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SPORTS & FITNESS FOR 

EveryBODY 

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WINTER & SPRING 2015 

Program Guide 

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Membership 

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Contact Information

Chapter 126 Sports & Fitness

47 Upson Street, Bristol,CT 06010

Phone 860-769-7047 Fax 860-583-1783

Chapter126.com

Our Mission

Chapter 126 sets the standard in providing health and wellness to those with physical disabilities through fitness and sports programming, promoting life-long

health and personal empowerment. We are dedicated to ensuring that the quality, diversity and availability of our programs are equal to sports and fitness

programs for those without disabilities.

Hours of Operation

Monday -Friday: 8:00am-9:00pm (Fitness Center open 8:00am-8:00pm)

Saturday: 9:00am-3:00pm

Sunday: Closed

Chapter 126 Sports & Fitness offers several membership plans and options to accommodate a variety of needs.

As a member, you are entitled to a variety of programs and services designed to help you strengthen your spirit, sharpen your mind and build your body.

No matter what your fitness level, Chapter 126 has something for everyone. As a community-based and collaborative sports and fitness center, Chapter 126

derives its strength from its community roots, its staff and strong volunteers. Through collaborations with schools, hospitals and other non-profit organizations,

we are able to further enhance and expand the programs and services we offer. We encourage you to take full advantage of your membership and get to know

the staff and members at Chapter 126 Sports & Fitness. 

Membership Benefits:

list of 5 items

 FREE-Fitness Orientation

 FREE-Customized Exercise Program

 FREE-Group Exercise Classes

 FREE-Drop-in Recreation Sports

 Reduced program fees

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Membership discounts available for students, veterans, AARP members and Oak Hill employees.

Amenities:

list of 9 items

 25,000 Sq. ft. facility

 Basketball court/gymnasium

 24’ x 8’ climbing traverse wall

 Universal design fitness equipment

 Group exercise studio

 Resource library and game room

 Three fully accessible locker rooms

 Health and Wellness Classes

 AlterGanti-gravitytreadmill

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VISIT US ONLINE! 

www.Chapter126.com 

for all the latest news, information and schedules 

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Community Development and Outreach

Chapter 126 Scholarships: Removing All Barriers

While membership fees contribute to a portion of our operating revenue, in order to keep our fees affordable and competitive for you, every membership

is subsidized. Unlike most fitness and recreation facilities, Chapter 126 Sports & Fitness and Oak Hill are not-for-profit public charities. This means

that we rely on thegenerosity of others in the form of contributions, grants and sponsorships in order to provide top-notch programs, delivered by highly

skilled staff, in a state-of-the-art facility, to people who need us the most. 

In addition, Chapter 126 offers scholarships to qualifying members with a demonstrated financial need. Scholarships offset all or a portion of membership

fees, so that more individuals in our community who might benefit by participating here are able to do so.

Chapter 126 and Oak Hill actively solicit and receive support from individuals, foundations, corporations and community groups. We invite you to join us

in supporting Chapter 126 and Oak Hill by including a donation in your monthly membership payment, making an annual gift, requesting a matching gift from

your employer, making a deferred gift, or volunteering to help at a Chapter 126 or Oak Hill event. For more ways to get involved in supporting Chapter

126 Sports & Fitness and Oak Hill, please contact our Development Office at (860)769-3834.

For more information on the Chapter 126 scholarship program please contact: Kelly Boscarino at 860-769-7051 or Kelly.boscarino at oakhillct.org.

HOW WOULD YOU LIKE TO MAKE A DIFFERENCE?

$30 Provides astudent with aone month membership

$50 Provides aperson with 60 minutesof training on the AlterGanti-gravity treadmill

$100 Allows achild to participate in a10week wheelchair basketball clinic

$288 Supports a veteran with 6 months of membership

* All donations of any size are welcome and support programs for youth, teens, seniors, veterans and families.

TO MAKE A DONATION

To make a donation or for more information, please visit 

http://oakhillct.org/ways_to_give/index.asp or 

contact Ruth Hayes at 860-769-3834 or ruth.hayes at oakhillct.org

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SPORTS

Who can participate in sports programs at Chapter 126?

EveryBODY is welcome to participate.We encourage those with and without disabilities to come tryout our equipmentand learn a new sport while gettinga great

workout.

