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As many of you know we recently had our very first skate at the Berger Foundation Iceplex. It was a wonderful event and we saw lots of smiles and confidence building in pushing limits. We hope that this will be the first of many skates leading to establishing various types of adapted hockey for everyBODY!
Thanks to Paloma French of Olive Tree OT for collaborating on training Iceplex coaches on June 17 and in planning and implementing the skate. We also wish to thank Variety of the Desert and Ganas for bringing many participants. Thanks to the many organizations that helped to promote this. (You can find their websites, and those of many others, below.) American Special Hockey Association (ASHA) helped to make this a success by providing funding for the Iceplex Rental.
The GM of the Iceplex, Leslie Deason, and all of the people who work with her have welcomed us with open arms from the beginning. Next time you skate please thank them for making adapted skating possible.
We're going to see the Firebirds on December 16, stay tuned to a future newsletter to register.
I recently watched the movie Luca and Silvana on Kanopy. Luca and Silvana are in love and dream of getting married. But there are many bureaucratic obstacles to overcome for those who – like them – have Down Syndrome, so their marriage is postponed year after year. Perhaps their desire for an independent life together will remain just a dream. Very heart-warming and uplifting.
Here are some other movies featuring people with disabilities which you might enjoy.
Our Monday night workouts offer lots of opportunities for stretching, rowing, weight training and coaching in sports such as bball and pickleball. In the cooler months we may move outside.
DRAGONS Basketball
Monday DRAGONS Bball is the place to be from 2:15-4:15 at the PD DRD Gym. We collaborate with DRD Adaptive providing skill building drills and playing!
Desert ARC-Palm Desert (Fridays)
We've been partnering with Desert ARC since April providing opportunities for stretching, bball and pickleball drills and skills development and boccia!
Desert ARC-Yucca Valley (Mondays)
Besides Miracle League, Yucca Valley residents have not had a lot of opportunities to play adapted sports. We offer similar activities as in Palm Desert and starting September 11 we will be inside at the Boys and Girls Club, please see below to sign up.
CV Alzheimer's Association
The first Thursday of each month we collaborate with the CV Alzheimer's Association and lead stretching, yoga, meditation, bball, boccia and pickleball leading to lots of smiles and laughter!
Monday Night Sports and Workout-August 7 and 21 At Kinetex Gym. August 14 and 28 at Palm Desert Library. Registration is on a monthly basis! (Parents, caregivers and siblings are free.)
Did you know that we have a school-based program-Sports for everyBODY (SEB)! We are continuing our work with Coachella Valley Unified School District (CVUSD) and are interested in expanding to other districts and locations throughout southern California. Please contact mike@socaladaptivesports.org to bring SEB to your children's school(s).
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
Please join us and the others organizations and individuals throughout Riverside County and beyond in leveling the playing field and creating greater societal inclusion
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