Bay Area Outreach and Recreation Program Youth Sports - Approved

• BORP’s youth sports program was established in 1987 and serves children and youth with physical disabilities throughout Northern California. Many participants play just for fun, others join one of BORP’s teams and compete against other youth with physical disabilities. Youth who participate in our sports programming build confidence, learn new skills, make friends, and are welcomed into a community of supportive adult coaches and peers. BORP’s wide variety of youth sports and recreation programming offers something for everyone:
• • Owner
    Nina Feldman
  • Created On
    06-06-2024
  • Updated On
    06-06-2024
  • Update Reminder
    N/A

• How To Contact

  • Name
    BORP
  • Phone
    (510) 225-7030
  • Fax
    N/A
  • Email
    info@borp.org
  • Address
    James Kenney Community Center Gym 1720 Eighth St
  • City
    Berkeley
  • State
    CA

• More Information

  • Start Date
    06-06-2024
  • Expiration Date
    N/A
  • Eligibility
    Based on Income and Need
  • Fee
    0.00
  • Organization
    Bay Area Outreach and Recreation
  • Zip Code
    94710

• Helpful Links

  • Main Program URL
    https://www.borp.org/programs/youth-sports/

• Detailed Information

  • BORP’s youth sports program was established in 1987 and serves children and youth with physical disabilities throughout Northern California. Many participants play just for fun, others join one of BORP’s teams and compete against other youth with physical disabilities. Youth who participate in our sports programming build confidence, learn new skills, make friends, and are welcomed into a community of supportive adult coaches and peers. BORP’s wide variety of youth sports and recreation programming offers something for everyone:

    
    

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    Wheelchair basketball is an exciting sport that offers players the chance to develop new skills, improve their fitness, build self-confidence, and experience the fun and challenge of playing on a team. 

    
    

    BORP offers the only competitive basketball program in Northern California for youth with physical disabilities. Our team, the Jr. Road Warriors, plays against teams across the state and country, offering players the opportunity to travel and learn a wide range of independence skills. 

    
    

    We welcome players of all levels of experience–from newcomers to team sports to experienced athletes. Youth with any type of lower limb disability can participate, and BORP has a fleet of sports chairs on hand for those who need them. The program is mixed gender and serves youth ages five through high school graduation. 

    
    

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    Sled hockey is an action-packed sport that takes place on the ice. It follows most of the typical ice hockey rules, except players use specially designed sleds that sit on top of two hockey skate blades, and each player has two sticks that they can use to propel themselves across the ice.

    
    

    Through a partnership with Oakland Ice Center, BORP offers the only ongoing competitive sled hockey program in Northern California. BORP’s team, the Sharks, plays against other teams in the Pacific Division and competes annually in the USA Hockey – Disabled Hockey Festival.

    
    

    Children and youth with any type of lower limb disability are encouraged to come to practices and try this exciting sport. The program is mixed gender and serves ages 7 through 18.

    
    

    Like BORP’s other sports programs, sled hockey offers young players the chance to make friends, work with supportive adult coaches, learn new skills, build confidence, and have a lot of fun.

• Eligibility Information

  • States
    • CA
  • Counties
    • Alameda County
    • Contra Costa County
  • Cities
  • Zipcodes
  • School Districts
  • Age Groups
    • Elementary School
    • Middle School
    • Teen
    • High Schooler
    • 6-18 years old
  • Languages Served
    • English
  • Family Incomes
  • Insurance Providers

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