Youth Athletics
No previous athletic experience is required and equipment is provided. Each sport has weekly practices, and athletes may travel to regional and national competitions. Youth athletic participants must join or be current Lakeshore members.
Archery and Shooting
February -July Ages 6 to 20
Monday and Wednesday 5-7 p.m.; outdoor practices scheduled individually
Beginner to competitive program for youth with all types of physical disabilities.
Boccia
Year-round
Ages 6 to 18+ Mondays & Wednesdays 5-6:30 p.m. Or by appointment
Swim Team
Year-round Ages 6 and up
Monday-Thursday 4-6 p.m.
March 31- May 26: Tuesdays- 2:00-4:00 pm at the Birmimgham Crossplex & 4:00-6:00 pm at Lakeshore
June 2 - July 28: Tuesdays- 3:00-5:00 pm at the Birmingham Crossplex ONLY
Beginning May 29, optional practices held Fridays 8-10 a.m at Lakeshore
Track and Field
February -July Ages 6 to 22
Tuesdays & Thursdays 6:00-7:30 p.m. Or by appointment Beginner to competitive program for youth with all types of physical disabilities (wheelchair, visual impairment and ambulatory). Location: Lakeshore Foundation/Waldrop Stadium dependent on weather and track availability)
Wheelchair Tennis
Year-round Ages 6 to 18
Tuesday & Wednesday- 2:30-3:30 p.m. at the Lakeshore Tennis Center or Lakeshore Fieldhouse in inclement weather.
Athletes who have lower limb impairment are invited to participate on our Youth Lakeshore Tennis team. Must be able to independently push their chair and consistently make contact with a ball using a racket.