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    Sports Development Programs for Children with Disabilities

    Pick a sport from the list below:

    • Jr. Wheelchair Sports Club
      21805 SW 114 Ave.
      305-234-4948 or 305-234-1673
      What: Rotating wheelchair sports clinics (basketball, tennis, fencing, cycling, golf)
      Who:  Children 9 & up w/ physical disabilities
      When: Saturdays
      Times:  10am -1pm
      Cost:  TBA
    • Power Soccer @ Goulds
      21805 SW 114 Ave.
      305-234-1673
      What: Team formation and practice of a power chair sport.   
      Who: Power chair usersages 14 through adult
      When: Friday
      Times: 2pm - 4pm
      Cost: $30.00

    • Shoot for the Goal
      1405 SW 97th Ave.
      305-226-1622
      What: Fundementals of Soccer such as passing, dribbling, teambuilding, sportsmanship, and proper shooting
      techniques
      Who: Children 6 and up w/ Autism
      When: Tuesdays in March & April
      Times: 5:30 - 7pm
      Cost: $35 for 8 classes

    • Wheelchair Tennis
      600 SW 92nd Ave
      305-752-4966
      What: Tennis instruction for children with physical disabilities
      Who: Children 9 & up w/ physical disabilities
      When: Saturday
      Times: 9am -11am
      Cost: Free***

    • Swing for Autism
      1405 SW 97th Ave.
      305-226-1622
      What: Fundementals of Tennis
      Who: Children 6 and up w/ Autism
      When: Tuesdays in September & October
      Times: 5:30 - 7:00pm
      Cost: $35 for 8 classes

    • Goalball
      Miami Springs Recreation Center
      7090 NW 22nd Ave.
      305-380-9106
      What:  Team practice
      Who:  Individuals ages 14+ w/ visual impairments
      When:  Saturdays
      Times: 2pm - 5pm
      Cost: Free***

    • Friday Fencing Club
      11201 SW 24th St.
      305-222-2128
      What: Fencing instruction @ Tamiami Park
      Who: Ages 10-20 w/ physical disabilities
      When: Friday
      Times: 5pm - 7pm
      Cost: $35

    • On Guard for Autism
      1405 SW 97th Ave.
      305-226-1622
      What: Fencing instruction @ Coral Estates Park
      Who: Children 6 and up w/ Autism
      When: Tuesdays in January & February
      Times: 5:30 - 7pm
      Cost: $35 for 8 classes

    • Assist for Autism
      1405 SW 97th Ave.
      305-226-1622
      What: Fundementals of Basketball such as defense, dribbling, passing, and shooting
      Who: Children 6 and up w/ Autism
      When: Tuesdays in November & December
      Times: 5:30 - 7pm
      Cost: $35 for 8 classes

    * Please call contact person for each program prior to starting program for space availability, starting dates and registration.  Programs with fees do have an additional annual registration fee of $10.

    ** These programs are funded through The Children's Trust.

    *** These programs are funded through The Leisure Access Foundation.   

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