Wheelchair Basketball Tournament Returns to Westchester County Center

The Cerebral Palsy of Westchester’s Barrier Breakers will compete in the annual Wheelchair Basketball Tournament against their Westchester rivals, the Wildcats from The Westchester School for Special Children at the Westchester County Center.

The Tuesday, April 23 event, sponsored by Westchester County, starts at at 6 p.m. Admission is free.

The county's Office for the Disabled helps coordinate it, while the Department of Parks, Recreation and Conservation provides the arena.

“This is a great event and the county government is pleased to continue to support it,” said County Executive Robert P. Astorino. “This program gives these athletes an opportunity to enjoy the spirit of competition, and show off the skills they have acquired.”

Cerebral Palsy of Westchester is a non-profit organization that provides essential educational services, vocational training, recreation, rehabilitation and advocacy to thousands of children and adults in Westchester County. 

Its wheelchair basketball team, known as The Barrier Breakers, is open to children with disabilities between the ages of 10 and 21. Its adult team is open to adults 21 and older who reside in Westchester County.