Outdoor Sports

Wounded Warriors and Veterans Sought!
Paralympic Sport Sacramento is seeking Veterans and Wounded Warriors with physical disabilities or those that are blind or have low vision to participate in both Paralylmpic sports and recreational sport programs. Activities occur locally and regionally.  Join us for our cycling program, wheelchair basketball, wheelchair softball, sled hockey, wheelchair rugby, swimming, goalball, or one of many other exciting opportunities. For more information please contact Program Supervisor Annie Desalernos at adesaler@cityofsacramento.org or 808-3809.

Golfing For All

Sacramento is proud to boast four golf courses with trained staff available to teach golfers of all ages and abilities. Adaptive Golf Carts are available at the Cherry Island Golf Course, “The First Tee” in William Land Park, and Haggin Oaks. Trained staff can improve the swing of any golfer.

• The First Tee in William Land Park. Brian Rugne at 455-7888  or brugne@hagginoaks.com.
• Haggin Oaks, 3645 Fulton Ave. Kelli Corlett at 808-0971 or kcorlett@hagginoaks.com.
• Cherry Island Golf Course, 2360 Elverta Rd.  Tim Berg at 991-7293 or tberg@empiregolf.com.
• Bing Maloney, 6801 Freeport Blvd. Morgan Malone at 808-6616 or mmalone@hagginoaks.com.

TTY’s Available to the Public at the Following Capital City Golf Locations:

• Bartley Cavanaugh Golf Course TTY 665-3637
• Bing Maloney Golf Course TTY 391-8006
• Haggin Oaks Golf Course TTY 481-2253
• William Land Golf Course TTY 277-1207
• Capital City Golf Administration Office 433-6294
  

Athletes Helping Athletes
“Motivation, Inspiration, Passion…No Excuses!”
A non-profit foundation, Athletes Helping Athletes raises money to purchase handcycles for children with disabilities. If you or your child is under 18, has a permanent physical disability and would like more info about obtaining a free handcycle, email aha@roadrunnersports.com or visit www.roadrunnersports.com.

Challenge Baseball Sacramento
Call Karen Pack at 381-0898

Tri-City Challenger Baseball
Tri-City Little League in Rocklin is Registering for Spring Baseball in the Challenger Division. Challenger is open to children with disabilities.
Visit www.tricitylittleleague.com or call 773-4454.

Folsom/El Dorado Hills (Dist. 54) Challenger Baseball
Contact Matt Mauk at mattmauk@sbcglobal.net or call 530-558-5374.

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.

San Jose All-Access Sports
Sports offered: Lacrosse, basketball, golf, tennis, and powersoccer as well as fitness classes. www.sanjoseca.gov/prns408-369-6438

• All-Access Winter Sports Camp—Dec. 19-21, 9am-3pm, Camden Community Center (San Jose). Sports will include basketball, softball, lacrosse,  and a laser tag field trip.  Cost is $200 (includes lunch and field transportation/admission).

Paralympic Sport Club Menlo Park
www.riekes.org  650-364-2509

• Fencing Clinic—Nov. 21 3-6pm.
  Timpany Center (San Jose). Free
  
• Strength and Conditioning for Veterans through the Palo Alto VA Tues/Thur 2-3pm
  
• Archery for Veterans through the Palo Alto VA Tues/Thur 3-3:30pm
  
• MOVE program (Motivating Overweight Veterans Everywhere) Tues/Fri 8-9am
  
• Wheelchair Rugby Tues/Thur 6-8:30pm

City of Reno Parks & Recreation
www.reno.gov/Index.aspx?page=1432  Contact  April Wolfe at 775-333-7765 or wolfea@reno.gov.

• Bowling—November 9
  
• Roller Skating—November 15
  
• Fall Harvest Dance—November 18
• Mini Golf—November 22
  
• Ice Skating—November 23

Adaptive Equipment Rental Program
Adaptive recreation equipment is available to rent (sport wheelchairs, roller sleds, handcycles, etc.). Renting makes it affordable for participants to try before they buy, be a weekend warrior, gain skills, and be involved in more than one sport.

Prosthetics Tennis Clinic
OPAF First Volley in partnership with Shriners Hospitals for Children Northern California presents an Adaptive Tennis Clinic providing amputees and those with physical challenges a chance to try quality adaptive tennis with certified instructors. Clinic will be held Saturday, November 19 from 10am-1pm at the Rio Del Oro Racquet Club (119 Scripps Drive, Sacramento). There is no cost for the clinic and lunch will be provided. Contact Tom Barisone at 453-2000, ext. 3315 or tbarisone@shrinenet.org

Sacramento SCWTA Wheelchair Tennis
Contact Jay Byrn at 481-3364 or jay@scwta.com. Visit www.scwta.com.

TIES Wheelchair Tennis

TIES will be continuing the wheelchair tennis fun outdoors at the Gold River Racquet Club from April to October. TIES has fund-raising opportunities for individuals wanting to purchase their own tennis sport wheelchair. This tournament is fun for all as able-bodied family and friends play tennis along side wheelchair players. Contact David M. Van Brunt, MSW 521-5972.

!MPAKT Tennis
www.impaktcreative.com 415-971-4841
Up/Down Tennis Socials - Every Thursday at 6pm at Town Park tennis courts in Corte Madera. Free. All ages and abilities are welcome.

UpDown Tennis Clinics - Saturdays at 10am.
Tennis clinics are conducted through the Corte Madera Parks & Recreation. To register call 415- 927-5072 or www.ci.corte-madera.ca.us/recreation_dept/catalog.htm. Drop-Ins are welcome: $20. Drop-In SPECIAL - bring a tennis buddy, $30 for the both of you. Next session is Nov. 5-17.

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