Events: Arizona - Phoenix - Scottsdale

What: Join Ability360 for a one-of-a-kind weekend encouraging athletes with both upper and lower extremity amputations who use prosthetics to stand up and play.

Who: This event is open to athletes registered for the tournament as well as spectators, family and friends, Ability360 Sports & Fitness Center members, community partners and aspiring athletes. There will be a youth camp on Saturday and Sunday from 8 a.m. to noon for children ages 5-16, in partner with NubAbility Athletics.  Additionally, this will be a Friday night documentary featuring three amputee athlete’s stories.

When: Friday, May 16 night movie from 5:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. in the conference room at Ability360, 5025 E. Washington St. and Saturday, May 17 and Sunday, May 18, 2025, beginning at 12:30pm both days, on the basketball courts

Friday Night: “The Power of Sports for Amputees”, a documentary following three athletes with leg limb loss in achieving their dreams. A special showing will take place at the Ability360 Conference Room. A panel with Nick Pryor, Program Manager of Athletics at Ability360, Jillian Okimoto, Hanger Clinic and Marci Krown, film director/producer. Free to attend, register by visiting: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/documentary-food-fun-and-q-a-panel-tickets-1289069414319?aff=oddtdtcreator. The evening will include light fare and beverages. There is plenty of accessible parking. 

Where: Ability360 Sports & Fitness Center, 5031 E. Washington St., Phoenix

Why: The 2025 Cactus Classic Basketball Tournament is bringing together athletes who use prosthetics from across the country for a two-day event designed to foster a sense of connection and community while inspiring others to work toward their goals.

Silver event sponsors include Swift Charities and WAYMO.

Saturday’s events feature 3-on-3 games in a round robin format.

Sunday’s moves to a 5-on-5 runs with team captains snake drafting players.

Youth will be able to compete in the tournament following their camp. NubAbility Athletics and all coaches will be Amp1 basketball players.

To learn more about the event or to register to play, visit ability360.org/cactus-classic.