Adaptive sports programs at the Y provide children and adults with disabilities the chance to play sports and participate in learning opportunities in a safe, fun atmosphere.


The Y offers many adaptive sports programs year-round including basketball, baseball, bowling, and much more!

 

 

adaptive baseball catch-22 miracle league

CATCH 22 FALL MIRACLE LEAGUE

Programming Location:

• Chesterfield Valley Athletic Complex

Program Information:

Join us for a fall season of Miracle League Baseball at the Miracle Field at the Chesterfield Valley Athletic Complex! Children and adults of all ages and abilities are welcome! Our Miracle League program will be a fantastic opportunity for participants to get active, engage socially, and have fun! The program will take place on Monday nights for the competitive league and on Saturdays for the non-competitive league.

Please note that our competitive league is geared more towards older youth and young adults who have played baseball before and do not need one-on-one assistance on the field. Our non-competitive league is open to everyone and inclusive peer volunteer support is built into the program!


Registration ends: October 31, 2023
Season: September 4-October 16 (competitive); September 2-October 21 (non-competitive)
Fee: $25


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two people participating in adaptive gardening

SEED YOUR SOUL - ADAPTIVE GARDEN PROGRAM

Programming Location:

• Wildwood Family YMCA

Program Information:

Join us for an 8 week adaptive gardening program! Our participants will be learning basic gardening activities from a Master Gardener. Our garden beds are wheelchair accessible, and all are welcome!


Registration ends: September 26, 2023
Dates: June 13 - July 25 (Tuesdays, 9:30 - 10:30 am OR 4:15 - 5:15 pm)
Fee: $35


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water polo player

ADAPTIVE WATER POLO

Programming Location:

• South County Family YMCA

Program Information:

Join us for a season of adaptive water polo at the South County YMCA! We welcome athletes of all ages and all abilities to learn basic water polo skills and experience the sport.


Registration ends: October 31, 2023
Dates: September 5 - October 30 (Tuesdays, 7-8 pm)
Fee: $25


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adaptive basketball teams shaking hands after game

 

ADAPTIVE BASKETBALL

Programming Locations:

• Chesterfield Family YMCA
• South County Family YMCA

Program Information:

Join us for a season of adaptive basketball November 6 - January 17! We welcome athletes of all ages and all abilities to learn basic basketball skills and get a genuine basketball team experience. Please note that competitive teams typically consist of athletes that have played the sport before and/or are independent on the court.
 

Chesterfield Competitive
• Mondays, 6:30-7:30 pm
• Fee: $25

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Chesterfield Non-Competitive
• Wednesdays, 6:30-7:30 pm
• Fee: $25

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South County Competitive & Non-Competitive
• Tuesdays, 4:30-5:30 pm
• Fee: $25

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MAKE A DIFFERENCE

There are tons of ways to support YMCA Adaptive Sports programs. Volunteer opportunities include player partners, coaches, announcers, and more!

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INCLUSION & ADAPTIVE SUPPORT SERVICES

At the Gateway Region YMCA, our goal is to provide an inclusive environment where all members and participants are equally part of our Y community. We make it a priority to provide facilities, programs and services to all.

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ADAPTIVE FITNESS

For people in St. Louis County and St. Louis City with a documented developmental disability, the Y provides opportunities to be engaged in a number of programs. Trained staff assist and help ensure each person is able to become familiar and comfortable with programs and equipment, including cardio and group exercise, aquatics, lap swimming, strength training and a variety of other activities.

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