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Wheelchair Softball - Adults

The Courage Kenny Rolling Twins, in partnership with the Minnesota Twins of Major League Baseball, are managed and run by Courage Kenny Rehabilitation Institute. Courage Kenny offers an adult team for athletes ages 18+. The adult Rolling Twins focus on the fundamentals of softball, through weekly practices and scrimmages at Brooklyn Park Recreation and Park Department's dedicated wheelchair softball field. The Adult Twins is an environment that focuses on the team aspect. This team competes in games and tournaments each year for a chance to participate in the Wheelchair Softball World Series in August.

Participants must have a permanent lower extremity impairment to participate including, but not limited to amputee, cerebral palsy, spinal cord injury, and spina bifida.

It may be possible to join this class after the series starts; please call to inquire.

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Good to know

Wheelchair softball is similar to standard softball, but altered rules accommodate the use of wheelchairs and players with varying ability levels. It is played on a hard surface instead of grass so players have an easier time pushing from base to base and uses a softer ball so players do not need a glove.

 

Our COVID-19 Plan for Sports & Recreation

The health and safety of our participants, volunteers, interns and staff is our priority. Before deciding to return to play, it is important to consider your personal and family health circumstances. If in doubt, you are encouraged to participate virtually.

To participate in in-person activities:

  1. Review CKRI SPORTS & REC COVID-19 PREPARDNESS PLAN.
  2. Sign mandatory PARTICIPATION FORMS & WAIVERS.
  3. Register online at CK ACTIVE or click the links below for more info.

Get involved

To volunteer, contact CKRI Volunteer Services at 612-775-2727.

For information and to register

Contact information

Romaus Mesa
Phone: 612-775-2278
romaus.mesa@allina.com

Fee information

See registration link for fees.

No participant will be turned away due to financial hardships. Cost sharing and scholarships are available upon request. Contact CKRIsportsrecreation@allina.com for more information.

What to bring

The only equipment needed is a sports wheelchair. Athletes do not need to use a wheelchair for every day mobility to play. We offer an equipment loan program to provide specialized sports wheelchairs so you can fully participate in a season. Bats and balls will be provided and a glove is optional.

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