Age : 12 and up Min / Max : 6 / 12 Location : Clarkson Park , Northfield
Come try your hand at bocce ! Gator Bocce is for athletes of all skill and experience levels . Gator athletes will learn the rules of bocce as well as different strategies that can be applied during competition . During the first week of program , athletes will go through a Skills Assessment Test to determine participation in the program for the remainder of the season , as well as to gain eligibility for Special Olympics Illinois competitions . Each week , athletes will work on skill development and practice in preparation for future Special Olympics competitions .
Athletes must have a current Special Olympics Medical Form , Special Olympics Consent Form and a COVID-19 Participation Code of Conduct & Risk Assessment Form on file in order to be eligible to compete in competitions . Recreation Specialist , Dylan Sams , will reach out to all athletes and families at a later date to communicate Special Olympics competition information if announced .
Goals :
» Enhance upper extremity gross motor skills and hand-eye coordination through throwing the ball .
» Enhance attention and concentration by targeting a point . Learn bocce rules and skills .
» Improve problem solving and decision making skills through competitions .
Contact : Dylan Sams Time : 6:30 - 7:30 pm Day : Monday Dates : August 9 - August 23 Program Code / Fee : 316004-02 / $ 37
Location : Moraine Living Facility Pick-Up / Drop-Off Time : 6:00 pm / 7:50 pm
Program Code / Fee : 316004-51 / $ 34
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