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UPCOMING SPORTS
EVENTS
The Youth Adaptive
Sports Association (Y.A.S.A.) is sponsoring the following sport and
recreation events for youth with physical disabilities ages 6 through 18.
Y.A.S.A. was formed over one year ago to develop and promote sports and
recreation activities for youth with physical disabilities.
KICKBALL
This six week session is held at the YMCA Downtown, 235 N Jefferson
Street, in Green Bay. These sessions begin Saturday April 16th
and run on consecutive Saturdays through May 21st. The time is
9:00 AM to 10:30 AM. Pre-Registration is required. Cost is $10.00
pre-registration and $15.00 at the door. Family and friends are welcome
at no charge. The YMCA – Green Bay is subsidizing this program.
Contact Tom Wycoff at
the YMCA \Broadview to register or for more information 436-9601
NOTE: If there are
less than four (4) youth registered, the program will be cancelled.
SPORTS DAY
This is a wonderful opportunity the try the
following sports as part of a series of demonstrations.
Sunday April 24th
2:00 PM to 5:15 PM
Broadview YMCA – Green Bay
380 Broadview Drive
Green Bay
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Sitting Volleyball – Learn the exciting
sport of sitting volleyball from Penny Ricker,
US Women’s Olympic Sitting Volleyball Team Member Dance – Explore the
world of dance with trained dance specialists
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Over the Line – Have fun playing softball
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Kickball and Wheelchair soccer – Enjoy the
thrill of scoring
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Golf – Try your skill at putting
Representatives from the following
organizations will be available to answer questions.
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Options for
Independent Living
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Cerebral Palsy Inc.
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Green Bay Home
Medical
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Exceptional
Equestrians & Country Kids
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Challenge the
Outdoors
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National Seating and
Mobility
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Bass Fishing
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And more
This event is free. Open the youth ages 6 –
18 with Physical Disabilities and their Families.
Registration is appreciated but not required.
For more information or
questions, contact Becky Bookter at Options at 490-8270 Ext 132 or
Linn Heider at 469-1595.
HORSEBACK RIDING
Exceptional Equestrians
in DePere is offering an opportunity for free horseback riding on June 1st
from 3:30 PM to 4:45 PM. Pre-Registration is required. To register, call
Donna or Lisa at Exceptional Equestrians at 339-0700.
OTHER UPCOMING
EVENTS
5th Annual Fox Valley
Community
Wheelchair Wash and Health Fair
Saturday may 7, 2005
8:00 AM to Noon
Fox Valley Technical College
1825 N Bluemound Drive
Appleton, WI
Use Entrance 9
This is a great
opportunity to have your wheelchair or other mobility device washed and
receive a safety inspection. In addition, attend the Community Health
Fair to:
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Visit a variety of
health prevention booths
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See the latest
wheelchair equipment and assistive technology
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Get weighed on a wheelchair scale
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Participate in wheelchair leisure and
sports activities
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Win door prizes and register for special
drawings
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Buffet lunch prepared by FVTC’s culinary
arts program
To register call Affinity NurseDirect
at 1-800-362-9900 by April 29.
Sponsored by:
Fox Valley Technical College
Affinity Health System
Walgreen's Home Care
Options for Independent Living
and
FVTC’s Occupational Therapy Assistant Department |