Junior Wheelchair Basketball

The wheelchair basketball program aims to promote teamwork, competition and sportsmanship. Each week participants will learn more about the sport through

drills, skill building exercises and scrimmages. We welcome everyone equally from physical, cognitive disabilities to able-bodied individuals to participate

in our program. All programming at Chapter 126 Sports & Fitness is centered around inclusion and awareness. Registration is required for this program.

Ages:8to 18yearsDays:Monday

Dates:March 9th–May 11thTime:6pm–8pm

Fee:$75 for members,$100 for non-members

Goalball

Goalball is an extremely simple game to learn that allows you to use your senses. Goalball is a team sport designedspecificallyfor athletes with visual

impairments but can be played by anybody. The object of the game is to roll the ball into the opposite goal while opposing players try to block the ball

with their bodies. Bells inside the balls help orient the players, indicating the direction of the on-coming ball. Great fun for all!All necessary equipment

is provided. Registration is required for this program.

Ages:

All ages welcome

Days:

Tuesday

Dates:

March 10

th

–

May 12

th

Time:

6pm 

–

8pm

Fee:

$

75 for members

,

$

100 for non

-

members

Noodle Hockey

Th

e name nearly says it all... It

’

s

hockey, but with noodles! This is a very safe form of hockey where the 

players try to hit the beach ball into the goal. It's a great way to be active and meet friends. A fantastic game 

for all ages and abilities!

Ages:

All ages welcome

Days:

Saturday

Dat

es:

March 14

th

–

May 

16

th

Time:

11:30am 

–

12:30pm

Fee:

Free for Members, $5

for

non

-

members

Adaptive 

Youth Soccer

The emphasis of this program is on development, training, and meaningful participation rather than on 

competition. Our goal is to enable the 

young athletes with disabilities to develop their physical fitness, 

technical skills, courage, and self

-

esteem, through the joy and excitement of playing soccer.

Ages:

5

& up

Days:

Saturday

Dates:

March 14

th

–

May 16

th

Time:

1pm 

–

2:30pm

Fee:

$

75 for me

mbers

, 

$

100 for non

-

members

Beep Ball

Beep Ball

, derived from baseball, is a sport for blind and visua

lly impaired athletes that use

s

sound to 

replace sight, allowing players to hit, run the 

bases, field the ball, and score runs. Chapter 126 is looking to 

form a Connecticut team

. I

f you are interested in playing or know of somebody that would like to play 

please contact Stacia Cardillo at 860

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769

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3824

or by email at Stacia.Cardillo at oakhillct.

org

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Parents Night Out

Want a night out without the kids?Parents Night Outis a great opportunity to drop your kids offat Chapter 126 while you enjoy a quiet dinner or a couple

hours of shopping with your friends.Our staff hasplenty of tricks up their sleeves to keep your kids entertained.No registration required.

Ages:8yearsto 18 years Days:Wednesday 

Dates:March 11th–May 13thTime:6pm -8pm

Fee:$5 for members, $10 for non-members

Drop-In Fun & Games

It's a snow day and you don't know what to do with your kids? Drop-In Fun & Games is exactly what your kids need.Our two hour classes will be filled with

sports drills/skills and P.E. games led by our staff. We will lead participants through non-stop activities from wheelchair basketball to dodgeball. No

registration required.

Ages:8yearsto 18yearsTime:11am -1pm

Fee:$5 for members, $10 for non-members

School’s Out –Sports Extravaganza

School’s Out –Sports Extravaganzaactivity days offer 6 hours of sport specific training engaging your child in adaptive athletics. Our staff will lead

your child through fun skills and drills pertaining to the sport of the day, while educating them on inclusion. All kids ofall abilities are welcome to

play. For more information call Stacia Cardillo at 860-769-3824

Ages

: 

8

years & older

Dates:

April 3

rd

and May 25

th

Time

: 9am 

–

3pm

Fee:

$

30

for members

,

$

3

0 for non

-

members. Registration is required.

Kids & Coffee

Looking for some fun playtime outside 

of 

the house during the cold winter months? Want your kids to meet 

new friends? Come to Chapter 126 for 

Kids & C

offee

;

a program with organized and age appropriate gym 

play for the parents and their young children. The

re will be 30 minutes of fun

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filled activities followed by 30 

minutes of socializing, free play and of course

,

coffee! We provide the gym space, equipment and will lead 

the games. You provide the energy and great conversation!

Ages

: 18 mo

nth

s 

–

6 y

ea

rs 

old

Days:

Tuesday & Thursday 

Dates:

March 10

th

–

May 14

th

Time

: 

9

am 

-

10

am

Fee

:

$

5 for members, $10 for non

-

members

Birthday Bash at Chapter 126

Want to have a birthday party for your child but don

’

t want to deal with the hassle of planning 

one? 

