Palm Beach County Parks and Recreation Department
WINTER/SPRING 2015
Inside:
Sitting Volleyball
On February 8th, 2015 USA
Volleyball, Florida Region will be
hosting a sitting volleyball clinic
in partnership with Palm Beach
County Sports Commission and
Palm Beach County Parks and
Recreation Department. The
Clinic will be held from 3:00 5:00 pm at the CMAA
Therapeutic Recreation
Complex.
Sitting volleyball was introduced
as a demonstration sport for
individuals with lower extremity
amputations or paralysis in the
1976 Paralympic Games in
Toronto, Canada. The sport has
officially been part of the
Paralympics since 1980.
In the sport of sitting volleyball,
the net is lower and the court is
smaller than a traditional
volleyball court. Teams consist
of mixed classes in both male
and female events. Many of the
same rules as traditional
volleyball apply, however at all
times an athletes pelvis must
touch the ground.
Come out to join the athletes as
a spectator or join in the fun by
learning how to play the sport.
The sport is action packed,
often moving much faster than
traditional volleyball.
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Lottery Application Form
Community Programs
Program Registration Form
Special Olympics Programs
VSA Programs
Therapeutic Recreation staff
plan to form a local sitting
volleyball team. The team will
consist of disabled and nondisabled athletes, however for
formal competitions only
athletes with specific physical
disabilities will qualify to play.
Club Managers
Association of America
Therapeutic Recreation Complex
2728 Lake Worth Road
Lake Worth, Florida 33461
(561) 966-7015
(561) 966-7088
Office Hours
Monday–Friday, 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Closed for Holidays
The Murray, Meyer, & Rachelle
Grodetsky Family Foundation
Athletic Center
and
The Fountains Country Club
Recreation Center
(561) 966-7088
Open during office hours and for
scheduled programming
The Gleneagles Country Club
Aquatic Center
(561) 966-7080
Open: April 1 - September 30, 2015
Mon/Wed/Fri: 9:00 am - 1:00 pm
Tues/Thurs: 1:00 - 6:00 pm
Staff
Stacy Staebell
Recreation Programs Coordinator
Rich Fleming
Director, Special Olympics
Cindy Pijanowski
Director, VSA
Dan Fawcett
Games Director, Special Olympics
Ryan Gilbert
Sports Director, Special Olympics
Lisa Kuntzman
Program Director, Special Olympics
Nick Priolo
Recreation Specialist II
Facilities Rental
Information
Volunteer
Opportunities
The Murray, Meyer, & Rachelle
Grodetsky Family Foundation
Athletic Center, The Gleneagles
Country Club Aquatic Center, and
The Fountains Country Club
Recreation Center can be reserved
up to three months in advance.
Reservations are made on a firstcome, first-served basis with
priority given to programs for
people with disabilities. Please call
(561) 966-7088 or visit our
website: www.pbcparks.com/
therapeutic_recreation/ for more
information. Payments may be
made by Master Card, Visa,
Discover, check, or cash.
The Therapeutic Recreation
Services Section offers a variety of
program volunteer opportunities.
Current volunteer opportunities
include: assistants for social,
sports, and aquatic programs,
wheelchair sports, and office work.
Contact Cecilia Grainger at (561)
966-7088 or
[email protected] for more
information.
Gym Rental Rates
$150/hour +tax (private org.)
$100/hour +tax (civic org.)
Security deposit may be required.
Recreation Center
Rental Rates
$85/hour +tax (private org.)
$50/hour +tax (civic org.)
Security deposit may be required.
Pool Rental Rates
Two-hour minimum
(Open April–September)
$100/hour +tax (private org.)
$75/hour +tax (civic org.)
Security deposit may be required.
Donations: Gifts to
Parks
The Palm Beach County Parks and
Recreation Department has
developed a Gifts to Parks
donation program. We accept
monetary or in-kind donations to
help improve opportunities for
people with disabilities to
participate in quality recreation
and leisure programs. Communityminded individuals and
businesses who would like to
support the programs and services
available through Palm Beach
County Therapeutic Recreation
Services Section are always
welcome. Donation opportunities
include: Programs, Special Events,
and Scholarships.
Please call (561) 966-7088 to
make a donation today, and
contribute to the quality of life for
people with disabilities!
Jared Mankoff
Recreation Specialist I
Susan Fetner
Performing Arts Coordinator, VSA
Holly Bennett-Sharp
Visual Arts Coordinator, VSA
Cecilia Grainger
Clerical Specialist
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& Well-being—
For program registration information, visit us
www.pbcparks.com/therapeutic_recreation,
scan this QR code with your smart phone, or
call (561) 966-7088.
