COMMUNITY PROGRAMS
Team Northampton offers many fun and exciting sports in our Community Based Programs that take place at various venues across Northampton County and beyond. Through these programs athletes may be selected for local, sectional and state events. Those events may include: Indoor Winter Games, Winter Games, Summer Games, Golf Championships, Softball Championships and Sectionals.
- All athletes are required to complete an online Athlete Registration and Medical Review prior to attending a Special Olympics Training. Please click here to start your new portal: https://specialolympicspa.org/get-involved/become-an-athlete (Please go to the Athlete Registration section of the website for specific step by step instructions)
- Athletes should wear appropriate athletic attire to all practices. Sports requiring additional attire will be noted.
- Athletes should be ready to begin practice at the start time indicated for each sport.
- Each sport will emphasize the principles of the Athlete Performance Training Program. APT is a plan for physical activity, nutrition, and hydration. It can improve athletes health and fitness to make them the best athlete that they can be.
- ALL Athletes must train a minimum of 8 weeks to be eligible for competition.
- ALL Athletes must follow the State Competition Guidelines.
| GLVPR Welcome Letter for Northampton |
| Community Based Welcome Packet |
| Community Based Program 2025-2026 |
| State Competition Guidelines |
FALL
POWERLIFTING 2025
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DATES: Wednesdays - Aug 13, 20, 27 / Sept. 3, 10, 17, 24 /Oct 1, 8, 15
TIME: 5:00-8:00 pm LOCATION: SOKOL 5 Tool Fitness - 75 West Main Street, Suite 1 Pen Argyl, PA 18072 Coach: Erl Persson [email protected] OBJECTIVE: Athletes will learn how to safely deadlift, bench press and squat. Training, determination and attitude will be stressed to advance athletes abilities. NOTES: Athletes must commit to attend all 8 training sessions due to the costs of the program. The number of athletes will be limited due to gym space. The powerlifting coach will confirm athlete registration prior to the first practice. Parent/guardian must remain with athlete at the gym during practice. COMPETITION: Athletes may compete in Eastern Fall Sectionals and Fall Fest at Villanova University. All Athletes must follow all of the State Competition Guidelines to qualify. |
FLAG FOOTBALL 2025
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DATES: Tuesdays - Aug. 19 / Sept 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 / Oct. 7, 14, 21, 28 / Nov 4 TIME: 4:00pm – 6:00 pm LOCATION: Charles Chrin Community Center - 4100 Green Pond Rd, Easton, PA 18045 Coach: Glenn Watchorn [email protected] OBJECTIVE: Athletes will learn how to pass, catch and run the ball. Athletes will participate in team and group activities as they learn various plays and positions. COMPETITION: Athletes may compete in Eastern Fall Sectionals and Fall Fest at Villanova University. All Athletes must follow all of the State Competition Guidelines to qualify. |
SOCCER 2025
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DATES: Mondays - Aug 18, 25 / Sept. 8, 15, 22, 29 / Oct. 6, 13, 20, 27
TIME: 4:00pm – 5:00pm LOCATION: Charles Chrin Community Center - 4100 Green Pond Rd, Easton, PA 18045 Coach: Skylar Slough [email protected] OBJECTIVE: Athletes will learn how to pass/shoot, dribble and control the ball. Athletes will participate in team and group activities as they learn various skills. COMPETITION: Athletes may compete in Eastern Fall Sectionals and Fall Fest at Villanova University. All Athletes must follow all of the State Competition Guidelines to qualify. |
VOLLEYBALL 2025
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DATES: Wednesdays - Aug 20, 27 / Sept, 3, 10, 17, 24 /Oct 1, 8, 15, 22
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LONG DISTANCE RUNNING/WALKING (LDR/W) 2025
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DATES: Thursdays- Aug. 28 / Sept. 4, 11, 18, 25 / Oct. 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 / Nov 6
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WINTER
BOWLING 2025-2026
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DATES: Mondays - Nov. 3, 10, 17, 24 / Dec. 8, 15, 22, / Jan 5,12, 26 / Feb 2
TIME: 4:00pm - 5:00pm LOCATION: Hampton Lanes - 326 Main St, Northampton, PA 18067 Coach: Melissa Schnappauf OBJECTIVE: Athletes will learn basic bowling skills such as stance, timing, shoulder position, arm swing, ball release, follow-through, finishing position, aim and strike. COMPETITION: Athletes may have the opportunity to compete in Eastern Bowling Sections pending Team Northampton athlete allocations by Special Olympics Pennsylvania. |
FLOORBALL 2025-2026
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DATES: Thursdays – Dec 4, 11, 18 / Jan. 8, 15, 22, 29 / Feb. 5, 12, 19, 26 / Mar 5
TIME: 4:00pm – 5:00pm LOCATION: Charles Chrin Community Center - 4100 Green Pond Rd, Easton, PA 18045 Coaches: Pam Youngkin ([email protected]) Glenn Watchorn ([email protected]) OBJECTIVE: Athletes will learn basic skills such as stick handling, passing, receiving and shooting. Athletes will participate in team and group activities as they learn various plays and positions. COMPETITION: Athletes may have the opportunity to compete in Indoor Winter State Games in York, PA pending Team Northampton athlete allocations by Special Olympics Pennsylvania. All Athletes must follow all of the State Competition Guidelines and attend a minimum of 8 practices to qualify. |
