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Summertime programs with Southern Arizona Adaptive Sports!

STARTING MAY 3rd through June 30 (8 weeks) Tu-Th-Sat Summer
Sessions at Donna Liggins Recreation Center in Tucson Arizona!
Contact Mia Hansen 520-370-0588 for more information
Please REGISTER on our website:
www.soazadaptivesports.org

JAWS - Juniors Active in Wheelchair Sports
WHEN: Saturdays starting May 7th, 10am-12pm and every Saturday
through June 25 (8 weeks)
WHERE: Donna Liggins Recreation Center 2160 N 6th Avenue, Tucson,
AZ 85705
COST: FREE - no charge to participate!
AGE: 7 -14 years old (youth up to 19 who are still in high school are
welcome, but JAWS is primarily for younger kids)

SPORTS CHAIRS for loan - or bring your own!

JAWS is a mixture of sports, games, fitness, and fun for youth with
physical disabilities.
All kids, of all abilities, are welcome to roll with JAWS.
Led by our SAAS adaptive sports coaches, kids will learn the basics of
wheelchair sports including basketball, rugby, softball, tennis, stick
hockey and other sports & games. JAWS builds strength, balance,
coordination, confidence, and social skills while having fun.

TEENS 14+ & ADULT WHEELCHAIR SPORTS & FITNESS
WHEN: Tuesday & Thursdays starting May 3rd
5:00pm - 6:15pm WHEELCHAIR SPORTS & FITNESS (Beg/Int level) -
build cardio, strength, coordination through sports skills & drills*
6:15pm - 7:45pm WHEELCHAIR BASKETBALL (Int/Adv level) - for
those with previous experience wanting to scrimmage & drill**
WHERE: Donna Liggins Recreation Center 2160 N 6th Avenue, Tucson,
AZ 85705

COST: FREE
*Teens 14+ and adults who are just starting or want to get back in
shape with wheelchair fitness & sports skills should start in the
5pm-6:15pm session - bring your own day chair/sports chair or loan one
of ours