Leisure Services

Leisure time activities play an important role in he emotional and social development of people with developmental disabilities. A variety of recreation programs, sponsored by The Arc-South Bay, provide fun, relaxation and social opportunities as well as help people with developmental disabilities adjust to group participation. Each leisure activity offers the opportunity to combine fun with a social learning experience.

Listed below are a few of the recreation opportunities offered by The Arc-South Bay on a regular basis. Athletes must have a current Special Olympics medical form on file to participate in any sports activity. Special events are listed below.

Saturday A.M. Bowling

The Saturday A.M. Bowling League meets very Saturday at 9:30 a.m. at the South Bay Bowl on Hawthorne Boulevard in Redondo Beach. Approximately 100 bowlers practice and compete in this program, which includes county and state-wide competition. Leagues run from September through May and open bowling is held during the summer. Cost is determined d by South Bay Bowl.

Sports Night

Sports practice for Special Olympics and for tournaments takes place on Tuesday nights at the Gardena Recreation Canter. Teens and adults participate in athletic training, sports competition and games. This program offers sports training throughout the year.

Special Olympics

The Arc-South Bay participates as on of the ten local practice areas under the umbrella of the South bay Area Special Olympics (sponsored by the City of Torrance). Completion of ht CSO medical/media release form is require for participation in local or state competition. The year-round sports program includes seasonal activities in bowling, softball, basketball, cross country running, track and field, volleyball, weightlifting, and floor hockey.