NSSRA Program Guides Spring 2019 | Page 41

Gator Golf Gator Golf is designed for advanced golfers who can complete a nine-hole round of golf. During the first week, 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 practice and prepare for the Special Olympics competition in August. Please note that on select nights, athletes who are eligible to compete in Special Olympics Illinois competitions will be given tee times at 5:45 pm or 5:54 pm to complete scorecards for competition. All athletes must have a current Special Olympics Medical Application for Participation on file. Save the dates! The Special Olympics Illinois 3/6/9 Hole Qualifier Tournament will be held on Monday, August 5 and for those who qualify, the Special Olympics Illinois State Outdoor Sports Fest Tournament is Saturday, September 7 - Sunday, September 8. No program July 3. Goals: Develop golf skills through practice and competitions. Enhance knowledge of golf rules, techniques and etiquette. Increase range of motion. Contact: Age: Location: Time: Katie James Date: 8 and up Min/Max: Wilmette Golf Club Program Code/Fee: 5:30 - 7:00 pm Wednesdays, June 5 - July 31 6 / 12 399606-01 / $86 NSSRA Gym Night Are you looking for a night out with your friends? Come check out Gym Night! Every week, we will head to the gym and enjoy a pick-up game of the group's choice. When we are done, we'll go grab a bite to eat. All sports played will be team sports and will be decided by the group the week before. Please wear athletic clothes and gym shoes and bring $10 for dinner. Goals: Improve social interaction and teamwork skills. Learn new leisure skills. Contact: Kai Treston Program Code/Fee: Age: 16 and up Transportation Code/Fee: Location: Sachs Recreation Center, Deerfield Time: 6:00 - 8:00 pm Times/Locations: Date: Wednesdays, March 27 - May 15 Min/Max: 6 / 10 290407-01 / $90 290407-51 / $88 Pick Up 4:30 pm NSSRA 5:00 pm WCRC 5:30 pm Moraine Drop Off 9:00 pm 8:40 pm 8:20 pm Gator Bowling This program is designed for competitive bowlers. Athletes will focus on techniques to improve their bowling skills for 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. Athletes are expected to compete in Special Recreation Association (SRA) and Special Olympics events and must register for competitions by completing registration forms which will be distributed at program. Athletes must have a current Special Olympics Medical Application for Participation on file. Fees include bowling and shoe rental. Goals: Increase bowling average. Learn competitive skills such as aiming, ball stance and approach. Improve balance. Contact: Katie James Program Code/Fee: Age: 8 and up Transportation Code/Fee: Location: Brunswick Zone Hawthorn Lanes, Vernon Hills Time: 6:30 - 8:00 pm Times/Locations: Date: Wednesdays, March 27 - May 15 Min/Max: 6 / 20 www.nssra.org 299608-01 / $120 299608-51 / $88 Pick Up 4:30 pm NSSRA 5:00 pm WCRC 5:30 pm Moraine Drop Off 9:10 pm 8:50 pm 8:30 pm YOUTH PROGRAMS 41