The 2011 Desert Challenge Games hosted 120 registered participants from 14 states across the nation, Canada, Japan and Puerto Rico. The event was very exciting including 1 broken World record in the F11 Long Jump by Elexis Gillette, 13 set America’s records and 6 set junior’s records. The US Paralympics hosted a 4-day Military Camp at Luke Air Force Base where 25 injured servicemen and women joined in a track and field camp to gain the skills to compete at the Desert Challenge Games event. Two of our local veterans - Chris Clemens and Ricardo Renteria participated in the camp at Luke and then competed at the event.
Arizona Disabled Sports had 7 adults and 13 juniors qualify to continue on competing at the National level. Congratulations to all of the athletes and best of luck at the upcoming National events.
Thank you to our host venues including Red Mountain High School, Usery Park Archery Range, Skyline High School Aquatic Center and the Country Inn & Suites in Mesa.
The Local Organizing Committee is extremely grateful for your continued support towards the organization and the Desert Challenge Games. Thank you to event sponsors including Blue Cross Blue Shield of Arizona, Wounded Warrior Disabled Sports Project/DSUSA, Hanger Prosthetics & Orthotics, Just Water, Inc, Jodi Davis Photography, Starbucks, Symbius Medical, Arizona Spinal Cord Injury Association and Sanderson Mobility.
