SHIELD-E Spring Gator Tennis
Bus-alt SHIELD-E Spring Gator Softball
SHIELD-E Spring Gator Tennis
Age: 8 and up Min / Max: 6 / 10 Location: A. C. Nielsen Tennis Center, Winnetka
Gator Tennis is for athletes looking to develop their skills and those looking to play competitively. Each week, athletes will practice and prepare for Special Olympics competition in July.
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See page 60 to learn about skills assessment and required Special Olympics medical forms.
Recreation Specialist Patrick Russell will reach out to all athletes and families at a later date to communicate the Special Olympics Tennis Skills and Match Play dates and locations.
NSSRA will offer additional practices for athletes who qualify for state, scheduled for 8 / 3 and 8 / 10.
For individuals that qualify, the Special Olympics State Tennis competition will take place 8 / 15- 8 / 16.
Develop hand-eye coordination.
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Spring Time: 6:00- 7:00 pm Day: Monday Dates: 4 / 20- 7 / 6 No program: 5 / 25 Program Code / Fee: 266002-01 / $ 135
Bus-alt SHIELD-E Spring 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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Athletes should bring their own mitt to and from practice.
See page 60 to learn about skills assessment and required Special Olympics medical forms.
Recreation Specialist Patrick Russell 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 Softball will take place 9 / 12- 9 / 13! NSSRA will offer additional practices for athletes who qualify for state, scheduled for 9 / 1.
Enhance hand-eye coordination and upper extremity gross motor skills through batting, catching, and throwing. s
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Foster social interaction with teammates through practices.
Improve skills for handling tension during competitions.
Spring Time: 6:30- 8:00 pm Day: Tuesday Dates: 5 / 12- 7 / 21 Program Code / Fee: 266003-61 / $ 162
Transportation Information
NSSRA will communicate specific transportation details and pick up points before the program begins.
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