Chapter 126 will help organize a birthday party for your birthday boy or birthday girl. 

Parties will 

include gym time for guided play and access to our g

ame room. 

We supply

the gym entertainment, paper 

products, decorations and staff to assist.

The food and cake is up to you. Fees include everything for up to 

12 children and only $5 extra for each additional child with a maximum of 20.

Ages

: 5y

ea

rs & up

Days:

Friday & Saturday 

Times

: Fridays 

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6:30pm to 8:30pm OR Saturdays 

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11:30am to 1:30pm

Fee:$85 for members, $100 for non-members

Wheelchair Lacrosse USA-Lacrosse Camp 

This will be the first Wheelchair Lacrosse camp in Connecticut. The camp willbe directed by Ryan Baker founder of Wheelchair Lacrosse USA. This is a fantastic

opportunity to bring this new sport to the region. This two day camp will provide skill and drill instruction as well as live game experience all under

the direction of highly skilled and qualified coaches. Chapter 126 Sports & Fitness is proud and excited to bring this competitive and fast growing sport

to the area.

Camp is open to any wheelchair athlete in New England with an interest in the sport. Participants are encouraged to bring their own sports chair. All other

equipment will be provided. Camp is limited to the first 20 athletes who apply.

Ages:18 years & up

Date:May 16thand 17th

*For more information or to reserve your place in the camp please call Paul Weiland 860

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769

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7049 or stop 

by

Chapter 126

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FITNESS

Fitness Center Orientations

Are you looking to gain strength, lose weight, improve balance, transfer more safely, walk better, make daily activities easierorall of the above? All

members of Chapter 126 have the option to utilize a staff Exercise Physiologist to aid in the development and management of a customized exercise plan

designed specifically to help individuals meet their personal fitness goals.

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• Meet one-on-one with an Exercise Physiologist

• Develop health and wellness goals along with a qualified fitness specialist

• Receive customized exercise programs to help you reach your fitness goals

• Enjoy unlimited exercise progression to keep your routine fresh and effective

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Call 860-769-7047 to schedule your appointment today!

AlterG® Anti-Gravity Treadmill®

The AlterG® Anti-Gravity Treadmill® is revolutionizing fitness by allowing you to run or walk with reduced impactto joints and muscles. Through patented

NASA technology, the anti-gravity treadmill provides up to an80% reduction in body weight to reduce the stress and strain on your body. The benefits of

reducing body weightthrough uniform,air supported lifting whileyou walk or run include:

·Decreased pain while running/walking

·Increased caloric expenditureby going farther or faster than previously possible

·Decreased recovery time from injuries

·A safe environment to retrain gait without the risk of falls or additional injury

Whatever your wellness or fitness goals are, the AlterG anti-gravity treadmill can help you achieve them! Sign up today for an AlterG training session

with our Exercise Physiologist.

AlterG sessions are by appointment only and will be conducted under the supervision of an Exercise Physiologist.Call 860-769-7047 to schedule your appointment

Times: By appointment only.

30minute session-$20Member, $30Non-member

60 minute session-$35Member, $50Non-member

Five-60minute sessions-$150Member,$225Non-member

Personal Training

Imagine having an 

E

xercise 

P

hysiologist at your side to

ensure you receive th

e proper knowledge

and

safety

to

achieve 

maximum results in your workout! Or do you n

eed some extra motivation or

one

-

on

-

one attention? 

Our fitness staff is available for personal training for an additional fee. All

fitness center 

staff

members

hold 

degrees

in Exercise Science and 

have 

experience working with people with disabilities.

Contact Wes Norris 

at 860

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769

-

70

50 or by email at 

Wes.Norris at oakhillct.org

for more information.

30 minute session: $30 Member, $45Non-member

60 minute session-$50Member, $70Non-member

Five-30 minutes sessions: $125 Member, $200Non-member

Five-60 minute sessions: $220 Member, $320 Non-member

Sport Specific Personal Training 

Every athlete has unique strengths and weaknesses. No matter the skill level, there’s a trainer with a program for youor your team.Our trained staff willwork

with you to teach developmentally appropriate levels of sport skills and tactics. This training program focuses on sport movement, sport strength, and

sport balance. Training is available for the following sports: volleyball, basketball, football, baseball, and softball. For more informationcontact Paul

Weilandat 860-769-7049or by email at Paul.Weiland at oakhillct.org.

