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Sports practice and competition for the physically challenged person, ages 7 and up. Disabilities include: Cerebral Palsy, Muscular Dystrophy, stroke, Spina Bifida, etc. Practice and competition in sports such as track, field, boccia, swimming, bowling, slalom, weight lifting and rifle shooting. Participation encourages competitiveness against like disabilities, socialization, exercise, and improves self esteem. The sports team sponsors bowling outings, hotel overnight stays, fund raisers, yearly victory and Christmas parties, etc.
There is no cost to join the team, but there are registration and accommodation costs for competitions. Ample opportunities for athletes to earn $$ for their own sports accounts are available to defray costs.
