Making the Most of Your Equipment Budget Presented by Barry Ewing, Owner and Founder at Eagle Sportschairs, LLC

More than 35 years ago I became involved in coaching wheelchair sports More than 35 years ago I became involved in coaching wheelchair sports. As I watched the athletes competing in old heavy folding chairs, I knew I could build something better. I had a technical and mechanical background and I knew how to weld. I started Eagle Sportschairs in the basement of my house. Still located on my property in Snellville the factory has been under my sole ownership since day one. We are bigger and the technology has changed quite a bit over the years, but I still spend my days trying to build a better, faster sportschair. Served on the Dixie Wheelchair Sports Board of Directors for 20 years Worked with Blaze Sports helping to coach kids from 2000 to 2006 Coached National Wheelchair Basketball for AAASP from 2005 to 2010 Served as the Chairman of the Board of Directors from 1996 to 2004 for Wheelchair Track and Field USA Head Coach for the ParaPanAm Games in 1998 in Mexico City Attended Paralympic Games as Wheelchair Equipment Manager 2000 (Australia) 2008 (Beijing, China) Wheelchair Equipment Manager at the Rio, Brazil ParaPanAm Games in 2007 Certified Official in Field and Track

Work With Your Roster to Create an Equipment Shopping List

Separate the Athletes by Their Level of Experience and Participation How long has the athlete been participating? How many events does the athlete attend? Age and Anticipated Growth

Rank the Athletes According to the Type of Events They Will Compete In Local, Regional, or National Competitive or Recreational Conditions: Road or Track

Roster

Determine the Appropriate Level of Equipment for an Athlete Equipment should meet or exceed the athlete's ability Proper fit is critical to personal best (adjustable!) Saving money means more athletes and multiple sports

More Money Does Not Ensure Better Equipment Some recipients can't afford to use their grant.

Multi-Court Sportschairs Price Comparison

Beginning and Intermediate Athletes Benefit From Adjustable Features Young athletes may take trial and error to get optimal fit and performance. Athletes may try or participate in multiple sports. Availability of equipment encourages experimentation.

Preliminator and Wings $2995 and up plus S&H $1600 and up plus S&H

Highly Competitive Athletes Benefit From Custom Equipment Little things can give an athlete the edge.

Wings and Soaring Eagle

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