1. sports

WINTER
"The vision of Courage League is that Every Child
Deserves to Play and the staff at CLS are visionary
enough to see that there is a child in everyone, no
matter the age, and adults with physical and mental
disabilities are included.
- Courage League Member
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Dear Family & Friends,
With an estimated 18,000 adults with special needs
living in the Central Iowa area, there is limited access
& minimal accommodations available for adults that
are passionate about participating in sports. Courage
League Sports is dedicated to decreasing the gap
between children and adults with special needs and
sports inclusion in the Central Iowa region.
That said, we are very excited for our upcoming
WINTER programming in Urbandale. All of our
programming is designed to promote physical,
mental, and social stimulation through sports
leagues, group classes, and/or open gym nights.
Our community of adults with special needs is
important to us, that is why we want to provide a
rich and stimulating environment with assitive
support and adaptations available as needed! We
hope that you will join in on the fun!
- Melissa Clarke-Wharff, Founder
Building Hours:
Monday-Thursday 9-7:30 PM Saturday 9-3 PM
Friday
9-5 PM
Sunday Closed
Holiday Closings: Christmas (Dec. 24th - 26th)
New Year (Jan. 1st)
Location:
4405 121st St., Urbandale, IA
Our Mission:
Courage League Sports is a recreational adaptive
sports facility specifically designed for children
and adults not able to go "full speed" due to
disability, illness, or emotional challenges. Our
programs provide an opportunity to play in sports
leagues, partipate in group classes or play around
during open gym nights at everyone's own skill
level. We strive to ensure a positive recreational
experience for all children, adutls and their
families as well as encourage participants to have
fun while exercising outside of a therapy
atmosphere.
Membership Information:
Monthly Membership: $55
10-Visit Punch Card: $50
Ask us about our scholarship assistance program
and how to use your Consumer Choice Options,
Respite and SCL Services with Courage League.
Did you know that you can reserve
gym space for:
- Group Home/Day Hab Visits
- Special Ed P.E. Visits
- Special Olympic Training
- School Break Camps
- Birthday/Holiday Parties
- Organizational Events
- And Much More!
Melissa Clarke-Wharff, Founder
P: 515-421-4020
E: [email protected]
Molly Wuebker, OTD, OTR/L Program Director
P: 515-421-4021
E: [email protected]
Website: www.courageleaguesports.org OR follow us on Facebook or Twitter
WINTER
GAME PLAN
ADULT PROGRAMMING:
Day Hab/Group Home Visits
Day Hab/Group Home programming is available to outside
area agencies and community groups looking to reserve
structured gym time for adults within their organization/
group. CLS will not only reserve space, but will also secure
trained staff and volunteers to provide instruction as needed.
DAYS/TIME: Monday-Friday, 10 AM-Noon & 1-4 PM
DATES: Ongoing
Active Adults in Action
The need for physical activity does not stop at adulthood.
That is why we have broadened our reach to serve the adult
population. The Active Adults in Action program offers
traditional exercise methods in combination with our
EXERGAMING techology and sports play. Sports that will be
focused on include basketball, kickball, floor hockey, and
field games (e.g., fencing, archery, bocce ball, etc.)
DAYS/TIME: Monday-Thursday, 6-6:30 PM
Tuesday/Thursday, 10-11 AM, 2-3 PM
DATES: Dec. 1st-Feb. 26th
Basketball League
CLS basketball league is designed to offer adults an
opportunity to play in a competitve league specific to the
game of basketball. Program Director, Molly Wuebker, is
certified as a Special Olympics basketball coach. Contingent
on the number of participants, CLS will be striving to create
a Courage League basketball team. Please help make this
happen!
DAY: Monday/Wednesday
DATES: Dec. 1st-Feb. 25th
Walk & Roll!
In conjunction with United Way Health, this program was
designed based on evidence-based practice indicating
that a combination of cycling and walking has shown
significant benefits in cardiovascular endurance, agility,
and motor planning among individuals with various
disabilities. Through the use of our new web racing
technoglogy and adaptive recumbent bikes, our program
provides a cycling and walking experience that is
intrinsically motivating while striving towards healthy
living.
DAYS/TIME: Tuesday/Thursday, 10:15-11:15 AM, 1-2PM
DATES:Dec. 2nd-Feb. 26th
Team Roar! CLS Pom Squad
Instructed by Dance Without Limits teacher, Madeline
Ungs and Captain of the Iowa Stormchasers, Emily
Toribio, Team Roar! pom squad is a wonderful
opportunity for girls and boys of various ages and
abilities to participate in an exciting sports program
while experiencing growth in self-confidence, social
skills, flexibility, motor skills and much more.
DAY: Wednesday
TIME: 5:30-6 PM
DATES: Dec. 3rd-Feb. 25th
Courtesy of
Ginnie Coleman
Photography
TIME: 6:30-7:15 PM
Kickball League
Let's bring some sunshine to Courage League this Winter
season by kickin' it in our adult kickball league! This league
will consist of skill work, league play, and just plain fun!
DAY: Tuesday/Thursday
TIME: 6:30-7:15 PM
DATES: Dec. 2nd-Feb. 26th
Open Gym
Designed for our participants and their families/caregivers
looking for a place to engage in open gym time.
DAY: Monday-Friday
TIME: 1-4 PM
Monday-Thursday
TIME: 6:30-7:30 PM
Saturday
TIME: 9-3 PM
DATES: Ongoing