When:
January 22, 2023 – June 11, 2023 all-day
2023-01-22T00:00:00-05:00
2023-06-12T00:00:00-04:00

Aguability Adaptive Swim for Special Needs in SpringfieldWellesley, MA, January – June, 2023, with Wellesley S.T.A.R.S. (Striving to Advance Recreational Services). Open to surrounding towns and communities. Wellesley S.T.A.R.S., Inc. offers comprehensive swim training and a competitive swim program for children and adults with special needs from Wellesley and surrounding towns, from January to June each year.
* Some STARS swimmers have competed in Special Olympics regional, statewide, national and international meets while others attend for exercise and social purposes.
* The team is led by Head Coach, Karen Bernardo, a teacher, and experienced Special Olympics swim coach with more than 25 years of experience, and several assistant coaches, many with 15-25 years of experience in coaching individuals with special needs and trained high school volunteers from the Wellesley area.
* Kids need to be 8 years old prior to competing in Special Olympics meets, but they can begin swim training as early as age 6.
To register or for more information contact Karen Bernardo, Head Coach, at wellesleystars@gmail.com 

 

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