Events

Join us for "Griff's Sled Hockey Classic" the largest sled hockey tournament in the Midwest!
*Note: The Tournament fee increases from $450 per Team to $500 for registrations occurring after February 1, 2023

Sanction No .MIT23106567359

Registration Deadline is Feb. 11.

In partnership with Kentwood Parks and Recreation, hosted by West Michigan Archery Center, Mary Free Bed Wheelchair and Adaptive Sports is excited to host seasonal Archery Clinics! Whether you’ve never picked up a bow, or are a seasoned enthusiast, come join us to learn more about this amazing sport. Participants will shoot either, a recurve bow or a crossbow based on ability.

Registration Open 4/1/23 - 5/1/23.
Thanks to the generosity of donors, the Lee Montgomery Athlete Assistance Fund (LMAAF) is available to our Mary Free Bed Wheelchair and Adaptive Sports community.

The Mary Free Bed Handcycling Team is a great group of individuals, with physical disabilities, who are dedicated to riding. The team gets together weekly to ride at Millennium Park. Enjoy camaraderie and peer support while training for races, or just going for a ride. Race options available locally and out-of-state.

This is a monthly meeting for SCI patients and their caregivers. The meeting is facilitated by a Recreation Therapist. Meetings take place mainly at Mary Free Bed Rehabilitation Hospital but may also occur at another location. Details of each month's meetings are available when registering to attend.

This is a monthly meeting for Stroke patients and their caregivers. The meeting is facilitated by a Recreation Therapist. Meetings take place mainly at Mary Free Bed Rehabilitation Hospital, but may also occur at another location. Details of each month's meetings are available when registering to attend.

Adaptive swim lessons are offered for children with physical and cognitive disabilities. These are group lessons (max of 2 participants) and they include instruction from a certified water safety instructor. Participants learn swimming and safety in a positive and fun environment. A volunteer will be available to assist the instructor and participant.

The Mary Free Bed Adult Wheelchair Tennis team is for adults with physical disabilities with a desire to play tennis. This is for anyone that wants to play recreationally or competitively. Learn the game, work on your skills and mobility, and get direction from our experienced wheelchair tennis head coach. All levels are welcome!

Private adaptive swim lessons are offered for children and adults with physical and cognitive disabilities. These private lessons include instruction from a certified water safety instructor. Participants learn swimming and safety in a positive and fun environment in order to meet their goals.

Cost: $150 per session due at time of registration.

*Registration is limited on a first come, first serve basis.

This team is for adults with physical disabilities who wish to play standing up rather than playing from a sports wheelchair. Individuals who play para standing tennis have decreased mobility due to amputations, cerebral palsy, hemiplegia, limb difference, dwarfism or other congenital conditions. No prior knowledge or experience playing tennis is needed to participate. Practices and matches are on a standard tennis court – no special equipment or modifications to the court are necessary. This inclusive program provides practice and playing opportunities for adults of any skill level. Practices are throughout the season and team participation includes travel to tournaments throughout the United States. Players must be 16 years or older to participate. Email jeovani.pantoja@maryfreebed.com with any questions.

We are happy to offer private swim lessons on Saturday mornings. These are offered for children and adults with physical and cognitive disabilities. These private lessons include instruction from a certified water safety instructor (PGY-Z resident). Participants learn swimming and safety in a positive and calm environment in order to meet their goals. These hours and dates will run differently than the traditional swim lessons during the week.

This adult wheelchair softball team is for individuals with physical disabilities who are interested in being a part of a fun sport! We have one home tournament and travel out of state for weekend tournaments throughout the summer.

This will be the Frenzy's fifth season as a team. Wheelchair lacrosse is a great opportunity to join a team of individuals that enjoy a physically tough and fast paced game.

The Mary Free Bed Junior Wheelchair Tennis team is for children with physical disabilities with a desire to play tennis. This is for anyone that wants to play at any level ranging from beginner to advanced. Players will work on skills, learn mobility, and hit thousands of tennis balls. Players must be between 7-18 years of age to join! This summer players will practice two times per week. (No practice week of July 4th and week of July 25 for sports camp).

Experience the freedom and tranquility that comes from gliding across the water's surface in a kayak or canoe. Participants receive an individual assessment to determine if adaptive equipment is necessary to enjoy these sports. The program is offered in partnership with Kentwood Parks and Recreation.

