As a signature program of Hillsborough County Parks & Recreation, the mission of HC Adaptive Sports program is to promote health, independence and personal growth through sports for people with physical and intellectual disabilities.
HC Adaptive Sports provides year-round sports and recreation programs that promote physical activity, healthy lifestyles, and recreational and competitive sports opportunities for children and adults with physical disabilities.
With more than 300 athletes participating each year, HC Adaptive Sports has something for everyone to compete in!
Interested in participating? Complete the HC Adaptive Sports form for more information.
If you’d like more information on Adaptive Sports, please email Mary Cales or call (813) 416-0467.
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Youth Sports | Buccaneers Wheelchair Football | Strong Dogs Basketball | Special Olympics | Veterans Sports
Youth Sports
Recreational and competitive sports for youth (ages 7-22) with physical and intellectual disabilities offered throughout the year. Sports cost $25 to participate and include:
Sports Available
Archery
- Season: October - July
- Partners: USA Archery, Move United
Basketball
- Season: October - July
- Partners: Move United
Cycling (Practices held at Flatwoods)
- Season: September - November
- Partners: N/A
Golf
- Season: September - November
- Partners: USF
Hockey
- Season: November - December
- Partners: Tampa Bay Lightning
Sit Volleyball
- Season: January - March
- Partners: USA Volleyball
Swimming
- Season: March - May
- Partners: USA Swimming, Move United
Track and Field
- Season: March - May
- Partners: Move United
Youth Sports Gallery
Tampa Bay Wheelchair Buccaneers Football Team
The Tampa Bay Wheelchair Buccaneers Football Team is one of nine national teams that compete in the USA Wheelchair Football League (USAWFL). The league is the first of its kind for adults with physical disabilities looking to play America's favorite sport. Learn more about the Tampa Bay Wheelchair Buccaneers Football Team.
Tampa Bay Wheelchair Buccaneers Football Gallery
Tampa Bay Strong Dogs Wheelchair Basketball Team
The Tampa Bay Strong Dogs Wheelchair Football Team has been a competitive part of the National Wheelchair Basketball Association (NWBA) for more than 20 years. The Tampa Bay Strong Dogs features adults with permanent physical disabilities who have a genuine love for the game of basketball. Learn more about the Tampa Bay Strong Dogs Wheelchair Basketball Team.
Tampa Bay Strong Dogs Gallery
Special Olympics
Hillsborough County Adaptive Sports offers a Special Olympic program with various sports for athletes (ages 8 and up) with intellectual and developmental disabilities. The Hillsborough County program follows the standard Special Olympic competition schedule, and the teams compete in the county games, area games, and state games throughout the year.
Programs Available
Basketball
Bocce Ball
Bowling
Cycling
Swimming
Volleyball
Special Olympics Gallery
Veterans Sports
Hillsborough County Adaptive Sports partners with the James A. Haley Veterans' Hospital and the Wounded Warrior Project to provide programming for Veterans free of cost. Archery is offered year-round, while activities such as pickleball, walking club, and bocce ball are at various times of the year. The program aims to provide safe activities for Veterans to participate in while also promoting health and independence.
Sports Available
Archery
Bocce Ball
Pickleball
Walking Club
Veterans Sports Gallery
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Youth Sports | Buccaneers Wheelchair Football | Strong Dogs Basketball | Special Olympics | Veterans Sports