GLASA offers many different sport and recreation programs throughout the year. By becoming a GLASA member, you are able to participate in all GLASA programs at no additional cost to you. (Scholarships are available).
Programs vary by season. Recreational and competitive opportunities are available. All athletes MUST sign up for programs each season and RSVP their attendance. If you are new to GLASA, you must contact a member of the Program staff prior to membership and program attendance.
Contact the GLASA Office at 847-283-0908 or [email protected].
The goal of competitive indoor air rifle shooting is using technique, skill and concentration to place a series of shots into the solid center of a target. Competitors using air rifles shoot from a distance of 10 meters at targets held by target frames at a height of 1.4 meters. The target face is comprised of multiple targets, each with 10 concentric scoring rings. The rings are scored from one to 10, with the highest value given for the center ring or “bullseye”. Competition is available at GLASA’s Great Lakes Games in June.
You will gain practical skills in the art of shooting and marksmanship at GLASA’s Air Rifle program. GLASA provides all the rifles, stands, tables, chairs, and pellets. Stands are provided for those who are unable to hold the rifle up.
Teen & Adult (15 years+) – Wheelchair & Ambulatory
This program is part of the Annual Membership Program. All participants must have a current GLASA Membership and be registered for all sports programs they are involved in.
GLASA provides instruction, assistance with adapting the archery motion, compound bows, arrows, and select adaptive archery equipment. GLASA offers Archery Clinics & Competitions year-round in conjunction with the Chicagoland Adaptive Archery Challenge, a partnership with Shirley Ryan Ability Lab and Synergy Adaptive Athletics, and at GLASA’s Great Lakes Games.
Youth, Teen & Adult – Wheelchair, Ambulatory, & Visual Impairments
This program is part of the Annual Membership Program. All participants must have a current GLASA Membership and be registered for all sports programs they are involved in.
GLASA does not currently offer a Boccia program; however, competition is available at GLASA’s Great Lakes Games in June.
Youth, Teen & Adult – Wheelchair & Ambulatory
This program is offered seasonally with dates and location TBD.
Youth, Teen & Adult – Wheelchair, Ambulatory, & Visual Impairments
This program is part of the Annual Membership Program. All participants must have a current GLASA Membership and be registered for all sports programs they are involved in.
Certified Personal Trainer and GLASA athlete, Dave Michael, will work with athletes of all fitness and ability levels on sport specific training. The workouts are tailored to meet your personal needs, goals, and interests in order to increase performance.
Offered year-round in both live and virtual formats when possible.
Teen & Adult – Wheelchair, Ambulatory, & Visual Impairments
The live program is part of the Annual Membership Program and participants must have a current GLASA Membership and be registered for all sports programs they are involved in. The virtual program is free and available to all. To register for the virtual program, click on “Weekly Virtual Programs” and choose Conditioning.
Adaptive cycles are available as needed, including hand cycles, recumbent catrikes, tandem bikes and foot powered three wheelers. Family and friends are welcome to bring their own bikes and join this program too. Please see the “Couch to 5k” program and GLASA Twilight 5k for more opportunities.
Opportunities for cycling offered Summer through Fall
Youth, Teen & Adults – Wheelchair, Ambulatory, & Visual Impairments
This program is part of the Annual Membership Program. All participants must have a current GLASA Membership and be registered for all sports programs they are involved in.
GLASA has both male and female teams. Blindfolds, elbow pads, knee pads, and team uniforms are provided.
Youth, Teen & Adult – Visual Impairments
This program is part of the Annual Membership Program. All participants must have a current GLASA Membership and be registered for all sports programs they are involved in.
Offered Summer through Fall at Foss Park Golf Club in North Chicago, IL
Youth, Teen, Adult – Wheelchair, Ambulatory, & Visual Impairments
This program is part of the Annual Membership Program. All participants must have a current GLASA Membership and be registered for all sports programs they are involved in.
Please contact Horsefeather at 847-234-2411 to schedule one-on-one sessions.Identify yourself as a GLASA athlete when calling. You must have a current GLASA membership to receive discounted rates.
