SUDS Adaptive Sports Program
Five adaptive sports disciplines. Certified instructors. Real results. Watch live sports coverage and event highlights from every program.
Challenging Sports That Heal
The SUDS program is for service members wounded, ill or injured with a permanent physical disability requiring adaptation. Each sport is led by certified adaptive instructors with deep experience serving injured military.
SUDS is a multi-sport organization because offering a variety of sports and live events enables more servicemembers to find the discipline that drives their recovery. Whether it's the weightlessness of the ocean or the rush of the rapids — we have a sport for you.
All sports events are documented and select coverage is made available online so supporters, families and the wider sports community can follow along and share in each warrior's journey.
Apply to the Program →Program Eligibility
- WhoActive duty & veteran servicemembers with permanent physical disabilities
- CostFree to participants — funded by donations
- How to JoinContact us or ask your military therapist for a referral
- CoverageSelect events feature live sports coverage & video highlights
Choose Your Sport
Each SUDS sport offers live event scheduling, certified adaptive coaching, and a path to lifelong participation in competitive and recreational sports.
Adaptive Scuba Diving
SDI CertifiedAdaptive adaptive scuba diving program with certified instructors, live event coverage and ongoing sports community support.
View Program →Adaptive Hiking
Guided ProgramAdaptive adaptive hiking program with certified instructors, live event coverage and ongoing sports community support.
View Program →Rock Climbing
Adaptive CertifiedAdaptive rock climbing program with certified instructors, live event coverage and ongoing sports community support.
View Program →White Water Rafting
Safety CertifiedAdaptive white water rafting program with certified instructors, live event coverage and ongoing sports community support.
View Program →Adaptive Skiing
NSCD AlignedAdaptive adaptive skiing program with certified instructors, live event coverage and ongoing sports community support.
View Program →Watch Sports Event Highlights
Every SUDS sports event tells a story of resilience. Browse our video library of live sports coverage, event highlights and athlete spotlights from across all five disciplines.
Summer 2026 Program Schedule — Now Accepting Applications
The Summer 2026 Adaptive Scuba Program includes 4 destinations: Key Largo FL (Jul 19–21), Rincon Puerto Rico (Aug 2–4), Virginia Beach VA (Aug 16–18), and Cozumel Mexico (Sep 6–8). Fall climbing events planned for Rocky Mountain NP CO and Red River Gorge NM. All programs are free to eligible servicemembers.