Message from Executive Director:

Friends,

As we approach Thanksgiving—my favorite holiday—I’m reminded of how much gratitude fills our days at SoCal Adaptive Sports. This is always a special time of year for me, and even more so now as I look forward to my son coming home from college and getting to spend quality time with my family. Every smile on the court, every strike on the lanes, every breakthrough on the trail… these moments are only possible because of the community we’ve built together.

We don’t ask for support often, but when we do, it’s because it truly matters. While we work hard to ensure our programs remain free or offered at minimal cost to our athletes and families, they require real resources to operate: staffing, equipment, coaching, transportation, and facility rentals. As you make your charitable giving decisions this Thanksgiving season, on Giving Tuesday, and throughout the end of the year, we hope we can count on your support. Your generosity directly fuels inclusion, independence, and opportunity.

There’s also so much to look forward to! Our hiking program has officially begun again (see the attached flyer), and we’re gearing up for the 1st Annual IncrediBOWL on January 31st—an adaptive and special needs bowling tournament that’s already generating great excitement. And as we head into the new year, tennis and pickleball return (with news on golf coming soon), and sign-ups are already open. You’ll find more details throughout this newsletter.

We’re heading into the end of the year with incredible momentum, and I’m grateful to each of you for being a vital part of this community. Thank you for helping us ensure that every ability has the chance to play, grow, and belong.

Onward,
Chris Allen
Executive Director
SoCal Adaptive Sports

Mensaje del Director Ejecutivo:

Amigos,

Al acercarnos al Día de Acción de Gracias—mi festividad favorita—recuerdo cuánto agradecimiento llena nuestros días en SoCal Adaptive Sports. Este es siempre un momento especial del año para mí, y aún más ahora que espero con emoción que mi hijo regrese de la universidad para poder pasar tiempo de calidad con mi familia. Cada sonrisa en la cancha, cada strike en las pistas, cada logro en el sendero… estos momentos solo son posibles gracias a la comunidad que hemos construido juntos.

No pedimos apoyo con frecuencia, pero cuando lo hacemos es porque realmente importa. Aunque trabajamos arduamente para que nuestros programas sigan siendo gratuitos o de bajo costo para nuestros atletas y sus familias, requieren recursos reales para operar: personal, equipo, entrenamiento, transporte y alquiler de instalaciones. Al tomar sus decisiones de donación esta temporada de Acción de Gracias, en Giving Tuesday y durante el resto del año, esperamos poder contar con su apoyo. Su generosidad impulsa directamente la inclusión, la independencia y las oportunidades.

¡También hay mucho que esperar! Nuestro programa de caminatas ya ha comenzado de nuevo (vea el volante adjunto), y nos estamos preparando para el 1er IncrediBOWL Anual el 31 de enero—un torneo de boliche adaptado y para necesidades especiales que ya está generando gran entusiasmo. Y mientras avanzamos hacia el nuevo año, tenis y pickleball regresan (con noticias sobre el regreso del golf muy pronto), y las inscripciones ya están abiertas. Encontrará más detalles en el resto de este boletín.

Nos acercamos al final del año con un impulso increíble, y estoy agradecido con cada uno de ustedes por ser una parte vital de esta comunidad. Gracias por ayudarnos a asegurar que cada habilidad tenga la oportunidad de jugar, crecer y pertenecer.

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.

Join us for an After Thanksgiving Adaptive Hike! This free, family-friendly event welcomes individuals of all abilities. Let’s burn off those Thanksgiving calories together while connecting with one another and with nature.

We are pleased to announce that the Adaptive Allstars Program and the Adult Boccia Program will be returning to Riverside for the month of December. Additional details will be available soon. For more information, please contact Mike at socaladaptivesports.org

The IncrediBowl Adaptive & Special Needs Bowling Tournament 

We are pleased to announce the 1st Annual IncrediBowl Adaptive & Special Needs Bowling Tournament. This family-friendly event welcomes participants of all ages, abilities, and experience levels. The tournament will take place on January 31, 2026, at Canyon Lanes at Morongo Casino. We invite you to register and join us for this inclusive and enjoyable community event.

Registration

 

El IncrediBowl Torneo de Boliche para Personas Con Necesidades Especiales Adaptativas

Nos complace anunciar el primer anual Torneo de Bolos IncrediBowl Adaptativo y para Necesidades Especiales. Este evento familiar da la bienvenida a participantes de todas las edades, habilidades y niveles de experiencia. El torneo se llevará a cabo el 31 de enero de 2026 en Canyon Lanes del Morongo Casino. Lo invitamos a registrarse y unirse a nosotros en este evento comunitario inclusivo y entretenido.

Exclusive Screening of Ice Castles in Palm Springs

Our exclusive screening of Ice Castles with special guest Lynn-Holly Johnson was a huge success! We enjoyed an amazing night under the stars and are truly grateful for everyone’s support in helping us build a more inclusive and welcoming community. Thank you to all who joined us and helped Raise Awareness for people of All Abilities.

Multi Sports for Adults in Diamond Bar, CA

We are excited to offer our weekly Multi Sports program for adults at Pantera Park, CA. This program brings us together as a community to promote connection, wellness, and a more inclusive world for all.

Adaptive Hike at Thousand Palms Oasis Preserve 

Our adaptive hike was a wonderful success, filled with unforgettable moments shared with our amazing friends. We truly enjoy creating meaningful connections and building awareness through the power of inclusive recreation. Until our next hike on November 29th, 2025 in La Quinta!

Adaptive Allstars Afterschool Program in Riverside, CA

Our Adaptive All-Star students continue to shine through sports and art! We’re growing each week, and it’s wonderful to see the impact we’re creating for a more inclusive community.

Adaptive Archery Instruction Every Monday

This month has been filled with exciting moments with our friends at Robin Hood Academy. Adaptive Archery continues to be a time where we embrace our skills, passion, and growth together. We even welcomed a new member to our archery family this November! We can’t wait to see what the next few weeks bring. 

 Adaptive Bowling at Yucca Valley Every Tuesday

The 'IncrediBowls' continue to empower us! The moments we share and create with our wonderful friends are the ones that last a lifetime. It’s always a spectacular time with our Yucca Bowl group. Their skills, dedication, and commitment to try are truly inspiring.

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.

Ability First 2025 Stroll & Roll at Santa Anita Park -Arcadia, CA

With our friends over at Ability First's 2025 Stroll & Roll event. This event offered a variety of sports archery, bocce ball and many more family friendly activities. 

Triumph Foundation Adaptive Sports Fair in Pasadena, CA

 Our founder, Coach Mike Rosenkrantz, enjoyed the Adaptive Sports Fair with our friends at the Triumph Foundation. The event included art workshops, a resource fair, adaptive sports, and live entertainment. It was a great day of connection and community. We continue to collaborate with the Triumph Foundation, and this year we were happy to offer boccia at the event.

The Moms Cooperative Coffee Hour in Riverside, CA

This is a weekly meeting in Riverside to discuss further resources that are available in the area. For further information contact Mike.

 socaladaptivesports.org

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.