Dear Community Members:

I’m really excited about joining SoCal Adaptive Sports.  As a father to a son who is on the Autism spectrum and an uncle to a niece who has a limb difference, I know firsthand the importance of creating opportunities for individuals of all abilities to experience the joy, competition, and community that sports provide. 

At SoCal Adaptive Sports, our mission is to break down barriers, ensuring that athletes with disabilities have access to high-quality training, competition, and recreational opportunities. Moving forward, I envision strengthening our outreach, growing partnerships with local organizations, and most importantly, securing funding to enhance existing programs while developing new initiatives. I want to see more athletes on the courts, in the pools, on the trail, out on the pitch — wherever their passion leads them. Through inclusion, innovation, and advocacy, we will continue to empower individuals to thrive in sport and in life.

I’m excited for what’s ahead and look forward to working with all of you to make adaptive sports more accessible than ever before and creating greater societal inclusion.

Check out football and cheerleading and our new YMCA program on Thursdays beginning in March!

Please feel free to write to me at chris@socaladaptivesports.org with any suggestions!

Chris

Estimados miembros de la comunidad:

Estoy muy emocionado de unirme a SoCal Adaptive Sports.  Como padre de un hijo que está en el espectro del autismo y tío de una sobrina que tiene una diferencia en las extremidades, sé de primera mano la importancia de crear oportunidades para las personas de todas las capacidades para experimentar la alegría, la competencia, y la comunidad que los deportes proporcionan. 

En SoCal Adaptive Sports, nuestra misión es derribar barreras y garantizar que los atletas con discapacidades tengan acceso a oportunidades de entrenamiento, competición y ocio de alta calidad. De cara al futuro, preveo reforzar nuestro alcance, aumentar las asociaciones con organizaciones locales y, lo que es más importante, conseguir financiación para mejorar los programas existentes y desarrollar nuevas iniciativas. Quiero ver a más deportistas en las canchas, en las piscinas, en los senderos, en el campo de juego, dondequiera que les lleve su pasión. Mediante la inclusión, la innovación y la promoción, seguiremos ayudando a las personas a prosperar en el deporte y en la vida.

Estoy muy ilusionado con lo que nos espera y estoy deseando trabajar con todos vosotros para que el deporte adaptado sea más accesible que nunca y para crear una mayor inclusión social.  Traducción realizada con la versión gratuita del traductor.

Echa un vistazo al fútbol, a las animadoras y a nuestro nuevo programa YMCA los jueves a partir de marzo.

Chris

We are HIRING part-time coaches!

As an adaptive sports coach, you'll leverage your passion for sports and strong communication skills to create an inclusive environment for athletes with varying abilities. You'll develop tailored training programs, facilitate engaging activities, and foster teamwork and confidence among participants, ensuring everyone feels valued and empowered. Your role will involve actively promoting inclusivity, adapting strategies to meet individual needs, and encouraging personal growth. Your love for sports and ability to connect with others will be essential in making a positive impact in the lives of the athletes you will coach.  Please send a cover letter and resume to joe@socaladaptivesports.org.

We've got spirit, Yes we do! We've got spirit, How about you?

Get ready to show your spirit and hit the field at our Adaptive Cheer and Flag Football Clinics! Whether you're cheering or playing football, both clinics are designed for all abilities.

Join us for high-energy cheer activities, or learn football plays, drills, and play in a real game. Make new friends, have fun, and cheer loud and proud! Spots are limited, so sign up today—don’t miss out!

Big thanks to Valley Legal Document Services for their generous donation to the Friendship Dance on February 15! Their support made a meaningful impact and a difference to our community.

We also want to thank our partners, UCPIE for their leadership and donation, as well as Olive Tree OT!  Collaboration is so key to what we all do!

Friendship Dance

Baile de la Amistatd

Bowling at Fantasy Springs

Boliche en Fantasy Springs

Bowling at Yucca Bowl

Boliche en Yucca Bowl

Sport for everyBODY

(our school-based education/experiential adapted sports program)

Deporte para todos

(nuestro programa escolar de educación y deporte adaptado)

Adaptive Archery

Tiro al Arco Adaptivo

Los Angeles Adaptive Sports Fair (focused on victims of gun violence)

(This was a wonderful partnership with numerous organizations.  We were very happy to participate and lead boccia!)

(Yes, that's Stever Serio, captain of the US Men's gold medal Wheelchair Basketball team and Ezra Frech, who is only 19 and won two gold medals at the Paris 2024 Paralympic games.)

We believe in the power of collaboration in leveling the playing field and truly bringing about societal inclusion.  That's why we're listing these events and also websites of our friends who are doing phenomenal work!  Please visit below and click on the links  to find out more.

Creemos en el poder de la colaboración para igualar las condiciones de juego y lograr una verdadera inclusión social. ¡Por eso estamos enumerando estos eventos y también los sitios web de nuestros amigos que están haciendo un trabajo fenomenal! Visite a continuación y haga clic en los enlaces para obtener más información.

We are growing our Inland Regional Center programs, including self-determination, and continue to offer 1:1 and small group coaching and workouts.  If you'd like to take part and/or participate in any of our programs, please have SoCal Adaptive Sports assigned by your Regional Center Community Services Coordinator (CSC). Our Vendor number is PJ5601. We are open to many different modalities for bringing adaptive sports and physical, social, and emotional health to everyBODY!

Estamos ampliando nuestros programas del Inland Regional Center y seguimos ofreciendo entrenamiento y rutinas individuales y en grupos pequeños. Si desea participar y/o ya participa en alguno de nuestros programas, solicite a su Coordinador de Servicios Comunitarios del Centro Regional (CSC) que asigne a SoCal Adaptive Sports. Nuestro número de proveedor es PJ5601. ¡Estamos abiertos a muchas modalidades diferentes para llevar el deporte adaptado y la salud física, social y emocional a TODOS!

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Article  and video about the Shakhtar Stalevi (Made of Steel) Amputee soccer team in Ukraine