Who can participate in the Adaptive Football program?

Individuals 12+ are able to participate in this program. Anyone who has a mobility or cognitive challenge that makes participation in traditional programming difficult. This program is co-ed.

• Motor dyspraxia
• Sensory integration challenges
• Balance challenges
• Motor programming challenges
• Down Syndrome
• Autism Spectrum
• Learning disabilities
• Cognitive impairments
• Low muscle tone
• Other congenital syndromes

Individuals with physical disabilities can also participate if desired. Individuals may ambulate independently, or use assistive devices, or wheelchairs.

Eligibility and Criteria:

• 12+, co-ed
• Designed for individuals with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities
• Participants must be able to follow directions from the lead facilitator.
  • If participants need assistance with following directions, a support staff must attend and assist the individual at the program. If you need assistance finding support, please contact STAR. We may have 1:1 mentors available.
• Participants will be held to the STAR Center Code of Conduct.

What to bring:

• Water bottle
• Dress to move
• Comfortable shoes for movement
• Sun protection
• Sun screen and bug spray
• Parents, respite care providers, and care partners are welcome to attend

1-1 mentors

Please contact the STAR Center if you will need a 1-1 mentor. We will do our best to find you a mentor, but we can not guarantee at this time. Respite care providers and other service mentors are welcome to attend with you.

The STAR Center provides all equipment necessary for each program.

COVID-19 disclaimer

The STAR Association follows CDC, State and County Health Department recommendations for COVID Mitigation. We recommend that all who are eligible to get a vaccine to do so. Masks, social distancing and proper hand washing will be required at all STAR programs.

Questions? info@starcenterlacrosse.org or 608-797-6295

In case of inclement weather, the STAR Association reserves the right to cancel a session. Participants will be notified via Email or Hotline.