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Thanks for visiting wheelinjazz.com. Here you will find news and notes of our Wheelchair Basketball Team and Sports Programs. We are a Top Ten team in the Championship Division of the National Wheelchair Basketball Association. For more information about the Wheelin' Jazz, or to schedule members of the team for a public appearance, contact Layne Mangum at 801.400.2882 or laynemangum@wheelinjazz.com.

URGENT NEED FOR VOLUNTEERS!
With our tournament coming up November 19-21, the Wheelin' Jazz and Salt Lake County Adaptive Sports are in need of volunteers. We need scorekeepers, clock operators, food servers, drivers, etc.. If you are able to give us a hand, please email info@wheelinjazz.com.

We are also looking for a volunteer to take charge of the annual celebrity game. This is a big task and one that needs a very organized and self starting person. Please email info@wheelinjazz.com if you think you may be that person.

Upcoming
The new season is coming up and we're excited to get back on the floor. Our adult team is starting its 21st season and we have a lot to look forward to. We have been in 2 or the last 3 Final Fours. We believe we can win it all with hard work and dedication. A little scoreboard will help too. We will begin our practice sessions on September 7 at Copperview Recreation Center in Midvale. 

Our Juniors team is starting its 2nd season and we have high hopes for their future. Coming off a successful first season has given us a boost in morale. The Juniors begin practice September 8 on Wednesday nights this year at Copperview Recreation Center in Midvale. 

If you need further information, send an email to info@wheelinjazz.com.

Our Mission
The Wheelin' Jazz have two missions. First, to allow those that are differently abled to participate at a high level of competition and further their athletic pursuits. Second is to be role models and peers to others differently abled to let them know that life is not over because of an injury or birth defect.

What we do
Please visit our community page to see how we are involved in the cities where we live. Also take a moment to visit our fundraising links to see how you can benefit yourself while helping the team. Money donations are always welcome and can be made by entering an amount and clicking the donate button. The media links will have news and video clips of the team in our various activities around the valley. And of course, use the Contact Us link to find out how you can have a member of the Wheelin' Jazz come to your organization, business, or event to speak or offer an exhibition of Wheelchair Basketball. You can also visit our Blog to catch up on our past season and events.

Neuroworx, a Spinal Cord Injury Rehabilatation Clinic, part of the Hull Foundation, is a non-profit organization whose mission is to provide therapy and rehabilitative services for individuals dealing with paralysis secondary to spinal cord injuries and similar neurological conditions. Supporting adaptive sports is a natural extension of our mission to improve the rehabilitation, overall health and quality of life for individuals with these devastating injuries.

Dale Hull and Jan Black are the co-founders of Neuroworx. The Wheelin' Jazz are part of the Neuroworx Adaptive Sports program and are grateful for their efforts.

August 28, 2010 - The 2nd Annual Turkey Shootout Wheelchair Basketball Tournament will be held November 19-21, 2010 at the Copperview Recreation Center in Sandy. This is a Championship and Juniors Division tournament featuring the Neuroworx Wheelin' Jazz and our Jr Wheelin' Jazz teams.

Copperview Recreation Center is a Salt Lake County facility. Salt Lake County Adaptive is hosting the tournament and covering the costs. We are grateful to Jeff Burley and the County for supporting Wheelchair athletics and sponsoring this great event. Click here to visit the Salt Lake County Adaptive webpage to learn more about the programs being offered for the handicapped. We are proud to be associated with these programs.