Questions or registration: Contact Janet Connolly or Ann Thompson in the Adaptive Sports office at (860) 832-6220
Track & Field and Road Race Training
Road race training has completed with the last races held in November. The Spring Season will start up again in April, dates and time TBD. The focus on the track & field training follows the Paralympic Sport rules for competition. Athletes meeting qualifying standards may compete at regional meets attempting to qualify for National Championships held in July.
Recreational Movement and Exercise Program
A general exercise program for individuals looking for a more relaxed, drop-in type of program that ensures opportunity for physical exercise along with socialization and fun is being added this spring and will also start in April. Reach out to the Adaptive Sports office if you are interested in this opportunity so we can get you on the list. Date and time TBD.
Competitive Swim Team
Fall and winter practice take place on Tuesdays, 6:00 -7:00pm at the HSC Aquatic Center on the main campus of HSC: 2150 Corbin Avenue. Tuesday night practice is for swimmers who are interested in fine tuning swim strokes for competitive swimming. Swimmers must have the ability to swim a length of the pool using any stroke. The goal for swimmers participating in competitive swim training is to meet qualifying standards for regional and national level competition following guidelines set by US Paralympics.
Recreational Swim
A general recreation swim group will begin this winter, days and time to be determined based on swimmer interest and aquatic instructor availability. Reach out to the Adaptive Sports office if you are interested in this opportunity so we can get you on the list.
Note: For swimmers with limited or no swim skills, swim instruction is provided at other times by the Aquatic Rehabilitation staff.
Junior Wheelchair Basketball in partnership with Ryan Martin Foundation
Practice for all interested players takes place Saturdays, 11:30-2:30pm at the HSC R & E Gym. Games and tournaments take place all winter with at least 3 taking place at home. Spectators are welcome and there is no charge for admission. New players may use HSC sports wheelchairs if available. Chairs are shared among all adaptive sports participants from all programs. Every effort is made to try to “fit” a chair for each interested athlete. Note: Chair selection and fitting must be done by qualified staff only.
Adaptive Tennis
Winter Tennis will resume on Wednesday nights in January, starting January 7th and will run every other week. Tennis runs from 6:30-8:00. Tennis is open for all levels but there is limited space, so advanced registration is required. Please contact Ann or Janet to reserve your spot.
Indoor Golf
Golf skills will be introduced during the winter months of January – March with the hope of having nice spring weather to go outdoors in April. Golf will be led by community member Olivia Manganiello who ran the outdoor golf clinic this Fall. Golf will run on the opposite Wednesday nights from tennis in the HSC R & E Gym. The first indoor golf program will be January 14th at 6:30. No experience is necessary but registration is required.
Autism Adaptive Sport Opportunities
Programs continue for Fun & Fitness on Thursdays, 5:00 – 6:00 at the gym at HFSC R & E center. Monthly themed activities are planned. Please contact Sarah Heath for more information about these programs.
Inclusive Recreation
The Inclusive Recreation program for the Winter season will be held on Fridays, in the conference room at the HFSC R & E center. All Inclusive Recreation programs generally run from 6:30-8:00pm. Light refreshments, social and general recreation participation in crafts and games and gym activities. Fun for the whole family! Sign ups are appreciated so that we can best plan for food, volunteer and supply needs.
Winter Dates: (announcements with event details sent out monthly)
January 23 – Winter Theme
February 13 – Valentine’s Theme
March 13 – Saint Patrick’s Day Theme
Sign up in advance with Janet to let her know how many are attending, and ages.