WHEELCHAIR TENNIS Gear up for an adrenaline-pumping game of wheelchair tennis at Centennial Park! No matter your age, if you have a physical disability, this program is tailor-made for you. Discover the excitement of learning the basics of tennis in a welcoming and inclusive environment. No prior experience is required, and we’ve got all the equipment you need to get started. So, come join us for an exciting game of wheelchair tennis and let’s hit the courts together! Saturdays, beginning Jan. 13 / 9 – 11 a.m. Free Individuals with physical disabilities Centennial Park Tennis Court
SPECIAL OLYMPICS UNIFIED SOCCER Pearland Parks & Recreation and the Special Olympics are partnering to provide a new soccer program! Unified Sports joins people with and without intellectual disabilities on the same team. It was inspired by a simple principle: Training together and playing together is a quick path to friendship and understanding. In Unified Sports, teams are made up of people of similar age and ability. Qualified coaches will lead the program and follow a Unified Program Model. Athletes and partners will participate in a minimum of eight weeks of training before any Special Olympics Texas competition. Competitions will be conducted according to Official Special Olympics Texas Sports Rules. This program is open to people of all skill levels, ages 16 and up. For additional information, contact John Derbas at johnderbas@yahoo.com . Sundays, Feb. 11 – May 5; 4 – 5 p.m. Free Individuals with disabilities, ages 16+ Kingsley Soccer Fields ADAPTIVE SOCCER Get ready to shine on the soccer field with our Adaptive Soccer program! This program is your chance to embrace the sport and showcase your skills; it is open to anyone with a developmental disability. Experience the thrill of improving your fitness, coordination and teamwork. This program will cover the fundamentals of soccer, from dribbling and passing to shooting and defending. It's time to kick your shot, have a blast and make new friends along the way! Hurry, because this program is limited to the first 12 participants. Wednesdays, March 20 - April 17 / 5 - 6 p.m. Free Individuals with disabilities Miracle League Field
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