The mission of the Far West Wheelchair Athletic Association (FWWAA) is to develop, promote, and organize community based sport and recreation programs for individuals of all ages with various physical disabilities.

The association is a 501(c)(3) non-profit that is recognized by the US Paralympics as Paralympic Sport Club Silicon Valley.

Over the past five decades, FWWAA has provided thousands of sport opportunities for persons with disabilities. These opportunities include: Recreational sport programs, competitive teams for children and adults in track and field, aquatics, archery, basketball, rugby, tennis and powersoccer.

FWWAA has served as host for regional and national competitions including the National Junior Disability Championships, National Wheelchair Basketball Association Final Four, and Paralympic Track and Field Qualifier.

For many years, San Jose Fire Fighters have supported the athletes participating in the Northern California Junior Sports Camp by hosting a “Day on the Lake.”

Dozens of firefighters host the athletes and their families for a day on Coyote Lake. Boat rides, tubing and a variety of events give the athletes a break from their week-long camp. And when all the activity is done, everyone is treated to a BBQ spread featuring brisket, hamburgers, hot dogs, and dessert!

San Jose Fire Fighters look forward to this event every year, as an opportunity to support athletes that are competing to be the best in their sport.