NSSRA Program Guides Spring 2019 | Page 51

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 Aquacise Join us as we exercise and stretch in the therapy pool! Aquacise will target major muscle groups to get in a total body workout in the water each week. This water exercise program is designed to fit each participant's intensity, endurance and physical ability. Staff will provide the level of assistance needed to perform each exercise. Goals: Increase physical endurance, strength and flexibility in the water. Improve knowledge of exercise skills. Enhance independence in participation. Contact: Kai Treston Program Code/Fee: Age: 21 and up Transportation Code/Fee: Location: Park Center, Glenview Time: 6:15 - 7:15 pm Times/Locations: Date: Wednesdays, March 27 - May 15 Min/Max: 6 / 8 www.nssra.org 294404-01 / $94 294404-51 / $88 Pick Up 4:45 pm NSSRA 5:15 pm Moraine 5:45 pm WCRC Drop Off 8:35 pm 8:15 pm 7:45 pm ADULT PROGRAMS 51