Message from Executive Director:

My Favorite Time of Year

Friends,

I love this time of year.

Baseball playoffs are here. Football has taken over our weekends. Hockey is getting underway, and basketball is right around the corner. For a sports fan, October is pretty hard to beat.

And this year, it feels especially exciting at SoCal Adaptive Sports because we aren’t just watching sports — we’re playing them.

Over the past several months, we’ve taken some huge steps toward expanding our competitive team sports programs, including the development of our wheelchair softball and wheelchair football teams.

Our softball program has already brought together an incredible group of athletes, and we’re excited about what lies ahead for the Rolling Halos. At the same time, we’re building our wheelchair football program and creating another opportunity for athletes with physical disabilities to compete, build friendships and experience everything that comes with being part of a team.

And since hockey season is here, it seems only appropriate that we get back on the ice, too.

We will have another sled hockey session coming soon, giving athletes the opportunity to get in a sled, grab a stick and experience one of the fastest and most exciting adaptive sports around. If you’ve never seen sled hockey in person, you’re missing out. Better yet — come try it.

That’s really what continues to excite me about the direction SoCal Adaptive Sports is heading.

Whether it’s softball, football, sled hockey, boccia, bowling, archery, pickleball or one of the many other programs we offer, we’re working toward a simple idea: the opportunity to play shouldn’t depend on your ability.

Sports give us so much more than exercise. They give us teammates. Competition. Confidence. Laughter. A reason to get out of the house. Something to practice for. Something to celebrate. And occasionally, something to complain about on the ride home!

Those experiences should belong to everyBODY.

So enjoy the playoffs. Enjoy football season. Welcome hockey back. Get ready for basketball.

And then come out and play with us.

There’s a lot happening at SoCal Adaptive Sports this fall — and we’re just getting started.

Chris Allen
Executive Director
SoCal Adaptive Sports
Every Ability. EveryBODY.

Amigos,

Mi época favorita del año

Amigos:

Me encanta esta época del año.

Ya están aquí los playoffs de béisbol. El fútbol americano se ha apoderado de nuestros fines de semana. La temporada de hockey está comenzando y el baloncesto está a la vuelta de la esquina. Para un aficionado a los deportes, es difícil superar el mes de octubre.

Y este año se siente especialmente emocionante en SoCal Adaptive Sports, porque no solo estamos viendo deportes — los estamos practicando.

Durante los últimos meses, hemos dado pasos enormes para ampliar nuestros programas de deportes competitivos en equipo, incluyendo el desarrollo de nuestros equipos de softbol en silla de ruedas y fútbol americano en silla de ruedas.

Nuestro programa de softbol ya ha reunido a un increíble grupo de atletas, y estamos muy entusiasmados por lo que viene para los Rolling Halos. Al mismo tiempo, estamos desarrollando nuestro programa de fútbol americano en silla de ruedas y creando otra oportunidad para que los atletas con discapacidades físicas puedan competir, formar amistades y disfrutar de todo lo que significa ser parte de un equipo.

Y ahora que ha comenzado la temporada de hockey, parece el momento perfecto para que nosotros también volvamos al hielo.

Muy pronto tendremos otra sesión de hockey sobre trineo, ofreciendo a nuestros atletas la oportunidad de subirse a un trineo, tomar un stick y experimentar uno de los deportes adaptados más rápidos y emocionantes que existen. Si nunca han visto hockey sobre trineo en persona, ¡se lo están perdiendo! Mejor aún: vengan a probarlo.

Eso es precisamente lo que continúa entusiasmándome sobre el rumbo que está tomando SoCal Adaptive Sports.

Ya sea softbol, fútbol americano, hockey sobre trineo, boccia, boliche, tiro con arco, pickleball o cualquiera de los muchos otros programas que ofrecemos, estamos trabajando con una idea muy sencilla en mente: la oportunidad de jugar no debería depender de nuestras capacidades.

Los deportes nos ofrecen mucho más que ejercicio. Nos dan compañeros de equipo. Competencia. Confianza. Risas. Una razón para salir de casa. Algo por lo cual entrenar. Algo que celebrar. ¡Y, de vez en cuando, algo de qué quejarnos durante el viaje de regreso a casa!

