Wheelchair Rugby Wheelchair Basketball Goalball Wheelchair

ChairHoops Wheelchair MARCH
Basketball Tournament 19-21
The following AdVenture Seeker programs are designed specifically for people
with physical disabilities and their friends/family. To participate please pre-register
by calling 208-608-7680 or visit http://parks.cityofboise.org/AdVenture
ADVENTURE SEEKER PROGRAMS WINTER & SPRING 2015
Wheelchair
Rugby
Wheelchair Rugby
is one of the fastest
growing wheelchair
sports! All skill and
ability levels are
welcome, rugby
wheelchairs are
available for use. A
drop-in rate of $5/day
is also available. This program is for participants
ages 15 and older.
Location: Fort Boise Community Center
Wednesday Sessions: (12-2:30 p.m.)
Goalball
In partnership with the
Boise Blaze Goalball
team, the AdVenture
program is offering
the sport of Goalball to
individuals with visual
impairments. Join us
to learn the rules and
play some fast-paced
games, you do not
have to have a visual
impairment to play. A drop-in rate of $4 per person
per date is available once the session has started.
Participants younger than 18 may enroll, but must
be accompanied by an adult.
Session #2: March 18-April 29
Cost: $29
Activity #: 300704-01
Time: 4:15-6:15 p.m.
Location: Fort Boise Community Center
Dates:
Cost: Activity #:
Sundays, January 25-March 8 $22 200801-01
Saturdays, March 21-April 25 $19 200801-02
Saturday Sessions: (1:15-3:45 p.m.*)
Wheelchair Fitness
Session #1: January 7-March 11
Cost: $36
Activity #: 200704-01
Session #1: January 3-February 28*
Cost: $25.50
Activity #: 200704-02
Session #2: March 14-April 25*
Cost: $22
Activity #: 300704-02
No rugby Jan 17, Feb 14 and March 21.
Wheelchair Basketball
Wheelchair basketball is a face-paced, fun
competitive sport. Basketball wheelchairs will be
provided for your use. This is a great opportunity
to learn the rules of the game, practice your skills,
and play pick-up games. This program is for
participants age 15 and older. A drop-in rate of $4
cash/day is also an option.
Dates: Saturdays, January 24-March 14
Time: 4:15-6:15 p.m.
Location: Fort Boise Community Center
Cost: $25
Activity #: 200708-01
Get fit from your chair! This adaptive fitness
class will offer a variety of group and individual
strength and conditioning activities. Bring your
own wheelchair or use one of ours. Individuals
who do not use a wheelchair are also welcome to
get a great upper body workout. This class is for
participants age 15 and older.
Dates: Mondays, March 30-May 18
Time: 7:30-8:45 p.m.
Location: Fort Boise Community Center
Cost: $37
Activity #: 300780-01
Financial Scholarships Available
Scholarships are available to help pay for Boise
Parks & Recreation programs. Apply online at
http://parks.cityofboise.org, by calling 208-608-7680
or visiting Fort Boise Community Center
(700 Robbins Rd. Boise). Allow two weeks to
process–please apply prior to registering for classes.
This annual tournament is a great opportunity for
basketball players of all ability levels to test their
skills from a wheelchair. You do NOT have to have
a disability to play, wheelchairs will be provided.
Gather your friends, family or co-workers and create
your team of 10 players. This tournament is a
fundraiser to support the AdVenture Program which
offers recreation for individuals with disabilities.
The team registration fee of $150 is due by March 3,
2015; however we encourage early registration
as the tournament is limited to 20 teams. All
registered players will receive a ChairHoops T-shirt.
Games will be played on Thursday or Friday evenings
and during the day on Saturday. Teams will know
their schedule prior to the tournament. For more
information please call Sonya at 208-608-7680.
Idaho Youth
Adaptive
Sports Camp
This year marks the
28th anniversary
of the Idaho Youth
Adaptive Sports
Camp! This camp
provides youth with
physical disabilities a memorable sports camp
experience. Individuals ages 6-19 who use a
wheelchair or an assisted device (walker, crutches,
AFO braces, etc.) have the opportunity to develop
skills, improve their fitness level and try adaptive
sports. Participants will get to enjoy a variety of
athletic and recreational activities such as tennis,
track and field, fishing, canoeing, wheelchair
basketball, wheelchair rugby and more. If you
would like more information on camp or to register,
please call Emily Kovarik at 208-608-7680.
Dates: Wednesday, June 17-Saturday, June 20
Time: 9 a.m.-3 p.m.
Location: Fort Boise Community Center
Cost: $65
Activity #: 400805-01
Additional Recreation Programs
with Boise Parks & Recreation
The AdVenture Program and Boise Parks &
Recreation offer a large variety of programs in
addition to those listed in this flyer. Learn about
this season’s programs by viewing the Activity
Guide at http://parks.cityofboise.org/AdVenture or
call 208-608-7680 to have a copy mailed to you.
AdVenture Program
Fort Boise Community Center
700 Robbins Rd., Boise, ID 83702
208-608-7680 • TDD/TTY 800-377-3529
[email protected]
http://parks.cityofboise.org/AdVenture
OTHER ADAPTIVE RECREATION PROGRAMS IN THE TREASURE VALLEY
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Adaptive Swimming
with AquAbility
AquAbility offers free swimming clinics for
individuals with disabilities. Visit www.aquability.org
or call Karen at 208-928-6558 to learn more.
Adaptive Skiing & Snowboarding
with Recreation Unlimited
Recreation Unlimited offers adaptive alpine
snow skiing and snowboarding opportunities
at Bogus Basin for people with disabilities. Visit
www.recreation-unlimited.org to learn more.