/2025

Hello Sports Association Athletes,
Time to apply for a Challenged Athletes Foundation Grant!

🔥 IT’S TIME! The 2026 CAF Grant Application is officially OPEN! 🔥

For 30+ years, CAF has been fueling dreams through sport—awarding 52,000+ grants worldwide to athletes with permanent physical disabilities. 💪🌍

Now it’s your turn. Don’t miss your chance to receive support for equipment, training, and competition.

👉 Apply today: challengedathletes.org/grants

⏰ Deadline: Nov 14, 2025 at 5PM PST

10/02/2025

🏌️‍♂️ We’re out at Golf Club of Avon today with The Hartford and Move United Sport raising funds to support adaptive sports. It’s a beautiful day on the course, and we’re proud to be part of such an important cause! 💙⛳

09/30/2025

What a summer for our veterans! From cycling and waterskiing to archery, golf, kayaking, fishing, and more, they’ve been moving, thriving, and having a blast all season long. 💪🌊🎯🚴‍♂️⛳️

A huge thank you to our partners, donors, and sponsors — especially Move United Sport and the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs — for making these programs possible.

Because of YOU, veterans are discovering new passions, building community, and proving every day that anything is possible. 🙌

Thank you for supporting our veterans and fueling an unforgettable summer.

09/19/2025

So proud of our amazing coach, Erin! Thanks for all you do for the Ga***rd Warriors. We’re lucky to have you on the team!

09/19/2025

🏆 Congratulations to the winners of Tuesday’s Veterans Fishing Tournament on Congamond Lake! 🎣🇺🇸

🥇 1st Place – Veteran Robert Campagnon with boat captain Noah Winslow (both fishing this tournament for the first time!) – total weight 14.01 lbs
🥈 2nd Place – Veteran Scott Rutkauskas with boat captain Scott Janus – total weight 11.59 lbs
🥉 3rd Place – Veteran John Samson with boat captain Mike Shimels – total weight 11.22 lbs

🐟 Lunker Award – Veteran Diane Russo with boat captain Damon Collins – 3.41 lbs

A huge thank you to Joe Kowalski of Maj. Steven Roy Andrews Fishing Outreach Program Inc. for helping make the day a success, and for providing prizes thanks to his amazing sponsors. 🙌

Special thanks as well to Move United Sport and Connecticut BASS Nation for their support in making this event possible. 💙

It was an incredible day on the water – congratulations to all of our participants, and thank you again to the volunteer captains who made it possible!

09/19/2025

We had an amazing day out on Congamond Lake on Tuesday for our Veterans Fishing Tournament with 25 Veterans enjoying time on the water! 🇺🇸 A huge thank you to the 25 volunteer boat captains from Connecticut BASS Nation who made this special day possible – we couldn’t do it without you. 🙌 And thank you to Move United Sport for your support in helping us make events like this a reality. 💙

👉 Check out the photo album to see the smiles and catches of the day! 🎣📸

09/17/2025

👏 Congratulations to all who competed in the South Coast Wheelchair Tennis Foundation Tournament this past weekend! We’re especially proud of Coach Merc, Wheelchair Tennis Coach for the Ga***rd Sports Association, and our athletes for bringing such great energy to the courts. 🎾

This year’s tournament welcomed a record 16 participants, a true reflection of the exciting growth of wheelchair tennis in our region. We can’t wait to see what’s next! 💪

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09/09/2025

We’re celebrating 30 years of empowering adaptive athletes through the Ga***rd Sports Association! 🎉

What began with just golf and archery has grown into a vibrant program offering 17 adaptive sports, helping individuals recover, connect, and thrive through movement, competition, and community.

💬 Hear from Program Manager Katie Joly and athlete Joe Stone on the impact of this wonderful program.

Thank you to everyone who’s been part of this incredible journey! ❤️

The Ga***rd Sports Association and Ga***rd Specialty Health Care are celebrating the 30th anniversary of the program for adaptive athletes.