Wounded Warrior Regiment

A Message from the Wounded Warrior Regiment (WWR) Commanding Officer

Congratulations to the All-Marine Warrior Games Team who claimed the Chairman’s Cup at the recent Inaugural Warrior Games. Our Marines excelled as a team and demonstrated the Marine Corps’ unmatched esprit de corps.

The pride and spirit of the Marine Corps was clearly on display throughout the games. The WWR commends our dedicated warrior athletes. Through their hard work and perseverance, the All-Marine Warrior Games Team set shining examples of how Wounded, Ill, and Injured (WWI) service members can improvise, adapt, and overcome. Our Marine athletes dominated the games to take 53 medals. They are truly awe-inspiring and have set the bar for those who will follow them.

Heartfelt congratulations go to all Warrior Games’ athletes for their hard work. The Marine Corps looks forward to next year’s games and the opportunity to further grow the competitive spirit and camaraderie of the inaugural games.

Finally, sincerest thanks to the U.S. Olympic Committee and the many groups and individuals who gave so selflessly to make the Warrior Games a success. The Games have proven to be an effective force in empowering WII service members. The Marine Corps looks forward to fielding more winning athletes – there is no doubt, their pride in our Corps runs deep and they should be representing our Corps.

Semper Fi

Gregory A.D. Boyle

Purpose
The Warrior Games were created to elevate abilities through athletic competition for Wounded, Ill, and Injured (WII) service members, providing a focal event to empower the incorporation of athletics into Military Service wounded warrior programs.

Objective
The Warrior Games becomes an annual event to celebrate the achievement and abilities of WII service members. It becomes the payoff event for service members to incorporate athletic training as a part of their overall transition plan. This process provides the opportunity for service members to qualify for U.S. Paralympics, while building camaraderie and raising awareness for adaptive sports.

Overview
The Warrior Games took place the week of MAY 10-14, 2010 at the U.S. Olympic Committee's (USOC) Olympic Training Center, Colorado Springs, Colorado. Wounded Warrior programs from each Military Service are committed to support and participate.

Clinics

Some sports may have tryouts depending upon applications received. This will be announced to individuals upon application review.

Rules & Regulations

General Rules*
Archery Warrior Games Rules
Cycling Warrior Games Rules
Shooting Warrior Games Rules
Swimming Warrior Games Rules
Track/Field Warrior Games Rules
Ultimate Warrior Games Rules
Volleyball Warrior Games Rules
Wheelchair Basketball Warrior Games Rules

*During the 2010 season the Games will be open to active duty, reserve and veteran service members, with 50 competitors and 10 alternates. Team selection will be conducted by a three member selection committee which includes each sport’s head coach.

Press Releases

A message from the WWR Commanding Officer
2010 Warrior Games Fact Sheet
Meet the All-Marine Warrior Games Team
Office of the Secretary of Defense Press Release

Links & Support Organizations

Official Site of the US Paralympics for Warrior Games
US Olympic Committee
U.S. Paralympics
USO

Contact Information

For information or assistance on the
Warrior Games contact:
WWRWarriorGames@usmc.mil

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