Multisport Program for Students with Special Needs

The Cause

I am wanting to run a multi sports program for students with disabilities. This past ball hockey season, when talking with parents of the special needs players that I volunteered with, there were no other sports offered for these amazing athletes in our community. In conversation, they would all like to have more opportunities. I would like to run sports in 8 week chunks of time, offering indoor soccer, floor hockey, basketball, volleyball, and football. I am requesting funds to cover the cost of permanent equipment that would belong to the group, 2 colours of jerseys to separate teams, facility rental cost, and medals at the end of each cycle to present to the athletes as well as team pictures. These players want to belong to a team and medals and photos make that visual.

This will be a start to developing a fully inclusive sports program that will continue to grow each year.

Who Will it Benefit?

The players will benefit as will their parents. All parents want to watch their child succeed and belong in their community. I am interested in supporting parents and taking on the coaching and organizing role so that they can be spectators and cheer on their athletes.