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Sports and Recreation
The philosophy of this program emphasizes: "Sports by Ability, Not Disability". The program is based upon a philosophy that the act of competition is essential to the total development of any person and that involvement in individual and team events can teach a person humility and pride and instill a sense of self worth and respect for others.
Sports for Cerebral Palsy is a year round training program designed for athletes with physical disabilities to:
develop sports skills,
improve physical and mental fitness as well as providing an atmosphere of individual and team goal setting,
enhance general physical fitness through adaptive physical exercise,
provide recreation with fun experience designed to improve the individual's self-esteem,
provide team training with the opportunity to travel to local, state, regional, national and international meets can be realized.