Offered year round at Horsefeathers Therapeutic Riding, NFP; Lake Forest, IL
Youth, Teen & Adult – Wheelchair & Ambulatory
This program is part of the Annual Membership Program. All participants must have a current GLASA Membership and be registered for all sports programs they are involved in.
Offered Spring through Fall
Wheelchair and Ambulatory
Any questions about the Jenny Spengler Running Program, please contact Cindy Housner at [email protected] or call 847-283-0908.
This program is part of the Annual Membership Program. All participants must have a current GLASA Membership and be registered for all sports programs they are involved in.
Offered year round on Tuesdays, Thursdays, & Saturdays at Gurnee Judo Club; Gurnee, IL
Youth, Teen & Adult – Visual Impairments
Any questions about Gurnee Judo Club’s program, please contact Cindy Housner at [email protected] or call 847-283-0908.
This program is part of the Annual Membership Program. All participants must have a current GLASA Membership and be registered for all sports programs they are involved in.
Offered during the Summer throughout northern Illinois and southern Wisconsin
Youth, Teen & Adult – Wheelchair, Ambulatory & Visual Impairments
This program is part of the Annual Membership Program. All participants must have a current GLASA Membership and be registered for all sports programs they are involved in.
GLASA has two power soccer teams: a recreational team, designed for beginners, and a competitive team, GLASA Chicago Fire Power Soccer, for those who have experience playing the sport and would like to travel to tournaments throughout the season. GLASA has a limited availability of guards and specialized powerchairs for players to use. Uniforms are provided
Teen & Adult – Manual/Power Wheelchair & Ambulatory
This program is part of the Annual Membership Program. All participants must have a current GLASA Membership and be registered for all sports programs they are involved in.
For competition, the bench press is the sport’s single discipline, with 10 different categories based on body weight. Competitors must lower the bar to the chest, hold it motionless on the chest and then press it upwards to arm’s length with locked elbows. Athletes are given three attempts and the winner is the athlete who lifts the highest number of kilograms.
Teen & Adult – Wheelchair & Ambulatory
This program is part of the Annual Membership Program. All participants must have a current GLASA Membership and be registered for all sports programs they are involved in.
Opportunities offered throughout the Spring, Summer and Fall
Teen & Adult – Wheelchair & Ambulatory
Any questions about GLASA’s Road Racing opportunities, please contact Cindy Housner at [email protected] or call 847-283-0908.
This program is part of the Annual Membership Program. All participants must have a current GLASA Membership and be registered for all sports programs they are involved in.
Offered throughout the Summer in Lake Forest, IL
Youth, Teen & Adult – Wheelchair, Ambulatory & Visual Impairments
This program is part of the Annual Membership Program. All participants must have a current GLASA Membership and be registered for all sports programs they are involved in.
The program offers youth competitive, adult recreational, and adult competitive teams. GLASA provides all hockey gear (pads, jersey, socks, gloves, helmet, guards) and equipment (sled and sticks) needed to play. The teams may have the opportunity to play in scrimmages, local games, exhibition events, the Heartland Sled Hockey League as well as the Disabled Hockey Festival.
Youth, Teen & Adult – Wheelchair & Ambulatory
This program is part of the Annual Membership Program. All participants must have a current GLASA Membership and be registered for all sports programs they are involved in.
Competitive opportunities are available locally and throughout the Midwest.
Youth, Teen & Adult – Wheelchair & Ambulatory
This program is part of the Annual Membership Program. All participants must have a current GLASA Membership and be registered for all sports programs they are involved in.
Instruction is provided for intermediate and tournament level players who are ambulatory or use a manual or power chair. Players can use a sports chair which can be provided. GLASA’s Tennis program is coached by Paul Moran, Tennis and Seated Volleyball Paralympian and Mile Carrico, USTA Pro. Instruction is provided for intermediate and tournament level players who are ambulatory or use a manual chair. Players can use a sports chair which can be provided.
