UCAN Events

Upstate Community Abilities Network (UCAN)
“Providing people with disabilities the opportunity to enjoy outdoor recreational activities.”

Roger C. Peace Rehabilitation Hospital offers numerous UCAN events throughout the year. Events are open to anyone with a physical disability, however registration is required. Unless otherwise noted below, please contact Kristen Caldwell at kcaldwell5@ghs.org or (864) 455-3262 for additional event information or to register to participate. Most events are free, but registration is required.

Events can also be found at: facebook.com/RogerCPeace.

Additional dates will be added throughout the year as plans are finalized.

2018 UCAN Events

Alpine Skiing

Cataloochee Ski Area, Maggie Valley, NC
Wed., Jan. 24 • Tues., Feb. 13 • Sat., Feb. 24
9 a.m.-4 p.m.

Adaptive Cycling

Swamp Rabbit Trail, Mt. Calvary Baptist Church Trailhead
Every 2nd and 4th Thursday of the month

March 8 & 22, Oct. 11 & 25
2-3:30 p.m.

April 12 & 26, May 10 & 24, June 14 & 28, July 12 & 26, Aug. 9 & 23, Sep. 13 & 27
6-7:30 p.m.

Adaptive Golf Clinic

The Eagle Zone
Wed., March 14 • Wed., April 18 • Wed., Sept. 12
9-11 a.m.

Carolina Springs Golf Course
Mon., May 14
8 a.m.-noon

The Furman Golf Club
Wed., Oct. 3
9-11 a.m.

Adaptive Golf Tournament

Triumph on the Greens • The Furman Golf Club
Thurs., Oct. 4 • 9 a.m.

Our annual golf event is a two-day experience. An instructional clinic is held on the first day in order to provide individuals with disabilities the opportunity to practice their golf game or learn for the first time. Clinic participants are taught to use adaptive golfing equipment and techniques in order to improve their success.  This clinic is provided at no cost to the community.

The event continues on the second day with an all day golf tournament. Individuals and local businesses are encouraged to participate. Each participating team consists of three able bodied golfers and one golfer with a disability. The tournament is captain’s choice and is concluded with great food and prizes. The tournament is also a fund raising event, with proceeds benefiting Aaron’s Fund and other Roger C. Peace Rehabilitation Hospital community outreach programs.

Please register at ghs.org/triumph or by contacting Danielle Fitzmorris at dfitsmorris@ghs.org or (864) 455-7711.

Basketball

St. Matthew United Methodist Church
Practice every Thursday thru March • 5-6:30 p.m.

Tournaments:
Sat.-Sun., Jan. 27-28 • Cartersville, GA
Sat.-Sun., March 3-4 • Birmingham, AL

Fencing

Knights of Siena Fencing Academy, 1314 Rutherford Road, Greenville
Thurs., Feb. 22 • 7 p.m.
Sat., Sept. 22 • 10 a.m.

Sailing

Western Carolina Sailing Club, Anderson, SC
Sat., Sept. 15
Time TBD

Sled Hockey

Ice on Main
Sat., Jan. 6 • 8-10 a.m.
Thurs., Jan. 11 • 11 a.m.-1 p.m.

Bon Secours Wellness Arena
Tues., Feb. 6 • noon-2 p.m.
Sat., March 24 • noon-2 p.m.

Tennis

Kroc Center of Greenville
Sat., May 5 & Sat., Oct. 13
9 a.m.-noon

Water Skiing

Lake Bowen
Sat., July 21 & Sat., Aug. 11
10 a.m.-4 p.m.

How to Help

It is truly rewarding to have the opportunity to contribute and give back to those in our community. Any support for the continuation of these worthwhile community projects is welcomed and appreciated. There are many ways to participate in these events including sponsorships, donations, and prizes.

For more information about how you or your business can become involved, contact Danielle Fitzmorris, Supervisor of Recreational Therapy, at (864) 455-7711 or dfitzmorris@ghs.org.