Sports Association Newsletter
October 2018
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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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Dear Friends of the Sports Association,
Fall is here and the Sports Association continues to offer a wide variety of sports and recreational opportunities! Archery, Boccia, Yoga, and Golf are on the schedule. Join us for Skiing Discovery Night on Thursday, Dec. 13, 2018 and learn about all of our winter ski trips!
Come on out and try a new activity or get back into your favorite sport!
To get involved, contact the Sports Association at 203-284-2772 or visit our website at
www.gaylord.org/sports for more information. We hope to see you soon!
-The Sports Association
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2018 CT Classic Wheelchair Rugby Tournament
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The Sports Association held its annual CT Classic Wheelchair Rugby Tournament October 6-7, 2018 at the Sport and Medical Sciences Academy in Hartford, CT. Wheelchair Rugby, otherwise known as “Quad Rugby” or “Murderball” is an intense, fast-paced, loud, hard-hitting and highly competitive game. It’s the only full contact wheelchair sport in the world and players use specialized chairs to hit, block and hold opponents.
This four-team round robin tournament brought together teams from across the Northeast including the Sports Association’s Gaylord Jammers, the Northeast Passage Wildcats from New Hampshire, the New York Warriors and the Western New York Wreckers. Each team played four games over the course of the two-day tournament.
The Northeast Passage Wildcats won the Championship Game over the NY Warriors. The Gaylord Jammers took on the Western NY Wreckers is the 3rd place game with the Wreckers ultimately coming out on top to claim the 3rd place plaque. Great effort and spirited play by all!
Individual and team awards were given including MVP which went to Brett Smith of the Jammers and the Sportsmanship Award was given to Darren Templeton of the Warriors.
Congratulations!
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The 2019 winter ski season is right around the corner and the Sports Association would like to invite you to our Skiing Discovery Night! Join us and learn about adaptive skiing and the Sports Association Ski Club.
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Date:
Thursday, December 13, 2018
Time:
6:00-7:30 PM
Location:
Gaylord Hospital, Roncari Hall
2nd Floor Jackson Pavilion
Cost is Free
Advanced registration is required.
Please call 203-284-2772 for more information and to register. |
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| Adaptive Kayak Classes are designed to provide adults with a physical disability the opportunity to learn or re-learn to kayak. Professional kayak instructors teach the basics of paddle strokes, kayak equipment, safety and how to adapt or modify for individual needs. This is a two-part class over two consecutive weeks. Once a participant completes both classes, they will be eligible to participate in open water paddles with the Sports Association during the summer months |
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Dates:
Friday, November 2, 2018
Friday, November 9, 2018
*Participant must attend both sessions*
*Essentially eligibility requirements apply-Contact us for details*
Time:
2:00 PM to 4:00 PM
Location:
Gaylord Hospital Flagg Pool
50 Gaylord Farm Rd
Wallingford, CT
Cost is Free!
Advanced registration is required. Please call 203-284-2772 for more information and to register. |
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The Sports Association Adaptive Golf Clinics at Gaylord Hospital are designed to provide adult golfers with physical disabilities and visual impairments the opportunity to work with a trained professional to adapt the sport of golf and overcome barriers. Participants will receive instruction from golf professionals as well as Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialists to give the best possible instruction and support independence. Beginners and returning participants are welcome and all equipment is provided. |
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Dates:
Tuesday, November 6, 2018
Time:
2:00 PM to 4:00 PM
Location:
Gaylord Hospital
Roncari Gym
2nd Floor Jackson Pavilion
Cost is Free!
Advanced registration is required. Please call 203-284-2772 for more information and to register. |
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Come and try this sport of skill and accuracy by registering for an Adaptive Archery Clinic! These clinics are designed for individuals with a physical disability or visual impairment to learn about and participate in the sport of archery. Participants will receive instruction from a level IV Certified USA Archery Coach as well as Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialists to give the best possible instruction and support independence. Both beginners and advanced archers are welcome and all equipment is provided.
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Dates:
Thursday, November 8, 2018-FULL
Thursday, December 6, 2018
Time:
6:30 PM to 7:30 PM
Location:
Gaylord Hospital
Roncari Hall
2nd Floor Jackson Pavilion
Cost is Free!
Advanced registration is required. Please call 203-284-2772 for more information and to register. |
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Come and join us at a Boccia Open Play Night! Experience the precision and strategy of this throwing sport. Open play nights are for all individuals regardless of ability. This event will feature warmups, training and strategy drills, and team play. Learn techniques and play with a spirited group of experienced boccia players.
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Dates:
Tuesday, November 13, 2018
Tuesday, December 11, 2018
Time:
6:00 PM to 7:30 PM
Location:
Gaylord Hospital
Roncari Hall
2nd Floor Jackson Pavilion
Cost is Free!
Advanced registration is required. Please call 203-284-2772 for more information and to register. |
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Come take part in Gaylord Sports Association’s seated yoga class! Yoga leads to many benefits including improved flexibility, circulation, posture, and strength. Practicing adaptive yoga can be modified for any participant, including those recovering from strokes, surgery, MS and arthritis and is open to individuals with physical disabilities or visual impairments.
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Dates:
Thursday, November 15, 2018
Thursday, December 20, 2018
Time:
3:00 PM to 4:00 PM
Location:
Gaylord Hospital
Roncari Hall
2nd Floor Jackson Pavilion
Cost is Free!
Advanced registration is required. Please call 203-284-2772 for more information and to register. |
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About Our Program and Events
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The Sports Association is a program of Gaylord Hospital and is based out of Wallingford, CT. We are a Paralympic Sport Club and chapter member of Disabled Sports USA. We serve adults with physical disabilities and visual impairments and welcome new members to join us. All programs require registration and some programs have registration deadlines. We recommend early registration since some programs fill quickly. Call us at 203-284-2772 with any questions or to register. Most events are free unless otherwise noted.
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