Game Changers Idaho
Boise nonprofit (founded 2018) that brings together children with and without disabilities through inclusive youth sports programs across grades K-12. Offers multiple sporting opportunities aimed at inclusion, friendship, and skill-building for kids of all abilities.
Programs offered
7 programs Β· tap for detailsAdaptive Flag Football β Junior Division (Grades K-6)
Inclusive flag football for grades K-6 bringing together participants with and without disabilities. No prior football experience required. Two skill levels: JV, which emphasises skill development and teamwork, and Varsity, which adds structure and competition. Flag football was the first sport Game Changers ever offered.
Adaptive Flag Football β Pro Division (Grades 7-12)
Inclusive flag football for grades 7-12, for participants with and without disabilities across a wide range of ability levels. JV and Varsity skill levels. No prior experience required.
Adaptive Golf (Grades 6-12)
Inclusive junior golf for grades 6-12, delivered in partnership with First Tee β Idaho. Structured stations cover putting, chipping and full swing alongside First Tee's nine core values including respect, honesty, integrity and confidence.
Adaptive Gymnastics (Grades K-7)
Inclusive gymnastics for kindergarten through 7th grade, now in its sixth year and serving 33 children. The season culminates in a championship meet.
Adaptive Soccer β Junior Division (Grades K-6)
Inclusive soccer for grades K-6 serving participants with and without a disability. Three participation levels let athletes of very different ability play the same programme, from a Rookie tier with one-to-one assistance and modified games up to a scored Varsity tier with playoffs. No prior soccer experience required.
Boise Club Fencing β Adaptive (Grades 4-10)
Inclusive foil fencing for grades 4-10, run by Game Changers at the Boise Fencing Club and led by programme director Andy Gearhart, who fenced competitively at Penn State. Fifteen places per session.
Little Game Changers (Ages 3-5)
Adaptive sports-sampler sessions for children ages 3-5 with disabilities. Participants rotate through a variety of age-appropriate sports drills in a supportive environment, each child supported one-to-one by a volunteer. Delivered in partnership with D1 Training.
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