Lottery Application Process for Community Programs
Lottery Registration is being
Apply For the Lottery in
conducted for all Community
Programs listed on pages 5-6. A
lottery system ensures equal access
to program registration. Parents/
participants have multiple days to
apply, in person or online, for inclusion
in the lottery. A computerized lottery is
then conducted. Parents/participants
are immediately notified of the results
of the lottery: whether their child/
children have a slot in the program or
will be placed on a waiting list.
Parents/participants will then have
one week to pay for their slot. Any
payment not received by the payment
deadline results in forfeiture of all
unpaid program slots. Forfeitures will
immediately be offered to the next
participant on the waiting list.
Payment must be made in person or
online.
Lottery Application Dates:
Monday December 15, 2014,
8:30 am - Monday January 5, 2015,
5:00 pm
Notification of Lottery Results:
Tuesday January 6, 2015
Payment Deadline (if accepted into
Lottery): January 12, 2015 by 5:00
pm (Payments are not accepted until
lottery spin is conducted)
Minimum Eligibility Requirements:
 Ability to follow basic
instructions
 Independent bathroom skills
 Ability to function in a group
structure
 Ability to safely and actively
participate in group activities
within ratios
 Reasonable accommodations
are assessed and made on an
individual and case-by-case
basis.
person or online. Payment is not
accepted when submitting the
lottery application.
Achievement, Success,
& Well-being—
In Person: Bring completed
lottery application to Cecilia
Grainger at the Therapeutic
Recreation Gym between 8:30 am
– 5:00 pm, Monday - Friday, and
receive a receipt of your inclusion
in the lottery.
Online: Log into your PBC Parks &
Recreation “WebTrac” online
registration account any time of
day during the Lottery Application
period (see directions in right
column). If you do not have a
WebTrac user name and
password contact us and we
will email it to you. Select all
of the programs you wish to
participate in. At the end of the
process you will receive a
confirmation receipt via email
stating what lottery programs you
have applied for. If you do not
receive a confirmation receipt,
you are not registered for the
program. If you have additional
questions regarding the lottery
process please contact us at (561)
966-7088.
To Access Online
Registration:
You must have a user name and
password to register. If you don’t
have one, call (561) 966-7088 for
information.
Once you have a user name and
password, Visit our website at:
www.pbcparks.com
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Click on Things to Do
Therapeutic Recreation
Online Registration
Log in with your user name and
password.
To Register/Apply for Lottery:
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Click on Program Registration
Under Location, select
Therapeutic Building
Click Search to view current
Programs available through
online registration
Click on the Shopping Cart
located on the left hand side of
each programs name
At bottom of screen select
Enroll Now
Check the box next to the
Activities name, then select Add
to Cart
Answer questions on each page,
then select either Proceed to
Checkout or Continue Shopping
Confirmation receipt will be sent
immediately via email. You are
not registered unless you
receive a receipt.
To Pay for Programs:
Once you receive notification of
selection into a program you may
pay for selected programs online.
 Log into your account
 Under My Account select Pay Old
Balances
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Lottery Application for Community Programs
Palm Beach County Parks and Recreation Department
Therapeutic Recreation Services Section
2728 Lake Worth Road, Lake Worth, Florida 33461
(561) 966-7015 Administration ~ (561) 966-7088 Gym ~ (561) 966-7080 Pool
Bring completed Lottery Application form to: Cecilia Grainger at the Therapeutic Recreation Gym between
8:30 am - 5:00 pm, Monday - Friday, December 15, 2014 thru January 5, 2015. Notification of Lottery Results:
January 6, 2015. Payments will be due by 5 pm on Monday, January 12, 2015. Payments will be accepted ONLY
after the lottery is conducted. Payments not received by the deadline will result in forfeiture of any unpaid
program slots.
Note: All participants must complete a full registration form with signed waiver one time per year or when
personal information changes. Forms should be completed each fall or when new participants join a program.
(PLEASE PRINT ALL INFORMATION)
DATE: ___________________________________________
Participant’s NAME: ____________________________________________________________________________________
Last
First
Middle
PHONE: _______________________________________________________________________________________________
EMAIL ADDRESS: ____________________________________________ @ ________________________.______________
On the list below, please select all programs you wish to participate in. A lottery will be conducted only for
the programs listed below (separate registration is conducted for Swimming Lessons, Water Fitness, Gentle Yoga,
Adapted/Wheelchair Sports, Progressive Golf and VSA-Florida).
You are responsible for verifying your receipt for accuracy. Any errors need to be reported before the registration
period ends.
