Dear Friends of the Sports Association, 

As the crisp days of fall begin, the Sports Association continues to offer a wide variety of sports and recreational opportunities!  Archery, Boccia, Yoga, and Golf are on the schedule. 

Come watch the Gaylord Jammers in action at the CT Classic Wheelchair Rugby Tournament Oct. 6-7, 2018 in Hartford.
 
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

The Gaylord Sports Association Veterans 6-week golf class series was a huge success! Thirteen veterans were able to learn and practice the game of golf at Sleeping Giant Golf Course in Hamden, CT. Participants practiced driving, chipping, and had the opportunity to play on the course. These classes were offered at no cost and included instruction by PGA professionals and experienced volunteers who are trained in adaptive techniques and equipment. We would like to thank Sleeping Giant Golf Course, the West Haven VA, Disabled Sports USA, the US Department of Veteran's Affairs, and all our instructors who together helped to make this a successful class. We are excited about continuing this venture next year. To read the article in the New Haven Register, click here.

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.

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.

Come and join us at a Boccia Open Play Night!  Experience the precision and strategy of this throwing sport.  These open play nights are for all individuals regardless of ability.  The October event will feature a brief clinic followed by open play.  The other dates will feature warmups, training and strategy drills, and team play.  Learn techniques and play with a spirited group of experienced boccia players. 

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.