the nassau thunderbolts
The Nassau Thunderbolts is a competitive Boccia Team for adults with Cerebral Palsy & other disabilities. These athletes, who compete in both regional and national competitions, have earned an impressive 200 plus silver and gold medals since their inception. With over 1,000 athletes participating in NDSA events, the Thunderbolts are quickly becoming a premier team to be reckoned with at any competition they participate in.
The Thunderbolts train every Saturday morning in the CP Nassau Karp-Siegel Gym, under the supervision of their experienced coaches.
The Thunderbolts are incredibly grateful to Nassau County for the annual grant that enabled them to purchase iPads for the team to train remotely as well as in person during the Covid-19 pandemic.
The Thunderbolts, along with their coaches, have traveled competitively to many states in the United States. They have also had the opportunity to travel internationally to represent and compete in the following countries:
Dubai, Saudi Arabia
Sydney, Australia
Athens, Greece
Guadalajara, Mexico
Beijing, China
Toronto, Canada
Portugal
New Zealand
Cali, Columbia
the latest news in The Nassau Thunderbolts
The Thunderbolts 35th Anniversary Celebration – Ring of Honor Inductees
The CP Nassau Thunderbolts held a celebration to commemorate their 35th anniversary as a team on Friday, September 22, 2023. Here is a bio of the team.
The CP Nassau Thunderbolts Commemorate their 35th Anniversary and Establish “Ring of Honor”
The CP Nassau Thunderbolts held a celebration to commemorate their 35th anniversary as a team on Friday, September 22, 2023.
Lucky Guests Enjoy a Casino Royale Event to Benefit CP Nassau!
CP Nassau held the second annual Casino Royale event on July 19 at the Westbury Manor on a beautiful, sunny evening.