| Team Statement: |
The Rochester Rookies is an organization
based in Rochester, NY and exists to provide, promote and develop
opportunities for children and "young at heart" adults with physical
disabilities to participate in recreational and competitive wheelchair
and ambulatory sports
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| Address |
Rochester Rookies
11 Balsam Drive
Spencerport, NY 14559
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Head Coach: |
Gregg Chalmers,
Gchalmers@SiewertEquipment.com
585-329-7484
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Program Director & Coach: |
Ryan
Chalmers,
Ryan@ChalmersGroup.Org
585-301-1144 |
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| Sports: |
Track, Field, Swimming, Table Tennis, Archery
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Assistant Coaches: |
Kristin Marcott
Chris Stavisky, OT
Rochester Rookies Staff Email:
Coach@TheRochesterRookies.Org |
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| Mission: |
The Rochester Rookies is a wheelchair
and ambulatory sports program dedicated to enhancing the quality of
lives by teaching athletic skills, fostering independence, building
character and helping families realize their child's full potential
through programs, advocacy and services.
The program seeks to provide individuals
the opportunity to engage in physical fitness activities and
socialization.
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Social Media : |
www.TheRochesterRookies.Org
https://www.facebook.com/TheRochesterRookies/
https://twitter.com/RochRookies
https://www.instagram.com/rochesterrookies/ |
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Team Objectives |
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Provide
socialization opportunities and self-reliance
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Build
character and self-confidence
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Encourage sportsmanship and teamwork
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Promote
communication skills and problem solving
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Network
families and volunteers, enhancing a support system
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Provide
opportunities for physical fitness
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Provide
socialization opportunities
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History:
Servicing: |
The Rochester Rookies was founded in
1976 by Paralympic Gold Medalist, Jo Ann Armstrong. The team is an
affiliate of Adaptive Sports USA. The Rookies have an eight month
training season (September - November and February - June).
Practice is held on Saturdays, 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM, SUNY College at
Brockport, Tuttle North Gymnasium.
The Rochester Rookies program serves
children and adults with physical disabilities, Futures Program (5-7),
Junior Program (8-23),"Young at Heart" Adult Program (24+). Individuals
interested in a fun, competitive and recreational sports program
should join the team.
People seeking physical fitness,
socialization, and fun should participate.
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