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Located near Burlington
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Non-profit organization that provides sports and sports training under Special Olympics for athletes with intellectual disabilities
Teams include:
* Burlington Barracudas (swimming)
* Burlington Skylarks (rhythmic gymnastics)
* Burlington Flames (basketball)
* Burlington Alley Cats (10 pin bowling)
* Burlington Thunderbirds (5 pin bowling)
* Burlington Blues (softball)
* Burlington Comets (soccer)
* Burlington Bobcats (floor hockey)
* Burlington Rollers (bocce)
* Burlington All Stars (track & field)
* Burlington Hammers (curling)
* Burlington Eagles (golf)
Offers a variety of registered and drop-in programs for all ages and abilities
- offers access to specialized programming, smaller ratios in program (1 staff to 4 participants), and recreation fee assistance
- for more information, see here
Leagues:
- various age groups and levels include mini-soccer, house league, city rep teams, and camps
- adult leagues
- offers, in partnership with Special Olympics Ontario, the Embracing Ability program, for youth aged 6-14 with, or without, intellectual and/or physical disabilities
- games are played at various parks throughout Burlington
Competitive/High Performance Programs:
- U8 - Adult competitive, OPDL and League 1 teams
- participate in leagues organized through Peel Halton Soccer Association and/or Ontario Soccer (OPDL and League 1)
- full year programming (soccer 3-5 times per week, program dependant)
- qualified coaches
The BSC Pitch soccer domes are indoor facilities located at Sherwood Forest Park, 5270 Fairview St (east of Appleby Line), Burlington
- for rental information email rentals@burlingtonsoccer.com
Provide sailing opportunities for people of all ages living with a physical or cognitive disability
- focuses on the Martin 16 sailboat that can be sailed with either a companion instructor in the stern seat or solo by individual sailors
- sailors who want to advance their skills from casual day sailing to racing are taught the fundamentals of sailboat racing under the tutorship of trained instructors
Leagues include:
- Jr. T-Ball for 4-year-olds
- Sr. T-Ball for ages five and up
- House league and rep league for ages five and up
Challenger Baseball league for children with cognitive or physical disabilities
- no score is kept
- players are assigned a volunteer buddy to assist, from pushing wheelchairs to helping with batting or protecting players from batted ball
- buddy positions are suitable for high school students to earn Community Involvement hours
Equipment and uniforms provided, players supply own gloves and shoes
Members can participate in wheelchair basketball
- sports chairs supplied by the club
- all programs offer competitive as well as recreational levels
- basic body conditioning and exercise are included in the programs
- opportunities to socialize as a team
- also serves energetic young adults with physical disabilities
- varying instructor/student ratios include 1 to 1 and small group
- follows modified Provincial curriculum
- programs have multidisciplinary focus on communication and language skills
- half and full day programs
The Centre also operates the Challenger Sports League, (Facebook page) a free community sports program for children and youth with special needs
The BHYC Learn to Sail program offers courses for Youth Sailors (7-17 years) and Adult Sailors (18 years and up)
- program features Sail Canada certified instructors in a safe, fun and active learning environment
- Sailors learn the skills and enter into fun and challenging experiences suited to their skills
Youth Learn To Sail Programs
- offered to participants aged 7 to 17 years old
Adult Learn To Sail Program
- Adult lessons are offered in the Club 420 Dinghy, equipped with Spinnaker and trapeze
- CAN Sail levels can be obtained during the program
- objective is to feel comfortable sailing the points of sail, understand basic sail trim, or advanced sail trim if you already sail, and to feel more comfortable in the event your goal is to purchase a sailboat
Visually Impaired Learn to Sail Program
- Ontario's largest Visually Impaired Learn to Sail Program
- course runs for one full week, usually scheduled in late June, and is entirely led by volunteers
- participants learn the fundamentals of sailing on 30 foot keel boats, seamanship basics, and some basic racing techniques
- the week ends with a race around audible marks
Rental facilities also available
Oakville, ON (13km)
Provides group training sessions and coaching in athletics (track & field, road running and cross country) and multisport (triathlon, duathlon) as well as other resources for recreational and competitive athletes of all ages
- also available to persons with disabilities who wish to participate in athletics or multisport
- will help match a visually impaired person with a guide, and have access to equipment such as competitive racing wheelchairs for other disabilities
- Glen Abbey Community Centre, River Oaks Community Centre, and Lions Valley Park are the primary meeting points for group training
- sanctioned with Athletics Ontario, and Triathlon Ontario
- Promotes and Follows: Long-term Athlete Development Plan, Sport for Life, and Safe & Drug Free Sport
- Supports local Running and Triathlon events through participation and volunteering
- Teamwork Makes The Dream Work
