SHIELD-E Bus-alt Gator Swim Team
SHIELD-E NEW ! Snowshoe Sampler
SHIELD-E Bus-alt Gator Swim Team
Age : 12 and up Min / Max : 4 / 10 Location : Recreation Center of Highland Park
Gator Swim Team is a lap swim designed for swimmers who want to compete in Special Olympics competitions . Swimmers must be able to swim one length of the pool without assistance or stopping to rest . Gator athletics emphasizes sportsmanship , fundamentals , and rules of the sport .
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See page 52 to learn about skills assessment and required Special Olympics medical forms .
SHIELD-E NEW ! Snowshoe Sampler
Age : 16 and up Min / Max : 5 / 8 Location : Sunset Woods Park , Highland Park
Are you interested in trying out a new winter sport ? Then join us for the Snowshoe Sampler ! Snowshoeing is considered the winter equivalent of track , and many of the same sports skills are used . We will learn about the equipment used in this sport and practice snowshoeing outside . Athletes will practice either on snow or grass , depending on weather conditions .
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Save the Date ! The Special Olympics District Swim Meet is Saturday , March 23 at Lake Forest College . |
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Make sure you dress appropriately for the weather and exercise .
Snowshoes provided by NSSRA
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For those who qualify , the Special Olympics Illinois State Summer Games are June 7th through June 9th .
NSSRA will offer additional practices to athletes who qualify for state and those will take place on May 30 & June 6 , 2024 .
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Enhance strength and endurance through snowshoeing .
Develop an understanding of the sport and selfconfidence .
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Promote proper stroke development and increase physical conditioning .
Develop interpersonal connections with teammates and coaches .
Time : 6:00 - 7:15 pm Day : Thursday Dates : January 18 - May 16 No Program : January 25 and March 28 Program Code / Fee : 146003-01 / $ 178
Transportation Information
Transportation Code / Fee : 1436003-51 / $ 176
NSSRA will communicate specific transportation details and pick up points before the program begins .
Time : 10:15 - 11:00 am Day : Saturday Dates : February 3 - March 2 Program Code / Fee : 146004-01 / $ 56
Cheer on the Gators !
Did you know that you are welcome , in fact , invited , to attend Gator events ?
For more information or with questions , contact Recreation Specialist Lacey Allen at 847-509-9400 x6833 or lallen @ nssra . org .
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