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Application

Athlete’s Name

Birthdate mm/dd/yyyy Age

Address

City State Zip

Contact Phone

Parent/Guardian

Email Address

Athlete’s Disability

Gender

Returning Athlete New Athlete

This application will be submitted to the selection committee to determine the eligibility to attend camp once the health history form is returned.

Independent Min. Assistance Max. Assistance

T-shirt Sizes

Fees

$1,000.00

$250.00

$1,000.00

Amount Due

Please make check payable to: Ability First SportsMail completed application to: Ability First SportsPO Box 4235 Chico, CA 95927

Youth S Youth M Youth L Adult S

Adult M Adult L Adult XL Adult XXL

I would like to apply, enclosed you will find my$1,000.00 camp fee.

I would like to apply, enclosed you will find my$250.00 application deposit. Balance Due mustbe paid by: May 10, 2019

Regional Center – notify your child's caseworker and funding approval must be verifiedalong with this application.

Scholarship – Limited scholarships available. Please submit aletter of request with your application and contact EricSnedeker with any questions: 530-966-0115.

*Pickup/dropo� from the Sacramento Airport is available for $50/roundtrip.

Sponsored By:The Therapeutic Recreation Program ofThe Department of Recreation and Parks Managementat California State University ,Chicoand Boys and Girls Clubs of the North Valley

Ability First is committed to enhancing the quality of life for youth with physical disabilities through competitive athletics and recreational programming.

JUNE 16-22, 2019At California State University, ChicoCampus Dormitory

34th annual

YOUTHSPORTS CAMP

male female

Total Enclosed

Who can attend?Athletes who have a physical disability, ranging in age from 8-17.

What is it all about?Ability First is a wheelchair sports camp designed to provide instructional and recre-ational sports opportunities to youth with physi-cal disabilities. Athletes must be minimum assist to independent and be able to actively engage in sports. Sports range from the beginner through both the junior and national levels of athletic competition. Evening recreation programs are designed to provide opportunities for leisure and social activities.

Where is it located?Dormitory on the campus ofCalifornia State University, Chico.

When is it?June 16-22, 2019

Camp includesIncludes room and board, minimum assistance with daily living activities, a camp T-shirt, a water bottle, instruction in wheelchair sports programs, access to specialized equipment, transportation to the water ski lake and social activities.

Scholarships available based on identified needs.

Programs are directed toward wheelchair sports instruction for youth who have physical disabili-ties. Some sports may be appropriate for ambu-latory athletes depending on individual ability. Prior to instruction, athletes’ abilities will be assessed. Camp o�ers a wide range of sports from wheelchair Basketball, Quad Rugby, Power Soccer, Hand Cycling, WCMX, Track & Field, Tennis and Water Sports. Evening Programs include; Skit Night (Parent night), Movie Night

CAMPINFORMATION

ACTIVITIES

Ability First Sta� are comprised of professionalsin the community who have years of experienceand knowledge of persons with disabilities. OurCoaches are disabled athletes with training andexperience in collegiate, national and interna-tional Paralympic sports. Our counselors arestudents from Chico State Therapeutic Recre-ation and Adapted Physical Education Depart-ments, and sta� from the Boys & Girls Clubs ofthe North Valley.

Director: Eric Snedeker, M.S., Admn. Cred

Co–Directors: Laura McLachlin, Ph.D., R.T.C., C.T.R.S.Chuck Nadeau, B.S.Scott Dinits, B.S.

Mailing Address:PO Box 4235Chico, CA 95927

For more Information Contact: Ability FirstPhone: 530-588-0335E-Mail: camp@abilityfirstsports.orgWebsite: www.abilityfirstsports.org

STAFF

“Camp taught me that anything is possible.I may need special equipment or to adapt,but there are no limits on what I can do.”

“Camp helped me

feel more con�dent

in myself!”

Photos courtesy of: Chuck Nadeau & Owen Richardson