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Clayton Parks & Recreation celebrates its third season of Journey League.
Summary
Clayton wrapped up its third Journey League season, an adaptive basketball program for athletes ages 13 and older, and the next session is scheduled to begin in March 2026.
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Clayton Parks and Recreation has just completed the third local season of Journey League, an adaptive basketball program for athletes with disabilities. The program meets on Friday evenings at the Clayton Community Center and runs in six-week sessions that focus on drills, teamwork, and encouragement. Families and volunteer coaches attend each week, and participants return with growing confidence and friendships. Clayton became a host site in 2025 and has expanded participation with each session.
Program highlights:
- Journey League serves athletes ages 13 and older in an adaptive basketball setting.
- Sessions run for six weeks and take place on Friday evenings at the Clayton Community Center (715 Amelia Church Road).
- Clayton began hosting the program in 2025 and completed its third season with a final practice, game, and an ice cream party on December 19.
- Volunteer coaches and community members help create an encouraging and supportive environment for players.
- Parents described the league as a place where athletes are seen for their abilities and families find community.
- The next Journey League season in Clayton is scheduled to begin in March 2026.
Summary:
The program is described as creating a space of belonging where athletes build skills, make friends, and gain confidence while families connect with one another. Undetermined at this time is how enrollment or programming will change beyond the announced March 2026 start date.
