October 2026 S4EA Newsletter
Published monthly for athletes, families, friends, volunteers, coaches & other supporters of SPORTS for Exceptional Athletes.
Editor: Walter Jackson.
Message from S4EA Executive Director Walter Jackson
Over 50 athletes and volunteers attended the Pancake Breakfast Sep 26. Join S4EA at Oktoberfest Oct 10 at S4EA Office. The Halloween SPORTS Camp is scheduled for Oct 23-25 at Camp Marston in Julian. S4EA is running our fall sports in bowling, flag football, floor hockey & volleyball. Check out the rest of the Newsletter or call S4EA at 858-565-7432 for more information.
S4EA Oktoberfest, Dinner & Dance Sat Oct 10 at S4EA Office
S4EA has scheduled our own version of Oktoberfest on Saturday, Oct 10 from 3-5:30pm at the S4EA Office (8380 Vickers St. #E, SD 92111) for $20. Besides drinking non-alcoholic beer, root beer & other soft drinks, we are serving brats, sausages, potato pancakes & various other German/food dishes. Participants are encouraged to wear lederhosen or other German attire. Music & lively dancing will take place, Call S4EA at 858-565-7432 to reserve your spot.
Row-A-Thon Nov 14 at CrossFit Trifecta-Vista to Benefit S4EA
The Row-A-Thon fundraiser is scheduled for Saturday, November 14th from 8am-1pm at CrossFit Trifecta (2588 Progress St Suite #2, Vista, CA 92081). The cost is $50 per person or $500 for a 10 person team. Teams are made up of S4EA athletes, volunteers, or community members. Sponsors are needed to help pay for S4EA athletes. The Row-A-Thon covers 42,195 meters (26.2 miles). S4EA is the 2026 beneficiary of the Hope Horizon Foundation Row-A-Thon. Support S4EA by entering the Row-A-Thon. Register at www.hopehorizonfoundation.com, or call S4EA at (858)565-7432 for more information.
S4EA Holiday Party Sun Dec 6 at Eagles Aerie
Come join in the festivities at the S4EA Holiday Party sponsored by Eagles Aerie and SDGivE 'Season of Giving' on Sunday, December 6th from 4-6:30pm at the Eagles Aerie (3848 Centre Street at University Ave., San Diego 92103). Activities include music, dancing, caroling, dinner, visit by Santa & a gift exchange (please bring a gift-maximum value $10). No cost. RSVP to S4EA at 858-565-7432 by December 1st.
S4EA Halloween SPORTS Camp October 23-25 at Camp Marston in Julian
S4EA has scheduled Halloween SPORTS Camp for October 23-25 at Camp Marston (4761 Pine Hills Rd, Julian 92036). Camp Marston offers sports & traditional camp activities (climbing tower, candle making, paintball slingshots, hikes, nature center, Ga-Ga, talent show, dance) as well as Halloween fun (haunted house, costumes & trick-or-treating). Campers spend 2 nights in group cabins with bathrooms under guidance of chaperones/camp counselors. Because Camp Marston is hilly, a camper using a wheelchair may be limited to certain activities (cabins & dining hall are accessible). Persons with disabilities, families, friends, volunteers, coaches & supporters are welcome to join S4EA at camp.
The S4EA SPORTS Camp Registration Fee is $450 per person to help pay for lodging, meals, insurance, supplies, etc. Mail Fee & S4EA Camp Registration Form as soon as possible to S4EA (8380 Vickers St. #E, SD, CA 92111). $100 advance deposit will guarantee a spot at camp. Transportation is available for $100 or campers may be brought directly to Camp Marston in Julian which is a little over a 1 hour drive from San Diego. S4EA has received Vendor Approval from Regional Center for SPORTS Camp (PQ8659). Please contact your Regional Center worker to apply & get approval for Registration Fee &/or Transportation Fee.
$100 1-on-1 Chaperone Fee (to help pay extra cost of 1-on-1 chaperone that camper’s family brings). This fee is no longer paid by Regional Center, but by family. If parent can chaperone an additional camper besides their son/daughter, then S4EA waives the $100 fee. 1-on-1 Chaperone Fee & Transportation Fee for parent must be paid in advance.
For more info, call S4EA at (858)565-7432 or go to S4EA website at www.s4ea.org.
SPORTS Camp #2 Oct 23-25
-Chaperones Needed
Volunteers (especially males) age 18+ are needed to chaperone Halloween SPORTS Camp Oct 23-25 at Camp Marston in Julian. Family & friends are welcome to chaperone.
No experience needed.
Call S4EA at 858-565-7432 to
sign-up or send in S4EA Volunteer Application for SPORTS Camp Chaperone.
