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Foothills Park & Recreation District in conjunction with
Sports Made Possible has
built a 100% handicap accessible baseball field, the first of its kind in the State of Colorado.
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The Jason Jennings Mile High Adaptive Field has a cushioned synthetic turf to help
prevent injuries, provide access to wheelchair bound or visually impaired
athletes. This field has been created because everyone deserves the chance
to play baseball as a team member in an organized sport. The philosophy of
the league is everyone bats, everyone scores and everyone wins in a non-competitive atmosphere.
Buddies, coaches and team parents assist most Foothills adaptive baseball
players. These individuals are children/adults who may or may not play baseball,
but who have an interest in helping others with special needs realize their
dreams. As a result the parents, children and volunteers are all brought
together in a program that serves them all through services with to those with special needs.
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The field is built in an existing sports complex, Schaefer Athletic
Complex so these children can play next to their able body peers. Other
leagues charge a fee to play and we too want these children to have ownership
of their league. The charge is $45/ per player/ season. There is financial
aid to those who cannot afford the full or any part of the fee.
NO ONE WILL BE TURNED AWAY…every child deserves a chance to play baseball.
Children participating in the adaptive leagues will have the opportunity to
learn sportsmanship and teamwork, both of which are part of the rules of the game:
- Every player bats once each inning
-All base runners are safe
-Every player scores a run before the inning is over
-Community children and volunteers serve as “buddies” to assist the players
-Each team and each player wins every game.
Registration Packet
We offer a Fall and a Spring season. We will begin taking registrations in March for the Spring
season with league play starting mid April, and taking registrations in July for the Fall season
with league play starting mid August. For more information contact Laura Rocchio at 303.409.2506.
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