Esas experiencias deberían pertenecer a everyBODY.

Así que disfruten los playoffs. Disfruten la temporada de fútbol americano. Denle la bienvenida al hockey. Prepárense para el baloncesto.

Y después, vengan a jugar con nosotros.

Hay muchísimo sucediendo en SoCal Adaptive Sports este otoño — y apenas estamos comenzando.

Chris Allen
Director Ejecutivo
SoCal Adaptive Sports
Every Ability. EveryBODY.

 

Help us create opportunities for athletes of all abilities.

Ayúdanos a crear oportunidades para atletas de todas las habilidades.

Riverside Adaptive Allstars Program

It’s that spooky time of year, friends! Our Adaptive Allstars program in Riverside is back this October! We’re grateful to partner with Riverside Parks & Recreation to bring inclusive adaptive sports, recreation, arts, and fun to our community. Open to ages 4–17 of all abilities, the program is a welcoming place to play, connect, and shine. Registration is just $28 for the month. Sign up today and join the fun! 

Registration

 

Adult Wheelchair Football Team 

We’re looking for players to join our Adult Wheelchair Football Team! Open to adults 18+ of all abilities, including both beginner and experienced players. Veterans are welcome, too! Come be part of an inclusive, supportive, and active team where you can learn new skills, build confidence, stay active, and connect with others. For competition, athletes must have a permanent physical disability. Contact us today to learn more and get involved!

Wheelchair Softball: Join Our Team!🥎

Our Wheelchair Softball team is growing, and we’re excited for another season of teamwork, skill-building, and fun! We’ll be back this October with monthly practices at Pioneer Park in Anaheim. Players of all abilities and experience levels are welcome, whether you’re new to the sport or an experienced player. Come meet new teammates, build your skills, gain confidence, and be part of our amazing Adaptive Sports community. New members are always welcome to come join the team! Ages 18+ | All Skill Levels Welcome | Monthly Practices

Fall is here, and there’s so much to look forward to! From new activities to exciting opportunities, SoCal Adaptive Sports is bringing our community together to play, connect, and have fun. Everyone is welcome, no matter your ability or experience level. Join us this fall and be part of a community where EveryBody belongs!

Friendly Reminder! Starting October 7, our Wednesday Adaptive Bowling sessions at Fantasy Springs will begin at 12:30 PM and end at 2:30 PM. We’re excited to see everyone out on the lanes! 

Adaptive Archery in Indio, CA

As we wrap up our September sessions, we’re grateful to welcome a new month filled with fun and, of course, all the spooky fall vibes!  Join us every Monday in Indio, CA, from 5–6 PM as we connect, build confidence, and enjoy the awesome sport of adaptive archery. We’d love to have you join us this fall! 

Adaptive Sail at Newport Beach, CA 

Our Adaptive Sail in Newport Beach was a huge success! We were excited to bring six athletes out on the water for a beautiful day filled with fresh sea breezes, stunning views, and plenty of fun. This adaptive-friendly sail gave our athletes the opportunity to enjoy the water, connect with others, and experience sailing in an inclusive environment for all abilities.

A big thank you to the School of Sailing & Seamanship at Orange Coast College and the City of Newport Beach for partnering with us to make this special experience possible. We are grateful for the support that helps us create more opportunities for our community. Until our next sail!

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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We're growing! SoCal Adaptive Sports is hiring a Young Adult Skills (YAS) Program Manager in Cathedral City. We're looking for a passionate, hands-on leader who enjoys working directly with young adults with disabilities and creating meaningful opportunities for friendship, recreation, fitness, and personal growth. This is a part-time position, and the possibility of adding additional days and hours as the program grows. If you're ready to make a difference while helping build an inclusive and engaging community, we'd love to hear from you!

We’re gearing up for our very first IncrediBOWL Adaptive & Special Needs Bowling Tournament this Summer 2026 and we’re looking for amazing sponsors to help bring this unforgettable day to life. Join us in creating a joyful, empowering event that proves sports are for Every Ability. EveryBODY.
For sponsorship opportunities, contact Chris@socaladaptivesports.org