Community Programs Section– Winter-Spring Programs 2015
(Select only one meeting site for Leisure Spectrum and one site for Outdoor Sports of All Sorts)
 Campout
 Hip Hop Dance Class
 Leisure Spectrum: Jupiter/Palm Beach Gardens
 Leisure Spectrum: Lake Worth
 Leisure Spectrum: Wellington
 Martial Arts Session I: January 26
 Martial Arts Session II: April 6
 Outdoor Sports of All Sorts: Bert Winters Park, Jupiter
 Outdoor Sports of All Sorts: Lake Lytal Park, West Palm Beach
 Outdoor Sports of All Sorts: Lake Charleston Park, Lantana
 Outdoor Sports of All Sorts: Patch Reef Park, Boca Raton
 Stardust Dance: February 7
 Stardust Dance: April 18
 TR Super Sports Fan: Miami Heat Basketball game
 TR Super Sports Fan: Florida Panthers Hockey game
 T-Rec Movie Night: March 20
 What’s Cooking
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& Well-being—
Program Information for
Community Programs &
VSA Florida-PBC
Minimum eligibility Requirements:
Ability to follow basic instructions;
Independent bathroom skills; Ability
to function in a group structure;
Ability to safely and actively
participate in group activities within
ratios. Reasonable accommodations
are assessed and made on an
individual and case by case basis.
Programs are designed to promote
independence, caregivers are asked
to drop participant(s) off at program
start time and return for pick up.
Late Pick-Up Policy:
Participants are expected to be
picked up immediately at the end of
a program. Participants picked up
late will be given a verbal warning for
the first offense. For additional
offenses, starting at the pick-up time
participants picked up after that time
will be charged $5.00 for every 15
minutes, according to staff watch.
The fine must be paid prior to
attending the next activity/class.
Cancellation/Refund Policy:
For a class refund, please provide
cancellation requests 3 business
days prior to first day of class.
Refunds will not be issued after a
class has begun. Program refund will
automatically be issued if a class or
activity is cancelled.
Lottery Application Dates
Additional information on page 3.
Application Dates and Times:
December 15, 2014 - January 5,
2015
In person: 8:30 am - 5:00 pm, Monday - Friday
On-line: 24 hours a day
Notification of Lottery Results:
Tuesday January 6, 2015
Payment Deadline (if accepted into
Lottery): Monday January 12, 2015,
5:00 pm (Payments are not accepted
until lottery spin is conducted)
Developmental Disabilities: Teens and Adults
Leisure Spectrum
Ages: 18 and older
Day: Thursdays
Program Dates: January 22 - April 9
Time: 6:00 - 8:00 pm
Locations: 3 groups (Jupiter/PBG,
Lake Worth, Wellington)
Maximum Enrollment: 48 (limited
spots for each location)
Participant/Staff Ratio: 8:1
Registration: Lottery
Fee: $85
Contact: Nick Priolo (561) 966-7020
Description: Spend your Thursday
evenings participating in a variety
of fun recreational activities with
friends.
Leisure Spectrum participants enjoying an
intracoastal cruise.
What’s Cooking
Ages: 18 and older
Day: Tuesdays
Program Dates: February 17 April 14 (No class March 17)
Time: 6:00 - 8:00 pm
Location: CMAA T-Rec Complex
Maximum Enrollment: 8
Participant/Staff Ratio: 4:1
Registration: Lottery
Fee: $65
Contact: Daniella Robbins (561)
966-7022
Description: Learn dining etiquette, kitchen safety, and how to
prepare basic meals on your own.
Cooking participants are excited to begin
preparing a meal.
Achievement, Success,
& Well-being—
Daniella cheers on Michelle during a
softball game.
Outdoor Sports of All Sorts
Ages: 13 and older
Day: Mondays
Program Dates: January 26 - April
20 (No practice/game February 16)
Time: 6:00 - 7:30 pm
Location: 4 teams (Bert Winters
Park, Jupiter; Lake Lytal Park, WPB;
Lake Charleston Park, Lantana;
Patch Reef Park, Boca Raton)
Maximum Enrollment: 60 (limited
spots for each location)
Participant/Staff Ratio: 8:1
Registration: Lottery
Fee: $45
Contact: Nick Priolo (561) 9667020
Description: This program includes
competitive games and skills
nights for softball, moon ball, and
kickball.
Hip Hop Dance
Ages: 14 and older
Day: Mondays
Program Dates: February 23 April 13; Performance April 18 at
Stardust Dance (No class March
16)
Time: 5:30 - 6:30 pm
Location: CMAA T-Rec Complex
Maximum Enrollment: 8
Participant/Staff Ratio: 8:1
Registration: Lottery
Fee: $50
Contact: Jared Mankoff (561) 966
-7083
Description: Learn basic dance
moves, improve coordination,
memory and confidence to
perform in front of an audience.
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Developmental Disabilities: Teens and Adults
TR Super Sports Fan
Florida Panthers Hockey
Ages: 18 and older
Day: TBA
Program Date: TBA
Time: TBA
Location: Meet at CMAA T-Rec
Complex
Maximum Enrollment: 10
Participant/Staff Ratio: 5:1
Registration: Lottery
Fee: $40
Contact: Nick Priolo (561) 9667020
Description: An opportunity for
dedicated sports fans to attend a
major sporting event with peers.
