Paralympic Academy and RIC
Sports
The U.S. Paralympic Academy and RIC Sports
invite you to enter to win a chance to attend the Paralympic Academy at
the Winter Paralympic Games in Torino, Italy!
The US Paralympic Academy is sponsoring an
essay contest; "What Ability Means to Me." The contest is open
to kids between 12 and 18 years of age who have a physical disability.
The 100 word essay will need to be accompanied by two letters of recommendations.
A complete list of contest rules as well as an application can be found
on the Paralympic
Academy website.
As the Illinois affiliate of the US Paralympics,
RIC will choose two entries to be sent on to Colorado Springs for the
final selection. Deadline for submissions to RIC is November 16,
2005 at 5:00 PM.
The winners will be selected by the Paralympic
Academy in early December and will travel to Torino, Italy on March 8-13
for the 2006 Winter Paralympics. Winners will enjoy:
- A recognition banquet,
- Attendance at ceremonies and athletic
events,
- A chance to meet with Paralympic team
members and other potential Paralympians, and
- Exposure to the Games host city and country.
For additional information, please contact
Tom Richey at 312.238.5001 or visit the Paralympic
Academy website.
Contest
Rules
2004 Winners
U.S.
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