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The world of adaptive sports continues to grow, creating opportunities for people with physical disabilities to showcase their athletic prowess and competitive spirit. Among the most anticipated events in this realm, the Angel City Games is the premier adaptive sports festival in the Western United States. The 2025 edition promises to be bigger and better, offering a platform for adaptive athletes to shine and inspire.
At PrimeCare, we take pride in our role as custom upper-limb and lower-limb prosthetic providers who help athletes achieve their peak performance. Let's dive into everything you need to know about this landmark event coming to Southern California in June 2025!
The 2025 Angel City Games: What You Need to Know
The 11th annual Angel City Games will take center stage in Los Angeles County, bringing together adaptive athletes nationwide. Here's what prospective participants and spectators should mark in their calendars:
- Date: June 27-29, 2025 (Friday through Sunday)
- Location: El Camino College, 16007 Crenshaw Blvd, Torrance, CA 90506
- Format: Three full days of clinics, competitions, and community building
- Schedule: To be announced soon
This landmark event offers much more than just competitions — it provides a comprehensive experience, including:
- Expert-led clinics across 16+ adaptive sports for athletes of all skill levels
- Official competitions with opportunities to qualify for national events
- Open play sessions for casual participation and skill development
- Special events and entertainment throughout the weekend
- A vibrant gathering of the adaptive sports community
- Opportunities to connect with Paralympians and elite coaches
The games welcome participants of all ages and ability levels, from first-timers to elite competitors. This creates an inclusive atmosphere where everyone can thrive.
How to Register for the Angel City Games
Participation in this transformative event requires advance registration, now open for the 2025 games. The registration process varies depending on your role:
- Athletes: Registration is open to anyone actively participating in sports, including people with physical disabilities and their non-disabled family members or friends who wish to join in the activities. Preregistration is mandatory as space is limited — sign up early to secure your spot!
- Spectators: Those who plan to attend without sports participation can register as spectators. This allows access to observe all events and participate in non-sport activities throughout the weekend.
- Volunteers: The event relies on dedicated volunteers (age 15+) to support operations on and off the field. Volunteers assist coaches, help with logistics, and play a crucial role in making the weekend successful.
To complete your registration, visit the Angel City Games website and click the appropriate registration category for your participation level. Early registration is highly recommended, as certain competitive events have deadlines two weeks before the event.
The Angel City Games: Legacy and Impact
What began in 2015 as a modest gathering with 125 athletes participating in track and field and wheelchair basketball has evolved into the premier adaptive sports festival in the region. The growth of the Angel City Games shows the increasing recognition of adaptive athletics and the vital role sports play in the lives of people with physical disabilities.
The games have a rich history of expansion and innovation. In 2018, the program grew to include archery, swimming, and wheelchair tennis. By 2019, sitting volleyball and table tennis joined the roster. The event has demonstrated remarkable resilience throughout the years, even pivoting to a virtual format during the global pandemic in 2020 before triumphantly returning to in-person competition in 2021.
The goal of the Angel City Games extends beyond competition. The festival aims to celebrate the talents and strengths of adaptive athletes while fostering a community of support and understanding around sports. The family-friendly atmosphere welcomes participants and spectators of all backgrounds, creating connections lasting beyond the competition weekend.
Media coverage has grown alongside the event, with outlets including ESPN, KABC-TV, KTLA-TV, and AM570 LA Sports Radio showcasing these remarkable athletes. The games have even attracted Hollywood celebrities and professional athletes participating in the annual Celebrity Wheelchair Basketball Game, further amplifying adaptive sports awareness.
2025 Angel City Games Sports Offerings and Participation Requirements
The 2025 Angel City Games will feature an impressive array of adaptive sports opportunities across three categories: clinics, competitions, and open play. Athletes will compete using adaptive equipment, including specialized prosthetic legs for running and jumping events, custom prosthetic arms and prosthetic hands for throwing and gripping activities, and sport-specific wheelchairs designed for basketball, rugby, tennis, and other wheelchair sports. This diverse lineup ensures that every participant can find activities aligned with their interests and abilities, regardless of their physical disability or adaptive equipment needs.
Clinic Sports
The instructional clinics welcome participants of all skill levels, making them perfect for those trying a sport for the first time or looking to refine their techniques:
- Track & field (racing, jumps, throwing)
- Swimming
- Wheelchair basketball
- Archery
- Sitting volleyball
- Wheelchair tennis
- Wheelchair rugby
- Amputee soccer
- Blind soccer
- Boccia
- Goalball
- Golf
- WCMX/skating
- Weightlifting/fitness
- Wheelchair dance
- Wheelchair fencing
- Wheelchair football (with LA Rams football team tryouts)
- Wheelchair lacrosse
- Wheelchair pickleball
- Yoga/stretching
Competition Sports
For those interested in testing their skills in a competitive environment, the games offer sanctioned competitions in:
- Archery (sanctioned with Move United)
- Swimming (sanctioned with Move United)
- Track & field (sanctioned with Move United)
- Boccia
- Golf
- Sitting volleyball
- Wheelchair basketball
- Wheelchair fencing
- Wheelchair pickleball
- Wheelchair rugby
- Wheelchair tennis
It's important to note that the sanctioned competitions with Move United will close registration two weeks before the event, so early registration is essential for competitive athletes.
Open Play Activities
For casual participation without the pressure of competition, open play sessions are available in:
- Boccia
- Golf
- Rowing
- Wheelchair lacrosse
- Underwater torpedo league
- Yoga
Athlete qualification is straightforward — anyone actively participating in sports qualifies, whether they have a disability or are non-disabled family members, friends, or supporters. This inclusive approach creates a welcoming environment where everyone can experience the joy of adaptive sports.
Many competitive events are categorized by classification systems that group athletes according to similar functional abilities, ensuring fair competition. If you’re a first-time participant, don’t worry about classification — event staff and coaches will help you determine appropriate categories for competition.
Athletes using prosthetics should be aware that different sports may have specific regulations regarding prosthetic devices. For example, track athletes using running blades might have different equipment requirements than swimmers using waterproof prosthetics. Visit the Angel City Games’ website for detailed information about equipment specifications for each sport.
Join the Movement
The 2025 Angel City Games are a remarkable opportunity for athletes with physical disabilities to compete, connect, and celebrate their athletic abilities. As the event grows, it reinforces the message that adaptive sports aren’t just therapeutic activities but legitimate competitive pursuits worthy of recognition and respect.
At PrimeCare, we're proud to support adaptive athletes in their pursuit of excellence. Ready to elevate your everyday activities and athletic pursuits with a team that can support you? Reach out today to explore personalized prosthetic solutions designed to help you achieve peak performance!