ALPINE SKIING 2025-2026
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DATES: Tuesdays - Nov 11, 18, 25 / Dec. 2, 9, 16 / Jan. 6, 13, 20, 27 / Feb 3
(Janelle Pemberton will contact parents regarding scheduling) Coach: Janelle Pemberton TIME: 5:00pm – 7:00pm LOCATION: Blue Mountain Ski Resort - 1660 Blue Mountain Dr, Kunkletown, PA 18058 OBJECTIVE: Novice athletes will learn basic skills such as posture, turning and stopping. Intermediate/advanced athletes will utilize advanced skills to prepare for competition in Downhill, Giant Slalom, Slalom and Super-G events. NOTES: Athletes should wear appropriate winter attire: warm under clothes, ski pants, winter jacket, gloves and heavy socks. Helmets will be provided. Rental equipment is covered by Blue Mountain Ski Resort for all athletes. Athletes should arrive at least 15 minutes prior to practice to get dressed and obtain rental equipment. COMPETITION: Athletes may have the opportunity to compete in Winter State Games in Johnstown, PA pending Team Northampton athlete allocations by Special Olympics Pennsylvania. All Athletes must follow all of the State Competition Guidelines and attend a minimum of 8 practices to qualify. |
SNOWSHOEING 2025-2026
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DATES: Wednesdays - Nov. 12, 19 / Dec. 3, 10, 17 / Jan. 7, 14, 21, 28 / Feb. 4 TIME: 4:00pm – 5:00pm LOCATION: Charles Chrin Community Center - 4100 Green Pond Rd, Easton, PA 18045 Coach: Glenn Watchorn ([email protected]) OBJECTIVE: Athletes will learn basic snowshoeing skills such as stride, getting up and turning around and stamping. COMPETITION: Athletes may have the opportunity to compete in Winter State Games in Johnstown, PA pending Team Northampton athlete allocations by Special Olympics Pennsylvania. All Athletes must follow all of the State Competition Guidelines and attend a minimum of 8 practices to qualify. |
SNOWBOARDING 2025-2026
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DATES: Nov 11, 18, 25 / Dec. 2, 9, 16 / Jan. 6, 13, 20, 27 / Feb 3
(Janelle Pemberton will contact parents regarding scheduling) TIME: 5:00pm – 7:00pm LOCATION: Blue Mountain Ski Resort - 1660 Blue Mountain Dr, Kunkletown, PA 18058 OBJECTIVE: Novice athletes will learn basic skills such as posture, turning and stopping. Intermediate/advanced athletes will utilize advanced skills to prepare for exhibition in Downhill, Giant Slalom, Slalom and Super-G events. NOTES: Athletes should wear appropriate winter attire: warm under clothes, ski pants, winter jacket, gloves and heavy socks. Helmets will be provided. Rental equipment is covered by Blue Mountain Ski Resort for all athletes. Athletes should arrive at least 15 minutes prior to practice to get dressed and obtain rental equipment. COMPETITION: Athletes may have the opportunity to participate in exhibition at Winter State Games in Johnstown, PA pending Team Northampton athlete allocations by Special Olympics Pennsylvania. All Athletes must follow all of the State Competition Guidelines and attend a minimum of 8 practices to qualify. |
SPRING
BASKETBALL SKILLS 2026
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DATES: Tuesdays – March 10, 17, 24, 31 /April 7, 14, 21, 28 /May 5
TIME: 4:00– 5:00pm LOCATION: Charles Chrin Community Center - 4100 Green Pond Rd, Easton, PA 18045 Coach: Pam Youngkin ([email protected]) OBJECTIVE: Athletes will build upon basic basketball skills. NOTES: This program is only open to athletes who have mastered basic basketball skills (dribbling, shooting, passing, etc.). Emphasis will be placed on individual skills and preparing athletes for competition. COMPETITION: Athletes may have the opportunity to compete in Summer State Games at Penn State University pending Team Northampton athlete allocations by Special Olympics Pennsylvania. All Athletes must follow all of the State Competition Guidelines and attend a minimum of 8 practices to qualify. |
COMPETITIVE TEAM BASKETBALL 2026
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DATES: Wednesdays – March 11, 18, 25, /April 1, 8, 15, 22, 29, /May 6
TIME: 4:00– 5:00pm LOCATION: Charles Chrin Community Center - 4100 Green Pond Rd, Easton, PA 18045 Coach: Lauren Wolk [email protected] OBJECTIVE: Athletes will build upon basic basketball skills to participate in team play of 3v3 and/or 5v5. NOTES: This program is only open to athletes who have mastered basic basketball skills (dribbling, shooting, passing, etc.). Emphasis will be placed on team play and preparing athletes for competition. COMPETITION: Athletes may have the opportunity to compete in Summer State Games at Penn State University pending Team Northampton athlete allocations by Special Olympics Pennsylvania. All Athletes must follow all of the State Competition Guidelines and attend a minimum of 8 practices to qualify. |
EQUESTRIAN 2026
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DATES: Tuesdays Mar 10, 17, 24, 31 / April 7, 21, 28 /