TR Super Sports Fan
Miami Heat Basketball
Ages: 18 and older
Day: TBA
Program Date: TBA
Time: TBA
Location: Meet at CMAA T-Rec
Complex
Maximum Enrollment: 10
Participant/Staff Ratio: 5:1
Registration: Lottery
Fee: $70
Contact: Nick Priolo (561) 9667020
Description: An opportunity for
dedicated sports fans to attend a
major sporting event with peers.
Campout
Super Sports fans having fun at a
Florida Panthers Hockey Game.
Stardust Dance Club
Ages: 18 and older
Day: Saturday
Program Dates: February 7, April 18
Time: 6:00 - 8:00 pm
Location: CMAA T-Rec Complex
Maximum Enrollment: 70
Registration: Payment prior to
dance is required
Contact: Dan Ross (561) 9667022
Fee: $5 per dance
Description: The goal of Stardust
is to increase social interaction,
independence among peers, and
provide respite for parents.
Caregivers are welcome if participant needs assistance during the
program.
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Ages: 18 and older
Day: Friday afternoon - Saturday
morning
Program Date: February or March
Time: TBA
Location: TBA
Maximum Enrollment: 20
Registration: Lottery
Fee: $60
Contact: Jared Mankoff (561)
966-7083
Description: Join your peers for an
overnight adventure full of exciting
activities.
T-Rec Movie Night
Ages: 18 and older
Day: Friday
Program Date: February 20
Movie: TBA
Time: 6:00 pm - TBA
Location: CMAA T-Rec Complex
Maximum Enrollment: 24
Participant/Staff Ratio: 12:1
Registration: Lottery
Fee: $5
Contact: Dan Ross (561) 966-7022
Description: Join your friends for a
movie on the big screen at T-Rec.
Light snacks provided.
Sibshops
For: Typical siblings of individuals
with disabilities
Ages: 7- 14
Day: Saturdays
Program Dates: January 31,
February 28, March 28
Time: 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
Location: CMAA T-Rec Complex
Registration: Registration due
one week prior to program date.
Registration available in person or
online.
Fee: $5 per workshop
Contact: Daniella Robbins (561)
966-7022
Description: An interactive
program for siblings of individuals
with disabilities. An opportunity
for peer support while
participating in fun and exciting
recreational activities.
Developmental
and/or
Physical Disabilities
Martial Arts
Ages: 5 - 25 inclusive program;
family members are eligible to
participate in this program
Day: Mondays
Program Dates:
Session 1: January 26 - March 30
(No class February 16 & March 16)
Session 2: April 6 - June 1 (No class
May 25)
Time: 6:30 - 7:30 pm
Location: CMAA T-Rec Complex
Maximum Enrollment: 12
Registration: Lottery
Fee: $40
Contact: Cecilia Grainger (561) 9667088
Description: Instructional classes to
help enhance mental & physical well
-being, boost self-esteem, increase
confidence and/or improve mobility.
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& Well-being—
The Gleneagles Country
Club Aquatic Center
Open:
April 1 - September 30, 2015
Closed: Memorial Day (May 25); Independence Day (July 3 & 4); Labor Day
(September 7) and for severe weather.
Pool Hours
Monday, Wednesday, Friday:
9:00 am - 1:00 pm
Tuesday, Thursday:
1:00 - 6:00 pm
Pool Admission
Adults 18 & older: $3 plus tax
Youth ages 3 - 17: $2.50 plus tax
Seniors 65+; disabled:
$2.50 plus tax
2 & younger: free (with paid adult
admission)
Lap Swim/
Recreational Swim
 Lap lanes are available for swimming during regular pool hours
(see above).
 Shallow area is available
for use when programs are
not in session.
Adults and Seniors
Water Walking:
Ages: Adults/Seniors
Days: Monday, Wednesday, Friday
Program Dates: April 1 - September 30
Time: 9:00 - 9:55 am
Location: Gleneagles Country Club
Aquatic Center at the CMAA Therapeutic Recreation Complex
Registration: On-going
Contact: Dan Ross at (561) 9667022
Fee: $6/class, or $40/pass of 8
classes
Description: This low impact class
consists of walking and stretching in
a heated pool. The class is an easy
way to add moderate exercise to
your daily routine. Benefits may include increasing circulation, improving mobility, reducing stress, or
stretching and toning muscles.
Richard and Pamela relaxing at the
pool after participating in a water.
Pool Passes
Save money...buy a seasonal pass.
Passes are good for one person only. All
passes expire September 30, 2015.
