About Us

The purpose of SPORTS for Exceptional Athletes is to create enhanced opportunities for people with and without disabilities to interact and form lasting bonds of friendship through shared sports and recreational activities in their community.

Teams may be made up of athletes with developmental disabilities, families, friends, and others who want to play on inclusive teams. We are also working closely with a number of community partners, including:

  • San Diego Park & Recreation Department - Therapeutic Recreation Services
  • The Arc of San Diego
  • The Salvation Army Kroc Center
  • Supporting Alternative Solutions
  • American Youth Soccer Organization
  • Down Syndrome Association San Diego
  • San Diego Police Officer's Association

SPORTS for Exceptional Athletes is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. All contributions are tax-deductible to the full extent of the law.

Who We Serve

SPORTS for Exceptional Athletes serves San Diego County athletes with developmental disabilities,
ages 5 through adult.

How You Can Help

SPORTS for Exceptional Athletes is a volunteer-based, community-wide program that needs your help:

  • To serve as coach, event organizer, fund-raiser, sports official, or other worker.
  • To provide sports facilities, equipment, meals, and other in-kind services.
  • To provide operating funds for the SPORTS for Exceptional Athletes program here in San Diego County

Please print out an Interest Form, fill it out, and mail to us at:

SPORTS for Exceptional Athletes
8291 Aero Place, Suite #150
San Diego, CA 92123

Or please call us at (858)565-S4EA (7432) and we'll be happy to mail an Interest Form to you. Thanks!

To Volunteer

If you're interested in becoming a SPORTS volunteer, you'll find these forms to be of interest. Click on the name to download the form to your computer:

Welcome Letter
Volunteer Application
Consent for Background Check

Photo Gallery

We’ve got lots of photos from our practices, tournaments, competitions, and Athlete Council events. Click on the links below to visit our photo galleries.

Photo Gallery 1 by Earl Grad
Photo Gallery 2 by Nick Brumbach
Photo Gallery 3 by David Gibson

Links

Here is a collection of links to our community partners and other San Diego-area athletic organizations devoted to serving people with developmental disabilities.