Dear Community Members:

This coming Saturday we are having our inaugural Special Olympics Day in the Coachella Valley at two locations.  Please join us as we  build this program.  In the morning we will be in the Sacred Heart gym and in the afternoon we will be in the Coachella Valley High School gym.  The purpose is to sign up athletes, coaches and volunteers.  We will also have a number of giveaways and play some sports.  Join us.

As I read through this newsletter and think about the past two weeks I am pleased with the number of opportunities, along with our numerous partners, we've helped to create for people with disabilities.  This ranges from our regular, consistent programming, through the first ever West Coast Boccia Tournament and clinic, creating new programming in Rancho Cucamonga, to starting cheerleading (February 24), acting,  golf, hiking, fishing, and various other programs.  We also continue to educate school-age children about ability through Sports for everyBODY!

Our partners are many and I so appreciate collaborating in building greater community and societal inclusion.  We are constantly networking in order to build more access, joining together to level the playing field.

I hope to see you  soon at one of the activities listed below.

Mike

Highlights from the past two weeks

Desert Arc Sports in Yucca Valley and Palm Desert

Monday Archery with Robin Hood in Indio (Join us on February 24th for a lesson and scavenger hunt)

Tuesday Adaptive Skating with the Berger Foundation Iceplex

Wednesday Morning Sports and Tennis/Pickleball (Special Olympics/ACEing Autism/Rancho Las Palmas)

Thursday after school Riverside Parks and Recreation youth adaptive sports.  (We've also started collaborating with Braille Institute-Riverside in offering on-line yoga stretching and meditation.)

Special Activities-Golf (stay tuned for an announcement about our programs with Desert Willow for February-April for beginners and those with experience) and the First West Coast Boccia Tournament with USA Boccia, Santa Ana College and Amp'd on Life.

Sports for everyBODY 2024-Westside Elementary School and also  parents night

We are hiring a part-time Program Assistant/Coach.  If you know of anybody that might be interested please send them my way, mike@socaladaptivesports.org, and I'll forward a full job description.

We are growing our Inland Regional Center program and continue to offer 1:1 and small group coaching and workouts.  If you'd like to take part 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!

As the local coordinator for Special Olympics, we really want to build this program. You can sign up now to be a Special Olympics athlete or volunteer in the Coachella Valley!  Please consider joining in on the fun! Please sign up for our Special Olympics Day on January 27.

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January 2024 and beyond activities. Sign up today!

Yucca Valley Adaptive Sports-Monday Mornings.  Registration is on a monthly basis.

Wednesday Adaptive and Wheelchair Tennis and Pickleball Lessons 

Tuesday Skating Lessons

(Come skate with Mike as he is taking lessons too.)

Wednesday Morning Multi-Sports 

Come out and play!

Thursday Riverside After School Multi-sports and Stretching February

Please join us for yoga and meditation every Thursday!  On-Line or In Person (Riverside Braille Institute)

Learn how to coach wheelchair tennis by a USTA tennis coach!

Menifee Adaptive Sports Fair February 3

IncredABLES Adaptive Sports - Rancho Cucamonga Starts February 8

Archery Lesson and Scavenger Hunt 

Adaptive Cheerleading (We want to start doing this on a regular basis, so please come out and learn more-open to everyBODY!)

Jack Rabbit Trail - Adaptive HIke

Burbank Adaptive Sports Expo

Mission Creek - Adaptive Hike

Acting lessons

Ontario Clippers! 

March 10, 2024

Warfighters Overnight at Pathfinder Ranch in Mountain Center, CA

White water preserve - Adaptive Hike 

Let's Go Sailing 

Pacific Crest Trail - Adaptive Hike

All-Comers Camp Wheelchair Tennis Indian Wells - November 8-10th, 2024

EVENTS FROM OUR FRIENDS

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

SweetHearts Dance 

Empower Change

Beginning on February 21, 2024. This initiative is designed to provide a platform for self-advocates to share their inspiring stories across various domains, including healthcare, education, employment, and more.

Each Zoom session will focus on diverse topics to enhance your skills in self-presentation, encompassing aspects such as effective public speaking and empowerment within your community.

To ensure an inclusive experience, American Sign Language (ASL) interpretation will be provided during all sessions. Additionally, all materials utilized will be made accessible to accommodate diverse needs.

Fundraising Brunch - Legacy Bridges Foundation

(SoCal Adaptive Sports is  one of the honorees)

Check out these calendars/websites for other events!

Check out these websites for many more activities and opportunities as we level the playing field.