Adults:
 $24 plus tax for 10 admissions
 $45 plus tax for 20 admissions
Youth, Senior, Disabled:
 $20 plus tax for 10 admissions
 $37.50 plus tax for 20 admissions
Jared and friends splashing
around during a Leisure
Spectrum pool party.
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All persons who are not toilet trained are
required to wear a swim diaper. Prices are
subject to change. For additional information
contact Cecilia Grainger at (561) 966-7088.
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Water Exercise:
Ages: Adults/Seniors
Days: Monday, Wednesday
Program Dates: April 1 – September 30
Time: 10:00 - 10:55 am
Location: Gleneagles Country Club
Aquatic Center at the CMAA Therapeutic Recreation Complex
Registration: On-going
Contact: Dan Ross at (561) 9667022
Fee: $6/class, or $40/pass of 8
classes
Description: This class is designed
for individuals with mobility impairments and is modified for each
participant. The class is recommended for individuals who use
wheelchairs or other equipment
for mobility. Assistance is provided
as needed for entering/exiting the
pool and to help participants feel
comfortable in the water on the
first day.
Gentle Yoga
Ages: Adults/Seniors all abilities
Days: Tuesday, Thursday
Program Dates: January 6 September 29
Time: 12:00 - 1:30 pm
Location: CMAA Therapeutic Recreation Complex
Registration: On-going
Contact: Jared Mankoff at (561)
966-7083
Fee: $8/class, or $50/pass of 8
classes (passes expire 8 weeks
from date of purchase).
Description: A relaxing yoga that
focuses on reducing stress and
stretching. The class is modified
for each individual. Participate by
sitting on a yoga mat or in a chair.
Recommended for all abilities.
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Adapted Swimming Lessons
Class Length:
20 minutes of instruction; 5 - 10
minutes of uninstructed playtime
is provided at end of class for students to practice and learn.
Program Information
Ages:
Dates: April 7 – Sept. 24, 2015
Days and Times: (classes are
3 and over
offered two days a week, 20
minutes per class; times available
are limited, enroll early)
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Monday and Wednesday:
9:00 am – 12:30 pm
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Tuesday and Thursday:
1:00 – 6:00 pm
Ratios: 1:1, private instruction
Fee: $55/6 class session
(*fees cannot be refunded after
classes begin, DPC vouchers are nonrefundable and non-transferable)
Achievement, Success,
& Well-being—
Call Dan Ross at (561) 966-7022.
Registration is completed on a
first-come, first-serve basis and
will not be accepted until 9:00 am
on the start date listed below.
Registration can be completed by
walk-in or by phone.
Class Levels:
Registration/Class Dates:
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Session 1
Pre-school
Learn to Swim Levels 1 & 2
If student has reached Level 3,
we encourage them to join a
Special Olympics Swim Team
or continue with group instruction at another pool.
Registration Limits:
Registration will be limited to two
sessions per student (12 classes)
during the 2015 season. A waiting
list will be kept for students interested in a third session.
If space is available after all interested students have attended two
sessions, then waiting list participants will be contacted.
Class Information: Lessons
are for individuals with physical and
developmental disabilities (siblings
can participate if sessions do not
reach capacity). Instructors are
certified in Adapted Aquatics and
teach the American Red Cross
Learn-to-Swim program.
Program emphasizes water safety
and foundational swimming
concepts. Skills are adapted for
each participant’s ability. Success in
the program will depend on
consistency of participation,
swimming outside of class time, and
whether the participant is
developmentally ready to swim.
Days are not made up for missed
classes (two make-up dates are
provided at the end of each session
for weather cancellations and
excused absences).
Additional dates/times may become
available, please ask.
To Register:
Registration begins:
Tuesday, March 24, 9:00 am
Class dates:
April 7, 9, 14, 16, 21, 23
Session 2
Registration begins:
Tuesday, April 14, 9:00 am
Class dates:
May 5, 7, 12, 14, 19, 21
Session 3
Registration begins:
Tuesday, May 12, 9:00 am
Class dates:
June 2, 4, 9, 11, 16, 18
Session 4
Registration begins:
Tuesday, June 16, 9:00 am
Class dates:
July 7, 9, 14, 16, 21, 23
Brianne having fun during swimming
lessons.
DPC Vouchers may be available on
a limited basis for qualified families through the Drowning Prevention Coalition of Palm Beach
County. To determine whether your
child qualifies, you must take a
survey at www.pbcgov.org/dpc
then follow instructions provided
at the end of the survey. Vouchers
can be used to pay a portion of the
swimming lesson fee.
Session 5
Registration begins:
Tuesday, July 14, 9:00 am
Class dates:
August 4, 6, 11, 13, 18, 20
Session 6
Registration begins:
Tuesday, August 11, 9:00 am
Class dates:
September 1, 3, 8, 10, 15, 17
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Physical Disabilities: Adapted Sports
*Times and dates for Adapted Sports programs are subject to change.