60 minute session-$50Member, $70Non-member

Five-60 minute sessions: $220 Member, $320 Non-member

Group Exercise-Classes for EveryBODY!

At Chapter 126 we recognize the benefits of structured group exercise. Engaging in group fitness helps to keep motivation levels high and provides an increased

opportunity for social interaction. All of our group classes are taught by certified professionals and can be modified to suit any skill level or ability.

Fees 

Member: 

Free

(M

onth

-

to

-

month full facility membership

inclu

des 

unlimited group exercise classes

).

Non-members: $7 per class Or purchase a10 pack for $63($7 savings!).

Registration Not Required 

Class registration is not required. Just show up and get ready to have fun. 

Yoga-with Holly

Monday 6:30pm -7:30pm

Work on breath control, posture, stretching and relaxation in this inclusive class. Whether you're in your chair or on the floor, you'll get all of the

benefits yoga has to offer.

Circuit Training-with Wes

Tuesday 2:00pm -3:00pm

This challenging class provides a great workout as you move through a series of stations designed to elevate your heart rate and challenge your muscles.

Stations may include body weight exercises, weights,stabilityballs, resistance bands, etc.Exercises change weekly and are modified to meet the needs of

the participants.

Walking Group

Wednesday4:30pm-5:30pm-with James

Friday 11:00am -12:00pm-with Wes

FREE Program-Everyone is welcome (No charge for members or non-members)

Increase your walking endurance and improve your gait during this "open" walking time. We open up our gymnasium to allow members to walk in a safe, flat,

supervised environment. Bring your own walker or use one of ours (limited supply). Please have a caregiver or assistant accompany you if needed.

Tai Chi-withJames

Wednesday 6:30pm -7:15pm 

The aim of this class will be to decrease individual risk of falls and to improve balance through structured movements that encourage smooth weight shifts

and increased core tension. This class is structured around individuals new to the principals of Tai Chiand active older adults.

Body Challenge-with Stacia

Thursday 11:00am -12:00pm 

Looking to get lean, toned and fit? Join Chapter 126 for Body Challenge which uses moderate weights and high repetitions to give you a killer total body

workout.

ZUMBA-with Celeste

Thursday 6:30pm -7:30pm

Zumba at Chapter 126takes the popular Latin-dance inspired workout of Zumba and makes it accessible for seniors, beginners or others needing modifications

in their exercise routine. Zumba builds cardiovascular health by challenging the heart and working the muscles, hips, legs and arms with dance.

SitFIT

Saturday 11:30am-12:15pmwith Paul 

Agreat chair based workout for everyBODY.Energy, movement, and strengtharecombinedin this great workout.

COMMUNITY

Workshop Wednesday

On the third Wednesday of each

month we will host a new workshop that is free and open to 

everyone.

Make sure to like us on 

Facebook

,

check our 

website

Chapter126.com

or call 860

-

769

-

7047 to find 

out more information about our upcoming workshops.

Volunteer Opportunities

As an organization serving a diverse population, we also strive t

o have a diverse volunteer base. New 

volunteers are always welcome at Chapter 126. 

Get involved

and volunteer in a program or coach a team. 

You will feel

great and help others at the same time.

For more information on volunteer opportunities please contact Kelly Boscarinoat 860-769-7051or Kelly.boscarino at oakhillct.org.

Field Trips, Girl Scout Outings, Teacher Workshops, Corporate Teambuilding 

Inclusion is the key to creating a memorable fieldtrip for every participant.The more people are able to talk about and understand individuals with a disability

the more likely they are to have compassion and understanding of the situation of others. 

This program will provide everyone withthe opportunity to take part in a variety of adaptive sports from goalball to wheelchair basketball. We will provide

the coaches, adaptive sports equipment and a positive context for everyone to playand learn. Teachers, coaches, and leaderswill also leave with a greater

knowledge ofhow to adapt sports and other activities so individualswith or without a disability can participate.

Choose from a variety of activities:

-Adaptive Team SportsClinics-Mini Adaptive Field Day-Beep Ball 

-Goalball-Traverse Climbing Wall-Wheelchair Handling Skills

-Wheelchair Basketball, Football-Sit Volleyball-Noodle Hockey 

Cost

will be determined on a case

-

by

-

case basis. For more information pl

ease contact Kelly 

Boscarino a

t 

Kelly.Boscarino at oakhillct.org

or 860

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769

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