February 2025 S4EA Newsletter
Published monthly for athletes, families, friends, volunteers, coaches & other supporters of SPORTS for Exceptional Athletes.
Editor: Walter Jackson.
Message from S4EA Executive Director Walter Jackson
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Join S4EA at Valentine Dance on Sat Feb 15 at Chula Vista Elks Lodge. Taste the Guacamole from champions from the past 21 years at Guacamole Bowl on Sat Feb 8 at the Balboa Park Club. SPORTS Camp is scheduled for April 11-13 at Camp Marston in Julian. S4EA is running our winter sports (basketball, bowling, track & volleyball). Volleyball starts Jan 27 at 5:30pm at Park de la Cruz. Check out the rest of the Newsletter or call S4EA at 858-565-7432 for more information.​​​​​​
Guacamole Bowl Feb 8, 2025 at the Balboa Park Club
Come join S4EA at the 22nd Annual Guacamole Bowl on Saturday, February 8th from 10am-2pm at the Balboa Park Club (2144 Pan American Road West, San Diego 92101). Taste the Guacamole from champions from the past 21 years and discover new recipes from up and coming teams. Guacamole starter kits will be available for purchase to spice up your Super Bowl party.
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Teams compete in Law Enforcement, Champions, and Open Divisions. To enter a team, fill out & return the Guacamole Registration Form and Entry Fee of $25. Sponsorship opportunities are available from $50 for Entertainment Sponsor up to $5,000 for Championship Round Sponsor. Thank you to gold medal sponsor Job Options Inc, Henry Avocado Corp. for providing the avocados, and Mission Foods for providing the chips. Proceeds benefit S4EA.
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Bring family and friends as the $8 admission pays membership fee and gets you a bag of Mission Tortilla chips & all the guacamole you can eat. You also have the opportunity to vote for your favorite recipe and select the finalists in each division. For more information, call S4EA at 858-565-7432.
S4EA Valentine Dinner Dance Saturday February 15 at Chula Vista Elks Lodge
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The SPORTS for Exceptional Athletes (S4EA) Valentine Dinner Dance is taking place on Saturday, February 15th from 5-9pm at the Chula Vista Elks Lodge (901 Elks Lane, Chula Vista 91910). S4EA athletes are invited to a great evening of fun and entertainment provided by the Chula Vista Elks Lodge. To register, please call S4EA at 858-565-7432 by February 10th.
S4EA “A Taste 4 SPORTS” May 29 at Balboa Park Club
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S4EA is hosting for our members the 18th Annual "A Taste 4 SPORTS" Gala Fundraiser on Thursday, May 29th from 6-9pm at the Balboa Park Club (2144 Pan American Road West, SD 92101) featuring food & wine from 20 restaurants, personal chefs, caterers & wineries. Mingle with notable local & celebrity figures, including Mad Mike from MTVs “Pimp My Ride”, enjoy music from the band ‘Beatle Trax’ & bid on an exquisite array of auction items. Reservations are $60 per person.
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Sponsorship opportunities available at following levels: Platinum-$10,000, Gold-$5,000, Silver-$1,000 & Bronze-$500. Please donate gift certificates, trips, autographed sports memorabilia to enhance the auction. For more info, call 858-565-7432 or visit www.s4ea.org.
SPORTS Camp April 11-13 at Camp Marston in Julian
S4EA has scheduled SPORTS Camp for April 11-13 at Camp Marston in Julian. Camp Marston offers sports & traditional camp activities (climbing tower, candle making, paintball slingshots, hikes, nature center, Ga-Ga, talent show, dance). Campers spend 2 nights in group cabins with bathrooms under guidance of chaperones/ camp counselors. Because Camp Marston is hilly, a camper using a wheelchair may be limited to certain activities (cabins & dining hall are accessible). Persons with disabilities, families, friends, volunteers, coaches & supporters are all welcome to join S4EA at camp.
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The S4EA SPORTS Camp Registration Fee is $350 per person to help pay for lodging, meals, insurance, supplies, etc. Mail Fee & S4EA Camp Registration Form as soon as possible to S4EA (8380 Vickers St. #E, SD, CA 92111). Turn in Camp Registration Form & Fee by March 11 and pay Early Bird Price of only $325 ($100 advance deposit will lock in the lower rate). If camper needs 1-on-1 chaperone, a Supplemental Staffing Fee of $150 will be charged. Transportation is available for $75 or campers may be brought directly to Camp Marston in Julian which is a little over a 1 hour drive from San Diego. S4EA has received Vendor Approval from Regional Center for SPORTS Camp (PQ8659). Please contact your Regional Center worker to apply & get approval for Registration Fee, Supplemental Staffing Fee &/or Transportation Fee.
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Partial scholarships & Family Rate Specials are available. For more info, call S4EA at (858)565-7432 or go to website at www.s4ea.org.
SPORTS Camp -
Chaperones Needed
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Volunteers ages 18 & over are needed to chaperone for SPORTS Camp April 11-13 at Camp Marston in Julian. Family and friends are welcome to chaperone. No experience needed. Call S4EA at 858-565-7432 to sign-up.
S4EA Winter Season - Basketball, Bowling, Track & Volleyball
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S4EA is running our winter sports season as follows: San Diego City basketball & volleyball on Mondays from 5:30-8:30pm at Park de la Cruz with Junior basketball on Thursdays from 4-5:30pm at Kearny Mesa Rec Center; East Co. basketball practices at Bostonia Rec Center on Thursdays from 6-7:30pm & track practices at Helix HS on Sundays from 9-11am; North Co. basketball practices on Thursdays from 6-7pm at the Boys & Girls Club-Vista; South Bay basketball practices on Fridays from 6-8pm at Parkway Community Center and track held on Saturdays from 10am-12noon at Sweetwater HS. Bowling is continuing on Saturdays from 11am-1pm at Bowlero Chula Vista. For more information, contact S4EA at 858-565-7432.
