August 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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Summer SPORTS Camp is scheduled for Aug 1-3 at Pine Valley Bible Conference Center. S4EA is running our summer sports in bocce, cycling, soccer, softball, swimming, and tennis. Check out the rest of the Newsletter or call S4EA at 858-565-7432 for more information.​​​​​​
S4EA Summer Tournaments
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S4EA athletes have been practicing all summer to get ready for the following upcoming tournaments:
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Aug 9 S4EA Swim Meet from 8am-1pm at St. Madeleine Sophie’s Center
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Aug 24 S4EA Soccer Tourn from 9am-5pm at Morley Field-Balboa Park
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Sep 7 S4EA Softball/Tennis Tourn 9am-5pm at Morley Field-Balboa Park​​​​​​
S4EA Code of Conduct/
Safe Sports Guidelines
In order for SPORTS for Exceptional Athletes (S4EA) to help safeguard and promote the well-being of athletes, coaches, volunteers and others that participate in any S4EA activities, S4EA would like to follow Safe Sports guidelines, including;
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All S4EA coaches, chaperones, staff, and board members should have passed a background check.
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At all S4EA activities with S4EA athletes present, at least 2 adults should be present at the activity.
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When driving an S4EA athlete, at least 2 other people should be in the vehicle.
*Exceptions may be made with parents & S4EA Executive Committee approval such as emergencies when an athlete left after practice with no ride, etc.
At practices, tournaments, social activities, and special events, the coach to athlete ratio varies considerably. Parents and/or guardians of athletes that need a higher level of supervision will be expected to help supervise their athlete.
In order to be a part of S4EA, all participants will be expected to observe and adhere to the following code of conduct:
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Follow all sports rules of S4EA.
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Follow the S4EA Fair Play Guidelines.
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Follow all laws of local, state, and federal government.
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Illegal drugs will not be tolerated
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S4EA is a sports organization. Smoking should be avoided. Alcohol must be avoided at sports practices, tournaments, and SPORTS Camps (including Winter Games & other overnight events).
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Respect the rights, dignity & worth of all participants regardless of gender/ability/cultural background/sexual orientation/religion.
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Inappropriate or illegal acts by participants will warrant S4EA to take action appropriate to the offense.​
Report any violations of Code of Conduct to Executive Director or Associate Director at S4EA.
S4EA SPORTS Camp August 1-3 at Pine Valley Bible Conference Center
S4EA has scheduled SPORTS Camp for August 1-3 at Pine Valley Bible Conference Center (8668 Pine Creek Road, Pine Valley 91962). Camp offers sports & traditional camp activities (zipline, pool, crafts, slip n’ slide, talent show, dance) in 10-12 person rustic cabins.
​The S4EA SPORTS Camp Registration Fee is $350 per person to help pay for lodging, meals, insurance, supplies, etc. If camper needs 1-on-1 chaperone, a Supplemental Staffing Fee of $150 will be charged. Transportation is available for $75 or campers may be brought directly to Pine Valley Camp which is about a 45-minute 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, Supplemental Staffing Fee or Transportation Fee.
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Limited spots available. First-come, first-served based on date of receipt of Camp Athlete Registration Form. Original cabin spots are full. Turn in Camp Athlete Registration Form to be put on waiting list for any additional spots that may become available. For more info, call S4EA at (858)565-7432 or go to website at www.s4ea.org.
Pine Valley Bible Conference Center Guidelines
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​S4EA is sharing the Pine Valley Bible Conference Center with other groups. Out of respect for others, we should abstain from swearing and keep noise levels respectable.
​Skimpy swim wear is not allowed. Females should wear a one piece swimsuit. Board shorts are appropriate for males.
The cabins are rustic as each cabin has 12 bunk beds (6 bottom & 6 top bunks) with 1 toilet, 1 shower & 2 sinks in the cabin. PVBCC requires at least 10 persons in each cabin.
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S4EA SPORTS Camp Aug 1-3 Male Chaperones Needed
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Male volunteers ages 18 & over are needed to chaperone SPORTS Camp August 1-3 at Pine Valley Camp. Family and friends are welcome to chaperone.
No experience needed.
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Call S4EA at 858-565-7432 to
sign-up or send in a S4EA Volunteer Application for SPORTS Camp Chaperone
S4EA Summer/Fall Sports
- Need Volunteer Coaches
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S4EA needs volunteer coaches this summer & fall for the following:
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North County Softball on Sundays from 6-7pm at Breeze Hill Park from Jul 20-Aug 24
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South Bay Softball Fridays from 5-6:30pm at Robert Egger Sr-South Bay Rec Ctr Jun 13-Sep 5
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South Bay Soccer Fridays from 6:30-7:30pm at Robert Egger Sr-South Bay Recreation Center Jun 13-Aug 22
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East County/San Diego Swimming on Saturdays from 10-11:30am at La Mesa Pool Jun 21-Aug 30
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South Bay Swimming on Wednesdays from 5-7pm at Las Palmas Pool from June 4-Aug 27
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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.
