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Adaptive sports
Teams, divisions and programs for kids with physical, intellectual or developmental disabilities, in and near our East Bay cities.
Many of these are part of leagues you already know, like Little League's Challenger Division and youth soccer's TOPSoccer. Programs change from season to season, so contact the program to confirm dates and fit for your child. On any sport page, choose For: Adaptive programs to see just these.
Baseball 5 listed
North Oakland / South Oakland Little League (NOLL/SOLL)RecAdaptive
Oakland, Berkeley · Coed
Sign-ups open
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Ages 5–16, plus Challenger division
When Spring 2027; Fall Ball 2026 (games end Nov 1)
Sign-ups Spring 2027 open now. Closes Dec 31 (AA–Juniors), Jan 15 (T-Ball–Farm B & Challenger), Apr 15 (Seniors). Fall Ball registration is Aug 1–15.
More details Seasons Fall, Spring
Contact info@nollsoll.com
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Adaptive Challenger Division: Ages 6–22 with physical or intellectual disabilities; teams grouped by skill, each player has a buddy. Spring 2027 sign-ups open now (Oct–Jan). Home games at Emerson Elementary. Details
Alameda Little LeagueRecAdaptive
Alameda · Coed
Sign-ups open
Ages 4–13, plus Challenger division
When Spring 2027: Mar 6 – Jun 5, 2027
Sign-ups Spring 2027 opened Oct 14. Early bird ends Dec 31; registration closes Jan 7, 2027. Evaluations Jan 9–10 (ages 7–12).
More details Seasons Spring
Contact info@alamedalittleleague.org
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Adaptive Challenger Division: For kids with physical or intellectual challenges; no registration fee; plays at Challenger Field, Estuary Park. Contact the league for current dates. Details
Castro Valley Little League (CVLL)RecAdaptive
Castro Valley · Coed
Sign-ups open
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Ages 3–16, plus Challenger division (4–18)
When Spring 2027: Feb 1 – early June 2027
Sign-ups Spring 2027 open now; most divisions close Jan 8, 2027 (a few stay open to Mar 30–31).
More details Seasons Spring
Contact cvllpres@gmail.com · (510) 200-6759
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Adaptive Challenger Division: Ages 5–18 with physical or intellectual challenges. $50, spring season. The site still shows 2025 info, so confirm 2027 with the league. Details
Berkeley-Albany Little League (BALL)RecAdaptive
Berkeley, Albany · Coed
Next season not posted yet
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Ages 5–14
When Spring; Fall Ball 2026 underway
Sign-ups Spring 2027 registration link is up but no programs listed yet.
More details Seasons Fall, Spring
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Adaptive Challenger Division: Ages 5–18 with a disability. Free, jersey and cap included. Spring season. Details
Dublin Little LeagueRecAdaptive
Dublin · Coed
Sign-ups open
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Ages 4–14 (Tee Ball through Juniors)
When Spring 2027
Sign-ups Spring 2027 open now. Single A–Majors close Jan 1, 2027; Tee Ball, Rookie, Intermediate & Juniors close Feb 1, 2027. Proof of Dublin residency required.
More details Seasons Spring
Contact support@dublinll.org
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Adaptive Challenger Division: Ages 5–18, run with Little League District 57 (spring, Sunday afternoons). Contact the league for current dates. Details
Soccer 4 listed
E-Soccer Hayward (Exceptional Sports)ClassesAdaptive
Hayward (Mt. Eden High School, 2300 Panama St) · Coed
Ages 3–17
When Saturdays 11am–12pm
Sign-ups Free. Fall 2026 sessions on Saturdays through Nov 21. Kids with and without special needs play together.
More details Seasons Fall
Contact hayward.esoccer@gmail.com
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Castro Valley Soccer Club – RecreationalRecAdaptive
Castro Valley (also serves Hayward, San Leandro) · Coed/Boys/Girls by age
Next sign-ups: May
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Ages U4–U19 (ages 3–18)
When Mid-August to first week of November
Sign-ups Registration opens May 1 and closes May 31 each year. Fall 2026 full/closed.
