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Adaptive SportsFest 2021

By Jill Gorman on October 2, 2021

Sponsored by the Greg H. Neilsen Foundation

Dear participants and volunteers,

After watching the forecast all week, we are disappointed to decide to cancel Sportsfest. The forecast remains chilly, windy weather and an increasing chance of rain. 

Thank you especially to all the volunteers who had set this day aside to help make the day a success. We can’t thank you enough!

Our plan is to reschedule in 2022! Stay tuned and sign up for the BORP newsletter to get updates on all our programs and events.

BORP Adaptive SportsFest is an event for people with disabilities to try out kayaking, rock climbing, and more!

It’s organized by BORP Adaptive Sports with help from Mark Wellman and No Limits Climbing.

Whether you’re coming to climb and kayak or play cornhole and eat Halloween candy or all of the above, registration is required. If you need assistance with online registration, please email cynthia@borp.org.

Aerial view of the BORP Adaptive Cycling Center during SportsFest
Aerial view of the BORP Adaptive Cycling Center during SportsFest. Climbing, Kayaking, Cornhole, Rumba with Tina!, Pickleball, Bike Trial.

Please read details of the event prior to registering

Date: Saturday, October 23 from 10 am – 4 pm

Location: BORP Adaptive Cycling Center, Berkeley

Cost: Free for people with disabilities. 

Who must register?: Everyone attending must register and sign the appropriate waivers. This includes volunteers, family and friends. If you would like to try kayaking and climbing, you will need to register separately for both.

Register to Participate

Covid Safety: All participants must show proof of vaccination or a recent negative covid test.

Eligibility: This event is sponsored by the Neilsen Foundation and we are focusing on serving people with Spinal Cord Injuries but anyone with a physical disability is welcome.

Lunch is Sponsored by Apple West: Lunch will be provided for registered participants with disabilities and volunteers. If family or friends attend they MUST also register for lunch when they register and pay $5 per lunch at the event. Feel free to bring your own lunch.

Volunteers Needed! Information:  We need lots of help! Most positions are also completely accessible so please help out as well as do some activities.

Register to Volunteer

What’s happening at SportsFest?

  • Climbing, Kayaking, Cornhole all day.
  • Rumba with Tina! 11AM- fun filled dance class to great music
  • Pickleball 1-4
  • Bike trial 2-4
  • Halloween Costume Contest 2PM
Register to Participate
Register to Volunteer
Logo: blue background with text that reads Craig H. Neilson Foundation
Logo: blue background with text that reads Craig H. Neilson Foundation

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An Update on the BORP Revolution Ride, Roll & Stroll 2021

By Jill Gorman on July 30, 2021
Revolution 2021 in Berkeley, CA

In the wake of recent increases in COVID-19 rates due to the Delta variant, BORP has decided to move the 2021 Revolution Ride, Roll & Stroll on Saturday, September 18th from Santa Rosa to Berkeley, CA. 

Moving the event from Santa Rosa to Berkeley allows us to have greater site control to safeguard participants. It also means that we can hold a fabulous and fun, in-person Festival locally to which all Revolution participants are invited. 

Given the sudden nature of our venue change, the location and time of the Revolution Festival is still being finalized. We will provide more information as soon as we can. 

COVID Safety

To support event safety, attendees at the Festival will be required to show proof of full vaccination against COVID-19 or a negative COVID test within the previous 72 hours. Masks will be required in any indoor areas of the Festival. 

The Routes

BORP Suggested Routes

Unfortunately, the move means that BORP will not be able to provide any supported rides for cyclists (i.e., no SAG Wagons, rest stops, or refreshments on route.) HOWEVER, we are planning to provide suggested routes for participants (and their teams if they have one) to take on 9/18, starting and ending at the BORP Cycling Center. We will hold group rides for adaptive cyclists and friends and family. 

Suggested routes will go along the San Francisco Bay Trail and will be from 5 miles long to about 50. There are some wonderful options, including going south to cycle on the Bay Bridge or even as far as the San Mateo Bridge, or north to Richmond, across the Richmond-San Rafael Bridge and into Marin County. Participants can also circle the lake at Aquatic Park adjacent to the BORP Cycling Center (about 4 miles). 

Do Your Own Route

Or, participants can complete their ride (or other activity) in another location anytime during the month of September. And no matter where or when participants complete their activity, you are welcome to the in-person Festival on September 18th. 

