U.S. Paralympics is partnering with community organizations from across the country to create a network of Paralympic Sport Clubs.

Access Leisure - Programs for Persons with Disabilities

• Read the Access Leisure Monthly Calendar and Access Leisure Quarterly Newsletter
• Access Leisure Teen Program
• Camps and Outdoor Education
• Pannell Meadowview Recreational Pool
• Power Soccer Clinic
• River Bats Goalball Program
• River Cats Independence Field
• River City Wreckers Rugby
• Sacramento Handcycling Club
• Sacramento Lightning - Sled Hockey
• Social & Fitness Programs for Teens and Adults with Developmental Disabilities
• Southside Park Play Date - Exciting New Program for Children of All Abilities
• Special Events
• Sports and Youth Programs
• U.S. Paralympics
  
• Links to Other Exciting Opportunities for People with Disabilities

Lanterman Developmental Disabilities Act Information

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US Paralympic Academy Flyer

U.S. Paralympics is partnering with community organizations from across the country to create a network of Paralympic Sport Clubs. Paralympic Sport Clubs are community-based programs developed to involve youth and adults with physical and visual disabilities in sports and physical activity, regardless of skill level.  All programs and activities will be based in the community and are run by the local organization. With 21 million physically disabled Americans, including thousands of military personnel who've sustained serious injuries while on active duty, this is an important community need. U.S. Paralympics is committed to working with community organizations across the United States to create 250 Paralympic Sport Clubs by 2012.   Paralympic Sport Sacramento is proud to offer and/or support these Paralympic Sports:  Sled Hockey, Track and Field, Handcycling, Goalball, Quad Rugby, Wheelchair Basketball, Wheelchair Tennis and Swimming   For more information about the US Paralympic please follow this link  http://usparalympics.org/content/index/610   For more informaiton about Paralympic Sport Sacramento and its programs contact Steve Hornsey @ 916-808-2340 or shornsey@cityofsacramento.org.

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Goalball is a fun and exciting game developed for individuals that are blind or have low vision. Goalball is a Paralympic Sport and can be played at a competitive level. It can be played for fitness, fun and competition. The game is played on a Volley Ball Size hard wood court. The court is defined by pieces of string that is taped to the floor so the players can feel where they are on the court. The ball must be rolled on the floor and three players on each side try to block a ball with bells in it from getting past them across the goal line. All players wear blacked out goggles to keep the game eventful for all, this way, individuals with normal vision can find the game challenging. Contact Steve Hornsey at 916-808-2340 or shornsey@cityofsacramento.org for more information.

The Goalball program is held Saturdays 1 to 4 PM @ California State University Sacramento, Yosemite Hall 183

Dates of program: April 18, 25 May 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 June 6, 13, 20, 27

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Wheelchair or Quad Rugby is a fast pased and competitive sport for individuals with physical disabilities that effect 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.  The River City Wrecker practice is at American River College,contact Raye Maero at 916-484-8281 to register for the class, or contact Coach Rick @ sacycle@sbcglobal.net for more information.

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Sacramento Handcycling Club

Spring/Summer 2009 Handcycling Ride Schedule (PDF)

Power Soccer Clinic

Power Soccer Flyer Power Soccer Clinic Map Power Soccer Clinic Registration

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Sports and Youth Programs

The City of Sacramento, Access Leisure offers a variety of adapted sports programs such as wheelchair basketball, wheelchair softball, power soccer, Access Aquatics and even a cheerleading team. We also offer you information on where you can participate in wheelchair tennis, adapted waterskiing, white water rafting, dance, drama, the arts, adapted downhill or cross country snow skiing, and adapted weight training for adults. If you would like to receive our quarterly Access Leisure Ink newsletter from the City of Sacramento, please contact Steve Hornsey at (916) 808-2340 or see the Online Access Ink.

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The City of Sacramento, Access Leisure, offers social activities for teens and adults with developmental disabilities such as themed dances and community outings. Fitness programs include a walking program, bocce, softball, basketball, bowling, swimming, and an annual track & field meet.   For more information or to receive a monthly calendar, please contact Philip Sinclair at (916) 808-6045. Read our Monthly Events Calendar for program specifics about upcoming events.

