November 2025 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
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Join S4EA at Bingo/Halloween Haunted House on Oct 25 at S4EA office. S4EA is running our fall sports in bowling, cycling, flag football, floor hockey & volleyball. The Guacamole Bowl is set for Sat March 21, 2026 from 10am-2pm at the Balboa Park Club. "A Taste 4 SPORTS" gala fundraiser takes place Sat June 27 from 6-9pm at the Balboa Park Club. Check out the rest of the Newsletter or call S4EA at 858-565-7432 for more information.​
S4EA Bingo, Halloween Haunted House & Trunk-or-Treat Oct 25
SPORTS for Exceptional Athletes presents Bingo Bash, Halloween Haunted House & Trunk-or-Treat on Saturday, Oct 25 at our S4EA Office (8380 Vickers St. #E, San Diego 92111) in Kearny Mesa from 3-5:30pm. We will play bingo outside at 3:30pm. For $10.00 per set of 4 Bingo Cards, you can play Bingo with families & friends. Bingo winners will receive prizes.
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For the Halloween Trunk-or-Treat, anyone interested is encouraged to set-up their Halloween decorations on their vehicle starting at 1:30pm in the parking lot behind the S4EA office.. Participants can walk through the Haunted House in the S4EA office, view the Trunk-or-Treat vehicles, and receive wrapped treats from 3-3:30pm. Halloween Bingo starts at 3:30pm. Call S4EA at 858-565-7432 to reserve your spot.
S4EA Holiday Party Sunday Dec 14th 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 14th from 4-6:30pm at the Eagles Aerie (3848 Centre Street at University Ave., San Diego 92103). Activities include music, dancing, caroling, Mexican 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 9th.
S4EA Oktoberfest, Dinner & Dance October 11 at S4EA Office was Wunderbar!
​S4EA scheduled our own version of Oktoberfest on Saturday, October 11 from 3-5:30pm at the S4EA Office. Besides drinking non-alcoholic beer, root beer & other soft drinks, we served brats, hot dogs, potato pancakes & various other German/food dishes. Participants wore lederhosen or other German attire. Music & lively dancing took place, S4EA athlete Kristen Rodriguez taught everyone various German dance moves and led the chicken dance. The 100 S4EA athletes, families, and volunteers attending had a Wunderbar time. In addition, S4EA raised over $1,100. Click here for Oktoberfest Pictures.
TRS Turkey Trot Nov 15 at PDLC
Join TRS at the Turkey Trot on Saturday, November 15 from 8:30-11am at Park de la Cruz (3901 Landis St., SD 92105). For $10 – roll, walk, trot, or run. There will be a marked course, along with activity booths, refreshments, entertainment, kids’ sprint, medal, snack bag, and more! Register at SDRecConnect.com using the code 125849 or call TRS at 619-525-8247. For more info or to register through S4EA, call S4EA at 858-565-7432.
2025 S4EA Sponsor
Wall of Fame
Platinum ($10,000+)
Brumbach, James 'Nick'
Cox, Brian
Hervey Family Fund @ SDF
Gold Medal ($5,000+)
SD Firefighters Local 145
Tipple, Bill
United Domestic Workers
Webb, Vonda
Silver Medal ($1,000+)
Ahrens, Greg
Buckley, Russell
Flam, Garry
Gillaspy, Teresa
Harris, Richard
HM Electronics
Jackson, Walter A.
Jensen, Keiko
JMH Fund-Jewish Com Fnd
Job Options
Lowry, Deborah
Mejia-Powell, Beda
Randall, William
Rathbun, Diana
Rotary Club of La Mesa
SD Retired Fire & Police Fnd
Sempra Energy Foundation
Yates/Julius III, Angela/John
Bronze Medal ($500+)
Alm, Karen & Bob
Alvarez, Nicole
Anonymous
Arc of San Diego
Daly, Tim
Downes, Clara M.
Emlen, Mary
Glicksman, Jay
Glinatsis, Cheri
Goldbaum, Michael
Harris, Michael
Hern, Eric
MacNeilan, Duane
Martin, Calvin
Miller, Brian
Miscellaneous
Peters, John
Super Wash/Dry Laundromat
Triad Components Group
Wolfsheimer, Marc
Young, Eric
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Thank you to the 2025 Sponsors and the 122 additional donors who contributed this year.