Fundraising Updates

Fundraising minimums for all adult participants are now $250, and $125 for youth ages 9-17. (Though, of course, we encourage everyone to raise as much as you can to support BORP’s programs!)

For Participants Who Cannot Attend the 9/18 Festival in Berkeley

Folks are highly encouraged to sign up for the Revolution even if you can’t attend the live event in Berkeley on 9/18/2021. In fact, we need your support now more than ever!

You will still be eligible to receive all the incentives offered to other participants. Your fundraising will directly support BORP’s programs. And you will also have the option of following a live stream of the event and to take part in some fun online activities. 

Volunteers

BORP will still need volunteers to help at the Revolution Festival. This will include helping out at the Festival, cheering on participants in BORP suggested routes, and helping with a variety of other tasks. For more information about volunteering go the Rev website and look out for opportunities on BORP’s social media.

A Critically Important Fundraiser

As everyone knows, the pandemic has caused a lot of financial uncertainty for nonprofits like BORP. The Revolution Ride, Roll & Stroll is BORP’s most important fundraiser of the year and we still need your support–now more than ever, in fact. We are planning a fabulous, fun Revolution Festival in Berkeley that will bring together our community in a safe environment. Please sign up for the Revolution now!! 

Registration is open. Sign up to Join the Revolution!

Have more questions?  

The Revolution Website FAQ section has been updated, and we at BORP are always happy to respond to your questions: you may reach out to us anytime by emailing RevRide@borp.org.

Categories : Adaptive Cycling, BORP Fitness, BORP General Interest, fitness

Tina’s Match Game – BORP Virtual Fitness Studio

By Jill Gorman on April 23, 2021

Come to Rumba with Tina this Saturday in a matching outfit. Dance, laugh, have fun. And, if you can, please make a donation.

To Register for Tina’s Class, visit: https://www.borp.org/borp-online-fitness-studio/

Can’t make the class? You can still donate HERE

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Celebrate 1 Year of Rumba with Tina

By Jill Gorman on March 9, 2021

Register and Join Rumba with Tina and Celebrate!

Saturday, March 27, 2021 at 11am PDT

Zumba with Tina
Rumba with Tina

Registration is required.

Register Here

If you include your mailing address and T-shirt size during registration you will receive it in time to wear for the class Saturday, March 27, 2021 at 11am PDT.

Thank you for being a part of the BORP Fitness online community!

A donation is not required for the t-shirt, but if you are able to contribute to cover costs for the t-shirts, please make your donation of $5 or more here: https://tinyurl.com/yanuztlq

Categories : BORP Fitness

New Fitness Classes

By Jill Gorman on February 26, 2021
Online Fitness Zoom Class Photo
Online Fitness Zoom Collage of Class Participants

On Zoom: Sit Fit – Mondays getting you down? Join our new online instructor and former paralympic athlete, Nathan Perkins, EdD, ACSM-CIFT, for a 30-minute workout that will help you ease into the week.
Sit Fit is a combination of stretches, strength and cardio exercises all done in a seated position with or without weights. Great for all levels of fitness. Starts Monday, March 15 at 4pm on Zoom.

Outside: The Fitness Lab – Ready to take your fitness outside? Join Instructor Brent Kobs, PT, DPT, CSCS for The Fitness Lab. This high intensity class is designed to help people of all disabilities and ability levels develop their movement capacity through experimentation.
Classes held at BORP Cycling Center, Wednesdays 4pm-5pm. Class size limited. Strict Covid safety precautions observed.

Both classes are funded by the Craig H. Neilsen Foundation and designed for people with spinal cord injuries, but open to all. For more information, contact Cynthia@borp.org. Check out instructor bios here.

Categories : fitness

Dance Class for People with Physical Disabilities

By Jill Gorman on October 15, 2019 No Comments

FREE Dance for All Bodies Class

Dance Class for People with Physical Disabilities

Teacher: Stephanie Bastos

All ages welcome

No experience required

REGISTRATION REQUIRED!

Please register at danceforallbodies@gmail.com or call 215-370-3416

October 20th

12:30pm – 2:30pm

BORP Fitness Campus

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • BART accessible (Ashby)
  • Scent free
  • Totally FREE class!

