The sports rehabilitation clinic returns for the first time in person since 2019 after being held virtually in 2020 and 2021 to limit the spread of COVID-19.

The hands-on sporting event brings together more than 100 military Veterans from across the country who have a range of disabilities, including traumatic brain injury, polytrauma, spinal cord injury or loss of limb.

“Our goal is to motivate Veterans with disabilities to find new ways to adapt,” said National Veterans Summer Sports Clinic Director, Maggie Kremer. “The clinic is a training ground to instill the value of an active lifestyle, aid in community integration, develop determination and build a strong foundation to explore what’s next.”

Veterans battling back from injury receive instruction in sailing, surfing, adaptive fitness, kayaking and cycling to complement VA’s recreation therapy programs at facilities across the country. Veterans like David Martins, an Army Veteran from San Diego enjoy the competitive spirit, camaraderie and exercise.

“I’m looking forward to meeting fellow Veterans and learning more sports this summer,” Martins said. “VA’s adaptive sports events give me something to strive for instead of just working out alone in the gym.”

Founded in 2008 and now in its 15th year, VA hosts the National Veterans Summer Sports Clinic in collaboration with the VA San Diego Healthcare System, Wounded Warrior Project, Veterans Canteen Service and dozens of other sponsors and community supporters.

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NVSSC gives Veterans access to leisure activities and sports at one-day clinics featuring surfing, sailing, kayaking, cycling and adaptive fitness in more than 20 locations, Sept. 20-24.

New research shows depression, anxiety and social functioning significantly improved for Veterans who participated in past NVSSC programs. This year, Veterans will also benefit virtually from yoga, meditation, nutrition, cooking and creative arts. Each session will be interactive and led by world-class instructors and experts in their field.

“Adaptive sports programs like the National Veterans Summer Sports Clinic provide an effective rehabilitation solution to encourage Veterans after a new injury or after a life-altering moment,” said Clinic Director Maggie Kremer. “VA’s goal is to help push Veterans past their comfort levels and empower them to be more independent and active in sports and fitness — this year, every year and in future years.”

More than 200 Veterans from across the country are registered to participate in the National Veterans Summer Sports Clinic At-Home.

VA premieres the clinic locations across the U.S.

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WASHINGTON — The Department of Veterans Affairs modifies its National Veterans Summer Sports Clinic to offer more opportunities for Veterans to participate virtually and in select cities across the nation.

NVSSC gives Veterans access to leisure activities and sports at one-day clinics featuring surfing, sailing, kayaking, cycling and adaptive fitness in more than 20 locations, Sept. 20-24.

New research shows depression, anxiety and social functioning significantly improved for Veterans who participated in past NVSSC programs. This year, Veterans will also benefit virtually from yoga, meditation, nutrition, cooking and creative arts. Each session will be interactive and led by world-class instructors and experts in their field.

“Adaptive sports programs like the National Veterans Summer Sports Clinic provide an effective rehabilitation solution to encourage Veterans after a new injury or after a life-altering moment,” said Clinic Director Maggie Kremer. “VA’s goal is to help push Veterans past their comfort levels and empower them to be more independent and active in sports and fitness — this year, every year and in future years.”

More than 200 Veterans from across the country are registered to participate in the National Veterans Summer Sports Clinic At-Home.

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