S4EA Fall Sports -
Need Volunteer Coaches
S4EA needs volunteer coaches this fall for the following sports:
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South Bay Bowling on Sat 11am-1pm at Lucky Strike/Bowlero Chula Vista Sep 12-Apr 24
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South Bay Volleyball on Fri 5:30-7pm at Parkway Full Gymnasium Sep 18-Nov 20
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East County Volleyball on Thu 6-7:30pm at Bostonia Recreation Center Sep 24-Nov 19
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North County Volleyball on Thu 6-7pm at Boys & Girls Club-Vista Sep 24-Nov 19
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Bowling, Flag Football, Floor Hockey & Volleyball at various other practice site locations
If interested in volunteer coaching, to get a Volunteer Application, or for more information, please call S4EA at 858-565-7432.
SD Parks & Recreation - Therapeutic Rec. Services
San Diego Parks & Recreation (SDP&R) – Therapeutic Recreation Services (TRS) provides therapeutic recreation programs for children and adults with any type of disability. SDP&R-TRS is co-sponsoring S4EA activities at SD City Facilities so that S4EA athletes and volunteers also need to register with SDP&R-TRS. S4EA athletes need to register on-line with SDRecConnect.com or register at the first practice with SDP&R-TRS. The facilities that S4EA uses in the fall are Park de la Cruz-Floor Hockey/Volleyball Mon (Code: 135738), Morley Field Sports Complex-Flag Football Wed (Code: 135739), Kearny Mesa Rec Ctr Gym-Floor Hockey Thu (Code: 135740).
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S4EA Fall Season
Sport Practices
Bowling
Sat 11am-1pm Lucky Strike (845 Lazo Ct, CV 91910) Sep 12-Apr 24 not Sep 26-$10 for 2 games, $7 if need shoes
[League Play] As of beginning of Oct, league is full so new bowlers will be listed as substitutes
Sun Sep 27, Oct 11 & 25 10:45am-12:20pm Mira Mesa Lanes (8210 Mira Mesa Blvd, SD 92126) -$5 per bowler per hour+, generally every other Sunday. Dates are subject to change. Please contact cathysturdivant@yahoo.com to confirm.
Saturdays 1:15-3:30pm Oct 3-No Ride, Oct 10-Robb Field ride in Ocean Beach area, Oct 17-San Diego Velodrome (Morley Field in Balboa Park) S4EA Cycling Tournament, Oct 24-Crown Point Shores to Mission Bay Coaster/Boardwalk, Oct 31-CV Marina to Border [see calendar, S4EA website, coach or call S4EA at 858-565-7432 for more info]
Wed 5:45pm-7:15pm Morley Field Athletic Fields (2221 Morley Field Dr., SD 92104) Sep 16-Oct 21 (Code: 135739)
Mon 6:30-8:00pm Park de la Cruz (3901 Landis St., SD 92105) Sep 14-Dec 7 [League Play] (Code: 135738)
Thu 4:00-5:30pm Kearny Mesa Rec (3170 Armstrong, SD 92111) from Sep 17-Dec 10 [Jr] (Code: 135740)
Swimming
Fri 7:00-8:00pm Copley YMCA (4300 El Cajon Blvd, SD 92105) Apr 10-Dec 18 [swimmers only]
Mon 5:30-7:00pm Park de la Cruz (3901 Landis St., SD 92105) Sep 14-Nov 16 [League Play] (Code: 135738)
Thu 6:00-7:00pm Boys & Girls Club-Vista (410 W. California Ave, Vista 92083) from Sep 24-Nov 19
Thu 6:00-7:30pm Bostonia Recreation Center (1049 Bostonia, El Cajon 92021) from Sep 24-Nov 19
Fri 5:30-7:00pm Parkway Full Gymnasium (373 Park Way, CV 91910) from Sep 18-Nov 20
Workout-Hikes/Exercise
Limitless Adventures is a volunteer-led, 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that provides outdoor recreational experiences for people with disabilities. Their current programming consists of hikes and other activities & operates within the Greater San Diego Area. For more info, go to: https://www.limitless-adventures.org/ -Upcoming events: Hike-Oct 3, Fundraiser Costume Party-Oct 29
Fall Sports - Call S4EA at 858-565-7432 to confirm or for more info.
S4EA Tournament & Event Dates
Sep 26 8am-10am S4EA Pancake Breakfast - S4EA Office
Oct 10 3-5:30pm S4EA Oktoberfest, Dinner & Dance - S4EA Office
Oct 23-25 Fr 4:30pm-Su12pm S4EA Halloween SPORTS Camp - Camp Marston in Julian
Nov 8 8:30am-3pm SNAP Flag Football Tournament - Valencia High School-Santa Clarita
Nov 14 8am-1pm Hope Horizon Foundation Row-A-Thon to Support S4EA - CrossFit Trifecta, Vista
Nov 21 9am-4pm S4EA Volleyball Tournament - Balboa Park Activity Center
Dec 5 10am-2pm S4EA Bowling Tournament - Lucky Strike, Chula Vista
Dec 6 4-6:30pm S4EA Holiday Party - Eagles Aerie
Dec 13 9am-5pm S4EA Floor Hockey Tournament - Park de la Cruz
