Submitted by ARC of Oswego County
The ARC of Oswego County basketball leagues have been a part of the nonprofit’s Social-Recreation program for years, and they are quickly rising in popularity among the adults with disabilities served by the organization.
Now with 18 participants, the basketball leagues welcome individuals of all skill levels and stage competitive games twice per month during the season.
Although the players – many of them adults with intellectual or developmental disabilities – are learning to dribble, pass, shoot, and defend, they are also learning more important lessons.
A seemingly simple practice gives abundant opportunities to learn patience, good sportsmanship, teamwork, determination, and camaraderie.
(left-right) staff member Jim LaRock gets ready to bring the ball back into play for Chris Lilly, Rob McDowell, Toby Harris, and Terry Lockwood.
Gary Moore is ready to take it to the rim – if he can get past Scott Arnold’s defense.
Perry Stoutenger (left) works to move the ball down the court and out of the hands of Tomas “TJ” Fredenburg.
