Sports and Recreation
We have gathered together some of our favorite resources.
Challenger Baseball
The Little League Challenger Program is Little League’s adaptive baseball program for individuals with physical and intellectual challenges.
There are local teams. Contact us, and we'll get you in contact with a coach.
Special Olympics of New York State
Corning and Elmira fall in the Genesee Region of Special Olympics NYS. However, we are near the Southern Tier Region, and are able to participate in their programs if it is a better fit.
The mission of Special Olympics is to provide year-round sports training and athletic competition in a variety of Olympic-style sports for children and adults with intellectual disabilities, giving them continuing opportunities to develop physical fitness, demonstrate courage, experience joy and participate in a sharing of gifts, skills and friendship with their families, other Special Olympics athletes and the community.
Reins of Hope
Individuals with many types of challenges can experience the benefits of recreational horseback riding at Reins of Hope.
The opportunity to form a relationship with a horse and complete a goal inspires self confidence, ability and teamwork in the rider as well as the horse. Riders can also experience increased balance, posture, muscle control and better strength because of the unique walking gait a moving horse provides.
Greek Peak Adaptive Snowsports
Greek Peak Adaptive Snowsports mission is to provide snowsports experiences and skill development for people with disabilities utilizing the safest and most effective adaptive equipment and qualified/trained volunteer staff in a fun, supportive, and positive learning atmosphere.
Greek Peak Mountain Resort not only supports the GPAS program but also supports the skiers and snowboarders with disabilities by offering reduced price lift tickets during the GPAS Sunday program.