The Parkinson’s Games!

by Dianne Bramble, PD Avenger

Have you ever wanted to be an Olympic athlete?

I think we can all say that at some point in our lives, while watching the Olympics, we dreamed of standing on the podium watching our flag rise and hearing our National Anthem play. Most of us will never have that chance and when we were diagnosed with Parkinson’s that pretty much sealed the deal.

Or did it?

Some amazing people in Europe (People with Parkinson’s) have started a wonderful event called The Parkinson Games. Anyone with Parkinson’s can enter.

WHEN: Thursday, August 4, 2022 to Saturday, August 6, 2022

WHERE: Eindhoven, The Netherlands

WHIC SPORTS: More than 20! They’re listed here. The sports have been specially chosen for people with Parkinson's.
It concerns sports such as athletics (100m, 800m, 5km, long jump and shot put), badminton, basketball (3x3), boxing, curling, darts, duathlon, golf, bocce, powerlifting, spinning, squash, table tennis, tennis, football and swimming. In basketball we also have penalty throws in addition to the game. Playing football also has two options. A real match or taking penalty kicks. Golf is a competition over 9 or 18 holes. In addition, clinics are given for everyone. The duathlon is a swim run (250m swim and 5km run)

REGSITER You can follow this link to read more about it and sign up.

In Canada, I (PD Avenger Dianne Bramble) am keeping track of the Canadian Team Participations. In order have a coordinated Canadian Team presence.

The PD Avengers will also be be tracking other PD Avengers headed to the games. After you officially sign, be sure to swing back here to answer a few questions for us.

Who’s ready to join the team and live a dream? I know I am.

Please fill out the form below.