Dear Friends of the Sports Association, 

Winter is right around the corner, and we are looking forward to this year's ski and snowboard outings at Ski Sundown!  Join us for the Discovery Night  on 12/16 to learn about this program. We are also excited to announce a new virtual fitness program in January - Adaptive Boxing!  Our winter Veteran Adaptive Sports Clinic Series will be running this winter, which includes programs in yoga, boccia, archery and kayak.  We continue to offer our indoor adaptive sports clinics in archery, boccia and golf.  It may be getting cold, but there are lots of ways to stay active and involved!  

 

Feel free to contact the Sports Association at 203-284-2772 or visit our website at www.gaylord.org/sports for more information on any of our programs. 

 

All the best,

The Sports Association

Recently, two Gaylord Sports Association Members competed at national level golf competitions. John Casolo, a long time Sports Association Golf Club Member, competed in the Regional and National US Blind Golf Association National Champioships in Florida. 

 

Todd Blosser, a long time member of the Sports Association, golf clinic volunteer, and frequent tournament player, competed in the National Amputee Golf Association National Tournament in Las Vegas.  Both golfers enjoyed the competitive nature of the tournaments.  

Interested in adaptive skiing or snowboarding?  Join us Thursday evening on Zoom to learn about the sport and how to get involved in our Ski & Snowboard Club. This year, we will be returning to Ski Sundown in New Hartford, CT in collaboration with STRIDE Adaptive Sports. Outings will be offered starting in January.  More information to follow on outing dates and how to register!  

It’s time to try Adaptive Boxing!  This is not your ordinary boxing workout – this class is for all abilities and no experience or equipment is necessary!  Everyone will participate at their own pace and level.  Classes will be led by Pierre Fallot, an experienced boxing instructor, who will teach you the skills to participate in this cardio based workout.  You will be challenged both mentally and physically during this fun and fast paced class.  Each class is 45 minutes and includes a warm-up, stretching, boxing and cardiovascular exercises.  Benefits of participation may include cardiovascular development, hand-eye coordination, memory, strengthening and conditioning, mobility, confidence and stress-relief. To register, please click the link below. 

Our spring Veteran Adaptive Sports Clinic series will be offering Mindful Resilience Yoga, Boccia, Archery and a Kayak Class!  Join us for one or all programs; no experience is necessary!  The Sports Association Veteran Event Series (SAVES) offers adaptive sports programs specifically for veterans who have experienced permanent physical disabilities, visual impairment or PTSD. Programs are designed for veterans of all ability levels and modifications will be offered to fit each individual’s capabilities and maximize independence. This program is funded in part by a grant from Move United and the United States Department of Veterans Affairs.

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 practice at our indoor driving range and putting green. Beginners and returning participants are welcome and all equipment is provided.