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Message from Executive Director:
Friends,
If you know me, you know I love to hike. There’s something about being out on the trail—the views, the sounds, the feeling of fresh air filling your lungs—that just resets the mind. I’ve been lucky enough to get surprisingly close to some incredible wildlife over the years—foxes, bobcats, moose, elk, deer, eagles, turkey vultures, hawks, and probably a thousand different birds I still can’t name. I have been lucky enough hike along the Great Wall, parts of the Appalachian Trail, the beaches of Normandy and more than a dozen national parks. But as great as the views and wildlife are, the best part is always sharing the trail with friends.
That’s why I’m especially excited about our new hiking excursions with Coach Natali. We’re refreshing the program a bit this season to make it even more accessible and enjoyable for everyone. We’ll be hiking every other week, with one of our hikes each month designed to be wheelchair accessible—because nature should be open to Every Ability. EveryBODY.
We’ll kick things off with our first hike at Demuth Park on Saturday, October 25th. I hope you’ll sign up, come out, and experience the beauty of the outdoors with us. These hikes aren’t just for our adaptive and special needs athletes—they’re for everyone who believes in the power of community, connection, and shared experience.
Our second hike will be a bit more technical, but still beginner-friendly. We’ll rotate locations from time to time to keep things fresh and give everyone new trails—and new views—to enjoy. Whether you’re an experienced hiker or just starting out, there’s a place for you on the trail with SoCal Adaptive Sports.
Onward,
Chris Allen
Executive Director
SoCal Adaptive Sports
Mensaje del Director Ejecutivo:
Amigos,
Si me conocen, saben que me encanta hacer senderismo. Hay algo especial en estar en el camino: las vistas, los sonidos, la sensación del aire fresco llenando los pulmones… todo eso ayuda a despejar la mente. He tenido la suerte de acercarme sorprendentemente a una fauna increíble a lo largo de los años: zorros, linces, alces, ciervos, águilas, buitres, halcones y probablemente mil tipos de aves que aún no sé nombrar. También he tenido la fortuna de caminar por la Gran Muralla China, partes del Sendero de los Apalaches, las playas de Normandía y más de una docena de parques nacionales. Pero, por muy asombrosas que sean las vistas y la vida silvestre, lo mejor siempre es compartir el camino con amigos.
Por eso estoy especialmente entusiasmado con nuestras nuevas excursiones de senderismo con la entrenadora Natali. Estamos renovando un poco el programa esta temporada para hacerlo aún más accesible y agradable para todos. Caminaremos cada dos semanas, y una de nuestras caminatas cada mes estará diseñada para ser accesible para sillas de ruedas, porque la naturaleza debe estar abierta a Cada Habilidad. CadaCUERPO.
Comenzaremos con nuestra primera caminata en Demuth Park el sábado 25 de octubre. Espero que se inscriban, salgan y disfruten con nosotros de la belleza del aire libre. Estas caminatas no son solo para nuestros atletas adaptativos o con necesidades especiales; son para todos los que creen en el poder de la comunidad, la conexión y las experiencias compartidas.
Nuestra segunda caminata será un poco más técnica, pero seguirá siendo apta para principiantes. Cambiaremos de lugar de vez en cuando para mantener las cosas frescas y ofrecer a todos nuevos senderos y nuevas vistas que disfrutar. Ya sea que seas un excursionista experimentado o estés comenzando, hay un lugar para ti en el camino con SoCal Adaptive Sports.
¡Adelante!
Chris Allen
Director Ejecutivo
SoCal Adaptive Sports
Help us create opportunities for athletes of all abilities.
Ayúdanos a crear oportunidades para atletas de todas las habilidades.
We 🥰 the Berger Foundation Iceplex (with special thanks to Jeff and Tawny and all of their staff) and how they are bringing greater inclusion to the Coachella Valley! Please join us for Adaptive skating and hockey!
¡Nos encanta la Fundación Berger Iceplex (con un agradecimiento especial a Jeff y Tawnyy todo su personal) y cómo están promoviendo una mayor inclusión en el Valle de Coachella! ¡Por favor, únete a nosotros para patinaje adaptativo y hockey!
The weather was too cold for the event, but that didn’t stop us from enjoying the day! We grabbed some delicious Belgian waffles for breakfast with our amazing friends. Thank you to everyone who came out to Lake Arrowhead—we truly appreciate your love and support.
Expert Adaptive Archery Instruction Every Monday
We are having a spooktacular October over at Adaptive Archery with our wonderful group of friends. This group continues to amaze us with their commitment, skill and precision. We truly enjoy each other's company and connection within our sports sessions. Let's keep it up friends!
