Sports


Driver Receives Accolades for Efforts with Motorsports Program

Tuesday, November 28th, 2006

Jackson Heights, NY—United Spinal Association Director of Sports and Recreation Bill Hannigan (seated, left) presented Justin Bonsignore of Holtsville, NY, with a handsome plaque for his continued efforts both on and off the track for United Spinal’s Motorsports program.

United Spinal Introduces Wheelchair Football to the Parks

Tuesday, November 14th, 2006

United Spinal Introduces Wheelchair Football to the Parks. Disabled athletes from around the City will showcase the sport of Wheelchair Football in an exhibition game.

#28 NASCAR DRIVER SIGNS FREE MOUSEPADS

Wednesday, September 13th, 2006

Jackson Heights, NY — This Saturday, September 16th at the Bellmore Family Street Festival, United Spinal Association, in collaboration with the Bonsignore Race Team, will be providing free mousepads of Long Island Riverhead Raceway driver Justin Bonsignore’s modified racecar.

Member competes in Off-road Handcycling World Championships

Thursday, August 24th, 2006

United Spinal Association member Steve Ackerman will be competing in the first-ever Off-road Handcycling World Championships on August 26 and 27 in Crested Butte, Colorado.

Everyone Had a Ball @ 2nd Annual Sports Spectacular

Thursday, August 10th, 2006

Philadelphia, PA––United Spinal Association and Shriners Hospital for Children in Philadelphia hosted the 2nd Annual Sports Spectacular, a day loaded with activities for dozen of children with spinal cord injuries and disorders (SCI/D), at the Wachovia Center.

Watercraft Injuries - Youth at Highest Risk

Friday, July 14th, 2006

United Spinal Association offers safety tips to avoid injuries when using personal watercrafts.

Partnership with Sports Car Club of America

Friday, July 7th, 2006

United Spinal is proud to announce its partnership with the Sports Car Club of America (SCCA).

Women’s Wheelchair Basketball Team at MSG

Wednesday, July 5th, 2006

The United Spinal Liberty women’s wheelchair basketball team participated in United Spinal Association night at Madison Square Garden (MSG) on Friday, June 30.

United Spinal Partners with NASCAR Driver

Monday, June 19th, 2006

In an effort to promote safe motoring United Spinal recently partnered with Long Island’s Riverhead Raceway NASCAR Modified Division Driver Justin Bonsignore.

United Spinal Navigators Receive $20,000 from Kessler

Friday, June 9th, 2006

United Spinal Association’s wheelchair sports team, the United Spinal Navigators, have announced a $20,000 grant from the Henry H. Kessler Foundation.