The Special Needs Sports Program, originated in 2013, is a program for developmentally and physically challenged youth, helping them to enjoy the full benefits of sports participation in an athletic environment structured to their abilities.
 

The value of our Special Needs Sports Program is found in the proven therapeutic and socialization benefits of participating in sports, the strengthening of participants’ self-esteem, the opportunities to mainstream into other divisions of play, and the disciplines of teamwork, sportsmanship, and fair play.
 

Our Mission: To provide children with special needs the opportunity to succeed at playing sports in a program structured to their abilities.

Our Goal: The most fundamental goal of our Special Needs Sports Program is to give everyone a chance to play, regardless of limitations.

The Bayonne High School Athletics Department, coaches and teams have been an integral part of the program. Their enthusiasm and dedication are what makes our special needs sports so great.
 

“We are ecstatic on what we have accomplished as a community with our Division of Recreation Special Needs Sports Program. It has been an incredible 12 years of special needs sports, and we are excited for the future of our participants.” Stated Pete Amadeo, Supervisor of Recreation.
 

Saturday, November 15th - BOWLING

(2:00pm at Hudson Lanes)
 

Saturday, November 22nd - INDOOR TRACK & FIELD

(2:00pm @ Ice Rink Track)
 

Saturday, December 6th – INDOOR VOLLEYBALL

(2:00pm at BHS Main Gym)
 

Saturday, December 13th – Buddy Baseball/Special Needs Sports Holiday Party
(2:00pm at the BHS Main Gym)
 

Saturday, December 27th - BOCCE

(12:00pm with the Bayonne Sicilian Club)
 

Wednesday, December 31st - Special Needs NYE PARTY!

(11:00am at Bayonne Museum)
 

Saturday, January 10th - Pillo Hockey

(2:00pm @ Ice Rink)
 

Saturday, January 24th - BASKETBALL

(TIME TBA)
 

Saturday, February 7th - Super Bowl Party / FOOTBALL

(2:00pm at BHS Ice Rink Gym)
 

Saturday, February 28th - LACROSSE (w/the St. Peter's Prep Lacrosse Team)

(2:00pm at BHS Ice Rink Gym)
 

Saturday, March 7th – INDOOR VOLLEYBALL

(2:00pm at BHS Main Gym)
 

Saturday, March 21st - BOWLING

(4:00pm at Hudson Lanes)
 

Saturday, April 18th - BUDDY BASEBALL PRACTICE

(TBD)
 

Saturday, May 2nd - Opening Day of Buddy Baseball
 

There is no registration fee to participate.
 

For more information, please contact the Division of Recreation at 201-858-6127 or email BAYONNEREC@AOL.COM.