Adapted Field Hockey
Spring 2023 saw our first season of Adapted Field Hockey and it was a HUGE success. We are excited to continue for our second year.
The Adapted Field Hockey program is a specialized initiative catering to elementary and middle school athletes with developmental delays, such as Down syndrome, severe autism, or intellectual disabilities. The program aims to provide a joyful and player-centered environment.
Who: This program is for elementary, middle and high school athletes with developmental delays such as down syndrome, severe autism, or intellectual disabilities. Come join us for a joy filled and player-centered environment!
Where: Saint Stephens Saint Agnes Upper School, 1000 St. Stephens Road, Alexandria, VA, 22304
Time: 2:30 PM - 3:30 PM
Dates:
- April 7th, 14th, 21st, 28th
- May 5th, 12th
Price: $120
Registration includes all sessions, a loaner hockey stick to use for spring season, and a reversible pinnie.
More Adaptive Program Details:
Our program director is an elementary school adapted learning specialist, and all coaches have background checks and have participated in in person training. Athletes will work in small groups with a low player:coach ratio, with each group having targeted learning objectives for each session and end of season goals.
For this program we encourage and ask that parents or guardians stay close to the Kelleher Field, located at St Stephens and St Agnes Upper School, during practices, and if your child displays physical aggression, self injury, or elopement we ask that you stay on the sideline during practices.
Our adapted hockey program is only a year old so we want to know how to adapt and improve in the future. Please send us your feedback and your insights!
If you have any questions about this program please reach out to Owner and Director, Heidi Lewis at heidi.lewis@beyondsticks.com