S4EA Fall Sports
- Need Volunteer Coaches
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S4EA needs volunteer coaches this fall for the following:
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South Bay Bowling on Sat 11am-1pm at Bowlero Chula Vista starting Sep 6
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South Bay Volleyball on Fri 5-6pm at Otay Recreation Center starting Sep 19
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East County Volleyball on Thu 6-7:30pm at Bostonia Recreation Center starting Sep 18
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North County Volleyball on Thu 6-7pm at Boys & Girls Club-Vista starting Sep 25
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S4EA needs volunteer coaches this fall in bowling, flag football, floor hockey & volleyball at various practice site locations
If interested in volunteer coaching, to get a Volunteer Application, or for more information, please call S4EA at 858-565-7432.
S4EA Fall Tournaments
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S4EA athletes have been practicing & playing in league play to get ready for the following upcoming fall tournaments:
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Nov 22 S4EA Volleyball Tourney
9am-4pm at Balboa Park Activity Ctr.
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Dec 7 S4EA Floor Hockey Tourney
9am-5pm at Park de la Cruz
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Dec 13 S4EA Bowling Tournament
8am-12:30pm at Lucky Strike CV
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 either 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: 126512), Morley Field Softball Fields-Flag Football Wed (Code: 126513), and Kearny Mesa Recreation Center-Floor Hockey Thu (Code: 126514).
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.S4EA Fall Season
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Sport Practices
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Sat 11am-1pm Bowlero CV/Lucky Strike (845 Lazo Ct, CV 91910) Sep 6-Apr 25 (no practice Nov 8 & 29)-$9 for 2 games [League Play]
Sun Oct 26, Nov 9 & 23 10:45am-12:20pm Mira Mesa Lanes (8210 Mira Mesa Blvd, SD 92126) -$5 per bowler per hour+ (early bird special-new time), generally every other Sunday, Dates are subject to change. Please contact cathysturdivant@yahoo.com to confirm.
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Sat Oct 25 1:15-3:30pm Miramar Lake (parking lot by snack bar) around lake X 2
Sat Nov 1 1:15-3:30pm No Ride
Sat Nov 8 6:30am-12pm Liberty Station (parking near USS Recruit) "Ride the Point" Picnic following at about 11am
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Wed 5:45-7:15pm Morley Field Athletic Fields (2221 Morley Field Dr., SD 92104) Sep 10-Oct 15 (Code:126513)
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Mon 6:30-8:30pm Park de la Cruz (3901 Landis St., SD 92105) Sep 15-Dec 1 [League Play] (Code:126512)
Thu 4:00-5:30pm Kearny Mesa Rec (3170 Armstrong, SD 92111 from Sep 18-Dec 4 [Jr] (Code:126514)
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Mon 5:30-6:45pm Park de la Cruz (3901 Landis St., SD 92105) Nov 24 & Dec 1 [League Play] (Code: 126512)
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​​Volleyball
Mon 5:30-7:00pm Park de la Cruz (3901 Landis St., SD 92105) Sep 15-Nov 17 [League Play] (Code: 126512)
Thu 6:00-7:00pm Boys & Girls Club-Vista (410 W. California Ave, Vista 92083) from Sep 25-Nov 20
Thu 6:00-7:30pm Bostonia Rec Ctr (1049 Bostonia, El Cajon 92021) from Sep 18-Nov 20
Fri 5:00-6:00pm Otay Recreation Center (3554 Main St., CV 91911) from Sep 19-Nov 21 (4:30-5:30pm in Nov)
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​​​​​​​​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: Martial Arts-Nov 22
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Fall Sports started in September. Call S4EA at 858-565-7432 to confirm or for more info.
S4EA Tournament & Event Dates
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Oct 25 3pm-5:30pm S4EA Bingo/Halloween Haunted House/Trunk-or-Treat - S4EA Office
Nov 9 8:30am-3pm SNAP Flag Football Tournament - Valencia High School, Santa Clarita
Nov 15 8:30-11am TRS Turkey Trot - Park de la Cruz
Nov 22 9am-4pm S4EA Volleyball Tournament - Balboa Park Activity Center
Dec 7 9am-5pm S4EA Floor Hockey Tournament - Park de la Cruz
Dec 13 8am-12:30pm S4EA Bowling Tournament - Lucky Strike/Bowlero Chula Vista
Dec 14 4-6:30pm S4EA Holiday Party - Eagles Aerie
Mar 21 10am-2pm S4EA Guacamole Bowl - Balboa Park Club
Jun 27 6-9pm S4EA "A Taste 4 SPORTS" - Balboa Park Club
