Sports Association Newsletter
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Dear Friends of the Sports Association,
Welcome to spring! We have been busy planning our upcoming programs and the spring calendar is now available HERE!
Our Adaptive Cycle Clinic is returning and will be held on May 20th at Southern Connecticut State University. The popular Veterans Fishing Tournament will be held on Tuesday, May 9, 2023 at Candlewood Lake and registration is now open. Our indoor clinics in Archery and Golf continue to run regularly and will be moving outside in May. We are bringing back our outdoor kayak outings this summer, so if you haven't joined us for an indoor kayak class, now is the time! We still have a couple of virtual fitness classes in yoga and boxing, and you can join from the comfort of home! The Gaylord Wolfpack Sled Hockey Team and the Gaylord Jammers have been busy travelling and competing - check out the updates in the newsletter! There are so many opportunities to get involved! We hope to see you all soon!
Yours in Sport,
The Gaylord Sports Association |
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Gaylord Jammers Wheelchair Rugby
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The Gaylord Jammers / NY Warriors Team travelled to Las Vegas for the USWRA Western Semifinal Wheelchair Rugby Tournament March 31 - April 2! They competed against the Ability 360 Heat, Lakeshore Demolition, Oscar Mike Militia, Grand Rapids Thunder, Las Vegas High Rollers, High Fives Storm and the WASA/CKRI Ligntening. The team played hard and placed 7th in the tournament! Congratulations to the team, and what a finale to the season! |
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Gaylord Wolfpack Sled Hockey Team
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The Gaylord Wolfpack Sled Hockey Team have been busy with the end of the season tournaments! They competed in the league championship games in New Jersey, March 17-19 and placed fourth against the Northeast Passage Wildcats, Columbus Bluejackets and the Philadelphia Hammerheads! This past weekend, the team played in the Amelia Park Tournament in Westfield, MA. And our final tournament this season will be the USA Hockey Disabled Hockey Festival in Saint Louis April 13 - 16th, the largest disabled hockey event in the nation! Good luck Wolfpack! |
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Ski and Snowboard Program
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Our ski season has come to a successful end! Many participants were able to enjoy skiing at Ski Sundown. We would like to thank SUMMIT ADAPTIVE and their volunteers for a great season! We look forward to working with them for the 2024 ski season.
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Indoor Pickleball Clinic at New Horizons
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We would like to thank New Horizons Village in Unionville, the Town of Farmington, and the Pickleball volunteers from the Farmington Senior Center and our Gaylord Pickleball volunteers for a fun and successful introductory clinic. This clinic allowed residents of New Horizons Village and community members to learn and play the game of pickleball. Check out a video from the clinic HERE. We are looking forward to our upcoming pickleball program beginning in May! |
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We had another successful Adaptive Rock Climbing Clinic at Central Rock Gym in Glastonbury! Nineteen adaptive climbers joined us to take on new heights, along with our amazing crew of 35 volunteers! There were many great moments from the clinic – people challenging themselves both physically and mentally, smiles of success after making it to the top of the climb and all participants having FUN! Thank you to Central Rock Gym, Nate McKenzie of Ascent Climbing / Paradox Sports and Move United Warfighters for their support of this program! If you missed the clinic and want to try climbing, contact us at sports@gaylord.org for a list of adaptive climbing programs in CT. |
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Gaylord Gauntlet Adaptive Athlete Sponsorships Available for Out-of-State Residents!
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The Gaylord Gauntlet has always supported athletes of all abilities and for the second year, we are offering two sponsorships to help support athletes from outside of CT. This sponsorship is for athletes who are able to organize their own support team and have access to any equipment that is needed to compete in the race. The chosen athlete and team will be responsible for all aspects of competing on the course including equipment needed and teammates who can provide assistance if needed. Eligible applicants must be over 16, have a permanent physical disability, and live outside of Connecticut. Sponsorships will cover entry fees, lodging, and race-day food for the athlete and up to four supporting team members. If you are interested, or you know someone who may be interested to apply, please visit the link below for more information and the link to apply.
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The Gaylord Sports Association, Bike-On and Ti-Trikes are teaming up to bring back our annual Adaptive Cycle Clinic! This clinic will provide an opportunity for individuals with a physical disability to learn about and try adaptive cycling. There will be dozens of adaptive cycles to explore including foot-pedaled trikes and hand cycles. Participants will be able to work with adaptive cycle experts and be fit to a cycle that works with their ability level. The event will be held at the Moore Field House and participants will be able to test ride cycles on the indoor track.
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Saturday, May 20, 2023
Southern Connecticut State University, Moore Field House
Session 1: 1PM - 2PM
Session 2: 2PM - 3PM
Session 3: 3PM - 4PM
To register, click HERE.
