Kate Johnson

Winter is here and so is the opportunity to see the region’s sled hockey athletes in action. Sled hockey, which is played all over the world, is a version of hockey where players sit on an aluminum sled mounted on two skate blades instead of standing up on skates. Most […]

Sled Hockey in New England

This entry was posted on December 23, 2021 by Kate Johnson

In the news: Adaptive Sports New England Swimmer Madeleine Babcock ...

This entry was posted on December 20, 2021 by Kate Johnson

New England is known for many things, including its often-snowy winters. When the snow hits, many hearty New Englanders find fun and creative ways to play and be active in the wonderous white stuff. One of the most popular winter hobbies is skiing, and throughout the region there are plenty […]

Hit the Slopes this Season

This entry was posted on December 16, 2021 by Kate Johnson

By: Molly Levitt As Michael Prout Jr. boarded the plane to Tokyo, now a coach for the U.S. Paralympic swim team, he focused on the road ahead for his athletes. It was not an easy journey for him to get there. He had to endure multiple Covid tests and binders […]

Adaptive Sports New England Swim Coach Draws on His Own ...

This entry was posted on November 17, 2021 by Kate Johnson

The Boston Globe writes about Belmont swimmer Maddie Babcock, who is legally blind, and became the third blind athlete to competed in the MIAA state championship meet. Read more here.

In the news: For Belmont’s Maddie Babcock, the pool is ...

This entry was posted on November 11, 2021 by Kate Johnson

By Dara Zall Kelly New England is home to many inspiring athletes, who live and train here preparing for their opportunity to compete on the national or global stage. This fall, fresh off racing the Head of the Charles Regatta, Allie Reilly, and Dani Hansen, two local rowers who raced […]

Catching Up with Paralympians Allie Reilly and Dani Hansen

This entry was posted on November 2, 2021 by Kate Johnson

For the first time this year, the Boston Athletic Association will award titles and prize money in three new divisions: visually impaired, upper-body impairment and lower-body impairment. Read More.

In the News: Adaptive Sports NE Joe Walsh Comments on ...

This entry was posted on October 13, 2021 by Kate Johnson

Dozens of children and adults spent Sunday morning in Manchester, N.H., running and playing during an event focused on helping those who have lost limbs or have other limb differences learn how they can be more physically active and fit. Read the story in the Boston Globe

In the news: Paralympic track athletes share running and mobility ...

This entry was posted on October 4, 2021 by Kate Johnson