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" It means everything to her, " says
parent and coach Clint Fregia. " Here
they can come and be themselves...
what is normal for them. "
In 2012, the partnership between
ASK and the Nederland Parks and
Recreation Department was formalized. Nederland has a proud
athletic tradition, fielding strong
football,
baseball,
basketball,
softball and volleyball programs
through the school district and various youth athletic groups, but there
were no athletic leagues or groups
for children and adults with disabilities. The parks department hosts
the baseball, soccer, taekwondo,
basketball and flag football leagues
at the city's flagship park, Doornbos Park. Financially, the parks department actively supports the organization, funding the necessary
repairs and upgrades to the fields,
such as fence repairs, purchase of
pop-up dugouts, restroom renovations, etc. Now, the group attracts
participants from Nederland and
the surrounding communities.
" I feel close to this group being
handicapped myself, " Nederland
Mayor R.A. Nugent tells the group.
" I feel like I can relate to some of
your challenges, and I feel like I am
one of you. We are proud to be a
part of your organization in your
new home. "
The Nederland community has
been extremely supportive of ASK.
The sport leagues require " buddies "
who assist the participants by pushing
wheelchairs, fielding balls, mentoring
players, etc. " Buddies " have included members of the Nederland High
School baseball team, Mid-County
TaeKwonDo, sororities and fraternities from McNeese State University, and Holy Cross Lutheran and St.
Francis Catholic churches. Financial

Nederland's ASK program isn't limited to kids - many adults with disabilities participate in sports leagues and classes year round.

support has also come from civic
clubs - the Lion's Club, the Vacation
Bible School of Holy Cross Lutheran
Church and Noon Optimist Club. In
addition, Cooper Slott, a 9-year-old
who participated in the Elks Lodge's
Hoop Shoot contest, raised more than
$4,000, which he donated to ASK.
ASK's relationship with the
Nederland community will continue to grow over the coming years.
ASK's taekwondo and cheerleading
groups plan to participate in the
city's " Christmas on the Avenue, "

National Night Out and Art in the
Park events; the ASK board of directors continues to fundraise and
promote their organization. Longterm, the partnership between ASK
and Nederland Parks and Recreation will continue to strengthen,
making the dreams of those who
play, coach, cheer, support and volunteer continue to come true.
Angela Fanette is the Parks and Recreation
Director for the City of Nederland, Texas
(afanette@ci.nederland.tx.us).

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