Lose the Training Wheels

LOSE THE TRAINING WHEELS BIKE CAMP

JULY 30 – AUGUST 3, 2012

With a Parent Meeting and Volunteer Training on July 29

Maverick Activities Center, University of Texas at Arlington

500 W. Nedderman Drive, Arlington, Texas 76019

Click here for participant application materials

Click here for the volunteer registration form

Lose the Training Wheels is a one-week day camp that teaches individuals with disabilities (ages 8 and up) how to ride conventional bikes without training wheels. DSPTC’s second camp, held July 11-15, 2011, enjoyed an 87% success rate! If you are interested in participating as a biker OR a volunteer, please contact Jennifer Mearns at 817-390-2970 or jennifer@dsptc.org. Here’s some info you need to know:


Requirements for Participation	Notes for Volunteers
Participant is at least 8 years of age Participant has a disability (not limited to Down syndrome) Participant can walk without an assistive device, such as a walker or cane Participant is able to side step quickly to both sides Participant is able and willing to wear a properly fitted bike helmet at all times when on a bicycle Participant has a minimum inseam measurement of 20” when measured from the floor, not the pant leg Participant does not weigh more than 220 lbs	Varied volunteer opportunities available–spotters, photographer, planning committee, and administrative help during Lose the Training Wheels week. Most volunteer spotters commit to the same 75-minute session each day Monday-Friday. Bonding happens between bikers and volunteers and facilitates success. If you would like to help, but cannot make it every day, we will need extra spotters Thursday and Friday. Spotters will be walking and/or running with the bikers, so it’s very physical. Recommended fitness level is to be able to jog at a moderate pace for one hour with short breaks. Invite your friends to be on a volunteer team with you; you can give each other breaks!

Monday – Friday Session Times are as Follows:

8:30am-9:45am

10:05am-11:20am

11:40am-12:55pm

2:00pm-3:15pm

3:35pm-4:50pm

Cost is $125 for participants with Down syndrome and $150 for participants with other disabilities, and includes a t-shirt. Application deadline is June 29, 2012. There is a limited number of scholarships available for participants with Down syndrome, and financial aid may also be available for participants with other disabilities. For more information, contact Jennifer at 817-390-2970 or jennifer@dsptc.org.