May 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 Bash on Sat May 3 at S4EA Office and at Summer Sports Festival on Sat Jun 14 at Park de la Cruz. "A Taste 4 SPORTS" gala fundraiser is scheduled for Thursday May 29 at the Balboa Park Club. S4EA is running our spring sports (basketball, bowling, cycling, pickleball & track). Check out the rest of the Newsletter or call S4EA at 858-565-7432 for more information.​​​​​​
S4EA Athlete Council Activities
- S4EA Bingo Bash May 3
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SPORTS for Exceptional Athletes presents Bingo Bash on Saturday, May 3 at our S4EA Office (8380 Vickers St. #E, San Diego 92111) in Kearny Mesa from 3:30-5pm. We will play bingo outside. For $10.00 per set of 5 Bingo Cards, you can play Bingo with families & friends. Bingo winners will receive prizes. Snacks will be provided. Call S4EA at 858-565-7432 to reserve your spot.
S4EA “A Taste 4 SPORTS” May 29 at Balboa Park Club
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S4EA is hosting for our members the 18th Annual "A Taste 4 SPORTS" Gala Fundraiser on Thursday, May 29th from 6-9pm at the Balboa Park Club (2144 Pan American Road West, SD 92101) featuring food & wine from 20 restaurants, personal chefs, caterers & wineries. S4EA is honoring the Ron Newman Family (represented by his son Guy Newman who is a former Sockers player & coach) as our 2025 'SPORTS Family of the Year'. San Diego Sockers Head Coach Ron Newman won an astonishing 10 championships in 11 years. Mingle with notable local & celebrity figures, including Mad Mike from MTVs “Pimp My Ride”, enjoy music from the band ‘Beatle Trax’ & bid on an exquisite array of auction items. Reservations are $60 per person.
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Sponsorship opportunities available at following levels: Platinum-$10,000, Gold-$5,000, Silver-$1,000 & Bronze-$500. Please donate gift certificates, trips, autographed sports memorabilia to enhance the auction. For more info, call 858-565-7432 or visit www.s4ea.org.
S4EA Thanks “A Taste 4 SPORTS” Restaurants
SPORTS for Exceptional Athletes thanks the following restaurants who are providing food & drink at “A Taste 4 SPORTS” on May 29th at the Balboa Park Club:
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*Creative Ideas
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*Guillermo's-Pepe's Street Tacos
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​*Richard's Bees
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*Veterans Village of San Diego
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* Confirmed 2025
S4EA Thanks “A Taste 4 SPORTS” Event Sponsors
SPORTS for Exceptional Athletes thanks the following Event Sponsors at “A Taste 4 SPORTS” to be held on May 29th at the Balboa Park Club:
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Platinum Level ($10,000+)
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*Brian & Kimberly Cox
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Gold Level ($5,000+)
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*Nick Brumbach
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*SD City Fire Fighters Local 145
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*Tipple Family
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*UDW AFSCME Local 3930
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*Webb/Kawamoto Family
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Silver Level ($1,000+)
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*Ahrens Family
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*Gillaspy Family
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*HME
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*Jerry & Mary Ellen Harris Family
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*Richard Harris Family
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*Jackson/Snowdall Family
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*Job Options Inc.
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*Greg Mitchell/Bill Randoll
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*Rathbun Family
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Yates/Julius Family
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Bronze Level ($500+)
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*Alvarez Family
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*Cunningham Family
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*Clara Downes
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*Glinatsis Family
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*Goldbaum Family
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Jennifer Styer/Duane MacNeilan
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*Brian Miller
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*Peters Family
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*Super Wash & Dry Laundromat-Chula Vista
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The Arc of San Diego
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*Triad Components Group
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UNICO Engineering
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* Confirmed 2025
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"A Taste 4 SPORTS"
Auction & Raffle Items
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Bid on the following at "A Taste 4 SPORTS" on Thu May 29:
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Getaways to a variety of exciting locations.
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Sports Memorabilia–baseball, golf, football, soccer, basketball, etc.
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Gift Certificates/Tickets to local restaurants, museums, theatres, hotels, spa treatments, fun & games, whale watching & more.
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Artwork, Jewelry & many more items.
To see a list of the Taste Auction Packages, visit: www.s4ea.org/taste4sports
S4EA Athlete Council Activities - Athlete Council Elections
Athlete Council elections were held at the Pancake Breakfast on Sat March 29. Each candidate gave a speech on why they should be elected. Congratulations to the following athletes who were elected to the S4EA Athlete Council: President-Joe Alvarez-Salas
Vice President-Evan Perrero
Treasurer-Rachel Goldbaum
Secretary-Matthew Rathbun
Sergeant-At-Arms-Michael Stein.