Offered year round at A.C. Nielsen Tennis Center; Winnetka, IL
Saturdays | 2:00 – 4:00 pm
Youth, Teen & Adult – Wheelchair & Ambulatory
This program is part of the Annual Membership Program. All participants must have a current GLASA Membership and be registered for all sports programs they are involved in.
Once weekly practices are conducted in spring and summer, along with year-round clinics and consultations. GLASA coaches have an extensive background in track and field, including USA Track and Field (USATF) Level 1 Certification, United States Paralympic Track and Field Certification and international track and field experience.
Sighted guides can be available if needed.
Youth, Teen & Adult – Ambulatory & Wheelchair & Visual Impairments
Any questions about GLASA’s Track & Field program, please contact Cindy Housner at [email protected] or call 847-283-0908.
This program is part of the Annual Membership Program. All participants must have a current GLASA Membership and be registered for all sports programs they are involved in.
Virtual programs are typically weekly with some special events held occasionally throughout the year. These classes are free to join. Classes offered include Overall Conditioning, Upper Body Conditioning, Adaptive Yoga, Abdominal Workouts, Roller Workouts for wheelchair racers, Boxing and more.
Offered year-round via Zoom.
Youth, Teen & Adult – Wheelchair & Ambulatory
Any questions about GLASA’s Virtual Program, please contact Cindy Housner at [email protected] or call 847-283-0908.
Offered during the Summer in Southern Wisconsin
Youth, Teen & Adult – Wheelchair, Ambulatory & Visual Impairments
Any questions about GLASA’s Adaptive Waterskiing program, please contact Cindy Housner at [email protected] or call 847-283-0908.
This program is included in the Annual GLASA Membership. Participants with a current Membership must be registered for all sports programs they are involved in. Those without a Membership may attend based on availability, however, additional fees may be required. A current waiver must also be on file.
- You must dribble once for every two pushes to avoid traveling
- There is no double dribble violation
- The front casters of the shooter’s chair may be over the free-throw and three-point lines during a shot, the rear wheels must remain behind the lines until the ball is released
- There is still a 3-second lane violation, however, if a person is trapped in the lane and continues to try to exit the lane a 3-second violation will not be called
- Junior Prep Division: utilizes a Spalding Rookie ball that is smaller and lighter than a women’s ball, plays with an 8’-6” high basket, uses a 13’ free-throw line, and plays four eight-minute quarters
GLASA has two teams (the GLASA G-Cats), a Junior Prep Division team and a Junior Varsity Division team. The G-Cats travel to at least one tournament per month during the season, with the opportunity to qualify for the IHSA State Tournament and the National Junior Wheelchair Basketball Tournament. Players will use a sports chair which will be provided by GLASA.
Offered Fall through Winter
Youth & Teen – Wheelchair & Ambulatory
This program is part of the Annual Membership Program. All participants must have a current GLASA Membership and be registered for all sports programs they are involved in.
For individuals who are ambulatory (walk upright), utilize a manual or power wheelchair or have no disability, all are welcome. Scrimmages will be conducted amongst players. Sports chairs will be available to all players.
GLASA is proud to have a team in the USA Wheelchair Football League (USAWFL) made possible by the Bob Woodfull Foundation NFL grant. Formed in 2020, the USAWFL is the first of its kind football league for adults with disabilities to reach their highest potential through a competitive, fast-paced, team sport. The USAWFL brings together highly trained coaches with passionate athletes, building skills and inspiring athletes to excel both on and off the field through teamwork, dedication, and resilience. The GLASA Bears team will hold tryouts and practices to prepare for competition against other teams throughout the nation. To learn more about the GLASA Bears, click HERE.
Teen & Adult – Wheelchair & Ambulatory
Recreational and Competitive (USA Wheelchair Football League)
This program is part of the Annual Membership Program. All participants must have a current GLASA Membership and be registered for all sports programs they are involved in.
Participants must be independent with free movements and transfers.
Available through GLASA’s Weekly Virtual Programs
Youth, Teen & Adult – Wheelchair, Ambulatory & Visual Impairments