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Adapted Sports

Listing of Adapted Sports Programs and Services offered by Therapeutic Services

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Camden Community Center

  • 3369 Union Avenue
  • San José, CA 95124
  • Phone: (408) 369-6438
  • Adam Elix
 

Almaden Community Center

  • 6445 Camden Avenue
  • San José, CA 95120
  • Phone: (408) 268-1133
  • Dominique Pacolba
 

Wheelchair Basketball

The wheelchair basketball program is open to persons with physical disabilities who are experienced or are interested in learning this fast paced, aerobic and competitive sport. The “Pacific Spartans” team is designed for adults who use manual wheelchairs and wish to participate in competitive play. Team membership is not mandatory for participation. Tournament opportunities are available.

Location: Camden Community Center

 

 

 

Wheelchair Lacrosse

The wheelchair lacrosse program is open to persons with physical disabilities who are experienced or are interested in learning this fast paced, aerobic and competitive sport. The program is designed for adults who use manual wheelchairs and wish to participate in recreational opportunities.

Location: Almaden Community Center

 

 

Wheelchair Tennis

The “South Bay Smash” tennis team is open to individuals with physical disabilities of all skill levels ages 13 and up. Drills and technique of the game are reviewed during practices and competitive play is available through tournament opportunities. www.southbaysmash.com

Location: Wallenberg Park

Wheels on Fire

Wheels on Fire is a sports team designed for athletes of all ages with physical disabilities. A variety of sports are offered. Emphasis is on basic sport skills, team cooperation, and rules of competitive play. Non-wheelchair users of all ages and levels are welcome. Food may be provided at special events.

Location: Camden Community Center

Powersoccer

Join the “San Jose Steamrollers” in the electrifying and growing sport of powersoccer. Practices focus on basic skills, strategy, ball control, and teamwork. Opportunities to participate in tournaments are available. Open to persons using power wheelchairs. www.sanjosesteamrollers.com

Location: Alviso Youth Center

Adapted Fitness

This program, for persons with physical disabilities, is designed to improve cardiovascular health and endurance, increase muscular strength and toning, and refine flexibility and range of motion.

Location: Camden Community Center

Adapted Golf

This seasonal program, co-sponsored by the City of San José, is for persons with physical disabilities and offers instruction in adapted golf. Components of the program include stroke analysis, chipping, pitching, putting, and golf basics. Food may be provided at an end of session special event. For more information contact: Dominique Pacolba, Therapeutic Specialist, at 408-369-6435 or via e-mail.

Location: Los Lagos Golf Course

 

Parks, Recreation and Neighborhood Services
200 East Santa Clara Street, San José, CA 95113
tel. (408) 535-3570 fax (408) 292-6299
webmaster.prns@sanjoseca.gov

 

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