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Would you like to experience the great outdoors, learn new sports and nature skills, and have outrageously fun adventures? Then you are in luck! Long time Access Leisure Program Coordinator and Outdoors Guru, Jenny Yarrow, now serves as our new Camps and Outdoor Education person. Jenny brings with her over 25 years of camping and outdoor expertise. Please contact Jenny Yarrow at (916) 808-6017 or visit the Camps and Outdoor Recreation page for more information. Back to Top

River Cats Independence Field 2450 Meadowview Road at the Samuel C. Pannell Meadowview Community Center River Cats Independence Field is a fully-accessible baseball field made of a rubberized surface ideal for players with disabilities that use either manual or power wheelchairs, walkers, crutches, or no assistive devices, to "Play Ball"! Join one of our new baseball leagues for youth with either physical or mental disabilities, our new wheelchair softball league for youth, our power baseball league for youth that use electric powered wheelchairs, or one of our adult leagues for people with disabilities. See also www.rivercatsindependencefield.com . 2009 River Cats Independence Field Schedules Spring 2009 - River Cats Independence Field Youth Baseball League Schedule Spring 2009 - Oakland A's and Recreational Play - Wheelchair Softball League Schedule Sacramento Bee Photos/Andy Alfaro River Cats Independence Field Youth Baseball League Spring 2009 Schedule All events to be held at River Cats Independence Field (RCIF) 2450 Meadowview Road (Sacramento, 95832) (Opening Day is Saturday April 4th!) Games played at 5:00 p.m. for ages 5 - 13 Games played at 6:15 p.m. for age 14 through school age Saturdays, April 4, 11, 18 Saturdays, May 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 Saturdays, June 6th Saturday, June 13th, End of Season Awards and Picnic _________________________________________________ Special Event April 25th, 2009 "Baseball For All" Free Skills Clinic Event is scheduled for 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Participants receive 2 tickets to River Cats Home Game on Friday June 19, 2009 Pre-registration Required Spring 2009 "Baseball for All" Free Skills Clinic Registration (PDF) Spring 2009 River Cats Independence Field Youth Baseball League Schedule (PDF) Spring 2009 River Cats Independence Field Youth Baseball League Registration (PDF) Spring 2009 River Cats Independence Field Youth Baseball League and/or Wheelchair Softball Individual Volunteer Registration Form (PDF)     Go to Wheelchair Softball / Back to top of River Cats Section / Return to Top of Page 2009 Spring Wheelchair Softball Practice Schedule Competitive and Recreational Wheelchair Softball All events to be held at River Cats Independence Field (RCIF) 2450 Meadowview Road (Sacramento, 95832) Schedule - Oakland A's and Recreational Play, April 5th 2009 Practice Oakland A's Competitive Team must be at least 18 years old, teens and adults that would like to play for fun and recreation are invited to participate in wheelchair softball and play with the A's. Sundays, April 5, 12, 19, 26 Sundays, May 3, 10, 17, 24, 31 Sundays, June 7th, 14th _________________________________________________ Oakland A's Wheelchair Softball Team will have Team Trials on Sunday, May 3rd Loaner Sports Wheelchairs are available during all RCIF Programs. River Cats Independence Field Wheelchair Softball League Schedule (PDF) River Cats Independence Field Wheelchair Softball League Registration (PDF) Spring 2009 River Cats Independence Field Youth Baseball League and/or Wheelchair Softball Individual Volunteer Registration Form(PDF) Back to top of River Cats Section / Return to Top of Page

Pannell Meadowview Recreational Pool 2450 Meadowview Road at the Samuel C. Pannell Meadowview Community Center The Samuel C. Pannell Meadowview Community Center Pool is open February through October. The pool is fully accessible and includes on-site changing rooms. "Aqua Chairs" are available for people that use wheelchairs to transfer into to make entering and exiting the pool a breeze. The pool has a beach (zero) entry. The pool is heated to 80 degrees. There is ample free parking. For those that would like to enjoy one of our pools independently, lifts are also available at Clunie, Doyle, Natomas High School, Oki, and Southside pools. Access Aquatics classes are available at Clunie, Oki, and Doyle pools. To enroll in one our Access Aquatics swim classes, call Beth McKinnie at (916) 808-2308.

