Snap Sports Inc

SNAP Sports programs seek to provide the opportunity for regular, rigorous physical activity, disciplined team behavior and demonstrable moments of accomplishment. The program welcomes all athletes with disabilities, wishing to expand their knowledge and skills of a team sport through the support of experienced coaches and skilled peers. We are dedicated to using sports-based activities to teach valuable life lessons, while engaging partcipants in regular exercise. Expansion of this programming would include a sports-based facility, for athletes to train and develop strategies for successful independent living.

To better serve the special needs population, SNAP Sports envisions an expansion which will allow a greater reach and impact on ours, and other communities. The long-range outlook would include the development a national headquarters of operation for SNAP Sports. From that single hub of operations, we will develop new and exciting partnerships that will drive national and global recognition for our programming. That same hub would act as a transportation center for athletes with special needs, many of which do not drive, providing buses to and from training and competitions. This training center will provide more opportunities for local school-based integration and participant volunteerism in its day-to-day operations. Ultimately SNAP Sports, through a variety of sports-based activities, is seeking to develop highly-valued members of the community, engaged in a positive way, regardless of their individual disability.

During our initial years we have become somewhat proficient developing athletes with our philosophy, and our donors have connected with that. In our very brief history, we have also been successful in attracting individual and corporate donors who have seen the value in our work and appreciate the returns they see from their generosity. As we continue to grow, the confluence of these two will allow us to expand our reach to identify partners who share our mission. We firmly believe that if there is a need, we will work to fill it. With the support of our partners and the continued success of our participants, our capabilities are boundless.

2012: SNAP Sports creates a year-round Developmental Skating School and seasonal Ice Hockey program for special needs athletes.\n\n2013: SNAP Flyers become one of 60 special needs hockey teams in the US. Launched annual Skate-a-Thon fundraising event. SNAP Cougars Flag Football & Cheer joins SNAP Sports. SNAP Bowl is established at Cougar Stadium. SNAP Cougars attend annual S4EA Bowl in San Diego.\n\n2014: SNAP Sports hosts the inaugural SoCal Special Hockey Festival at the Ice Station Valencia. SNAP Flyers appear at Staples Center as part of the Special Hockey Showcase.\n\n2015: SNAP Sports & United Commercial Travelers co-host UCT Winter Festival at Ice Station Valencia. SNAP Flyers travel to Ottawa, Canada to compete in Special Hockey International 2015. \n\n2016: SNAP Roadrunners compete in regional 5K events. Hockey exhibition and adaptive skiing weekend in Mammoth, CA.\n\n2017: Hosted the 6th Annual UCT Winter Hockey Festival. Recipient of annual/renewable grant from LA Kings Foundation.