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LONG ISLAND LIGHTNING JUNIOR WHEELCHAIR BASKETBALL TEAM | GREATER LONG ISLAND WHEELCHAIR ATHLETIC CLUB, INC.

Rosemary Kennedy School, 2850 N. Jerusalem Rd., Wantagh, NY 11793

Required documents

Youth ages 6-21, male and female, that are physically challenged. Must have a permanent physical disability that renders them unable to compete equally with peers in "stand-up basketball". Requires proof of age, parental consent, physician consent and physician proof of disability. Serves Nassau & Suffolk counties and the metro tri-state area.

Languages

Spanish

Interpretation services

Spanish

Service area

TOWN OF HEMPSTEAD,, NY WANTAGH, NY NASSAU, NY
Offers physically challenged participants a competitive co-ed wheelchair basketball travel team experience that seeks to provide physical conditioning, sportsmanship, teamwork, and the knowledge that the players hard work will equal their own success. Provides exposure to collegiate wheelchair programs and stresses that a college education leads to gainful employment. Seeks to create the competitive spirit in its players that will serve them both on the court and throughout their lives. Call for further information.

Providing organization

GREATER LONG ISLAND WHEELCHAIR ATHLETIC CLUB, INC.