Adaptive / Challenger Sports
Everyone Plays. Everyone is Part of the team.
Kids of all abilities have the opportunity to play sports with Y Challenger. Through baseball, basketball, bowling, flag football, soccer, tennis and fitness, ages 4-30 with special needs can stay active, learn teamwork and build confidence. Cheer on Challenger athletes everywhere you go by following us on Facebook!
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AGES: 4+
FEES: $40 - Financial Assistance Available
Athletes are assigned to teams by age and ability, and are coached by volunteers. A volunteer buddy is partnered with each athlete to offer assistance as needed throughout the game, allowing parents to relax and cheer from the sidelines. Sports fundamentals are taught through drills at practices and during games. Fitness classes incorporate physical activity with lessons on nutrition and healthy living.
Blue Springs Family YMCA
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Blue Springs - Challenger Basketball
- 3:30 pm - 4:30 pm, Sunday
- Oct 7 - Nov 11
- Co-Ed
Paul Henson Family YMCA
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Paul Henson - Challenger Cheer Clinic
- 3:45 pm - 5:00 pm, Saturday
- Sep 15 - Sep 15
- Co-Ed
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Paul Henson - Challenger Basketball - Ages 4-12
- 6:00 pm - 6:00 pm, Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday
- Oct 6 - Nov 10
- Co-Ed
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Paul Henson - Challenger Basketball - Ages 13 Up
- 6:00 pm - 6:00 pm, Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday
- Oct 6 - Nov 10
- Co-Ed
North Kansas City YMCA
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NKC YMCA - Challenger Cheer Clinic
- 3:45 pm - 5:00 pm, Saturday
- Sep 15 - Sep 15
- Co-Ed
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NKC YMCA - Challenger Basketball - Ages 13 Up
- 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm, Tuesday
- Oct 9 - Nov 13
- Co-Ed
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NKC YMCA - Challenger Basketball - Ages 4-12
- 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm, Tuesday
- Oct 9 - Nov 13
- Co-Ed
Excelsior Springs
- Registrations for this location currently unavailable.
Sports Calendar
Challenger sports are offered year round and typically include:
- Bowling - January-March
- Soccer - March-April
- Baseball - May-June
- Bowling - July-August
- Flag Football - August-September
- Basketball- October-November
- Court Sports - December-January
Program Flier
See all upcoming sport and social activities by downloading our latest program flier.