Contact Stacy Staebell at (561) 966-7021 for more information.
Adapted Sports Open Gym
Progressive Golf Clinic
Ages: All
Day: Monday - Friday
Program Dates: Year Round
Time: 9:00 am - 5:00 pm (when
gymnasium is available)
Location: CMAA T-Rec Complex
Fee: Free
Description: Stop by the gym to
train, practice, or to just have fun.
Equipment is available for wc basketball, wc rugby, power soccer,
handcycling, and boccia.
Ages: 13 and older
Day: Saturdays
Program Dates: TBA
Time: 9:00 - 10:00 am
Location: John Prince Golf Learning
Center
Maximum Enrollment: 8
Registration: December 15 - until
full
Fee: $25
Contact: Nick Priolo (561) 966–
7020
Description: Learn adapted golf
techniques from LPGA pro Donna
White.
Achilles International
Handcycling
Ages: Teens/Adults
Day: Sundays (call to confirm)
Program Dates: January - March
Time: Arrive at 8:30 am; Group departs T-Rec Complex at 9:00 am
and returns by 11:00 am.
Location: CMAA T-Rec Complex
Fee: Free
Description: Achilles International
provides handcycling training for
athletes with physical disabilities.
Train for Marathons or come to
ride with peers. Handcycles available upon request.
Boccia Team Practice
Ages: All
Days: Monday, Wednesday, Friday
Program Dates: January - May
(when gymnasium is available)
Time: 2:00 - 5:00 pm
Location: CMAA T-Rec Complex
Fee: Free
Description: A Paralympic sport
played indoors. The objective is to
propel leather balls as close as
possible to a white target ball.
Open to athletes with severe locomotor disabilities of a cerebral or
non-cerebral origin.
Achievement, Success,
& Well-being—
Goalball
Ages: Teens/Adults
Days: Weekends; Call for dates
Program Dates: January - May
Time: 1:00 - 7:00 pm
Location: CMAA T-Rec Complex
Fee: Free
Description: A Paralympic sport
designed for the Blind and visually
impaired.
Goalball
players
answer
questions
about their
sport at an
event.
Sitting Volleyball Clinic
Ages: All
Day: Sunday
Program Dates: February 8
Time: 3:00 - 5:00 pm
Location: CMAA T-Rec Complex
Fee: FREE!
Description: Experience the sport
of sitting volleyball. USA volleyball
coaches will be here to demonstrate and teach this great sport
designed for individuals with amputations. Spectators welcome.
Knock & Roll Wheelchair
Rugby Tournament
Day: Friday - Sunday
Program Dates: January 16 - 18
Tournament Times: Friday &
Saturday 9:00 am - 7:00 pm;
Sunday 9:00 am - 2:00 pm
Location: CMAA T-Rec Complex
Fee for spectators: FREE!
Description: Come out and watch
some of the top players from
around the world compete in the
action packed sport of wheelchair
rugby.
The South
Florida
Rattlers
prepare for
their next
tournament.
Wheelchair Rugby Team
Practice
Ages: Teens and adults
Day: Sundays
Program Dates: January - April
Time: 11:00 am - 2:00 pm
Location: CMAA T-Rec Complex
Fee: Free
Description: Interested in
participating in an action packed
sport? Join the South Florida
Rattlers quad rugby team.
Endless Possibilities
Ages: 16 and older
Program Dates: 3rd Tuesday of
each month
Time: 5:30 - 6:30 pm
Location: CMAA T-Rec Complex
Fee: Free
Description: A peer support group
whose mission is to organize and
implement sports and active recreation programs for individuals with
physical disabilities in order to promote health and fitness. The group
provides peer support, raises money for specialized sports equipment, and promotes community
awareness of disability.
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Special Olympics Florida - Palm Beach County provides
sports training, competitions and sport skill development
activities for children and adults with intellectual disabilities.
Visit us at www.specialolympicspalmbeach.org
Or scan this QR code with your smart phone!
Sports Training Offered
Year-round sports training and
competition offered for persons with
intellectual disabilities 8 years old
and older:
Allison P. enjoys the ride while
competing at the 2014 USA National
Games in New Jersey.
Special Olympics sports
training and competition
provides opportunities to
achieve physical fitness,
self-esteem, and the life
skills necessary to be
productive, respected, and
contributing members of
our community.
 Aquatics
 Athletics Track & Field
 Basketball
 Bocce
 Bowling
 Cycling
 Equestrian
 Flag Football
 Golf
 Gymnastics
 Ice Skating
 Motor Activities
Training Prog.
