SPORTS:

The GCAA Basketball Challenger Division: (residents and non-residents). Basketball is starting this Saturday January 7th.  It will be at the Garden City Middle School on Rockaway Avenue and Stewart Ave. in Garden City.  Time 12:30 to 2PM for the younger group, 2 to 3:30PM for the older group (teens).

Since this is a new year we need everyone to fill out a completed registration form. Please go on the website for the garden city athletic association and under Challenger you will find the forms to fill out. Please bring the completed form with you on Saturday. Garden City Challenger Website: http://www.gc-aa.com/challenger.htm

Lacrosse:
These programs are open to any challenged child age 6 through 18 (21 if still in school). There is no charge for Challenger Programs.  It is the purpose of the CHALLENGER DIVISION to provide an athletic experience for the children who are physically or mentally challenged, in a wholesome, supervised environment, and expose these children to the benefits offered by team sports.  http://www.gc-aa.com/challenger.htm

Garden City Centennials Soccer, TOPSoccer Program, http://www.gccentennialsoccer.org/centennial/gccentennialsoccer.org/spec.html.  The TOPSoccer Program has been specially designed to integrate additional support and practices for children between the ages of 5 and 18 who love to participate in sports but, because of developmental, learning or behavioral challenges, need modifications to demonstrate their optimal physical abilities when playing games like soccer. GC and non-GC residents are welcome.

Manhasset Soccer - Adaptive Soccer Program, Register online at www.ManhassetSoccer.com under the 'adaptive team for special needs' sidebar.

HORSEABILITY.   HorseAbility's mission is to offer a wide range of horse-related programs to children, adults, and families with special needs to promote the physical, psychological, emotional, social, and spiritual well being of its participants. The personal attention that each participant receives from our wonderful staff and volunteers is unparalleled. Consultation with participants, their families, and staff takes place on a regular basis to ensure that the appropriate level of service and programs are being utilized to optimize the impact of our programs. Go to horseability.org for more information.

 

HOOVES FOR HOPE ( Sands Point , NY ) - A non profit organization committed to enriching the lives of children with autism through equine-assisted activities. Go to hoovesforhope.org for more information.