BORP News and Resources | November 2024 | | |
Image: BORP logo in blue and orange, a stylized drawing of person in a moving wheelchair plus the words BORP adaptive sports and recreation. | |
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In times like these, when many of us may be struggling with the weight of recent events, it can feel all too easy to despair, to wallow, to want to stick your head in the sand. I feel it too. But I also know that in times like these, spaces for connection and joy are more important than ever.
Join us in the coming weeks to get outside, get active, and be together . We have exciting tournaments and activities on the horizon, and with the holiday season approaching, there’s no better time to share the Gift of BORP with those who could use a smile. While we can’t always control everything happening around us, we can always make an impact by uplifting our community.
Warmly,
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Upcoming Power Soccer and Goalball Home Tournaments
Lend a Hand and Join the Fun!
The competitive seasons are in full swing for all our sports teams and we're excited to announce two upcoming home tournaments: both held at James Kenney Community Center.
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Power Soccer Tournament – Saturday, November 16, from 10 AM to 5 PM
- Goalball Tournament – Saturday, December 7, from 10 AM to 5 PM
You can sign-up to play in the Goalball Tournament until November 25th. Athletes can sign-up as an individual and we'll help match you with a team so please do join!
Volunteers are needed for both tournaments to assist with setup, scoring, and more. It’s a fantastic way to be part of the action and support our community!
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Image 1: A young woman in a power chair with an orange and white Power Soccer ball in front of her, Image 2: Two people with eye masks trying to block a blue goalball. | |
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New Season, New Leadership:
BORP Bay Cruisers & Meteorites Take Off!
Our youth wheelchair basketball team, the BORP Bay Cruisers, is kicking off the season with new leadership from Head Coach Molly Bloom and Assistant Coach Michelle Jenkins, who are bringing fresh energy, experience, and commitment to our young athletes. Read the full story here
Molly and Michelle won't just be on the sidelines this year because BORP is launching a women's wheelchair basketball team! The BORP Bay Meteorites are looking for female players of all ages and experience levels! Email info@borp.org to learn more and join us!
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Image: Two women in wheelchairs on the basketball court at James Kenney gym. | |
ReLaunch of BORP Tandem Group Rides for the Blind
Calling all visually impaired riders! BORP is working hard to get our tandem group rides happening again. Our most recent ride on Saturday November 2nd was a huge success! We had a group of youth riding tandem trikes and a second group riding two wheel tandems.
Thank you to all the volunteers that made this possible. Special thanks to Martin Griener for getting all of our bikes working, training pilots, and leading the ride!
More photos from the ride are here.
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Image: A group of cyclists on recumbent tandem cycles on the Bay Trail waving and flashing peace signs. | |
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Spinal Cord Injury Group Meet Up
Wednesday, November 20th 6pm
Join us for a Friendsgiving Potluck!
We will provide some "main" dishes and beverages. It's not required to bring anything, but let us know in the comments section what you would like to bring. We look forward to an evening of sharing, community and gratitude.
Please register before hand so we order the right amount of food and let us know in the comments if you plan to bring something. Bring containers for leftovers!
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Image: From Charlie Brown's Thanksgiving, an image of the the gang seated around a table that is outside in a field with food on it. Snoopy wears a chef's hat. Linus is standing at one end of the table talking. | |
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Mark Your Calendar
You're invited to the Chris Finn Memorial Poker Slam - February 8, 2025.
Image: an invitation with a photo of Chris Finn dressed in a suit jacket and four aces above his head, and the words, "You're Invited!"
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Give the Gift of BORP this Holiday Season
Looking for a meaningful gift this season? Give the Gift of BORP and share the joy of adaptive sports with friends and family. Choose a gift level, and we’ll send them a BORP t-shirt and a special holiday card, letting them know they're part of something special. Share joy and make an impact beyond the holiday season by supporting our programs! Order Now!
| Image: a card with five photos of BORP activities from 2024 including a young man adjusting a cyclist's pedal in Golden Gate Park, a father and son on the kayaking launch, a woman providing a tactile experience of a fish to a young man, a man on the water kayaking, and Brian Bell playing wheelchair basketball with youngsters at the Expo. In the center of the card is the BORP image of a stylize wheelchair rider. At the bottom of the card are the words Happy Holidays. | |
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BORP Adaptive Sports and Recreation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit. Our mission is to improve the health, independence, and social integration of children, youth, and adults with physical disabilities and visual impairments through sports, fitness, and recreation programs. www.borp.org
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