South West Special Recreation Association (SWSRA) is a special recreation cooperative comprised of the Alsip Park District, Blue Island Park District, Justice Park District, Village of Merrionette Park, Midlothian Park District, Palos Heights Recreation Department, Posen Park District, Summit Park District and Worth Park District. SWSRA was formed in 1981 to provide year-round quality recreation programs and services for individuals with disabilities or special needs. SWSRA programs are designed to increase independence and enhance the quality of life for each individual. SWSRA is now in its 28th year of providing recreation for special populations in the south suburban area. A wide variety of programs are available for individuals from early childhood through adulthood. The programs are designed to meet the individual recreation needs of any person who is in special education classes, participates in a sheltered workshop, is referred to SWSRA from a local hospital or rehabilitation center, or whose special needs restrict or prohibit their participation in traditional park district or recreation department programs. This would include individuals who have varying degrees of physical or mental disabilities, learning disabilities, behavior disorders, attention deficit disorders, and hearing or visual impairments.
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Walk, Run or Roll 1/2 Mile Race - SAVE THE DATE!
The fun and exciting 2nd Annual Walk, Run or Roll 1/2 Mile Race will be on Sunday, May 2nd, 2010! This race is specifically designed so that individuals with special needs, age 8 and older can participate in a community event that is held in conjunction with the 3rd Annual Palos Bank Half Marathon. The Walk, Run or Roll race begins at 7:30 a.m. at Palos Heights City Hall, just west of Route 83 & 76th Avenue. We ask that all participating athletes be checked in by 7:00 a.m. so we can stretch and get lined up. The fee is $15 dollars per athlete which includes a t-shirt and participation medal.Completed registrations, medical forms and waivers must be submitted by Wednesday, April 28, 2010 in order to compete in the event. Forms may be picked up at the SWSRA office, 12521 S. Kostner Ave. in Alsip, or may be downloaded here:
Walk, Run or Roll Race Registration Packet
A "buddy" is allowed to assist an athlete for free and may purchase a"buddy" t-shirt for $5.00.
For more information, please contact the SWSRA office at (708) 389-9423. You won't want to miss out on this unique and fun experience so SAVE THE DATE NOW!
Walk, Run or Roll Charity Runners
NEW this year! SWSRA is looking for Charity Runners who will show their support and help raise money for SWSRA by participating in the Palos Bank Half Marathon. All you have to do is receive pledges (contact SWSRA for a pledge sheet) and when you register for the Palos Bank Half Marathon at www.palosbankhalfmarathon.com and are asked how you heard about this event, select South West Special Recreation Association.. If you are interested in becoming a Charity Runner or for more information, please contact the SWSRA office at (708) 389-9423.
Hearts for SWSRA Fundraiser
During the month of February, help show your SWSRA support by buying a $1.00 "Hearts for SWSRA" logo at the SWSRA office, any of SWSRA's Member Districts or at the following establishements:
BEGGARS PIZZA (Blue Island)
12700 Kedzie Ave.
(708) 385-1234
BEGGARS PIZZA (Oak Forest)
15600 Cicero Ave.
(708) 535-9500
MICK SHANES PUB
12401 S. Western
Blue Island, IL 60406
TAILGATORS SPORTS BAR
9256 S. Cicero Ave.
Oak Lawn, IL 60453
(708) 423-1350
SWSRA MISSION STATEMENT
Our mission is to serve individuals with disabilities in their need for recreation so that all persons in our member communities may experience and enjoy positive leisure opportunities.
SWSRA VISION STATEMENT
SWSRA will be the leading community-based provider of quality special recreation programs for individuals with disabilities, and is consistently setting new standards of value to meet the changing needs of our participants and our member communities.
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