Adaptive Sports

The Dreamplex offers adaptive sports programs for youth, adults, and veterans who have a physical disability, encouraging everyone to join in the fun and stay active. Whether it’s wheelchair basketball, power soccer, or other exciting activities, there’s something for everyone.

Thanks to the generous funding and support of Move United and our sponsors, Central Florida Dreamplex provides these opportunities to the Greater Orlando community. Explore more details below and choose from our competitive and recreational programs!

THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS

Orlando Magic Dreamers / Wheelchair Basketball

SEASON: August-April

The Orlando Magic Dreamers are the 1^st traveling Junior Division Wheelchair Basketball team in Central Florida.  The team competes with other teams associated with the NWBA (National Wheelchair Basketball Association) to bring home the National Championship trophy.

Joining the team means players will learn the game, build confidence, meet new friends, have fun, and play basketball. Recreational and competitive options available. The game is played in a gymnasium on a regulated basketball court and follows the same rules and concepts as typical basketball. Equipment is provided.

Practices are on Saturday mornings near downtown Orlando. Open to all children and adults ages 5+ with mobility issues or limb differences, whether they use a wheelchair or not. The competitive option is open to children ages 5 thru high schoolers who have not graduated.  Eligibility to play wheelchair basketball consists of some of the disabilities listed below:

• Individuals who utilize a wheelchair for mobility
• Anyone that has a permanent lower extremity disability
  • CWB Foot
  • Cerebral Palsy
  • Hip Dysplasia
  • Leg Length Discrepancies
  • Spinal Cord Injury
  • Orthopedic impairments
    • Amputee
    • Musculoskeletal System (ankle, bone, tendon, knee)

Please complete the Interest Form to help us better understand your child’s disability and feel free to bring them to a practice to try it out!

PRACTICES:
Saturday mornings

Dreamplex Dragons / Power Soccer

SEASON: September-May

Dreamplex offers its power soccer program to help meet unique needs within the disability community. For individuals who have more weakness in their upper body, power soccer gives these individuals an opportunity to engage in a fun sport with a motorized chair.

These sessions are an opportunity to learn the game of power soccer, enhance your skills, and have fun! Open to all children and adults ages 6+ with mobility issues or limb differences, whether they use a wheelchair or not. Recreational and competitive options available. Equipment will be provided to those who do not wish to use their everyday chair! The game is played in a gymnasium on a regulation basketball court and follows most of the same rules and concepts as typical soccer.

After registration, please check the WhatsApp group for any updates, including changes to practice days/times.

PRACTICES:
Saturday mornings

Dreamplex Para Sports / Track & Field

The Dreamplex Track and Field Team holds its practices at the National Training Center Track in Clermont! The plan is to practice together twice a month at this time.

Our initial focus will be on track, and wheelchair racers should plan to bring their own racing chair, helmet, and gloves. All athletes should also bring their own hydration and whatever other equipment/supplies they need. We will add field later when more equipment is available.

Beginners without their own equipment are encouraged to email cgomes@cfldreamplex.com

All ages of ambulatory and wheelchair para athletes are welcome!

Practices:
National Training Center Track
1925 Don Wickham Dr.
Clermont, FL 34711

Dreamplex Sled Bears / Sled Hockey

Try sled hockey through the Central Florida Dreamplex’s newly-formed program!  These practices are open to all children and adults with physical disabilities ages 6 and up, and are open to those trying for the first time or to those who have experience and want to improve their skills.  Practices will divide participants into age and skill appropriate groups on the ice.  All equipment will be provided!  Join us as we begin building a sled hockey program for all Orlando-area residents!

Sled hockey follows most of the typical ice hockey rules with the exception of some equipment. Players sit in specially designed sleds that sit on top of two hockey skate blades. There are two sticks for each player instead of one and the sticks have metal picks on the butt end for players to propel themselves.

Adaptive Water Skiing & Wakeboarding

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Participants and their families are welcome to attend the entire day. During registration you’ll be asked to select which time slot(s) work best for you and we will do our best to schedule everyone according to their preference.