The STARS (Success Through Adaptive Recreation and Sports) Program provides sporting opportunities to people with physical disabilities at a recreational, competitive, and Paralympic level. Sitrin offers outlets in curling, basketball, road racing, shooting, paddling, and biathlon. Physical activity and social interaction are paramount in the program, and vital to athletes’ overall mental and physical health. STARS focuses on community involvement and aims to increase physical fitness among individuals with physical disabilities.
Sitrin STARS athletes compete both locally and around the world. STARS athletes have participated in every U.S. National Wheelchair Curling event since 2004, and competes annually in World Wheelchair Curling Championships, among other adaptive sporting competitions. Each year, STARS athletes earn a number of medals and achievements.