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Junior Basketball Update To learn more about wheelchair basketball for youth contact Frank H. at 303-988-8134 or Matt W. at Carverman98@yahoo.com. Also, refer to the basketball section for youth information. |
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'Rolling' Nuggets Annual Junior Basketball Camp The Junior 'Rolling' Nuggets Wheelchair Basketball Camp is in its fifth year of providing quality instruction, while focusing exclusively on developing basketball skills. Athletes will participate in a variety of stations focusing on both individual and team concepts, and will be instructed by some of the best wheelchair basketball players in the world. The camp will be August 22, 2009 (9AM - 3PM) at the Gold Crown in Lakewood. Who Should Attend? Boys and girls, ages 8-20, who have mobility impairment as their primary disability are eligible to attend. Athletes should be extremely independent, and have a strong interest in competitive basketball. Our one prerequisite is a good mental attitude. |
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Other Camps and Programs The Junior Wheelchair Sports & Recreation Camp is sponsored by the Colorado Sports for the Physically Challenged, Blaze Sports, and Gateway High School. The camp's purpose is to introduce sports, recreation and the associated benefits to physically challenged youth. The Benefits include a chance to improve strength and endurance, develop self-esteem and confidence, and meet others with similar disabilities. The campers also meet positive role models and are given opportunities to excel. For volunteers, camp provides a great educational and rewarding experience. The 2008 camp will run June 9-13 from 9:30A - 3:30P. Check out the links section for a review of the camp. Campers: are grades 1-12, and have a physical disability that prevents them from participating equally with their able-bodied peers. Campers attend free of charge so that no deserving child is denied the chance to attend. Sports: instruction includes archery, basketball, bowling, quad ruby, softball, swimming, tennis, road racing, track and field to name a few. Recreation and leisure activites may include bocce ball, theater movement, and power soccer. Camp time: is 9:00 A.M. to 3:30 P.M. Monday through Thursday with Friday set aside as Family Day. Campers attend three to four instructional sessions daily, exhibitions by world class wheelchair athletes, and off campus field trips. Lunch and snack is provided. Staff: include instructors and counselors who have a physically disabling condition and have achieved national and/or international recognition in their sport(s).For further information, please contact Mary Carpenter at 303-985-7525 |
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Hunting for Youth To learn more about this sport, please refer to this site CWS is providing this information, so families can learn more about hunting. This listing does not mean CWS is endorsing this organization. |
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Colorado Rookie Rockies CWS Softball is working to build a kids wheelchair softball team. If you or anyone you know may be interested in participating, please contact the skipper Ron Bolseth. |
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