JANESVILLE, Wis. — On Saturday, Feb. 28, Blackhawk Technical College will host a high-level wheelchair basketball game featuring some of the nation’s most talented adaptive athletes, including Paralympians. The defending national team, the Wisconsin Adaptive Sports Association (WASA) Golden Eagles, will take on the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater Warhawks Men’s Wheelchair Basketball Team.
The game is free and open to the public and promises a fast-paced, competitive showcase of elite athleticism, teamwork and inclusion. Fans of all ages are encouraged to attend and experience the intensity and skill of wheelchair basketball at an elite level.
“This event is about more than just a game,” said Emily Oberst, WASA Community Outreach Director. “It’s an opportunity to celebrate inclusion, challenge perceptions of disability, and showcase the incredible athleticism of wheelchair basketball. Whether you’re a lifelong sports fan or brand new to adaptive sports, this is an experience you won’t forget.”
The event also serves as an educational and community-building opportunity, exposing spectators to adaptive athletics and reinforcing the message that sport is for everyone.
Event Details
- Who: WASA Golden Eagles vs. UWW Warhawks
- What: Wheelchair Basketball Exhibition Game
- Where: Blackhawk Technical College, 6004 S County Rd G, Janesville, WI
- When: Feb. 28, 6:30 p.m.
- Admission: Free!
About WASA
WASA’s mission is to improve the quality of life for individuals with physical or sensory disabilities through the power of adaptive sport, recreation, fitness, and education. WASA programs impact health, independence and rehabilitation – transforming lives and empowering individuals in their daily living.
About University of Wisconsin-Whitewater
We inspire, engage and transform lives. Founded in 1868, we serve more than 12,000 students and celebrate more than 100,000 alumni around the world. Our faculty and staff are devoted to student success on our Whitewater campus, our Rock County campus, and our vibrant online environment. We prepare innovative, resilient students with outstanding skills that make them strong candidates for 21st-century careers and community leadership. We embrace our priority mission to serve students with disabilities. Home to the Warhawk family, UW-Whitewater delivers a supportive, caring culture with an entrepreneurial spirit and championship drive.
About Blackhawk Technical College
Blackhawk Technical College, one of 16 colleges under the Wisconsin Technical College System, serves students and employers in Rock and Green counties with campuses in Janesville and Monroe, Wisconsin. The College has more than 6,000 credit and noncredit students enrolled in more than 70 programs. Based in Janesville, Wisconsin, it has provided education and training to area students and employers since 1912. Find out more at blackhawk.edu.