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Access Leisure Teen Program Access Leisure Teen Program Page

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Visit our website at The Sacramento Lightning is a Sled Hockey team open to people of all abilities that practices and plays in Roseville, CA. at the Skatetown Ice Arena. Practices are Sundays at 8:15-9:15am. EVERYONE is welcome - siblings and friends included! Ages 8-80. Please see Skatetown’s website for directions to the arena- www.skatetown-roseville - or call (916) 783-8550.

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Links to Other Exciting Opportunities for People with Disabilities

• Accessible Events: http://www.accessibleevents.org - Accessible events helps non-profit organizations enable people with physical disabilities lead full and active lives through recreational opportunities.
• Axis Dance Company http://axisdance.org/ - AXIS’ extensive community education/outreach program offers
• BORP: Bay Area Outreach and Recreation Program http://www.borp.org - BORP was founded in 1976 by people with disabilities to create access to the outdoors, to fitness, to sports, and to recreation for a population who'd been left out.
• Disability Resource Directory http://disability-resource.com - Collects informative links from around the world providing a current and comprehensive directory of resources for the Disabled community.
• Disabled Sports USA Far West http://www.dsusafw.org - leads the way in adaptive sports and recreation for people with disabilities. With over 30 years of experience, our trained staff and volunteers guide you in discovering life without limits.
• Easter Seals Superior California http://superiorca.easterseals.com - Easter Seals provides services to children and adults with disabilities and other special needs, and support to their families.
• ETC Trips http://etctrips.org - Environmental Traveling Companions (ETC) opens the beauty and challenge of outdoor adventures to people with special needs.
• F.E.A.T. http://www.feat.org/ - Families for Early Autism Treatment
• Handicapped Travel Club http://www.handicappedtravelclub.com - HTC encourages people with disabilities and their families to travel, to meet and to share information on making recreational vehicles accessible for the disabled.
• Kids Catch A Smile Day http://kidscatchasmileday.com – Annual one-day fishing event for children with physical disabilities and activities for their family.
• Project P.L.A.Y. http://www.hhs.csus.edu/modells/ProjectPlay/SacState.htm
  Project P.L.A.Y. is a fitness and leisure education program, for individuals ages 3 to 25, with disabilities.  The emphasis is on participation, not competition.  Project P.L.A.Y. is based on the premise that everyone, regardless of disability, has ability, and that this ability should be nourished within the context of the play environment.
  
• Sacramento Capitals Wheelchair Tennis Association http://www.scwta.com
• Shared Adventures http://www.sharedadventures.org - Shared Adventures is a non-profit organization dedicated to improving the quality of life of people living with the belief that disabilities through recreation, fun, challenge and access to the outdoors.
• Society for the Blind http://www.societyfortheblind.org - Empowering individuals who are blind or have low vision to live productively and independently by building confidence through training, tools and mentorship.
• Special Olympics Northern California http://www.sonc.org - Special Olympics provides year-round sports training and competition in a variety of Olympic-type sports for people eight years of age and older with developmental disabilities.
• Speech to Speech
  http://www.speechtospeech.org - A telephone assistance service for people with speech disabilities. You can contact their web master at: Chell Ellis at chelle@chelleellis.com
• United Cerebral Palsy of Greater Sacramento http://www.ucpsacto.org - Advances the independence, productivity and full citizenship of children and adults with cerebral palsy and other developmental and acquired disabilities by building bridges to independence that equip and enable individuals to live, work and play to their fullest potential.
• USTA - Northern California - Wheelchair Tennis http://www.norcar.usta.com/communitytennis
• VSA Arts Sacramento http://www.vsasacramento.org - Promotes artistic excellence and provides educational opportunities through the arts for children of all abilities.
• Warmline Family Resource Center http://www.warmlinefrc.org - Provides information, education, and support to promote and strengthen the foundation of families and children with special needs.
• Wheelin' Sportsman Magazine - http://www.wheelinsportsmen.org - Dedicated to providing people with disabilities, including disabled hunters, disabled anglers and other outdoor enthusiasts, the opportunity to participate in outdoor activities.