Our Kids Sports Spectacular is about connecting kids with disabilities to new adaptive sports opportunities and new friends, but most of all it’s a Funtastic Family Adventure.
August 7, is the date!
The awesome Wachovia Center in the great City of Philadelphia is where it’s happening.
Kids who are wheelchair users and up to five of their family members can participate in this free funtastic adventure.
Refreshments, lunch, helpers, and equipment are all supplied.
More information and registration.
The event offers kids who are wheelchair users fun and educational sports and recreation opportunities that leave lasting, positive effects on participants and their families. Packed into one exciting day are activities that will have kids smiling for weeks to come, and leave them with memories that last a lifetime.
"This has been the greatest day of my life!"
United Spinal’s Kids Sports Spectacular has been bringing smiles to the faces of kids from the Philly area since 2004. The 2010 Kids Sports Spectacular will feature instruction and educational clinics on wheelchair tennis, softball, basketball, power hockey, hand cycling, power soccer, and more.
The kids get one-on-one instruction from wheelchair athletes and staff on each sport, gaining confidence in their abilities and helping them to develop skills for rising above life’s obstacles. The clinics are set up so that every child is a part of the action, no matter what ability level. When the day comes to an end, many participants leave ready to conquer the world and excited to join adaptive sports programs in their communities.
The Kids Sports Spectacular is hosted by United Spinal Association and Comcast-Spectacor, the Philadelphia-based sports and entertainment firm that will be providing the use of the Wachovia Center for the event. Other sponsors/supporters include Aramark, Bayada Nurses, Campbell’s Soup and Pepsi Bottling Group of Philadelphia.
"Your event really opened our eyes…"
During this year’s event, United Spinal will be presenting Katie’s Komets, a Philadelphia area team for children with physical and developmental disabilities with a donation of $1,000. The money will be used to help make their upcoming season possible and to replace and repair the players’ sports wheelchairs and equipment.
“My son and I have been coming to Kids Sports Spectacular every year. This wonderful event offers children like my son Rasheed, who was born with spina bifida and plays on Katie’s Komets wheelchair basketball team, an opportunity to learn teamwork, participate in new adaptive sports, and build self-confidence,” said Stacy Johnson, a 41 year-old Philadelphia resident.
United Spinal Association President and CEO Paul J. Tobin said, “The Kids Sports Spectacular opens new doors and opportunities for the children with disabilities who participate. The kids have fun while building confidence and learning life skills such as teamwork, cooperation, and commitment. Skills that will serve them throughout their lives and in all of their future endeavors.”
"This has been an absolute delight. My brother has the biggest smile on his face."
Darien Zimmerman, Area Director for Bayada Nurses (Paoli, PA), added, “Watching children who might not have the opportunity to participate in any athletic endeavor play power soccer and hockey is proof that we can always do more than we think possible.”
So if you’re in the Philadelphia area and would like to come out for a fun-filled day of sports and recreation for the entire family, we would love to have you. See you at the 2010 Kids Sports Spectacular!
More information and registration.
See the slideshow of the 2009 Kids Sports Spectacular.