Adaptive Bowling at Yucca Valley Every Tuesday
The 'INCREDIBOWLS' strike again!
Our awesome friends at Yucca Valley are at it again! We love seeing their smiles and joy out on the lanes. This is what keeps us going. October has been a great month, and we have been seeing a lot of improvement at Yucca Bowl. We’re so proud of our adaptive athletes — they keep getting better and better.
Adaptive Bowling at Fantasy Springs Every Wednesday
October has been spectacular over at Fantasy Springs Lanes. The vibes are immaculate here in Indio, CA. This group is always filled with laughter, high-fives and strikes. We even had a few backwards spin throwers that really stood out. We'd also like to thank our Board Vice President for stopping by and hanging out with our team!
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.
Angel City Courage Weekend
Our friends over at Angel City Sports held their annual Courage Weekend this past weekend and it was truly incredible to be able to be a part of this event. They offered a resource fair and variety of sports such as wheelchair basketball, Pickleball and our Founder, Mike Rosenkrantz, ran a segment of Boccia.
Fall Advocacy & Inclusion Fair with Legacy Bridges Foundation Inc.
Last weekend, our friends from Legacy Bridges Foundation, Inc. held a Fall Advocacy and Inclusion Fair in San Bernardino, CA. They offered community resources, family fun, Entertaiment and inclusive activities for everyone.
T3 Wheelchair Tennis in Mission Viejo every Thursday & Saturday
Adaptive Freedom Foundation
Inclusively Empowered
Angeles Especiales
Angeles Especiales
Ives Torres Foundation
Coachella Valley Unified School District
The Triumph Foundation Adaptive Sports Festival
About Families Inc.
Olive Tree Occupational Therapy
Level 4: 2025 Dee Henry Memorial Tennis Tournament
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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Por favor, regístrese para obtener una cuenta para recibir siempre nuestro boletín y no dude en reenviar este boletín a otras personas.
Part-time coaches, Program Manager
(Please send an email to chris@socaladaptivesports.org with a cover letter and resume indicating which position you are applying for. Chris will also be happy to send you a complete job description.)
(Por favor, envíe un correo electrónico a chris@socaladaptivesports.org con una carta de presentación y un currículum indicando para qué puesto está solicitando. Chris también estará encantado de enviarle una descripción completa del trabajo.)
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.
¡Estamos CONTRATANDO entrenadores a tiempo parcialy asistente de marketing !
Como entrenador de deportes adaptativos, aprovecharás tu pasión por los deportes y tus fuertes habilidades de comunicación para crear un ambiente inclusivo para atletas con diversas habilidades. Desarrollarás programas de entrenamiento personalizados, facilitarás actividades atractivas y fomentarás el trabajo en equipo y la confianza entre los participantes, asegurándote de que todos se sientan valorados y empoderados. Tu papel implicará promover activamente la inclusión, adaptar estrategias para satisfacer necesidades individuales y alentar el crecimiento personal. Tu amor por los deportes y tu capacidad para conectarte con los demás serán esenciales para tener un impacto positivo en la vida de los atletas que entrenarás.
Program Manager
The Program Manager/Coach will work directly with the Executive Director in providing expert coaching, outreach and program development. Your job will be to provide all of the above to help us achieve our mandate to improve the quality of life for persons with disabilities throughout Riverside County and other Southern California communities.
Gerente de Programa
El Gerente de Programa/Entrenador trabajará directamente con el Director Ejecutivo proporcionando coaching experto, divulgación y desarrollo de programas. Su trabajo será proporcionar todo lo anterior para ayudarnos a cumplir con nuestro mandato de mejorar la calidad de vida de las personas con discapacidades en todo el condado de Riverside y otras comunidades del sur de California.
Join us and other organizations and individuals across Riverside County and Southern California to level the playing field and create greater social inclusion!
¡Únase a nosotros y a otras organizaciones e individuos en todo el condado de Riverside y el sur de California para nivelar el campo de juego y crear una mayor inclusión social!
SoCal Adaptive Sports’ mission is to enable people with disabilities to participate inclusively throughout society by creating greater equity and inclusion through developing, planning and implementing competitive and recreational sports and other opportunities. We envision a world in which everyBODY has equitable access to leading a fulfilling life.
La misión de SoCal Adaptive Sports es permitir que las personas con discapacidades participen de manera inclusiva en toda la sociedad creando una mayor equidad e inclusión a través del desarrollo, la planificación y la implementación de deportes competitivos y recreativos y otras oportunidades. Visualizamos un mundo en el que todos tengan acceso equitativo para llevar una vida plena.
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