DUEL IN THE DESERT SHOWCASES TOP-LEVEL WHEELCHAIR ATHLETES IN ROUND ROBIN TOURNAMENT, OCT. 26

Bank of America Sponsoring Competition in Wheelchair Rugby,
Wheelchair Basketball, Power Soccer

WHAT

Duel in the Desert is an invitation-only one-day round robin tournament showcasing the top wheelchair athletic teams from Phoenix and Tucson.

• The tournament features 9 teams: 3 rugby, 3 power soccer and 3 basketball

• Event will raise awareness about wheelchair sports and the development and advancement of adaptive recreation and the chance to explore the Virginia G. Piper Sports & Fitness Center for Persons with Disabilities (SpoFit),

• The tournament features round-robin format and after-tournament entertainment, food and drinks.

WHO

• Current, aspiring and retired athletes

• Family members and friends

• SpoFit staff and coaches

• Bank of America is the presenting sponsor

WHERE

• Virginia G. Piper Sports & Fitness Center for Persons with Disabilities (SpoFit), 5031 E. Washington St., Phoenix, AZ

 WHEN

• Saturday, Oct. 26, 9 a.m. to 7:30 p.m.

 INFO

• Virginia G. Piper Sports & Fitness Center for Persons with Disabilities (SpoFit), www.ability360.org/sports

• Loren_Worthington, Arizona Bridge to Independent Living, (602) 386-4278

• Steve Carr, The Kur Carr Group, Inc., (602) 317-3040