Paralympic Partners
Miami-Dade Parks & Recreation is dedicated to promoting sports programs for individuals with physical disabilities. We are an official BlazeSports America club and have partnered with the United States Paralympics to offer sports programs at the developmental and competitive levels.
In our commitment to promote disability sports throughout the county, we have partnered with other community organizations to spread the word about programs being offered in the Miami-Dade area such as Wheelchair Basketball, Wheelchair Tennis, Hand-cycling, Wheelchair Fencing, and Goalball. Some of our partners include the City of Miami Parks & Recreation, The Spina Bifida Association, The Paralyzed Veterans Association of Florida, Shake-A-Leg, Colusana, Miami-Dade Public Schools S.C.O.R. E. Program, Abilities of Florida, All Children Together (a Project of CCDH), Center for Independent Living of South Florida, Creative Children Therapy, Florida Health Dept. Children’s Medical Services, the Leisure Access Foundation, Mapet Angels Sled Hockey Team, the United Tennis Association of Florida, and the University of Miami/Mailman Center for Childhood Development. We continue to welcome any organization that serves individuals with physical disabilities who would like to become a partner with us in order to promote disability sports throughout the area.
Programs Offered:
Wheelchair Tennis
Miami-Dade Parks offers a novice and advanced wheelchair tennis program for children and adults with physical disabilities.
Day/Time: Saturdays, 9:00-10:00 a.m. Novice, 10:00-11:00 a.m. Advanced
Location: Big 5 Tennis Center, 9299 SW 7 Terr., Miami
Contact: 305-752-4966
Wheelchair Basketball
Miami-Dade Parks sponsors the Miami Heat Wheels which is a Division III Wheelchair Basketball team. The Heat Wheels have ranked #1 in the Florida Conference for several years and are among the top 15 teams nationally. All level of players are welcomed to come out as we expand our developmental program for youth and adults who just want to learn the sport.
Day/Time: Sundays, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Location: Miami Springs Recreation Center, 1401 Westward Dr., Miami Springs
Contact: 305-752-4966
Goalball
A sport for individuals who are blind or visually impaired, Goalball is a fast-paced and exciting sport to play. We proudly support our local team, the Miami Strike. We welcome all level of players and all ages.
Day/Time: Saturdays, 2:00-5:00 p.m.
Location: NFL YET Center at Gwen Cherry Park, 7090 NW 22nd Avenue
Contact: 305-752-4966 or 305-234-1673
Swimming
A competitive and fitness swimming program for adults and youth with physical disabilities. Our instructor and coach, Belinda Phillips was the Paralympic Swimming Coach for the Jamaican Paralympic Team during the 1988 Paralympic Games in Seoul, Korea.
Day/Time: Wednesdays from 3 p.m. - 4p.m.
Location: Palm Springs North Pool, 7901 NW 176 St
Contact: 305-752-4966, TDD 305-385-6230
Wheelchair Fencing
An ancient sport, Fencing continues to grow in popularity and can be played by individuals at differing physical ability levels. Our program has gained national attention and was featured on NBC Nightline news. Our instructor, Maximo Tack-Fang has also competed internationally in the Pan-American games.
Day/Time: Fridays from 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Location: Tamiami Park Recreation Center
Contact: 305-222-2128 or 305-752-4966
Swimming
A competitive and fitness swimming program for adults and youth with physical disabilities at the AD Barnes Pool at the Leisure Access Center.
Day/Time: Saturdays from 11:30 am-1:00 pm
Location: AD Barnes Pool, 3401 SW 72nd Ave
Contact: 305-752-4966, TDD 305-385-6230
Jr. Wheelchair Sports Club
Rotating wheelchair sports clinics (basketball, tennis, fencing, cycling, golf). For children 9 & up w/ physical disabilities
Day/Time: Saturdays from 10am -12pm
Cost: $40 per 10 sessions
Location: 13841 SW 120th Street
Contact: 305-752-4966 / 305-385-6230 (TDD)
Resource Links
If you would like more information about any of the sports offered, you can also visit the following websites:
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