JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — Brooks Rehabilitation is honored to host the Brooks Borne to Play Classic Junior Wheelchair Basketball Tournament for athletes from 6-18 years old.
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In addition to award-winning Brooks BullSharks team, Brooks is excited to welcome six other teams from Atlanta, Ft. Lauderdale, Mississippi and Houston. There will be two age brackets for the tournament: Junior Varsity, for teens 13 to 18 years old, and Junior Prep, for children 6 to 12 years old.
The games will take place on Saturday, Jan 21 from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. and on Sunday, Jan. 22 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the University of North Florida.
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Wheelchair basketball is one of the many activities offered through Brooks Pediatric Recreation, a free program that provides a safe and supportive environment for youth with physical and developmental disabilities, so they can engage in recreational activities with their peers. It offers both sport and recreation programs year round, focusing on social connection, family empowerment and community integration.
The Brooks Pediatric Recreation Program serves any child, from birth to 18 years old, with any type of limitation or disability.
The Brooks Borne to Play Classic is named in honor of Christian Borne, Sr. Borne was a physical therapist at Brooks for 20 years. He suffered a heart attack in August 2021 and passed away unexpectedly. His legacy continues through his wife Elaine and sons Christian, Jr. and Andrew. Christian, Jr. is a member of the Brooks BullSharks Junior Varsity Team.