 Power Lifting
 Sailing
 Soccer
 Softball
 Stand Up Paddle
 Surfing
 Tennis
 Unified Sports
 Volleyball
Area Basketball Competition
Nova Southeastern,
Broward County
January 30 - 31
Sectional/State Basketball
Competition
Tavares, Lake County
March 7
County Summer Games
John I Leonard HS
TBD
County & Area Equestrian
Competitions
Dates & Locations TBD
Area Summer Games
John I Leonard HS
April 24 - 25
State Equestrian Competition
Grand Oaks Resort, Weirsdale
May 15 - 17
Gold Medal winning athlete Christina C. is
excited about competing in Equestrian at
the 2015 World Games in Los Angeles.
Athlete & Coach Information: (561) 966-7018
Support Special Olympics: (561) 966-7019
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January 3
April 11
Volunteer information: (561) 966-7017
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2015 Winter/Spring
Athletic Competition
Schedule
State Summer Games
ESPN’s Wide World of Sports
Orlando
- Volunteer
- Support
- Coach
- Compete
Achievement, Success,
& Well-being—
Young Athletes
Program
Ben shows
off his
throwing
skills in
Saturday
YAPsters
Young
Athletes
Program.
A fun and exciting sports play
program for children with
intellectual disabilities ages 2-7
Teachers, Facilitators,
Recreation Staff 
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Kevin watches happily as the bowling pins
fall during Saturday YAPsters Young
Athletes Bowling outing.
Saturday YAPsters
Ages: 2-7 plus family
Day & Time: Saturday mornings
Dates: January 10 - May 9
Location: CMAA Therapeutic
Recreation Complex/Special
Olympics Gym, Lake Worth
Registration: Ongoing until
full; contact Lisa Kuntzman
at (561) 966-7072 or
[email protected]
Fee: Free
Description: Fun physical
activities and sports play help
athletes to develop physically,
cognitively & socially in this
family involvement program.
Achievement, Success,
& Well-being—
Offer a Young Athletes
program at your school or
facility!
We’ll help with training,
equipment and support.
Contact Lisa to get the ball
rolling at 966-7072.
Healthy Athletes
Programs
Promoting overall health and
fitness for Special Olympics
athletes. We will feature 1-2
Healthy Athletes programs open
to all registered Special
Olympics athletes
at Area Summer Games on
4/11/15.
Athlete Leadership
Programs (ALPs)
Promoting involvement,
empowerment, and leadership
opportunities for Special
Olympics athletes
Young Athletes and
Athlete Leadership
(ALPs) information:
(561) 966-7072
Athlete Leadership Program
athletes help in their
community, shown here
assisting a local animal
rescue to build new born
puppy shelters.
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VSA Florida – Palm Beach County’s mission is to
create a society where people with disabilities can
learn through, participate in, and enjoy the arts.
Visit us at www.vsapbc.com or scan this QR code with your smart phone!
Visual Arts Programs
VSA Florida – Palm Beach
County programs are inclusive. Space is limited. Refer to
page 5 for program policies.
For more information please
call (561) 966-7088.
Students compose their designs in the
ArtStops: Sumi-e Ink class.
Participants in ArtStops: Glass Fusing
create their design in the step by step
process.
ArtStops: Glass Fusing
Ages: Teens/Adults
Day: Wednesdays
Program Dates: January 7 - 28
Time: 6:00 - 8:00pm
Location: Craft Gallery, West
Palm Beach
Maximum Enrollment: 8
Register By: December 24
Fee: $40
Instructor: Betty Wilson
Description: Join Betty Wilson
at a professional ceramic and
glass workshop center for a
glass fusing class.
Lake Worth Street
Painting Festival
Ages: All
Day: Saturday & Sunday
Program Dates: February 21 - 22
Time: 10:00 am - 6:00 pm
Location: Downtown Lake Worth
Fee: Free
Description: Come see VSA
students create their artwork on
the streets of Downtown Lake
Worth!
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Students are happy to view their artwork displayed at various VSA
Exhibits.
ArtStops: Jewelry Making
Ages: Teens/Adults
Day: Sundays
Program Dates: January 11 - 25
Time: 1:30 - 3:30 pm
Location: Crystal Creations,
West Palm Beach
Maximum Enrollment: 10
Register By: January 2
Fee: $40
Instructor: Glenda Paunonen
Description: Learn intricate jewelry techniques and design
from professional local jewelers
at Crystal Creations!
Students from the street painting
festival bring their work to life.
ArtStops: Sumi-e Ink
Painting
Ages: Teens/Adults
Day: Saturday
Program Dates: April 4 – May 2
Time: 10:00 - 11:30 am
Location: Morikami Museum
and Japanese Gardens
Maximum Enrollment: 10
Register By: March 27
Fee: $40
Instructor: Susan Wilders
Description: Join Veteran Instructor Susan Wilders for Japanese Sumi-e Ink painting and
learn Japanese printmaking
techniques.
