Shooting Para sport
Rifle and pistol target shooting for athletes with physical or visual impairments. Youth programs usually start with air rifle.
Play Adaptive Sports lists 16 places to try shooting para sport in 14 states, 15 open to kids and teens and 15 open to adults. U.S. governing body: USA Shooting. International federation: World Para Athletics (International Paralympic Committee) and International Shooting Sport Federation.
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Governing bodies
World Para Athletics (International Paralympic Committee)
USA Shooting
International Shooting Sport Federation
Shooting Para sport by state
- Arizona1
- California1
- Colorado1
- Louisiana1
- Michigan2
- Mississippi1
- Missouri1
- Montana1
- New Hampshire1
- North Dakota1
- Ohio2
- Oklahoma1
- Virginia1
- West Virginia1
All Shooting Para sport programs
Arizona
Arizona Heat
Power soccer, Goalball, Adaptive tennis & golf, Shooting Para sport
California
Triumph Foundation
Para cycling, Shooting Para sport, Wheelchair rugby, Wheelchair basketball
Colorado
NSCD Shooting Sports (Air Rifle & Archery)
Shooting Para sport, Para archery
Louisiana
S.M.C.L. Foundation Adaptive Sports (incl. New Orleans Saints Wheelchair Football)
Adaptive football & lacrosse, Adaptive tennis & golf, Multi-sport programs, Shooting Para sport
Michigan
Michigan State University Demmer Center
Shooting Para sport, Para archery
The Hartford Nationals (Move United national championship)
Para archery, Boccia, Para powerlifting, Para triathlon
Mississippi
Methodist Rehabilitation Center Adaptive Sports Program
Wheelchair rugby, Boccia, Para cycling, Para fencing
Missouri
Show Me Shooting Sports
Shooting Para sport
Montana
Moving Forward Adaptive Sports
Para ice hockey, Wheelchair basketball, Para alpine skiing, Para cycling
New Hampshire
Crotched Mountain Accessible Recreation and Sports (CMARS)
Para alpine skiing, Para snowboard, Outdoor adventure, Sailing, paddling & water sports
North Dakota
Prairie Grit Adaptive Sports (PGAS)
Para ice hockey, Para athletics, Adaptive tennis & golf, Para swimming
Ohio
National Veterans Golden Age Games
Para archery, Shooting Para sport, Para badminton, Multi-sport programs
Urbana University Shooting Sports Club
Shooting Para sport
Oklahoma
Northeast Oklahoma Adaptive Sports
Wheelchair basketball, Adaptive tennis & golf, Para cycling, Shooting Para sport
Virginia
Arlington-Fairfax Izaak Walton League (IWLA)
Shooting Para sport, Para archery
West Virginia
CAMC Para-athletic Program
Para athletics, Shooting Para sport, Para swimming, Wheelchair basketball
Questions people ask
What is shooting para sport?
Rifle and pistol target shooting for athletes with physical or visual impairments. Youth programs usually start with air rifle.
Who governs shooting para sport?
World Para Athletics (International Paralympic Committee) (International federation); USA Shooting (U.S. governing body); International Shooting Sport Federation (International federation).
How do I find shooting para sport near me?
Pick your state from the list on this page to see every shooting para sport program we know of near you. The most listings are in Ohio, Michigan, Virginia, West Virginia and Colorado. You can also search by ZIP code on the map at playadaptivesports.org.
Can kids play shooting para sport?
Yes. 15 of the 16 shooting para sport listings here say they serve kids or teens.
How much does shooting para sport cost?
Costs vary by program. Many charge a fee but offer scholarships, and grants can help pay for equipment. See the grants page for funding.