Agape Respite

Agape Sports League

The Agape Sports League was created in 2003 by action of the Agape Respite Care Board of Directors. The purpose of the sports league is to develop community recreational activities for children and adults with special intellectual, physical or health needs.

Baseball

In 2003 the Agape Sports League began offering summer baseball. The program is open to any school age child beginning at age 5 through high school. Also any individual receiving services from Agape Respite Care may sign up to play.

A total of six games are played on Tuesday and Thursday nights, from 6:00 p.m. to 8:15 p.m., beginning the second week of July. The games are played at the South Adams High School Softball Diamond on road 700 just off US 27.

The Agape Sports League is sponsored by community businesses and individual sports. There is no cost to the players, who receive a shirt, hat, individual and team picture, and a medal at the end of the season.

Each player may have a volunteer base buddy to assist them during the game. Players may choose to have the ball pitched to them, hit the ball off a tee or use an automatic batter if they are unable to hold a bat.

Volunteer Opportunity

· 10 years old or older
· Families may volunteer together
· Assist a player as necessary to get to base, (which may be pushing a whellchair)
· You do not have to be able to attend every game, sign up for the dates you can help
· Come cheer at the game
· Celebrate at the Awards Carry-In Dinner

All games are free to the general public and a concession stand is available for snacks. All proceeds from the concessions benefit Agape Respite Care.

January 2008 began the first season of Buddy Bowling. This program is designed to provide an integrated recreational activity for individuals with special needs. Elementary and high school students receiving special services may enroll in Buddy Bowling. Also individuals receiving services at Agape Respite Care may register for Buddy Bowling. Each individual is encouraged to invite a friend to participate in bowling with him / her.

Buddy Bowling is held every other Monday evening at 4:30 p.m. – 5:30 p.m. , January through March at Haworth Lanes on US 27 in Berne, Indiana. The cost is $2.00 for each night, which includes shoes, bowling ball and lane fee. Adaptive aids such as a bowling ramp or lane bumper pads are available if needed. An awards dinner is held at the end of the season.