Adaptive Sports and Recreation Association

Cause Area

  • Children & Youth
  • People with Disabilities
  • Sports & Recreation

Location

P.O. Box 153792San Diego, CA 92195 United States

Organization Information

Mission Statement

Providing sports and recreational activities for children and adults with a permanent physical disability to ensure opportunities equal to their able-bodied peers.

Description

Core Programs and Activities

Year-Round Adaptive Sports (YRS)

Year Round league sports programs are offered to people of all ages and include wheelchair basketball, tennis, and sitting volleyball.

Originally just one team, the program has quickly grown to include multiple competitive and recreational levels, including:

  • Recreational 12 and under (multi sport clinics)
  • Wheelchair basketball (youth and Adult)
  • Wheelchair Tennis (adult)

Junior Adaptive Sports Camp

Children, ages 4-18, attend a five-day adaptive sports camp. Campers have the opportunity to learn the fundamentals of a number of adaptive sports and further develop their skills. Sports include wheelchair basketball, tennis, archery, swimming, rugby, soccer, handcycling, sailing, water tubing, outrigger canoeing, kayaking and more. The camp’s goal is to help establish the building blocks of an active life through the introduction and skill development of adaptive sports.

Reviews

Would you recommend Adaptive Sports and Recreation Association?
2 reviews Write a review
by Regina P. (2022-06-02 02:58:23.0)
It was a privilege to be able to work with such an under represent group of athletes. Amazing staff with true passion for the program. Amazing learning opportunities on the job with.
by RJ P. from Vista, CA, CA (2015-03-26 17:06:31.0)
This was a great experience. The commitment level (one practice per week for 8 weeks and 1 game) felt very do-able. I didn't feel overwhelmed. I would definitely volunteer again.

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