Bay Area Outreach and Recreation Program - Youth Sports Program - Expired
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Bay Area Outreach & Recreation Program (BORP) is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization working to improve the health, independence and social integration of people with physical disabilities through sports, fitness and recreation programs. At BORP, we believe that sports and recreation provide a path to greater achievement to which all people should have access, and we continually strive to make this a reality.
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Victoria Scigliano
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04-26-2017
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05-09-2022
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How To Contact
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General Contact
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3075 Adeline St
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Berkeley
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CA
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More Information
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05-09-2022
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09-30-2023
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fee
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0.00
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Bay Area Outreach and Recreation Program
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94703
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Helpful Links
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Detailed Information
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BORP’s Youth Sports Program offers year-round competitive and recreational sports activities for disabled children and youth ages 5-19, including wheelchair basketball, power soccer, Jr. Adventures, sled hockey, and handcycling.
Programs:
Wheelchair Basketball:
BORP youth wheelchair basketball program offers three levels of participation for youth: Prep, for youth 12 years old and under; Varsity, for youth 13 years old through high school graduation age; and a non-competitive, recreational league for youth of all ages. The wheelchairs used for basketball are specially designed for the needs of the game
Sled Hockey:
BORP offers the only ongoing youth Sled Hockey Program in Northern California. Custom sleds and equipment allow youth with physical disabilities to experience the sport of ice hockey. A hockey sled, consists of a seat, rails, a foot platform, and skate blades mounted on the bottom of the sled. By using the back end of the sticks, players can easily move the sleds and quickly flip the sticks to handle the puck.
Power Soccer:
Power Soccer is the first competitive team sport designed and developed specifically for people of all ages and genders who use a power wheelchair. The game is played in a gymnasium on a regulation basketball court. Two teams of four athletes in power wheelchairs pass, dribble, and spin-kick a 13-inch soccer ball in an attempt to score goals. Foot-guards are attached to the wheelchairs to maneuver the ball and provide safety for the player.
Adaptive Cycling:
BORP’s Adaptive Cycling Center in Berkeley is open for group youth rides and independent riding and training. We have over 65 adaptive cycles in adult and youth sizes. Group youth rides are escorted by trained BORP volunteers and parents. Youth riders must be enrolled in a BORP program and be willing and able to follow directions. Parents/guardians are always welcome.
Jr. Adventures
The Jr. Adventures program was designed to provide a variety of non-competitive activities for kids. We have partnered with other local organizations to make as many opportunities available as possible. Seasonally, we have an array of activities including adapted rowing, scuba diving, kayaking, sailing, water skiing, white water rafting, caving, rock climbing, camping, and more.
Through a grant from the Alameda County Transportation Commission (Measure B funds), BORP provides group transportation services to youth participants to increase access to our adaptive sports and recreation programs. In addition, BORP provides ongoing Travel Training which teaches youth participants the necessary skills to use public transportation including BART and AC-Transit.
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/borp.org
Twitter: https://twitter.com/BORP_org
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Eligibility Information
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- CA
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- Alameda County
- Contra Costa County
- Marin County
- Napa County
- San Francisco County
- San Mateo County
- Santa Clara County
- Solano County
- Sonoma County
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- All Age Groups
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- English
- Spanish
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Files
Misc Attachment BORPBrochure.pdf 05-09-2022
