NSSRA Program Guide Winter / Spring 2024 | Page 54

SHIELD-E Bus-alt Gator Softball
SHIELD-E Bus-alt Gator Softball
Age : 16 and up Min / Max : 10 / 24 Location : Waveland Park , Lake Forest
Gator Softball athletes will learn softball rules , develop skills , practice , and play weekly games against local teams .
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See page 52 to learn about skills assessment and required Special Olympics medical forms .
Save the Date ! The TR Section Softball Tournament will take place on Sunday , July 14 and the location is TBD . Recreation Specialist Lacey Allen will reach out to all athletes and families at a later date to communicate the Special Olympics Softball Tournament date and location .
For teams that qualify , the Special Olympics State Outdoor Sports Festival will take place September 7 through 8th at The Land of Lincoln Sports Complex in Springfield , IL ! State practice will be offered to athletes who qualify for state and will take place on Tuesday , September 3 .
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Enhance hand-eye coordination and upper extremity gross motor skills through batting , catching , and throwing .
s Foster social interaction with teammates through practices . s Improve skills for handling tension during competitions .
Time : 6:30 - 8:00 pm Day : Tuesday Dates : May 14 - July 23 Program Code / Fee : 246003-61 / $ 147
Transportation Information
NSSRA will communicate specific transportation details and pick up points before the program begins .
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