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Program Details

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Activities Offered
  • Athletics/ Track & Field
  • Basketball
  • Fencing
  • Tennis
  • Various Sports
  • Water Skiing
Building Access
  • Meets ADA standards
  • Accessible areas of building: Locker Rooms, Shower Facilities, Parking Area, Ramps, Front Desk, Swimming Pool (off-site)

Staff Training and Certification
  • Staff Training: Specialized Degree in Kinesiology, Physical Education, Exercise Science with some coursework in Disability/Adapted Physical Education, Therapeutic Recreation/Physical Therapy or P.T. Assistant/Occupational Therapy or O.T. Assistant/Speech Language Pathologists
  • Staff Certification:ACSM Certification, Registered Nurse

Participants Served
  • Age range of participants: 6 to 19 (or end of highschool)

Adaptive Equipment
  • Adaptive equipment available
    Magnum Universal Strength Training Station, Nu-Step, Pro II, Standing Frame, Parallel Bars, ERGYS 2, Functional Trainer, Arm Cycle Ergometer

Membership Fees
  • Fee to participate in the Program : Adjusted or discounted for people with disabilities on a fixed income

Transportation
  • Accessible by Public Transportation: Yes

  • Transportation Provided by the Program: No

Notes

Description: Competitive sports programs for youth with mobility impairments. This year-round program includes the following:

  • Junior Wheelchair Basketball
  • Junior Wheelchair Tennis
  • Track and Field
  • Introduction to other sports including fencing and water skiing
  • Special events and outings including clinics and tournaments

Practice is held twice a week at The Center. Please contact the Junior Wheelchair Sports Coordinator for current practice times.