What is Therapeutic Recreation?
interventions that assist in maintaining or improving the health status,
functional capacities and ultimately the quality of life of person’s with
special needs.
Therapeutic Activity Group
Some activities currently planned for TAG are as follows:
Halloween Party-October 29th, 2012 6:00pm at the Bel-Air Center *Don’t forget your costumes
Therapeutic Zumba Class-November 15th, 2012 6:30pm at the Rockwell Center *Exercise and dance combined….wear comfortable clothing and shoes
Valentine’s Dance-February 11th, 2013 6:00pm at the Bel-Air Center *Nice dress
Therapeutic Luau-August 12th, 2013 6:00pm a the Bel-Air Center *shorts and flip flops
*keep checking for events here…..more will be added throughout the year!
What is Challenger League?
Challenger League is open to all ages 5 years old and older with physical and mental disabilities. This league is established to provide an athletic outlet for all individuals regardless of their abilities.
Three sports are offered through Challenger League!
Registration Dates: Challenger Basketball – Jan 14 – Feb 1, 2013
Start Date: Challenger Basketball – March 4 and runs through April 15, 2013
Registration Date: Challenger Softball – March 18 – April 12, 2013
State Date Challenger Softball – May 6 – June 17, 2013
Registration Date: Top Soccer – July 15 – Aug. 16, 2013
TopSoccer – September 9 – October 21, 2013
Day of Week: Mondays (1 day per week)
Cost: $10.00 (includes 6-7 games, uniform shirt, awards)
Tupelo Challengers Special Olympic Swim Team
Tupelo Parks and Recreation puts together a swim team to compete in the State Special Olympic Summer Games held at the Kessler Air Force Base in Biloxi, MS. Swimmers represent Area 11 of the Special Olympics. Swim team is a commitment to practice at least two times per week as they prepare for the Summer Games.
Interest Meeting/Registration meeting held December 3rd, 2012
Begin Swim Practice: January 7th, 2013
Registration fee $25.00 per swimmer
