Team is part of Hillsborough County Adaptive Sports, a signature Hillsborough County Parks & Recreation program
Hillsborough County, Fla. (Aug. 1, 2024) - The Tampa Bay Buccaneers Wheelchair Football Team will host some of the best wheelchair athletes in the country this weekend.
Nine teams will compete in the tournament, part of the USA Wheelchair Football League. The first games kick off at 8 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 3. Playoff games begin at 5 p.m. Saturday and will continue on Sunday.
The tournament is at the Tampa Convention Center, 333 S. Franklin St., Tampa, FL 33602. In addition to the Tampa Bay Wheelchair Buccaneers, other teams include the Arizona Cardinals, Birmingham Hammers, Cleveland Browns, Dallas Cowboys, Las Vegas Raiders, New England Patriots, Buffalo Bills, and Los Angeles Rams.
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers Wheelchair Football Team is scheduled for two games Saturday: at 10 a.m. against the New England Patriots, and at noon against the Buffalo Bills. Depending on the outcome of the games, the team may also have a playoff game later Saturday and on Sunday. All games are open to the public; admission is free.
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers Wheelchair Football Team is part of Hillsborough County Adaptive Sports, a signature program of Hillsborough County Parks & Recreation. The mission of HC Adaptive Sports is to promote health, independence, and personal growth through sports for people with physical and intellectual disabilities. More than 300 athletes participate in Hillsborough County Adaptive Sports each year.
Move United is a nonprofit organization that provides national leadership and opportunities for individuals with disabilities to develop independence, confidence, and fitness through participation in sports.
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