SCI-SUPPORT
EXCITING OPPORTUNITIES & POWERFUL EXPERIENCES
What to look forward to in the group:
We’re so happy you’ve joined us to have exciting opportunities and powerful experiences! This WASA-led group is exclusively for athletes with spinal cord injuries and was created to empower, connect, and elevate our SCI community. Through networking, fitness opportunities, and shared experiences. Back in the Game is about building confidence, fostering leadership, and keeping you engaged in sport and life beyond injury.
The ‘Back in the Game’ Facebook page is going to be our main source of communication and events. For those who don't have FB, check this page frequently and look out for a monthly newsletter with lots of details.
MARCH: Fuel the Win
March is National Nutrition Month! National Nutrition Month is an annual campaign created by the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics to encourage informed food choices and healthy eating habits. For individuals with spinal cord injury (SCI), nutrition plays a particularly important role in supporting overall health, energy levels, immune function, and long-term wellness to encourage informed food choices and healthy eating habits. During National Nutrition Month, it’s a great opportunity to reflect on how nourishing your body can support independence, strength, and quality of life after SCI as you prepare to get back in the game.
HIGHLIGHT: The Back in the Game Social at Explorium Distillery on March 1st was a tremendous success, bringing people together for an afternoon filled with energy, laughter, and connection. BIG members enjoyed great conversations, shared experiences, and plenty of fun. It was a fantastic reminder of how powerful it can be when community and good times come together in one space.
Group Fitness Nights
WASA is excited to offer an open gym opportunity this month! The open gym will be on December 27th and will be from 5:00-7:00pm. The open gym will be hosted at Frank Lloyd Wright Intermediate School. The address is 9501 W Cleveland Ave, West Allis, WI 53227.
Monthly Zoom Gathering (3rd Wednesday from 6:30pm-8:00pm)
Join our chat to discuss topics such as finding a sense of belonging, feeling welcomed in a social setting, and how to advocate for yourself. Zoom calls will happen monthly and may include special guests. Hop on the call to find out! Please sign up via link below.
Peer Mentor Support
Look forward to a casual check-in from your peer mentor at some point this month. Your peer mentor is available to support, encourage, motivate and simply be a friend. Please complete the ‘Peer Mentor Interest Form’ survey link below
YOUR VOICE MATTERS! Back in The Game Interest Form
We’d love to learn more about you! This survey is designed to help us better understand the hobbies and interests of our participants with spinal cord injuries. Your responses will help us plan future activities, events, and gatherings that match what you enjoy most.
Thank you for taking a few minutes to share your input — your feedback truly helps shape our programs!
GROUP OUTINGS
Group Fitness Nights
Engage in community outing and see what the area has to offer via entertainment, food, and/or sports — all in good company! Look for signup details when available.
Sled Hockey TryIT - Join us on Sunday March 1st from 12pm - 1pm at the UWM Panther Arena and try Sled Hockey before the Milwaukee Admirals take on the Manitoba Moose!
