Register for PlayLA Classes for Youth Sports & Adaptive Youth Sports

Los Angeles, CALocal News

PlayLA is an innovative initiative designed to enhance youth sports accessibility for children in Los Angeles, receiving substantial backing from the LA28 Olympic and Paralympic Games with a $160 million investment. This initiative aims to ensure that every child, aged 5 to 17, has the chance to engage in low-cost or free sports programming within their neighborhoods. Councilmember Marqueece Harris-Dawson highlighted the transformative power of community parks, stating that they become essential to neighborhood life when they cater to local needs. A groundbreaking aspect of PlayLA is its focus on adaptive sports, which will provide opportunities for children with physical disabilities to participate in various athletic activities. The inaugural season plans to feature sports such as sitting volleyball, adaptive swimming, and wheelchair basketball, among others.

This commitment marks a significant advancement in youth sports programming within the city. The initiative not only aims to foster physical activity but also to promote social inclusion and community bonding. For further details, interested individuals can visit the PlayLA website.

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