COMMUNITY PROGRAMS
NCSO 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 and Sectionals.
- All athletes are required to have an updated Medical Form on file with Northampton County Special Olympics prior to training. Visit the Medical Form page for detailed information on this requirement.
- 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 FIT 5 program. Fit 5 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.
- Athletes must train a minimum of 8 weeks to be eligible for competition.
| Community Based Welcome Packet |
FALL
FLAG FOOTBALL
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DATES: Tuesdays - 9/11, 9/18, 9/25, 10/2, 10/9, 10/16
TIME: 4:15pm – 5:00pm LOCATION: Charles Chrin Community Center - 4100 Green Pond Rd, Easton, PA 18045 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. |
BASKETBALL SKILLS
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DATES: Thursdays - 9/13, 9/20, 9/27, 10/4, 10/11, 10/18, 10/25, 11/1
TIME: 4:15pm – 5:00pm LOCATION: Charles Chrin Community Center - 4100 Green Pond Rd, Easton, PA 18045 OBJECTIVE: Athletes will learn how to handle the ball and keep it under control through various drills in dribbling, passing and shooting. NOTES: This program is designed for novices to learn basic basketball skills. |
BOWLING
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DATES: Tuesdays - 11/6, 11/13, 11/20, 12/4, 12/11, 12/18, 1/8, 1/15
TIME: 4:15pm – 5:00pm LOCATION: Town & Country Lanes - 1770 Stefko Blvd #3, Bethlehem, PA 18017 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 NCSO athlete allocations by Special Olympics Pennsylvania. |
WINTER
FLOOR HOCKEY
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DATES: Thursdays – 1/10, 1/17, 1/24, 1/31, 2/7, 2/14, 2/21, 2/28
TIME: 4:15pm – 5:00pm LOCATION: Charles Chrin Community Center - 4100 Green Pond Rd, Easton, PA 18045 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. |
ALPINE SKIING
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DATES: Tuesdays (as soon as weather allows)
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 NCSO athlete allocations by Special Olympics Pennsylvania. |
SNOWSHOEING
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DATES: Wednesdays - 12/5, 12/12, 12/19, 1/2, 1/9, 1/16, 1/23, 1/30
TIME: 4:15pm – 5:00pm LOCATION: Charles Chrin Community Center - 4100 Green Pond Rd, Easton, PA 18045 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 NCSO athlete allocations by Special Olympics Pennsylvania. |
SPRING
COMPETITIVE BASKETBALL
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DATES: Tuesdays – 4/2, 4/9, 4/16, 4/23, 4/30, 5/7, 5/14, 5/21
TIME: 4:15pm – 5:00pm LOCATION: Charles Chrin Community Center - 4100 Green Pond Rd, Easton, PA 18045 OBJECTIVE: Athletes will build upon basic basketball skills to participate in team play of 3v3 and 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 NCSO athlete allocations by Special Olympics Pennsylvania. |
COMPETITIVE SOFTBALL
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DATES: Thursdays – 4/4, 4/11, 4/25, 5/2, 5/9, 5/16, 5/23, 5/30
TIME: 4:30pm – 5:15pm LOCATION: Charles Chrin Community Center - 4100 Green Pond Rd, Easton, PA 18045 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 State Games at Penn State University pending NCSO athlete allocations by Special Olympics Pennsylvania. |
SWIMMING
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DATES: Wednesdays – 4/10, 4/17, 4/24, 5/1, 5/8, 5/15, 5/22, 5/29
TIME: 4:15pm – 5:00pm LOCATION: Liberty High School - 1115 Linden St, Bethlehem, PA 18018 OBJECTIVE: Novice athletes will learn basic swim safety and body strengthening through various exercises in the pool. 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 NCSO athlete allocations by Special Olympics Pennsylvania. |
EQUESTRIAN
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DATES: Tuesdays- 3/19, 3/26, 4/2, 4/9, 4/16, 4/23, 4/30, 5/7, 5/14, 5/21
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. Athletes must commit/attend a minimum of 10 training sessions. Due to the nature and the 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). To be considered athlete must be at least age 10 order, able to attend and respond to verbal instruction given in a group setting throughout a 45 minute training session with minimal assistance and commit to attending all training sessions. COMPETITION: All athletes compete in the annual NCSO horse show at the end of the season. Athletes may also have the opportunity to compete in Summer State Games at Penn State University pending NCSO athlete allocations by Special Olympics Pennsylvania. |