Please register at danceforallbodies@gmail.com or call 215-370-3416

 

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Reiki Level 1 Training for People with Disabilities

By Jill Gorman on October 2, 2019 No Comments

Reiki brings us on a journey, a path of healing. By giving a gentle touch, we activate our heart’s center in healthy ways that encourage our bodies towards wellbeing.

Laurie and Val are Master Level practitioners with backgrounds in Wu Wei Reiki. Both believe in the importance of offering modalities such as Reiki to provide a quiet state in a chaotic and stressful world. Our Reiki trainings are meant to enhance one’s ability to stay connected and present with oneself whether at work or at home.

Our trainings consist of 4 to 6 people, affording each person the individual attention one deserves.

Trainings are held on 2 consecutive days with an additional day for practice.  Cost: $200

View the information flier for reference.

DATES

December 7, 8, and 14, 2019

Saturday the 7th  10:30-2:30

Sunday the 8th  9:30-12:30

Saturday the 14th  10:30-1:30

IN THIS TRAINING

•  Receive four attunements

•  Learn the history of Reiki

•  Experience hands on practice

•  Deepen your skills by offering Reiki to yourself and others.

Ed Roberts Campus – BORP Fitness Studio

CONTACT

Valerie Jew – valeriekyee@gmail.com

Laurie Famera – lauriefamera@gmail.com

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Reiki Level 1 Training for People with Disabilities

By Jill Gorman on October 2, 2019 No Comments

Reiki brings us on a journey, a path of healing. By giving a gentle touch, we activate our heart’s center in healthy ways that encourage our bodies towards wellbeing.

Laurie and Val are Master Level practitioners with backgrounds in Wu Wei Reiki. Both believe in the importance of offering modalities such as Reiki to provide a quiet state in a chaotic and stressful world. Our Reiki trainings are meant to enhance one’s ability to stay connected and present with oneself whether at work or at home.

Our trainings consist of 4 to 6 people, affording each person the individual attention one deserves.

Trainings are held on 2 consecutive days with an additional day for practice.  Cost: $200

View the information flier for reference.

DATES

December 7, 8, and 14, 2019

Saturday the 7th  10:30-2:30

Sunday the 8th  9:30-12:30

Saturday the 14th  10:30-1:30

IN THIS TRAINING

•  Receive four attunements

•  Learn the history of Reiki

•  Experience hands on practice

•  Deepen your skills by offering Reiki to yourself and others.

Ed Roberts Campus – BORP Fitness Studio

CONTACT

Valerie Jew – valeriekyee@gmail.com

Laurie Famera – lauriefamera@gmail.com

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Reiki Level 1 Training for People with Disabilities

By Jill Gorman on October 2, 2019 No Comments

Reiki brings us on a journey, a path of healing. By giving a gentle touch, we activate our heart’s center in healthy ways that encourage our bodies towards wellbeing.

Laurie and Val are Master Level practitioners with backgrounds in Wu Wei Reiki. Both believe in the importance of offering modalities such as Reiki to provide a quiet state in a chaotic and stressful world. Our Reiki trainings are meant to enhance one’s ability to stay connected and present with oneself whether at work or at home.

Our trainings consist of 4 to 6 people, affording each person the individual attention one deserves.

Trainings are held on 2 consecutive days with an additional day for practice.  Cost: $200

View the information flier for reference.

DATES

December 7, 8, and 14, 2019

Saturday the 7th  10:30-2:30

Sunday the 8th  9:30-12:30

Saturday the 14th  10:30-1:30

IN THIS TRAINING

•  Receive four attunements

•  Learn the history of Reiki

•  Experience hands on practice

•  Deepen your skills by offering Reiki to yourself and others.

Ed Roberts Campus – BORP Fitness Studio

CONTACT

Valerie Jew – valeriekyee@gmail.com

Laurie Famera – lauriefamera@gmail.com

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Opening Day

By Betsy Dorsett on September 5, 2019 No Comments

Join us for Opening Day and a chance to try out BORP’s adaptive sports, meet staff, volunteers and players. Sat, Sep 28 at the James Kenney Community Center in Berkeley. 10am Welcome; 10:30 Goalball; 11:30 Prep Wheelchair Basketball; 12pm Power Soccer; 1pm Varsity Wheelchair Basketball. For more information: jonathan@borp.org.

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