Montgomery County Recreation Hosts Potomac Adaptive Sports Court Dedication and Ribbon Cutting Ceremony

For Immediate Release: Sunday, April 24, 2016

Montgomery County Recreation Director Gabe Albornoz joined Council President Nancy Floreen and Councilmember Sidney Katz at the Dedication and Ribbon Cutting Ceremony for the Potomac Adaptive Sports Court, 11315 Falls Road, Potomac today. 

 

“Adaptive sports programs help individuals to gain confidence, have fun, and make an impact on their lives,” said Albornoz. “We are proud of the addition of an adaptive sports court to serve individuals with disabilities in the County.”

 

Construction on the Sports Court—a former unused roller hockey rink—was completed in late 2015 and cost approximately $250,000.  The 75 by 180 foot rink is now a multipurpose court that can support recreational services for individuals with disabilities.  A variety of sports activities, most all adapted for the population, will be offered at this location. Other provider groups such as Special Olympics, Wounded Warriors, Potomac Community Resources and Kids Enjoy Exercise Now (KEEN) may apply for a permit to use the facility for their adapted programs.

 

“This adaptive sports court is a terrific example of what we can do when residents and government come together in a collaborative and inclusive way,” said Floreen. “What a great addition to our County.”

 

The Department of Recreation was approached in 2014 to undertake this project by the community- based Friends of Potomac Recreation Center, Inc., along with representatives from a variety of groups supporting individuals with disabilities, among them Special Olympics, Potomac Community Resources and Wounded Warriors.  Friends of Potomac Recreation Center, Inc. contributed $25,000 towards the cost of the project. 

 

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Media Contact:  Carmen Berrios Martinez, 240-777-6875

 

Release ID: 16-439
Media Contact: Carmen Berrios Martinez 240-777-6875