NSSRA Program Guides Spring 2018 | Page 37

Gator Softball Take me out to the ball game! Join NSSRA this spring in competitive softball. Athletes will spend the first part of the season completing skill assessments and practice followed by weekly games that are hosted both at home and away. In addition, athletes will have the opportunity to compete in both Special Olympics and ITRS tournaments during the summer. Tournament and weekly competition schedules will be distributed at the beginning of the season. Note: Practices and games take place outdoors and are subject to cancellation due to inclement weather. Game locations and transportation times will vary. Athletes must bring their own mitt to every practice and game. All athletes must have a current Special Olympics Medical Application for Participation on file. Save the dates! The ITRS Softball Tournament is Sunday, July 15. The Special Olympics District Softball Tournament is Saturday, August 4, and for those who qualify, the Special Olympics State Outdoor Sports Fest is Saturday, September 8 - Sunday, September 9. Goals: Enhance hand-eye coordination and upper extremity gross motor skills through batting, catching and throwing. Foster social interaction with teammates through practices and games. Contact: Age: Location: Time: Date: Min/Max: Katie James Program Code/Fee: 16 and up Waveland Park, Lake Forest Times/Locations: 6:30 - 8:00 pm Tuesdays, April 10 - July 31 10 / 26 280605-61 / $171 Pick Up 5:00 pm NSSRA 5:30 pm WCRC 6:00 pm Moraine Drop Off 9:10 pm 8:50 pm 8:30 pm Crocodiles During this swim pro gram, we will introduce basic swim techniques including stroke development, kicking and water safety. This program is intended for children who are still being oriented to the water and swimming techniques. Participants must NOT be able to swim one lap of the pool. Participants may register for only one of the two groups listed below. Please bring a labeled swimsuit and towel. Goals: Feel comfortable in the water. Develop a basic understanding of swimming techniques. Increase ability to follow demonstrated one and two step directions. Increase water safety awareness. Contact: Marissa Wayne Age: 3 - 12 Location: Park Center, Glenview Date: Wednesdays, March 28 - May 16 Min/Max: 4 / 6 per group Group I Time: Group II Time: Group I Code/Fee: Group II Code/Fee: 4:30 - 5:00 pm 5:15 - 5:45 pm 285206-01 / $104 285206-02 / $104 Fitness Funk Hour Enjoy an evening of exercise and dance fitness with your friends. This program will blend upbeat music with easy-to-follow choreography, for a total body workout. Participants will learn a variety of dance-based fitness combinations that will help improve strength and endurance, while increasing memory and sequencing. All abilities are welcome! Goals: Increase endurance and strength through dance-based exercise. Improve memory, coordination and sequencing. Contact: Hailey Haas Program Code/Fee: Age: 16 and up Transportation Code/Fee: Location: Blair Park, Lake Bluff Time: 5:30 - 6:30 pm Times/Locations: Date: Wednesdays, March 28 - May 16 Min/Max: 6 / 8 www.nssra.org 280407-01 / $82 280407-51 / $88 Pick Up 4:00 pm NSSRA 4:30 pm WCRC 5:00 pm Moraine Drop Off 8:00 pm 7:30 pm 7:00 pm YOUTH PROGRAMS 37