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Feb25
*NOTE as of 2/22/23 - Sitting Volleyball has been canceled due to the rain BUT the Adaptive Archery Clinic is STILL taking place in a covered shelter at 1pm.
This FREE clinic will introduce the sport of Sitting Volleyball AND Adaptive Archery to the community with a special focus on players 5 to 17 years old. Our goal is get youth involved - but all ages can participate.
Saturday, February 25th
Volleyball at 10am
Adaptive Archery at 1pm
Cheviot Hills Recreation Center: 2551 Motor Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90064
This event will teach you the basics - no experience necessary - just sign up and show up for some fun!
To learn more about other Paralympic sports click here.
For more information about the City of Los Angeles Department of Recreation and Parks Adaptive Sports Program click here.
Our program will adhere to the Los Angeles Department of Public Health COVID-19 Guidelines.
Sitting Volleyball:
Sitting Volleyball is a Paralympic Sport that is like regular volleyball, but played seated on the floor with a lower net. Participants must be able to scoot on the ground, wheelchairs are NOT used in this sport.
Para Archery
Para-archery was the first sport where wheelchair athletes had organized competition and was one of the original Paralympic sports. Para-archery is open to athletes with physical impairments who may shoot with assistive devices allowed under classification rules. The sport tests accuracy, strength and concentration.