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 summer are Park de la Cruz-Soccer Mon (Code: 123212), Morley Field Bocce Courts-Bocce Tue (Code: 123213), and Park de la Cruz Softball Field-Softball Wed (Code: 123214).
S4EA Fall Sports Season – Bowling, Flag Football, Floor Hockey & Volleyball
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​The S4EA Fall Sports Season starts in September with practices and league play in bowling, flag football, floor hockey, and volleyball tentatively scheduled as follows: bowling on Saturdays from 11am-1pm at Bowlero Chula Vista starting Sep 6; flag football on Wednesdays from 5:45-7:15pm at Morley Field starting Sep 10; floor hockey & volleyball league play on Mondays from 5:30-8pm at Park de la Cruz starting Sep 15; floor hockey for juniors on Thursdays from 4-5:30pm at Kearny Mesa Recreation Center starting Sep 18; volleyball for South Bay on Fridays from 5:30-7:30pm at location TBD starting Sep 19(?); volleyball for East County on Thursdays from 6-7:30pm at Bostonia Rec Ctr starting Sep 18; and volleyball for North County on Thu from 6-7pm at the Boys & Girls Club of Vista starting Sep 25. Call S4EA at 858-565-7432 in Sep for updates.
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.S4EA Summer Season
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Sport Practices
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Tue 5:30-7:00pm Morley Bocce Ct (2221 Morley Field Dr, SD 92104) Jul 8-Sep 9 [League Play](Code: 123213)
Thu 5:30-7:00pm Downstown IV (2248 Tierra Verde Rd, Vista 92084) starting Jul 31-Sep 11 [New Location]
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​Bowling
Sun Aug 3 & 17 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 July 26 1:15-3:30pm Presidio Park (meet at the top parking lot) to Balboa Park
Sat Aug 2 1:15-3:30pm No Ride
Sat Aug 9 1:15-3:30pm Stadium Golf Center to Mission Valley
Sat Aug 16 1:15-3:30pm Parking Lot (9404 Genesee Ave) to UCSD
Sat Aug 23 1:15-3:30pm Chula Vista Marina (parking lot near bay) to Imperial Beach
Sat Aug 30 1:15-3:30pm No Ride
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Mon 5:45-8:00pm Park de la Cruz (3901 Landis St, SD 92105) Jun 9-Aug 18 [League Play] (Code: 123212)
Fri 6:30-7:30pm Robert Egger Sr.-South Bay Rec. Center (1885 Coronado Ave, SD 92154) Jun 13-Aug 22
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Wed 5:45-8:30pm Park de la Cruz (3901 Landis St., SD 92105) Jun 25-Sep 3 [League Play](Code: 123214)
Fri 5:00-6:30pm Robert Egger Sr.-South Bay Rec. Center (1885 Coronado Ave, SD 92154) Jun 13-Sep 5
Sun 6:00-7:00pm Breeze Hill Park (645 S. Melrose, Vista 92081) Jul 20-Aug 24 ​
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Wed 5:00-7:00pm Las Palmas Pool (1800 E 22nd St, NC 91950) $20/mo. Jun 4-Aug 27 (Non-Swim 5-6/Swim 6-7)
Sat 10:00-11:30am La Mesa Pool (5100 Memorial Dr, LM 91942) Jun 21-Aug 30 not Aug 9-$5/session (swim only)
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Mon 7:00-8:00pm Barnes Tennis Center (4490 W. Point Loma Blvd., San Diego 92107) Jun 2-Aug 25 not Aug 4
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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: Rock Climbing-July 26, Sailing-August 23
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Summer Sports have started. Fall Sports start in September. Call S4EA at 858-565-7432 to confirm or for more info.
S4EA Tournament & Event Dates
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Aug 1-3 4pm Fri-11am Sun S4EA Summer SPORTS Camp - Pine Valley Bible Conference Center
Aug 9 8am-1pm S4EA Swim Meet - St. Madeleine Sophie's Center
Aug 24 9am-5pm S4EA Soccer Tournament - Morley Field in Balboa Park
Sep 7 9am-5pm S4EA Softball & Tennis Tournament - Morley Field in Balboa Park
