* Special Populations The City of Sunrise partners with the Special Populations Section of the Broward County Parks and Recreation Division—as well as other community organizations—to host programs that engage and enrich the special populations community. Activities include social events, athletics, and general recreation opportunities. For more information, call (954) 747-4600. Boccia Ages 18+ Tuesdays from 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm, ongoing
TOPSoccer* Ages 3+ May thru July Nob Hill Soccer Park, 10200 Sunset Strip FREE! Activity #230210-A For more information, call Michael Barbare at (954) 609-1263. US Youth Soccer TOPSoccer (The Outreach Program for Soccer) is a community-based training and team placement program for young athletes with disabilities, organized by youth soccer association volunteers. The program is designed to bring the opportunity of learning and playing soccer to any child with a mental or physical disability. TOPSoccer creates a fun, adaptive environment for players 3 years old and up. Programs are geared toward player development rather than competition.
Sunrise Civic Center Gymnasium 10610 West Oakland Park Blvd. FREE! Activity #: 470693-A For more information, call (954) 357-8170 or email SpecialPopulations@Broward.org. Boccia is a highly competitive Paralympic throwing sport, in which individuals throw leather-like balls on a marked floor with the intent to have them land as close as possible to the target ball. This program helps improve hand-eye coordination and fine motor skills.
Challenger Baseball* Ages 6+
Movie Nights at SAC Location: Sunrise Athletic Complex (SAC) Multipurpose Center, 11501 NW 44th Street For more information please, email MRothstein@ broward.org or call (954) 357-8160. Challenger Baseball is an adaptive baseball program for all special needs children. Game rules are modified according to the needs of the player, whether it means a teenage buddy pushing a wheelchair around the bases, or a coach helping the child bat and field. Challenger Baseball provides players the opportunity to participate in sports, learn good sportsmanship, develop friendships, trips and greatly improve their self-esteem. Everyone is a winner and shares in each other's accomplishments. March thru May; Registration Deadline 1/3/25 Sunrise Athletic Complex,11501 NW 44th Street FREE! Activity #330201-I Free $50 Gift Card for eligible participants
Wheelchair Basketball
Wheelchair Basketball Ages 16+ Tuesdays & Thursdays* from 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm, ongoing Village Multipurpose Center Gymnasium 2240 NW 68th Avenue FREE! Activity # 170687-A For more information, contact Dana Wade at (954) 609-4345 or SunriseSuns1@gmail.com. * No Practice: January 2
Challenger Baseball and TOPSoccer participants who are Sunrise residents *NEW!
Gift Card
may qualify for the City’s Youth Athletics Incentive Program—and receive a FREE $50 gift card for Dick’s Sporting Goods! See page 23 for details, or visit www.sunrisefl.gov/athlete50.
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