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Adaptive sports programs at the Y provide children and adults with disabilities the chance to play sports and participate in learning opportunities in a safe, fun atmosphere.


The Y offers many adaptive sports programs year-round including basketball, baseball, bowling, and much more!

 

 

young girl holding bowling pin in bowling alley for ymca adaptive sports

SUMMER ADAPTIVE BOWLING

Programming Location:

• Bowlero - Lakeside

Program Information:

Join us for an 8-week session of adaptive bowling on Wednesdays from 2:30-4:30 pm. All ages and all abilities are welcome!


• Season: June 12-July 31, 2024
• Fee: $45 Early Bird registration ($55 after May 15)

 

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two participants playing adaptive pickleball at the chesterfield ymca

SUMMER ADAPTIVE PICKLEBALL

Programming Location:

• Chesterfield YMCA

Program Information:

Join us for an 8-week season of pickleball designed to be welcoming and accessible to athletes with disabilities. The program will take place on Mondays from 3:30-4:30 pm, June 10-July 29.

Season: June 10-July 29, 2024
Fee: $25 Early Bird registration
 

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young girl in adaptive gardening harvesting a carrot

SEED YOUR SOUL - ADAPTIVE GARDEN PROGRAM

Programming Location:

• Wildwood Family YMCA

Program Information:

Join us for an 8-week adaptive gardening program! Our participants will be learning basic gardening activities from a Master Gardener! Our garden beds are wheelchair accessible, and all are welcome!


Season: June 4-August 6 (Tuesdays, 4:30-5:45 pm)
Fee: $35


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ymca adaptive baseball participant and volunteer

FALL MIRACLE LEAGUE - CATCH 22 BASEBALL

Programming Location:

• Chesterfield Valley Athletic Complex

Program Information:

Join us for a fall season of Miracle League Baseball at the Miracle Field at the Chesterfield Valley Athletic Complex! Children and adults of all ages and abilities are welcome! Our Miracle League program will be a fantastic opportunity for participants to get active, engage socially, and have fun!

Please note that our competitive league is geared more towards older youth and young adults who have played baseball before and do not need one-on-one assistance on the field. Our non-competitive league is open to everyone and inclusive peer volunteer support is built into the program!

Season: September 7-October 28, 2024 (Non-Competitive on Saturday mornings & Competitive on Monday evenings)
Fee: $25 Early Bird registration July 12-August 4 ($35 after August 4)
 

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ymca adaptive baseball participant and volunteer on adaptive sports complex field

FALL MIRACLE LEAGUE BASEBALL

Programming Location:

• Adaptive Sports Complex at the South County YMCA

Program Information:

Join us for a fall season of Miracle League Baseball at our BRAND NEW Adaptive Sports Complex located on the campus of the South County YMCA! Children and adults of all ages and abilities are welcome! Our Miracle League program will be a fantastic opportunity for participants to get active, engage socially, and have fun!

Please note that our competitive league is geared more towards older youth and young adults who have played baseball before and do not need one-on-one assistance on the field. Our non-competitive league is open to everyone and inclusive peer volunteer support is built into the program!

Season: September 14-October 31, 2024 (Non-Competitive on Saturday mornings & Competitive on Thursday evenings)
Fee: $25 Early Bird registration July 12-August 4 ($35 after August 4)
 

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MAKE A DIFFERENCE

There are tons of ways to support YMCA Adaptive Sports programs. Volunteer opportunities include player partners, coaches, announcers, and more!

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INCLUSION & ADAPTIVE SUPPORT SERVICES

At the Gateway Region YMCA, our goal is to provide an inclusive environment where all members and participants are equally part of our Y community. We make it a priority to provide facilities, programs and services to all.

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ADAPTIVE FITNESS

For people in St. Louis County and St. Louis City with a documented developmental disability, the Y provides opportunities to be engaged in a number of programs. Trained staff assist and help ensure each person is able to become familiar and comfortable with programs and equipment, including cardio and group exercise, aquatics, lap swimming, strength training and a variety of other activities.

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