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Veterans Fishing Tournament |
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The Veterans Fishing Tournament is an open water bass tournament on Candlewood Lake for veterans or service members with a permanent physical disability, visual impairment or PTSD. Each veteran will be paired with an experienced boat captain for a day on the water. The tournament includes all fishing equipment, tournament weigh-in, and an awards luncheon. This event is run in partnership with the Major Steven Roy Andrews Fishing Outreach Program and Connecticut Bass Nation with support from Move United and the VA Adaptive Sports Grant. |
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Date:
Tuesday, May 9, 2023
Time:
7:00 AM- 4:00 PM
Location:
Candlewood Town Park
47 Hayestown Rd
Danbury, CT
Registration Deadline:
Friday, April 7, 2023
Application is required
FREE
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Adaptive Kayak Classes provides the opportunity to learn or re-learn kayaking in the comfort of our indoor therapy pool. Certified kayak instructors teach the basics of paddle strokes, kayak equipment, safety and how to adapt or modify for individual needs. Once a participant completes the class, they will be eligible to participate in open water paddles during the summer.
*This class has Essential Eligibility Requirements for participation. Please contact the Sports Association for details*. |
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Friday, April 28, 2023
Friday, June 2, 2023
1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Flagg Pool
Gaylord Specialty Healthcare
Wallingford, CT
Call or email us for registration materials |
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Our Adaptive Archery Clinics are a great opportunity to try archery or practice your technique. Come learn from USA Archery certified coaches and experienced archers. All skill levels are welcome and equipment is provided. |
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Tuesday, May 2, 2023
2:00PM - 3:00PM
3:00PM - 4:00PM
Location:
Gaylord Speciality Healthcare
Wallingford, CT |
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Golf clinics provide the opportunity to work with a trained PGA professional, Certified Recreation Therapists and volunteers to adapt the sport of golf, overcome barriers, and support independence. Clinics will include driving and putting. Beginners and returning participants are welcome and all equipment is provided. |
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Tuesday, April 11, 2023
Tuesday, May 30, 2023
2:00PM-3:00PM or
3:00PM-4:00PM
Location:
Gaylord Specialty Healthcare
Wallingford, CT |
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Join us for the final session of the season! Boccia is a throwing sport of precision which has been adapted for athletes of all abilities using a few modifications. The object is to place balls closest to the target ball by throwing or rolling the ball using a ramp. Games are played one on one, in pairs, and teams of three. All are welcome to learn this game of skill and strategy! |
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Tuesday, April 18, 2023
2:00 PM - 3:30 PM
Location:
Roncari Hall
Gaylord Specialty Healthcare
Wallingford, CT
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Join the Gaylord Sports Association and instructor Rebecca Smith for Mindful Resilience Yoga classes. This form of yoga incorporates gentle yoga postures, movement sequences, breath work and guided meditation to help you focus clearly, move mindfully and practice gratitude. This class is designed for all ability levels and will be taught primarily in the seated position in a chair with modifications to fit each individual’s abilities. This is a 6-class series held on Thursdays at 6 pm every other week from February 2 to April 13, 2023. Participate in person at Gaylord or virtually via Zoom. |
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6-Session Yoga Winter Series
Thursdays
6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Feb. 2, Feb. 16, Mar. 2,
Mar. 16, Mar. 30 & Apr. 13
Roncari Hall at Gaylord in Wallingford or
virtual via ZOOM |
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The spring Virtual Adaptive Boxing series is almost over! If you haven't tried this class yet, there is one more opportunity on Thursday, April 27th from 6:00pm - 7:00pm. Everyone can participate at their own pace, seated or standing and no equipment is necessary. The class will challenge you both mentally and physically as you learn different boxing moves and sequences. Each class is 45 minutes and includes a warm-up, stretching, boxing and cardiovascular exercises. |
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Virtual Adaptive Boxing
4-Session Series
Thursdays 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
March 9, March 23, April 6, April 27
Virtual on Zoom
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Please contact us with questions or to register by emailing sports@gaylord.org or by calling 203-284-2772. Pre-registration is required for all programs. Clinics will have a maximum number of participants per session. Some programs have essential eligibility requirements for safety. Cost is FREE unless otherwise noted. |
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The Gaylord Sports Association is dedicated to improving the lives of persons with physical disabilities through adaptive sports and recreation. We are a program of Gaylord Specialty Healthcare, located in Wallingford, CT. We are a proud chapter member of Move United. We serve adults ages 16 and up with physical disability or visual impairment and welcome new members to join us. For more information, please visit our webpage, call us at 203-284-2772 or email sports@gaylord.org. |
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The Sports Association is dedicated to improving the lives of persons with physical disabilities through adaptive sports and recreation.
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