Sports

UCO Endeavor Games

The 2022 UCO Endeavor Games presented by the Hartford will offer ten sport competitions. All sports, unless otherwise noted, will follow the rules and regulations of the National Governing Body for that specific sport.

Air Rifle Shooting

Shooting is a test of accuracy and control in which competitors use pistols or air rifles to fire a series of shots at a stationary target. The UCO Endeavor Games air rifle shooting competition will have two different levels: novice and advanced. You may not shoot in both levels. The UCO Endeavor Games will provide equipment. The classifications for shooting are as follows: SH1 (shooters able to support a firearm without a stand) and SH2 (shooters requiring a firearm support to shoot). Medals will be awarded to the 1st, 2nd and 3rd place winners for the following categories: classifications, level, gender and ages 5-12, 13-18 and 19+.

Archery

Outdoor Archery is open to athletes with a physical impairment, who may shoot with assistive devices allowed under classification rules, if required. Friday's competition will be for youth/novice shooters. Saturday's competition will be for shooters with a USA Archery membership, and will be sanctioned through USA Archery. You may not shoot on both days. Each athlete must bring their own equipment for outdoor archery. Medals will be awarded to 1st, 2nd and 3rd place winners for the following categories: age divisions, classification and gender. Indoor Archery will be held in the UCO Wellness Center gym. The UCO Endeavor Games will provide equipment for indoor archery. Medals will be awarded to 1st, 2nd and 3rd place winners for the following categories: age divisions, classification and gender.

Cycling

There are two different cycling distances that the UCO Endeavor Games offers for competition:a 15K and a 5K. The 15K is held in the morning, and the 5K is held in the afternoon. Both time trials take place on a flat roadway, with some vehicle traffic. Athletes are encouraged to bring their own equipment. Some cycles and helmets are available for use on a first come, first served basis. Medals for both cycling events will be awarded to 1st, 2nd and 3rd place finishers for the following categories: age divisions, classification and gender.

Powerlifting

Powerlifting is open to male and female athletes who meet the current minimal eligibility criteria, can perform safely and appropriately, according to the IPC Powerlifting rules, and with an eligible impairment. All athletes compete in one sport class, but in different weight categories. Athletes must be 14 years of age and have the ability to fully extend the arms with no more than a 20 degree loss of full extension on either elbow when making an approved lift. Medals will be awarded to the 1st, 2nd and 3rd place finishers for the following categories: weight class and gender.
Men's weight classes: 49kg, 54kg, 59kg, 65kg, 72kg, 80kg, 88kg, 97kg, 107kg and +107kg
Women's weight classes: 41kg, 45kg, 50kg, 55kg, 61kg, 67kg, 73kg, 79kg, 86kg and +86kg

Sitting Volleyball

In Sitting Volleyball, the net is about 3.5 feet high, and the court is 10x6 meters with a two meter attack line. Players are allowed to block serves and one "cheek" must be in contact with the floor whenever they make contact with the ball. Medals will be awarded to the 1st, 2nd and 3rd place teams. When registering, you may choose to sign up as a team or as an individual; if you sign up as an individual, you will be placed on a team. Teams will be coed and will consist of players of all ages.

Swimming

The Swimming competition at the UCO Endeavor Games is held at the Mitch Park YMCA. Medals will be awarded to 1st, 2nd and 3rd place finishers for the following categories: events, gender, classification and age division.
Order of events: 100m IM; 50m Fly; 50m Breast; 100m Back; 50m Free; 25m Fly; 100m Breast; 25m Back; 200m IM; 100m Fly; 25m Breast; 100m Free; 50m Back; 25m Free; 500m Free

Track and Field

The rules of Paralympic Track and Field are almost identical to those of its non-disabled counterpart, with certain adaptations made to accommodate certain disabilities. Some of the events that will be held at the UCO Endeavor Games track and field competition include: 100m, 200m, 400m, 800m, 1500m, javelin, discus, shot put, and long jump. Medals will be awarded to 1st, 2nd and 3rd place finishers in each event for the following categories: classification, gender and age divisions.

Table Tennis

Para Table Tennis is a disabled sport which follows the rules set by the International Table Tennis Federation (ITTF). The usual table tennis rules are in effect with slight modifications for athletes who use wheelchairs. Athletes receive classifications between 1 and 11. Classes 1-5 are for those using wheelchairs and classes 6-10 are for those who have disabilities that allow them to play standing. Within those groups, the higher classification means the more function an athlete has. Class 11 is defined for players with an intellectual disability. Medals will be awarded for the 1st, 2nd and 3rd place finishers based on age, gender, and seated/standing.

Wheelchair Basketball

Wheelchair Basketball is designed specifically for individuals with physical disabilities. It is played on a standard basketball court and the same rules and scoring system apply. The UCO Endeavor Games has three brackets: prep (12 and under), junior (13-18) and adult (19 and up). Wheelchair basketball will be held in the UCO Wellness Center and medals will be awarded to the 1st, 2nd and 3rd place teams in each bracket. When registering, you may choose to sign up as a team or as an individual; if you sign up as an individual, you will be placed on a team. Teams will be coed. There is no classification for the UCO Endeavor Games wheelchair basketball competition, and you do not have to have a basketball/sports wheelchair to play. Chairs will be available to use if needed.

Adult male wheelchair user throwing a softball

Wheelchair Softball

Wheelchair Softball was created by a few individuals with spinal cord injuries and lower extremity impairments, who still wanted to enjoy America’s greatest pastime. These individuals needed to develop a way of playing without the full use of their legs that would allow easy maneuverability in a wheelchair and keep the fast pace of softball. Thus was born a new game played on hard surfaces, such as a parking lot, instead of the normal grassy infield, and a 16-inch softball, which allows wheelchair players to keep one hand one the wheelchair while catching a softball without a glove. Wheelchair Softball is open to all Endeavor Game Athletes. At the time of competition, we will create at least two co-ed teams consisting of athletes of all ages. All equipment is provided. Medals will be awarded to 1^st, 2^nd and 3^rd place teams.

Wheelchair Tennis

Wheelchair Tennis is a form of tennis adapted for individuals who use wheelchairs. While many of the rules are the same as in standing tennis, such as the size of the court, net height, and rackets, the two main differences are that athletes use sport chairs, and the ball may bounce up to two times, where the second bounce may also occur outside the court. The UCO Endeavor Games wheelchair tennis clinic and competition will take place at Edmond Center Court. You do not have to have a tennis/sports wheelchair to play--chairs will be available to use if needed. Medals will be awarded for the 1st, 2nd and 3rd place finishers based on age and gender.

Clinics

In addition to the ten sport competitions, the 2022 UCO Endeavor Games presented by the Hartford will also offer nine sport clinics. Clinics available will be outdoor archery (must provide your own equipment), air rifle shooting (equipment provided), cycling, powerlifting, sitting volleyball, swimming, track and field, wheelchair basketball, and wheelchair tennis. The purpose of the clinics is to gain knowledge and experience in a sport you are new to and/or fine tune your skills under the guidance of high level coaches in their respective sport.