To improve social, emotional,
cognitive, and physical abilities through participation
in Softball
Facilitator:
CTRS (2 Coaches)
Duration:
6 x 1.5 hour practice over a 6
week period; 1 all day tournament
Capacity:
20 participants
Location:
Hayden Field / Softball diamond
Goals:
Increase gross motor function
Increase fine motor function
Improve eye/ hand coordination
Improve social skills
Improve physical fitness
Follow through on commitments
Introduce students to a
healthy leisure lifestyle
Improve confidence and self
esteem
Understand and demonstrate
basic rules/skills of the game
Following directions
Increase attention to task
Develop friendships
Develop positive sportsmanship
skills
Participation
Requirements:
Ability to independently grasp
and release softball/bat
Ability to tolerate an
activity environment for up to an hour
Display interest in activity
Ability to follow or respond
to at least 1 verbal/signed instruction
Discharge
Criteria:
Completion of season
Discharge for CMRC
Individual does not meet
participation requirements.
Inappropriate or agitated
behavior demonstrated two times during the season
Precautions:
Attendance is not permitted
for those presenting with contagious/infectious
disease or any other conditions outlined in
aquatic’s policy and procedure manual.
Group facilitator should be
aware and familiar with client behavior plans when
applicable
Facilitator should be aware of
client health conditions which may pose significant
risks through activities