Individuals with different types of disabilities are welcome to enjoy a session at the driving range
- for any age or gender facing a physical challenge
- two 9-hole rounds locations yet to be determined
- annual indoor golf fundraising event
- call for more information or drop by one of the sessions
Program introduces participants to the fundamentals of physical literacy and the sport of soccer
- for youth with intellectual and/or physical disabilities
- players will enjoy a comfortable and inclusive environment and will be able to learn and engage at their own pace while making new friends
- facilitated by OSC's staff and dedicated volunteers
- visit the website for upcoming sessions
The gym is inclusive for all abilities and is equipped with:
- a zip line
- climbing structures
- swings (including larger sizes for adult size children and those in wheelchairs)
- crash pit
- calming room
Activities:
- camps
- open play
- private facility rental
- after school programs
- arts and crafts
- kids yoga
- birthday parties
- special events
Details of the hour long cruise:
- for groups of up to eight
- free
- dock located alongside Busby Park on Water Street, opposite Centennial Pool and the Centre for the Performing Arts
- trips may be booked by email or phone
Holds two fundraising dinner events in Spring and Fall
- coaching expertise that will benefit new paddlers to those seeking world-class racing opportunities
- outrigger canoe, surf ski, SUP, river kayak
- regatta schedule is established each season which includes local, regional, and international competition opportunities for members
- PaddleAll program for those with disabilities in conjunction with Canoe Kayak Canada
Programs:
- Learn to SUP (Stand up Paddle)
- Seniors/Kupuna Daytime Paddling
- river/ sea kayak
- eight large outrigger crew boats (6 man) and many small boats (2 man and singles) available
- summer camps, mornings only, month of July
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Programs and services offered by the Recreation and Culture department work towards being accessible and inclusive to all members of the community including those with:
- intellectual or physical disabilities
- attention and behaviour difficulties
- vision and hearing impairments
- learning disabilities
- allergies
- medical conditions
- support workers are welcome to attend all programs
- staff may request additional personal information from the support worker for emergency purposes
- even though programs and services are integrated, some individuals may require enhanced support to participate
- visit the website for information on specialized programs
Provides sports training and athletic competition for individuals with intellectual disabilities
Activities include:
- community belonging
- Online inspiration programs
- workshops
- Super Ability Crew outings
- Halton Youth Disability Advisory Council (HYDAC)
- Art, music and garden clubs
- social groups
- awareness and advocacy initiatives
Offering a variety of Drop-In and Registered Inclusion/Special needs programs.
Refer to the website for complete descriptions, times, and fees. Registered programs may be cancelled due to insufficient registration.
Drop-In
- Sensory Swim
Registered (Preschool & Children)
- I-CAN Program Support
- I-CAN Swim Lessons (Preschool A-Swimmer 3, Swimmer 4-9)
- Move More Sports for All
- Swim & Gym
School Breaks/Camps (Preschool & Children)
- I-CAN Camp (Summer, Festive Fun, March Break)
- KidsCAN Camp (Summer)
Registered (Adult)
- Fit for All
- Zumba for All
Provides sports training and athletic competition for athletes with intellectual disabilities
Services altered in response to COVID-19 (Coronavirus)
- In-person dance classes are gradually returning
- online classes are also available via Zoom
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Inclusive dance classes provide each student with a one-on-one dance "buddy"
- a volunteer dancer who adapts the class for the right level of challenge
- provides encouragement, friendship and mentoring throughout the year
- dancers participate in the studio's photo day, community events and the year end recital held at the Milton Theatre for the Arts
Offers daytime program for school groups and evening program for individuals at Glen Eden in Milton and other locations in Ontario
Glen Eden Programs
- Schools program: coordinate through Glen Eden School Trip Coordinator - Barbara Carrick
- Individual program: Tuesday or Thursday evenings 6:30 pm-9 pm
- Cognitive Specialty Program: Wednesday 6:30 pm-9 pm - recruits volunteers 15 years of age and older as instructors and assistants for skiing and snowboarding (Thursdays only for boarding), support staff to help with students inside location and also for events, recruitment and fundraising
Active living, sports and recreational opportunities
Provincial Office 416-447-8326
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Provides sports training and athletic competition for individuals with intellectual disabilities
Athletic programs include:
- Heroes Track and Field Team
- Sunflowers Rhythmic Gymnastics
- Halton Hills Galaxy Floor Hockey
- Halton Hills Waves Swim Team
- Halton Hills Guardians Basketball Team
- Rocks Curling Team
- Halton Hills Soccer Team
Offers ski and snowboard instruction to children and youth with disabilities
Administrative office is located in Etobicoke but lessons are conducted at several ski hills all over Ontario
