Wellness & Fitness
Making sure individuals with Down syndrome stay active and healthy through their ever-increasing life expectancy is of prime importance to the DSAJ. We offer many different avenues to achieve the goals of health, weight loss, team sports and team dance. People with other IDDs (intellectual and developmental differences) are also welcome to join the Wellness & Fitness groups.
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Basketball
The DSAJ Basketball program is offered to individuals with intellectual and developmental differences ages 6 and up. The players are grouped into teams based on age and ability. Our Basketball program is held at Trinity Christian Academy each Summer and is led by Coach JP. The DSAJ Basketball Seasons begins in June. Stay tuned for registration!
Season Dates:
Tuesdays June 4th-July23rd
JR League- 5:30pm-6:30pm
Unified League- 6:30pm-7:30pm
Masters League- 7:30pm-8:30pm
Trinity Christian Academy:
800 Hammond Blvd
Jacksonville, FL 32221
For more information email Sarah at sarah.simmons@dsaj.org
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Soccer
The DSAJ Soccer program is offered to individuals with intellectual and developmental differences ages 4 and up. The players are grouped into teams based on age and soccer skills. Our purpose is to provide an environment in which everyone can participate, exercise safely, learn how to play and make friends. The DSAJ Soccer Season kicks off in January. Stay tuned for registration!
For more information email Sarah at sarah.simmons@dsaj.org
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Down To Box
Down to Box is a high energy, targeted boxing training program specifically catered towards individual needs and abilities. Program is for individuals ages 14 and older with an intellectual or developmental difference. Down to Box runs every Fall and Spring and is led by Coach Angel Castro.
Down to Box Spring Season Dates:
Wednesdays April 10th-June 12th
Practices are from 6:00pm-7:00pm at the DSAJ Office and Family Center
8011 Philips Highway Suite 7
Jacksonville, FL 32256
For more information email Sarah at sarah.simmons@dsaj.org
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STARZ Dance Team
The DSAJ Starz Dance Team season runs January through May. Our Starz compete in local competitions and perform at various events in the community. Boys and girls are both welcome to participate. Our dancers are led by coach Dani Frei. The Starz Dance Team season begins in January. Stay tuned for registration!
For more information email Coach Dani at dani.frei@dsaj.org