Jupiter Art Exhibit
Ages: All
Day: Gallery Hours
Program Dates: May 1 - 29
Time: Gallery Hours
Location: Jupiter Community
Center at the Town of Jupiter
Gallery of Art
Fee: Free
Description: Art Exhibit to compliment the Jupiter Gallery of
Art featuring works created by
VSA participants.
Achievement, Success,
& Well-being—
Performing Arts
Programs
Royal Palm Beach High School students
and dance instructor Kat Kenny pose
for a photo after their performance.
Did you know that….
VSA Florida-PBC has 6
Performing Arts Artist-InResidence Programs that
take place in 8 schools
throughout Palm Beach
County during the 2014 2015 school year?
Weekly contemporary dance
classes are being conducted
for students at Forest Hill and
Allamanda Elementary schools
from September 2014 - May
2015 by professional dancer
Dee Mac. Dee works very
closely with classroom teachers
to establish goals for each
class.
Forest Hill Dance Residency
students performed at the
VSA Holiday Showcase at the
Duncan Theatre @ Palm Beach
State College in Lake Worth on
December 6, 2014.
Additional Palm Beach County
schools will have 8-week
Residency Programs.
John I. Leonard
High School
students perform
“Thriller” on the
last day of the fall
dance residency
program.
Achievement, Success,
& Well-being—
West Festival 2015
An Indian Pines student improves his
ASL skills for the performance by
observing CJ.
Drama Residency
Drama Residency for students
who are Deaf and Hard of
Hearing with CJ Jones, a multitalented professional Deaf
actor, comedian, producer,
writer, director. musician,
educator, advocate and
motivational speaker will be
held at Indian Pines Elementary
School May 11 - 15. CJ will
also conduct workshops at
Palm Springs Middle School
and John I. Leonard High.
CJ uses acting and drama to
teach self-reliance & self
advocacy and stresses the
importance of education and
reading.
This will be the fifteenth year of
VSA’s Drama Residency.
“Under The Big Top”
West Festival will be held on
Friday, February 27 from
9:00 am - 12:30 pm at the
Dolly Hand Cultural Center at
Palm Beach State College in
Belle Glade. The Festival
serves 250 children with
disabilities from the western
communities and 200 high
school volunteers who assist
the children. Pre-K through
5th grade will experience a
variety of outdoor visual art
workshops taught by
professional artists as well
as an interactive music
workshop taught by a
professional musician. The
festival culminates with
students performing
choreographed routines on
stage before their peers. The
festival is organized by VSA
Florida-PBC and a group of
dedicated ESE teachers and
local community advocates.
2014 West Festival art contest winners
receive their awards onstage at the
Dolly Hand Theatre.
Coming Attractions For Summer 2015
Community Theatre
The cast and instructors of the 2014 Community Theatre production
of “Hansel & Gretel - A Retelling from the Witch’s Perspective”
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Palm Beach County
Parks & Recreation Department
Therapeutic Recreation
2728 Lake Worth Road
Lake Worth, Florida 33461
PRSRT STD
US POSTAGE PAID
WEST PALM BEACH, FL
PERMIT #685
Achievement, Success,
& Well-being—
Palm Beach County Board
of County Commissioners
Shelley Vana, Mayor
Mary Lou Berger, Vice Mayor
Hal R. Valeche
Paulette Burdick
Steven L. Abrams
Melissa McKinlay
Priscilla A. Taylor
County Administrator
Robert Weisman
Assistant County Administrator
Jon Van Arnam
Parks & Recreation Department
Eric Call, Director
Jennifer Cirillo, Assistant Director
Special Olympics Florida - Palm Beach County
Athlete Leader: Morgan Vandenberg
Morgan is the epitome of an athlete leader and role model for fellow
Special Olympics Athletes. She has been involved in Special Olympics
since 1999 and is a 5 sport athlete - stand up paddle, swimming,
bowling, track, and basketball. Morgan has lots of medals and ribbons
including gold and silver in swimming at the 2006 National Games.
Morgan is very involved in the Athlete Leadership Program (ALPs)
stating she appreciates the ALPs training and opportunities. She feels
being the Chairperson on the Athlete Input Council, having served as an
athlete representative on the Management Team, and training as a
Global Messenger have helped to improve her self confidence, public speaking and PR skills. She loves to
volunteer for Special Olympics fundraisers, events and the Healthy Athletes Program- Special Smiles,
which makes sense since she is always smiling.
Recently, Morgan made ALPs history by being the first athlete to train other athletes in the new Athlete
Leadership Introduction Course. This full day course prepares athletes and their parents/mentors to
become Athlete Leaders in Special Olympics. Morgan has worked very hard to become a trainer
and has done an excellent job with 2 training courses to her credit and another 2 scheduled
this fall and winter.
Here’s to Morgan - an athlete, an officer, a role model, and now trainer!