Access Leisure Ink Newsletter - Department of Parks and Recreation

A publication of the City of Sacramento, Access Leisure Department, (916) 808-6017

Sled Hockey
Sled hockey is fun and exciting ice hockey played in an adaptive sled. This program is held at Skatetown in Roseville. The sleds allow individuals with and without disabilities to skate and play on the ice together. Sleds, sticks and loaner helmets are included. Bring warm gloves. Arrive one hour before the ice time for sled hockey overview and helmet fitting. Contact Ray Free at freewheeler28@comcast.net for info on the Sacramento Lightning Sled Hockey Team. 45 minutes practices are $9.
Saturdays 2:15-3:15pm through February 23.

Curling
Roseville—Skatetown Ice Arena (1009 Orlando Ave)
Sundays 10am-12pm. $25 per person drop-in fee.
Register on-line at www.skatetown.biz or visit Wine Country Curling Club at www.winecountrycurling.org

Wine Country Curling of Northern California
For info visit www.winecountrycurling.orgor email winecountrycurling@gmail.com. WCC is proud to be one of the few curling clubs that encourage
wheelchair curlers.

Wheelchair Basketball
Capital Cagers Wheelchair Basketball practice Tuesday and Thursdays Evenings from 6:30-8:30pm at Leo Palmiter Jr/Sr High School gym. Contact Fabian Acosta at cagerman0069@gmail.com or 949-1017 or Jenny Yarrow at jyarrow@cityofsacramento.org

Quad Rugby
Wheelchair or Quad Rugby is a fast-paced and
competitive sport for individuals with physical
disabilities that affect all four extremities. Players use special "Rugby Wheelchairs" to play the sport. These chairs are very maneuverable and can take a hit or two. Rugby players must be able to push their own wheelchairs. Quad Rugby practices are Tuesdays
6-8pm January through May at Rosa Parks Middle School.

The Sierra Storm quad rugby team practice is on scheduled Saturday’s at Rosa Parks Middle School. Contact Rick Mason rmason@cityofsacramento.org or Jenny Yarrow jyarrow@cityofsacramento.org.

Goalball
Goal ball is a challenging team sport developed for people who are blind or visually impaired. It
promotes exercise, team spirit, community involvement and social interaction. Goal Ball is played in teams of three on a volleyball-sized court with raised boundary and information lines. Program is held on Sundays 1-4pm. Dates: 2/10, 2/17, 2/24, 3/17, 3/24, 4/7, 4/21, 5/5, 5/19, 6/2, 6/9. Contact Jenny Yarrow 808-6017 or jyarrow@cityofsacramento.org

Challenge Sports
To register or be added to the mailing list visit www.challengesports.org or call 554-0889.

Basketball Skills Class
Thursday Evenings 6:30–8pm year round. Held at Sky High Sports (11327 Folsom Blvd., Rancho Cordova) Experienced players ages 13 and up are invited to our ongoing Basketball Skills League. Cost is $12 per session, payable monthly in advance – players may join at any time.

Trampoline
Held Tuesday and Wednesday 7-8pm year round at Sky High Sports in Rancho Cordova. This low-impact class helps to improve balance, coordination and cardio function, tone muscles, build confidence and best of all, provides a fun, safe and social group exercise activity. This program generally has a waiting list. Please call to be added to list.

Indoor Soccer
Sunday mornings 10-11am March 3–April 28 at Orangevale Park & Rec gym

Basketball
Sunday mornings January 6—April 28 at Orangevale Park & Rec gym

Shared adventures—Santa Cruz
For info on all trips, visit www.sharedadventures.org or call 831-459-7210. staff@sharedadventures.org
 Bocce Ball—2/16, 3/16, 4/20
 Bowling—4/18
 Indoor Rock Climbing—4/5
 Table Tennis—2/28, 3/28, 4/25

B.O.R.P.
Bay Area Outreach Program (BORP) offers wheelchair basketball, power soccer, goalball, youth sports, outings, adaptive cycling, and fitness.
Visit borp.org or call 510-849-4663.
 Adult Wheelchair Basketball - Thurs 6:30pm
 Youth Wheelchair Basketball—Sat 9am, 11:30am
 Goal Ball—Wed 6:30pm
 Power Soccer—Sat 2:30pm, 4:30pm
 Sled Hockey—Sun 3pm

Paralympic Sport Club Menlo Park
www.riekes.org 650-364-2509
 MOVE program (Motivating Overweight Veterans Everywhere) Tues/Fri 8-9am
 Strength and Conditioning for Veterans through the Palo Alto VA Tues/Thur 2:30-3:30pm
 Tai Chi/Qi Gong Thurs 10-11am
 Wheelchair Rugby Thursdays 6-8pm

San Diego Adaptive Sports Foundation
619-336-2764 www.sdasf.org
 Wheelchair Quad Rugby—Tues, 6-8pm
 Wheelchair Basketball Varsity and DIII (adults) - Wed, 6-8pm, Sat 1:30-3:30pm
 Youth Wheelchair Basketball
 Wheelchair Soccer Season (Ages 15 and up)

GOALS
The Growth Oriented Adapted Learning Skills (GOALS) program is a non-profit organization
offering a variety of activities to individuals with
developmental disabilities ages 8 and older.
Call 595-2165 or visit www.goals-us.com.
 Bowling tom@goals-us.org

Sports Performance Pro
Sports Performance Pro exists to encourage and teach the participation of Amateur Sports nationally and internationally through adaptive sports training, physical fitness, wellness and injury rehabilitation for able-bodied and/or adults with physical disabilities.
Contact Ron Curcio at 303-3244 or www.sportsperformancepro.org.