Join the Beautiful Lives Project and the Eastern Illinois University Men’s and Women’s Basketball Teams for a Court of Dreams event on October 7, 2024, from 10 - 11 a.m. CT at the Groniger Arena. Sixty five (65) individuals with disabilities will have the opportunity to join the EIU basketball teams on the court to meet the players and coaches, learn fundamentals, and run through drills. No prior experience is needed, just a desire to play.
Check in begins at 9:30 a.m.
Front entrance: Busses use the red circle to drop off participants and may park in the green circle.
Front entrance: The yellow circle is where participants will enter the arena in the upper bowl - there are stairs and elevators available to access the court level.
Back entrance: The yellow circle entrance can be used for participants who have mobility challenges.
The Beautiful Lives Project and Eastern Illinois University Athletics strive to promote an inclusive environment, where people of all abilities can experience sports first-hand, work as a team, and build new friendships.
To reserve your spot on the court, please click the button below.
EIU requires participants to fill out an online waiver before the event; please copy and paste this link into your browser: https://commerce.cashnet.com/cashnetg/static/storefront/eiuathl2/catalog/item-details/EIUATHL2-801
For more information, please contact BRYCE.
FRONT ENTRANCE (marked as Lantz Arena)
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BACK ENTRANCE (marked as Lantz Arena)
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