Page 26 - Kent Parks Recreation Guide Spring-Summer 2026

ADAPTIVE
RECREATION SUMMER SPORTS

Softball Age 8+
SPRING SPORTS Bring your mitt and learn basic to intermediate softball skills and team
dynamics. Coaches will evaluate each athlete's skill level and place them on
the appropriate team. First 2 practices are mandatory for skill evaluation.
Teams will have the opportunity to compete in the Special Olympics Regional
Tournament on 8/8. SOWA forms are a requirement to compete in the
tournament and must be completed by 6/10. Please log into the portal
Track & Field Age 8+ and update your account, or create one at http://portals.specialolympics.org.
Events include running, walking, shot put, jumps, wheelchair events and relays, and the Service Club Community Park & Ballfields | $91
SOWA regional tournament 4/25. This program is full, currently accepting waitlist only. DAY SESSIONS DATES TIMES #
Meridian Middle School | $143 | L. Wagie
Wed 7 sess. 6/24-8/5 6:30pm-8pm AR1007 01S
DAY SESS. DATES TIMES #
Wed 10 sess. 3/25-6/3* 6:30pm-8pm AR1005 01S T-Ball Age 8+
*No class 4/8 Bring your mitt and learn beginning level T-ball skills. This team will have the
opportunity to compete in the Special Olympics Regional Tournament on 8/8.
Dolphins Swim Team Age 8+ SOWA forms are a requirement to compete in the tournament and must
This course is designed for individuals age 8 and up with developmental and/ be completed by 6/10. Please log into the portal and update your account, or
or physical disabilities, and aims to improve swimming skills and strokes, and create one at http://portals.specialolympics.org.
includes participation in SOWA regional tournament 4/19. Service Club Community Park & Ballfields | $91
YMCA | $140 | J. McLaughlin DAY SESSIONS DATES TIMES #
DAY SESSIONS DATES TIMES # Wed 7 sess. 6/24-8/5 6:30pm-8pm AR1008 01S
Sat 10 sess. 3/28-6/6* 9am-10am AR1003 01S
*No class 5/23
FALL SPORTS
Developmental Swimming Age 8+
Basic to Intermediate Swimming
Individuals will learn stroke development and basic to intermediate swimming
skills. Course is designed for individuals with developmental and/or physical
disabilities. Bowling Age 8+
YMCA | $117 | J. McLaughlin
DAY SESSIONS DATES TIMES # REGISTRATION OPENS 6/3! Meet at Kent Bowl (1234 N Central Ave) for an
opportunity to bowl and have fun with friends! Anyone requiring 1:1 assistance
Sat 9 sess. 3/28-6/6* 10am-11am AR1002 01S (including ramp bowlers) must attend with someone to help them.
*No class 4/18, 5/23 Kent Bowl | $140 | L. Wagie
DAY SESSIONS DATES TIMES #
Beginners Swimming
This course is designed for individuals age 8 and up who have never been in Wed 10 sess. 9/9-11/18* 3:pm-5pm AR1009 01F
the water before, or who need to build their confidence in water. Instructors will
work with participants on floating independently, kicking their legs from the *No class 11/11
wall, and the basics of swimming. This is a group instruction class; if participants
need a 1:1 in the water, they must attend class with the participant. ADAPTIVE SPORTS PROGRAMS
YMCA | $117 | J. McLaughlin
DAY SESS. DATES TIMES # DAY PROGRAM TIME LOCATION
Sat 9 sess. 3/28-6/6* 11am-12pm AR1002 02S
*No class 4/18, 5/23 Spring
Tennis Age 12+ Meridian
Wednesdays Track & Field 6:30-8 p.m.
Learn basic tennis skills from a pro! This inclusive program is designed for Middle School
individuals age 12 and older with special needs, or with instructor approval. Dolphins Swim Team 9-10 a.m.
Boeing Employees Tennis Center | $91 Basic to Intermediate
DAY SESS. DATES TIMES # Swimming 10-11 a.m. Kent YMCA
Sat 7 sess. 4/18-6/6* 2:30pm-3:30pm AR1004 01S Saturdays Beginners Swimming 11 a.m.-12 p.m.
*No class 5/23 Boeing
Tennis 2:30-3:30 p.m. Employees
Tennis Center
NOTICE FOR ALL Summer
SPECIAL OLYMPICS Softball 6:30-8 p.m. Service Club
Wednesdays Community
Park &
AFFILIATED PROGRAMS: T-Ball 6:30-8 p.m. Ballfields
You must register your athlete through the
Special Olympic portal to be eligible for
tournament participation. Fall
Scan the QR Code to register today.
Wednesdays Bowling (starts 9/9) 3-5 p.m. Kent Bowl

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