USCAA to Host Greater Buffalo Adaptive Sports at Halftime of Division 1 Women's Championship Game

PITTSBURGH, Pa. - The United States Collegiate Athletic Association (USCAA) announced on Tuesday a community event with the Greater Buffalo Adaptive Sports (GBAS), formerly known as The Sled Hockey Foundation, to feature wheelchair basketball at halftime of the Division 1 Women’s Basketball Championship game on Friday, March 6th at the Burt Flickinger Arena on the Campus of SUNY Erie during the 2026 USCAA Small College Basketball National Championship. 

Greater Buffalo Adaptive Sports  was founded in 2015 to provide individuals with disabilities in Western New York the opportunity to participate in sports and promote positive physical, social, and emotional wellbeing. GBAS has served over 700 athletes and impacted over 3,000 friends, family, and community members through seasonal curriculum, regional events, and national tournaments.

“Our national championships are about creating an unforgettable experience for everyone in the arena. Being able to highlight wheelchair basketball in partnership with Greater Buffalo Adaptive Sports adds another exciting and unique dimension to the Basketball Small College National Championships.” said USCAA CEO BJ Bertges “Showcasing elite adaptive athletes on this stage not only increases awareness about all of the options within the sport, but elevates the event and reflects our commitment to delivering a first-class championship environment.”

GBAS runs a variety of wheelchair and adaptive sports for youth, adults, and veterans: wheelchair lacrosse, stand-up adaptive lacrosse, adaptive curling, adaptive cycling, wheelchair football, wheelchair tennis, and more. GBAS is home to the Buffalo Wheelchair Football Team and the Buffalo Bandits Wheelchair Lacrosse teams. 

“Greater Buffalo Adaptive Sports is excited to be a part of such a great event that’s being hosted in the Buffalo Area.” said GBAS President Norm Page “Our youth and adult athletes are really looking forward to watching some great competition throughout the week and showing off some of their own talents during their time on the court at Friday’s Women’s National Championship game.”

Greater Buffalo Adaptive Sports believes everyone, regardless of ability, geographic location, and socioeconomic status, deserves the opportunity to participate in sports. Their program remains free to the community with the necessary equipment, including sports wheelchairs and handcycles, being provided.