Explorers Blind Tennis - Spokane

Event description

It’s well documented that playing sports provides many benefits for children, including improved physical and mental health, reduced stress and anxiety, and improved self-esteem and confidence.

But what to do when you don’t have access to team sports? How about tennis!

Participating in Blind Tennis can build a strong sense of community and create a welcoming environment for kids with blindness and low vision, allowing them to participate in adaptive recreation with a sport that allows for family participation, at home as well as on the courts. The event will also:

• Encourage adaptive skill acquisition through a sport the whole family can participate in.
• Build self-confidence and resilience through a community activity.
• Inspire goal setting skills for becoming better players that can be applied to future educational and employment challenges.
• Share opportunities to play tennis in Washington State.

Activities will include a professional coaching clinic and training camp. Youth will learn from experienced coaches building skills and confidence.

About the instructor

Amerability is an experienced contractor to students across Washington through DSB. Staff possess lived experience with a strong understanding of what it means to be Blind and Low Vision. Our professionals encourage students to achieve their goals through study, employment and entrepreneurship, and by supporting goals to actions while offering mentoring and coaching.

To learn more about Amerability, please feel free to email Murray Elbourn or call 509-601-8447.

Additional information

This activity is free for Explorers and one parent or guardian. The DSB Explorers program will provide food and training fees. Tennis equipment will be provided. Lodging may be covered for families traveling more than 30 miles.

Registered families will receive lodging information and details on items to bring for the event.

Registration information

Register online by Wednesday, January 14. Contact Sara Logston with questions about this event or to learn more about DSB Explorers.