S4EA Board of Director Elections
S4EA will be having elections for our new Board of Directors on May 9. If you are interested in helping run our non-profit sports organization by becoming a board member, then call S4EA at 858-565-7432 by May 7
S4EA Summer Sports
- Need Volunteer Coaches
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S4EA needs volunteer coaches this summer for the following:
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South Bay Soccer one evening per week starting in June
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South Bay Softball one evening per week starting in June
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North County Softball on Sunday evenings starting in Jun
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East County/San Diego Swimming on Sat 10-11:30am at La Mesa Pool starting in June
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South Bay Swimming one evening per week start in June
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Bocce, Cycling, Soccer, Softball, Swimming & Tennis 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.
S4EA Summer Sports Festival June 14 at PDLC
S4EA is bringing back the popular Summer Sports Festival on Saturday, June 14th to be held at Park de la Cruz (3901 Landis St., San Diego 92105) from 10am-3pm. Play a variety of sports such as Basketball, Bocce, Cycling, Flag Football, Floor Hockey, Futsal, Lacrosse, Pickleball, Quidditch, Soccer, Softball & Volleyball. The picnic will also include lunch, music, classic cars, relay races, fun & games, party time & socializing with friends & family.
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The SPORTS Festival is sponsored by SPORTS for Exceptional Athletes and co-sponsored by San Diego Parks & Recreation – Therapeutic Recreation Services (code: ). Athletes with developmental disabilities, families, friends, coaches, volunteers, supporters, and others in the community are invited to play in our Sports Festival/Picnic. Join in the fun & games! Play as many sports as you want. There is no cost. To sign up or for more info, call SPORTS for Exceptional Athletes 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 spring are Park de la Cruz-Basketball /Pickleball Mon (Code: 121340) & Kearny Mesa Rec Center-Basketball /Open Gym Jr. Thu (Code: 121341).
S4EA Practices/Tournaments – Guidelines
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Download Athlete Registration Form from S4EA website, fill out/email to S4EA
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Do not come if you are sick
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Check temperature (if above normal, don’t come to practice)
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If have COVID, isolate at least 5 days & wear mask 10 days
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Wear a facemask in large groups/indoor to help protect everyone & especially our athletes with disabilities
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Get the new COVID vaccine & be safe to play our sports
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.S4EA Spring Season
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Sport Practices
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Mon 6:00-8:30pm Park de la Cruz (3901 Landis St., SD 92105) Mar 17-May 5 [Spring] (Code: 121340)
Thu 4:00-5:30pm Kearny Mesa Rec (3170 Armstrong, SD 92111) Apr 10-May 8 [Jr Assorted Sports] (Code: 121341)
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​Bowling
Sat 11:00am-1:00pm Bowlero CV (845 Lazo Ct, CV 91910) Sep 7-May 10-$9 for 2 games [League Play] Bowling League full. Call S4EA at 858-565-7432 to be put on waiting list for next fall.
Sun Apr 27, May 11 & 25 11am-12:20pm Mira Mesa Lanes (8210 Mira Mesa Blvd, SD 92126) -$10 per bowler per hour+, generally every other Sunday, Dates are subject to change. Please contact cathysturdivant@yahoo.com to confirm.
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Sat Apr 26 1:15-3:30pm De Anza Cove (Parking lot north end near Hwy 5) First regular ride of the new season.
Sat May 3 1:15-3:30pm Liberty Station (parking lot near USS Recruit) to Harbor Island
Sat May 10 1:15-3:30pm Miramar Lake (parking lot by snack bar) around lake X 2
Sat May 17 1:15-4:15pm Liberty Station (park lot near USS Recruit) take Ferry at 2pm to Coronado, return Ferry 3:30pm
Sat May 24 1:15-3:30pm ​No Ride-Memorial Day Weekend​
Sat May 31 1:15-3:30pm Mast Park (9125 Carlton Hills Blvd, Santee) River Walk
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Mon 5:30-6:30pm Park de la Cruz (3901 Landis St., SD 92105) Mar 17-May 5 (Code: 121340)
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Sat 10:00am-12noon Sweetwater High School (2900 Highland Ave, National City 91950) Jan 4-Apr 26
Sun 9:00-11:00am Helix High School (7323 University Ave., La Mesa 91941) January 12-April 13
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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: USD Baseball Game-May 4
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Summer Sports include bocce, soccer, softball, swimming & tennis. See S4EA June Newsletter, visit S4EA website at www.s4ea.org or call S4EA at 858-565-7432 for more information.
S4EA Tournament & Event Dates
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Apr 26 9am-1pm S4EA Final Track Meet - Sweetwater High School
May 3 3:30-5pm S4EA Bingo Bash - S4EA Office
May 29 6:00-9:00pm S4EA "A Taste 4 SPORTS" - Balboa Park Club
Jun 14 9am-3pm S4EA/TRS Summer Sports Festival - Park de la Cruz