Join us for the first annual Frenzy Fest, the Mary Free Bed Frenzy's first annual wheelchair lacrosse tournament for adult teams.

Private adaptive swim lessons are offered for children and adults with physical and cognitive disabilities. These private lessons include instruction from a certified water safety instructor. Participants learn swimming and safety in a positive and fun environment in order to meet their goals.

Cost: $150 per session due at time of registration.

*Registration is limited on a first come, first serve basis.

Experience being grounded at the center of inner peace through the guidance of certified instructor with adaptive yoga practice. This 6-week class is offered for those with cognitive and physical deficits. Yoga improves strength, balance, mobility, and flexibility. The class will be taught by a certified yoga instructor, RYT 200. Volunteers will be assisting participants throughout the class. Class meets on Mondays, February 20th to March 27th from 6-7pm. Yoga mats will be available for participants.

We are happy to offer private swim lessons on Saturday mornings. These are offered for children and adults with physical and cognitive disabilities. These private lessons include instruction from a certified water safety instructor (PGY-Z resident). Participants learn swimming and safety in a positive and calm environment in order to meet their goals. These hours and dates will run differently than the traditional swim lessons during the week.

The Mary Free Bed Overdrive Power Soccer team will be in its second season playing as part of the United States Power Soccer Association. Power soccer is a sport designed for individuals age 7 and older that use a power chair. Players will learn the fundamentals of power soccer during these weekly practices. Whether you're new to power soccer, or are a seasoned enthusiast, join us to learn more about this amazing sport. Select players will be able to travel to compete in matches. Come out and join us! Participants are limited to those who have their own power soccer chairs. A limited amount of power soccer chairs and power soccer guards are available for participants to use upon request. Foot guards can be added and removed to power soccer chairs. 

The Mary Free Bed/West Michigan Marauder team, sponsored by the West Michigan Fencing Academy is back! The team is registered with the United States Fencing Association. Athletes compete in wheelchairs fixed to the floor, limiting movement of the chair. They rely on ducks, half-turns and leans to dodge their competitors' touches. Participants will meet Mondays, October 2022 through May 2023 and must be 16 or older. Equipment is provided by West Michigan Fencing Academy.

The Mary Free Bed Women's Wheelchair Basketball Team is back! This team is for girls/women 14-17 rostered on the Mary Free Bed Jr Pacers Varsity Team and women 18 and up. We are waiving the registration fee for this year to get the team re-started.

Sled hockey provides opportunity for athletes with many types of disabilities to compete in local areas for recreation and competition all the way to the National Sled Hockey Team tat plays at the Paralympic level. Sled Hockey is rapidly growing in the US and players are "hooked" once they touch the ice for the first time. This team is intended for those who thrive on competitive and physical play.

Future Sled Wings is a great introduction into the sport of Sled Hockey! Practices are intended for players ages 5-8 who may want to one day play on the Junior Sled Wings. Young athletes will be educated on the equipment use and the technical skills it takes to be a sled hockey athlete.

Sled hockey provides opportunity for athletes with many types of disabilities to compete in local areas for recreation and competition all the way to the National Sled Hockey Team that plays at the Paralympic level. Sled Hockey is rapidly growing in the US and players are "hooked" once they touch the ice for the first time. This team is intended for those who thrive on competitive and physical play.

The Mary Free Bed Rollin Drive is a entry level DIII team registered with the National Wheelchair Basketball Association. This team is a great starting point if you are new to the sport of wheelchair basketball.

The Grand Rapids Thunder is a wheelchair rugby team for people who have a physical disability that affects all four limbs (paralyses or limb differences). Heavy-duty sports chairs are used in this high-intensity, chair-to-chair contact sport. The game is as physical and extreme as conventionally played rugby.

The Mary Free Bed Pacers offers competitive wheelchair basketball for high-level players to participate on a National Wheelchair Basketball Association Division I team.

The Junior Pacers have a prep team and a varsity team, based on age and ability. Athletes get the opportunity to participate on a team, stay connected with basketball and remain active with other children their age. This program is for both recreational and competitive athletes with physical disabilities who can operate a manual wheelchair independently.