What is Kids Inclusion?

Kids Inclusion is a program designed to offer “middle of the road” adaptive sports programs and allow all children to play in a league regardless of ability. The idea is that ALL kids deserve to play sports - regardless of disability, diagnosis or natural skill set. Our hope is that siblings, friends or classmates of children with a disability will get to participate together in a friendly and fun environment. Right now there is not a great program for the “middle of the road” kids and they are the primary target audience for Kids Inclusion. We will also begin to educate the importance of inclusion, teamwork and relationships between typically developing kids and children with special needs, not only amongst the kids, but with adults and the community. Yes there will be winners and losers, however, in this league everyone is a winner if a new friendship is formed, if there is less bullying or children and adults alike reset their focus from the black and white concept of winning to the love of the game.

Safety is always our number one priority and precautions have been put in place to ensure the safest atmosphere for your children. All coaches and volunteers will have completed a training that focuses on typical occurrences you may see with certain diagnoses as well as evidence based inclusion practices and strategies. All our participants with a disability will be required to complete a medical form with their physician to ensure safety with participation. Teams will be divided as evenly as possible at a required Draft Night prior to the beginning of the season. Rules and modifications for each sport will be made by a team of therapists from the Turn Center as necessary. Rules and modifications will vary based on each participant if needed, however the basic game rules will remain in place.

Find answers to our Frequently Asked Questions HERE

Key words you will hear as part of Kids Inclusion:

Participant: any child or adult who is playing a sport within Kids Inclusion regardless of diagnoses, disability, or typically developing; everyone is equal in this league

Coach: any adult who has completed training and is volunteering with Kids Inclusion

Inclusion: allowing kids of all abilities to play on the same team no matter what

Modification: changing certain aspects of rules to allow for better inclusion practices without altering the integrity of the game

We look forward to playing sports with you!

-Kids Inclusion Team

Contact us.

(806) 353-3596

1250 Wallace Blvd
Amarillo, TX 79106