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Adaptive Recreation Programs SPECIAL OLYMPICS
FOR ASSISTANCE WITH THESE PROGRAMS, CONTACT
General Information (623) 773-7436
This internationally recognized sports program is open to cognitively disabled individuals 8 years and older. Athletes must have a current physical on file with the Adaptive Recreation staff in order to be registered for Special Olympics competition and training. Registration begins for all Special Olympics sports for the entire year on July 1.
Friday Night Dances
Summer/Fall Special Olympics Sports Registration
Fee When Age Location
There is a biannual $30 participation fee for Special Olympics. This fee will allow athletes to participate in any of the following sports: swimming, soccer and softball. Call the Community Center to register. Course # 50099
Winter/Spring Special Olympics Sports Registration
Paula Considine Family & Youth Services Superintendent Paula.Considine@peoriaaz.gov (623) 773-7923
There is a biannual $30 participation fee for Special Olympics. This fee will allow athletes to participate in any of the following sports: cheer, flag football, basketball, track and field and volleyball.
Jodi Roth-Jones Family & Youth Services Supervisor Jodi.Roth-Jones@peoriaaz.gov (623) 773-7719
Swim Team
Luke Parker Family & Youth Services Coordinator Lucas.Parker@peoriaaz.gov (623) 773-7219
SOCIAL EVENTS
Course # 50100 Athletes must attend a minimum of 65% of the practices to attend upcoming swim meets and be able to swim the length of the pool unassisted. Practice will begin late July. A practice location/schedule is provided upon registration. Fee Age
See above under Summer/Fall Special Olympics Sports Registration 8+
Course # When
50110, Advanced Team Starts late July, practice days/times TBD Athletes must be able to swim the length of the pool without assistance.
Course # When
50109, Beginning Team Starts late July, practice days/times TBD Athletes must be able to swim 50 meters (2 lengths of the pool) without assistance.
Softball Team
Practice will begin mid-August. A schedule of practices and tournaments will be provided upon registration Fee See above under Summer/Fall Special Olympics Sports Registration Course # 20640 Age
14+
Golf Team
Practice will begin mid-August. If interested in participating please call the Peoria Community Center (623) 773-7436.
The dances provide adults with developmental disabilities an opportunity to meet new people and socialize in a supervised setting. Visit our website to see a complete schedule of dances or call to request a schedule. Limited capacity. $5/week, pre-registration required Fri., June 26, 7 - 9:30 p.m. 18+ Peoria Community Center
Bowling Connections!
Come form new connections with our new bowling program. Participants will meet at the Peoria AMF lanes for two hours of bowling in a fun and relaxing atmosphere. The price includes shoes and two hours of bowling. Pre-registration required. Can only register for one session. Fee
$32/Session
When Age Location
Session A (July 2, 16, 30, Aug. 13) Session B (July 9, 23, Aug. 6, 20) 12:30 - 2:30 p.m. 6+ Peoria AMF (85th Ave & Olive)
Time To Shine Theater Production
Come down to the Peoria Center for the Performing Arts to see our Time to Shine theater program in their production of High School Musical! Must pre-purchase tickets by calling the Peoria Community Center, (623) 773-7436. Fee When Age Location
$5, under 12 free Aug. 17-18; 7 p.m. All ages Peoria Center for the Performing Arts
Bingo
Get the family together for an evening of bingo fun, food and prizes. Fee $5/person Course # 50295 When Fri., May 27; 7 - 9 p.m., doors open at 6:30 p.m. Age 7+ Location Peoria Community Center
