Brock Niagara Penguins

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Record #: NIA1357 Last Modified: 21 May 2013 Last Full Update: 04 Jun 2012
Contact Information
Address & Map
Brock University - Walker Complex Gyms and Eleanor Misener Aquatic Centre
500 Glenridge
St Catharines, ON L2S 3A1
Map RecordDo Not Map
Office Phone905-359-6283
Websitewww.niagarapenguins.org
Description & Services
Areas ServedNiagara Region
DescriptionSwim and wheelchair basketball team for youth and young adults with a disability. They can be a member of a competitive swim team and/or a competitive wheelchair basketball team. The wheelchair basketball team trains and competes against teams around Ontario throughout the season (Sessions start in September, January and March). The Penguins are also looking to expand in 2012-2013 to offer a boccia paralympic team.
HoursGym Sat 12 noon-2 pm * Swim Tue and/or Thu 4:15 pm-5:30 pm
DatesSep-Jun
EligibilityAges: 6 year(s) and up 
 
No maximum age but must follow athlete code of conduct and act as a role model to the other younger athletes in program.
LanguagesEnglish ; French ; American Sign Language (ASL)
ApplicationFor information, fees and registration packages visit www.niagarapenguins.org, email at niagarapenguins@brocku.ca or call 905-359-6283.
FeesProgram - Swim $75 per session; Wheelchair Basketball Full Season (Sep-Jun) $150 ; Fee assistance available.
Subjects
Service CategoriesSwimming/Swimming Lessons ; Swimming/Swimming Lessons ~ Children and Youth with Disabilities
See Also TermsBeaches ; Swimming Facilities ; Synchronized Swimming
SubjectsChildren ; Physical disabilities ; Physical fitness ; Recreation ; Swimming ; Team sports ; Youth