More details Seasons Fall
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Adaptive TOPSoccer: For kids with intellectual, emotional or physical disabilities; teams by ability, not age. $50 with uniform, at Stonebrae Elementary. Email topsoccer@castrovalleysoccer.com for dates. Details
East Bay United Soccer Club (EBU / Bay Oaks)Rec + competitiveAdaptive
Oakland · Boys & Girls
Ages Juniors U6–U8; Rec U9–U19; Bay Oaks competitive
When Rec Fall: Sep 1 – Nov 22 (10 games). Spring: Mar 1 – May 14 (8 games). Winter futsal Dec–Feb.
Sign-ups 2026/27 registration posted (fall, spring-only, or both).
More details Seasons Fall, Winter, Spring
Contact doo@ebusoccer.org
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Adaptive EBU Inclusive: TOPSoccer for kids with physical, emotional or intellectual disabilities, plus Blind Soccer clinics. No dates posted; contact the club. Details
Pleasanton RAGE (girls)Rec + competitiveAdaptive
Pleasanton (nearby; serves Dublin/Tri-Valley) · Girls
Rec sign-ups open in spring
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Ages U5–U19
When Fall rec: Saturdays starting Aug 22 (2026)
Sign-ups Fall 2026 rec registration closed. Rec registration opens in spring (early-bird pricing through May 31). Competitive/Select tryouts held each spring.
More details Seasons Fall
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Adaptive TOPSoccer: Ages 6–18 with intellectual, emotional or physical disabilities, open to all genders. Spring, summer and fall sessions; $30 per session. Details
Basketball 1 listed
BORP Youth Wheelchair BasketballAdaptive
Berkeley (James Kenney Community Center, 1720 Eighth St) · Coed
Contact to join
Ages 5 through high school
When Saturdays 11am–1pm
Sign-ups For kids with any lower-limb disability; sports chairs provided. Some players join teams that compete against other youth with physical disabilities. Contact BORP to join.
More details Contact info@borp.org · 510-225-7033
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Ice Hockey 1 listed
Oakland Ice Center – Adaptive HockeyAdaptive
Oakland (519 18th St) · Coed
Contact to join
Ages 6 and up, with some skating experience
When Fridays 6–7pm
Sign-ups Team practices with volunteers for skaters with developmental or physical challenges. Run by the rink (not the Oakland Bears). Email bmartin@sharksice.com, subject "Special Hockey".
More details Contact bmartin@sharksice.com
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Tennis 1 listed
ACEing Autism – BerkeleyClassesAdaptive
Berkeley (Willard Park, 2730 Hillegass Ave) · Coed
Ages 5–18
When Sundays 1–2pm
Sign-ups Tennis for kids with autism. Fall 2026 session Sep 27 – Nov 1, $120 (scholarships available).
More details Seasons Fall
Contact berkeley@aceingautism.org
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More programs and support
- Special Olympics Northern California – Alameda County
Free training and competition for kids and adults with intellectual disabilities: basketball, swimming, track, soccer, flag football, softball, tennis and more. Train from age 6, compete from 8. Young Athletes program for ages 2–9. Website - BORP Power Soccer (Berkeley)
Power wheelchair soccer for all ages, beginner and competitive teams, Saturdays in Berkeley. BORP membership required; scholarships available. Website - Alameda Adaptive Aquatics
Swim lessons tailored to physical, cognitive or developmental needs at Encinal Swim Center. $52 resident / $60 non-resident. Website - Oakland Parks & Rec – Inclusive Services
Inclusion support in city programs, plus Camp L.E.A.P. for Oakland youth 14–21 with developmental and intellectual disabilities. Website - Berkeley Therapeutic Recreation
After-school and summer programs with games and sports for kids with disabilities (grades TK–5 / ages 5–12). Intake required. Website - HARD Access for All (Hayward, Castro Valley, San Lorenzo)
Accommodations so kids with disabilities can join any Hayward Area Recreation program. Website
Checked against each program's own website on October 26, 2026. Know a program we missed? Email hello@projectactivekids.com.