May 5, 12 Local Show: May 19 TIMES: 5:00pm, 6:00pm or 7:00pm LOCATION: Equi-librium Therapeutic Horsemanship Center - 524 Fehr Rd, Nazareth, PA 18064 OBJECTIVE: Athletes will learn proper safety for working around horses. Through various riding techniques athletes will develop coordination, good posture, balance and body awareness. NOTES: The equestrian program is designed for athletes to develop skills for competitive horseback riding. This is not a therapy program. Due to the nature and cost of this activity, slots are limited. Should an opening become available, replacements are selected based on several factors (skill level to match opening, horse availability, etc). Equestrian athletes must commit to attending all training sessions, be at least 10 years old, and able to respond to verbal instruction given in a group setting throughout a 45 minute training session with minimal assistance. Equi-librium weight restrictions do apply. COMPETITION: Athletes may have the opportunity to compete in Summer State Games at Penn State University pending Team Northampton athlete allocations by Special Olympics Pennsylvania. All Athletes must follow all of the State Competition Guidelines and attend a minimum of 8 practices to qualify. |
COMPETITIVE SWIMMING 2026
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DATES: Wednesdays – March 4, 11, 18, 25 / April 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 / May 6, 13, 20, 27
TIME: 4:30pm – 5:30pm LOCATION: Liberty High School - 1115 Linden St, Bethlehem, PA 18018 Coaches: Jen Pruden and Shannon Hogan OBJECTIVE: All SWIMMERS must be ale to swim 25 M independently! Intermediate/advanced athletes will work on various swimming strokes and techniques to prepare for competition. NOTES: Athletes should arrive wearing their swimsuits under their sweats. Boys should wear swimming trunks and girls should wear a one-piece suit or a t-shirt covering a two-piece. If an athlete needs diapers they must be waterproof (see Amanda Sechrist if you need help finding these). COMPETITION: Athletes may have the opportunity to compete in Summer State Games at Penn State University pending Team Northampton athlete allocations by Special Olympics Pennsylvania. All Athletes must follow all of the State Competition Guidelines and attend a minimum of 8 practices to qualify. |
TENNIS 2026
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DATES: Wednesdays – March 4, 11, 18, 25 / April 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 / May 6, 13, 20, 27
TIMES: 4:00pm - 5:00pm Location: Louise Moore Park Coach: Jeffrey Kovacs -- [email protected] OBJECTIVE: Athletes will work on forehand and backhand strokes, serving, footwork, anticipation and volleying. COMPETITION: Athletes may have the opportunity to compete in Summer State Games at Penn State University pending Team Northampton athlete allocations by Special Olympics Pennsylvania. All Athletes must follow all of the State Competition Guidelines and attend a minimum of 8 practices to qualify. |
NEW LOCATION AND TIME !!!!!!
ATHLETICS 2026
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DATES: Fridays: March 6, 13, 20, 27 / April 10, 17, 24 / May 1, 8, 15, 22, 29
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GYMNASTICS 2025
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DATES: Wednesdays – March 18, 25 / April 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 / May 6, 13, 20
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SUMMER SPORT---GOLF 2025
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DATES: June 12,19,26 July 10, 17,24,31 August 7,14,21
*9 hole practices will be scheduled with individual athletes who qualify TIME: 4:15-5:15 PM LOCATION: Whitetail Golf Club - 2679 Kline Rd, Bath, PA 18014 Coach: Glenn Watchorn ([email protected]) OBJECTIVE: Our aim is to impart to the athlete: basic golf skills, acceptable social behavior and fundamental knowledge of the rules of golf to enable him/her to participate in a regulation or modified game of golf. NOTES: Golf is recognized as a lifetime sport, one that promotes socialization and enhances self-esteem. Overall motor skills are improved and better physical fitness is a result. COMPETITION: Athletes may have the opportunity to compete in Summer Championships August 25-27th allocations by Special Olympics Pennsylvania. All Athletes must follow all of the State Competition Guidelines and attend a minimum of 8 practices to qualify. |
SUMMER SPORT---COMPETITIVE SOFTBALL 2025
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DATES: Tuesdays, starting June 10th until August 19
TIME: 4:00-5:00 PM LOCATION: Charles Chrin Community Center - 4100 Green Pond Rd, Easton, PA 18045 Coach: Brendon Burton ([email protected])OBJECTIVE: Athletes will learn basic skills such as hitting, base running, fielding and throwing. NOTES: Emphasis will be placed on preparing athletes for competition in skills or team play. COMPETITION: Athletes may have the opportunity to compete in Summer Championships on August 22-24, 2025 pending Team Northampton athlete allocations by Special Olympics Pennsylvania. All Athletes must follow all of the State Competition Guidelines and attend a minimum of 8 practices to qualify. |