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San Diego Chill Ice Skating
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San Diego Chill is a non-profit organization offering ice hockey and figure skating on Sundays from 10:20-11:20am at UTC Ice Rink. Call SD Chill at 619-307-3378 for more info.
S4EA Winter Sports
Need Volunteer Coaches
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S4EA needs volunteer coaches this winter for the following:
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South Bay Bowling on Sat 11am-1pm at Bowlero Chula Vista from Jan 11-Apr 26
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South Bay Basketball on Fri 6-8pm at Parkway Community Center from Jan 10-Mar 14
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East County Basketball on Thu 6-7:30pm at Bostonia Recreation Center from Jan 23-Mar 13
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North County Basketball on Thu 6-7pm at Boys & Girls Club-Vista from Jan 16-Mar 13
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San Diego City/East County Track on Sun from 9-11am at Helix High School from Jan 12-Apr 13
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Basketball, Bowling, Track & Volleyball at various other practice site locations
If interested in volunteer coaching or to get a Volunteer Application, call S4EA at 858-565-7432.
SD Parks & Recreation - Therapeutic Rec. Services
San Diego Parks & Recreation (SDP&R) – Therapeutic Recreation Services (TRS) provides therapeutic recreation programs for children and adults with any type of disability. SDP&R-TRS is co-sponsoring S4EA activities at SD City Facilities so that S4EA athletes and volunteers also need to register with SDP&R-TRS. S4EA athletes need to either register on-line with SDRecConnect.com or register at the first practice with SDP&R-TRS. The facilities that S4EA uses in the winter are Park de la Cruz-Basketball/Volleyball Mon (Code: 119151) and Kearny Mesa Recreation Center-Junior Basketball Thu (Code: 119152).
S4EA Practices/Tournaments – Guidelines
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Download Athlete Registration Form from S4EA website, fill out/email to S4EA
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Do not come if you are sick
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Check temperature (if above normal, don’t come to practice)
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If have COVID, isolate at least 5 days & wear mask 10 days
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Wear a facemask in large groups/indoor to help protect everyone & especially our athletes with disabilities
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Get the new COVID vaccine & be safe to play our sports
S4EA Board of Director Elections
S4EA will be having elections for our new Board of Directors in a couple of months. If you are interested in helping run our non-profit sports organization by becoming a board member, then call S4EA at 858-565-7432 by March 6.
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.S4EA Winter Season
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Sport Practices
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Mon 6:00-8:30pm Park de la Cruz (3901 Landis St., SD 92105) Jan 6-Mar 10 not Feb 17 [League Play] (Code: 119151)
Thu 4:00-5:30pm Kearny Mesa Rec (3170 Armstrong, SD 92111) Jan 9-Mar 13 [Jr] (Code: 119152)
Thu 6:00-7:30pm Bostonia Recreation Center (1049 Bostonia, El Cajon 92021) Jan 23-Mar 13
Thu 6:00-7:00pm Boys & Girls Club-Vista (410 W. California Ave, Vista 92083) Jan 16-Mar 13
Fri 6:00-8:00pm Parkway Community Ctr. (373 Park Way, Chula Vista 91910) Jan 10-Mar14 (Tm#1 6-7, Tm#2 7-8)
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​Bowling
Sat 11:00am-1:00pm Bowlero CV (845 Lazo Ct, CV 91910) Sep 7-May 10 not Feb 1 & 8-$9 for 2 games [League Play]
Sun Feb 2 & 16 11am-12:20pm Mira Mesa Lanes (8210 Mira Mesa Blvd, SD 92126) -$10 per bowler per hour+, 1-2 Sundays per month, Call Cathy 949-922-3441
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Sat Feb 22 1:15-3:30pm Hospitality Point (parking near Harbor Police Station)
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Sat 10:00am-12noon Sweetwater High School (2900 Highland Ave, National City 91950) Jan 4-Apr 26
Sun 9:00-11:00am Helix High School (7323 University Ave., La Mesa 91941) January 12-April 13
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Mon 5:30-6:30pm Park de la Cruz (3901 Landis St., SD 92105) from Jan 27-Mar 10 not Feb 17 (Code: 119151)
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​​​​Workout-Hikes/Exercise
Limitless Adventures is a volunteer-led, 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that provides outdoor recreational experiences for people with disabilities. Their current programming consists of hikes and other activities & operates within the Greater San Diego Area. For more info, go to: https://www.limitless-adventures.org/ -Upcoming events: Hike-Feb 8
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Winter Sports include basketball, bowling, track, and volleyball.
Call S4EA at 858-565-7432 to confirm or for more information.
S4EA Tournament & Event Dates
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Feb 8 10am-2pm S4EA Guacamole Bowl - Balboa Park Club
Feb 15 5-9pm S4EA Valentine Dinner Dance - Chula Vista Elks Lodge
Mar 8 9am-1pm S4EA Prelim Track Meet - Sweetwater High School
Mar 16 9am-5pm S4EA Basketball Tournament - Park de la Cruz & Mid-City Gym
Apr 11-13​​​ Fr 4:30-Su 12noon S4EA SPORTS Camp - Camp Marston in Julian
Apr 26 9am-1pm S4EA Final Track Meet - Sweetwater High School
May 29 6:00-9:00pm S4EA "A Taste 4 SPORTS" - Balboa Park Club
Jun 14 9am-3pm S4EA/TRS Summer Sports Festival - Park de la Cruz
