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Spirit League
Spirit League is a City of Yukon initiative created to serve persons with intellectual and developmental disabilities who reside within the Oklahoma City Metropolitan Area by providing them with recreation opportunities. We seek to bring sport, music, art, and friendship to those person groups.
MUSIC & ART
About
Sign up and join our jam sessions! Each participant will get the opportunity to choose a song and sing karaoke-style. Small percussion instruments will be provided. All that is required is your dance moves, your singing voice, and your love for music.
Date, Time & Location
During the evenings on certain Tuesday nights in the summer and fall at the Yukon Community Center (2200 S Holly Ave).
Cost/Registration
Free - Register online here (LINK) or in-person at a rec center today!
Access
As a part of Spirit League, this is open to all people with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
Coordinator
Patrick Langley | plangley@yukonok.gov | (405) 350-8920
About
Get up and go with this program! Through the use of physical education games, group activities, and exercises, we will promote movement and mobility. We will do our best to accommodate all participants in our activities. Athletic clothing/shoes are required.
Date, Time & Location
6:15 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. every Thursday in the summer at the Jackie Cooper Gymnasium (1024 E Main St).
Cost/Registration
$5 per person and sign ups do not close during season. Register online or in-person at a Yukon rec center in spring of 2024!
Access
As a part of Spirit League, this is open to all people with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
Coordinator
Patrick Langley | plangley@yukonok.gov | (405) 350-8920
About
Create with community! Throughout the four meetings, participants will create a different masterpiece each week, so come prepared to use your imagination. All supplies are provided. We recommend that participants wear clothes that can get messy.
Date, Time & Location
During the evenings on certain Tuesday nights in the summer and fall at the Yukon Community Center (2200 S Holly Ave).
Cost/Registration
Registration is currently closed.
Access
As a part of Spirit League, this is open to all people with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
Coordinator
Patrick Langley | plangley@yukonok.gov | (405) 350-8920
About
Both the piano and guitar are instruments that can be played and enjoyed by most any person. Our basic private piano lessons and basic private guitar lessons are adaptive, free, and require little time. We teach to play through practical practice - playing songs you know and love. Participants can learn to play contemporary songs through chords or traditional songs through simple sheet music.
A keyboard or guitar is provided for use during class time. There will be five 30-minute meetings. Meeting dates and times are determined based on schedule availability. We are only able to accept a limited number of people, so sign up soon!
Date, Time & Location
Takes place during the summer. Dates, times and locations will vary.
Cost/Registration
Registration is currently closed.
Access
As a part of Spirit League, this is open to all people with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
Coordinator
Patrick Langley | plangley@yukonok.gov | (405) 350-8920
EVENTS
About
Join us for our annual kayaking and family swim parties! They will occur the last Tuesday of June and the last Tuesday of July. Life jackets, kayaks, and paddles will be provided and the pool will be staffed with lifeguards.
Date, Time & Location
7:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. on the last Tuesday of June & July at the City Splash Pool (2200 S Holly Ave).
Cost/Registration
Free to register and sign ups do not close. RSVP online or in-person at a Yukon rec center in spring of 2024!
Access
As a part of Spirit League, this is open to all people with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
Coordinator
Patrick Langley | plangley@yukonok.gov | (405) 350-8920
About
Join us for the Annual Christmas Party. We will have crafts, games, pizza, refreshments, music, and a couple of special guests. Please RSVP ahead of time, so we can plan efficiently. You don't want to miss it!
Date, Time & Location
December 5, 2023, from 6:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at the Dale Robertson Center (1200 Lakeshore Dr).
Cost/Registration
Free to RSVP and sign ups do not close. Click here to RSVP online (LINK) or in-person at a Yukon rec center now!
Access
As a part of Spirit League, this is open to all people with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
Coordinator
Patrick Langley | plangley@yukonok.gov | (405) 350-8920
SPORTS
About
We believe the love of baseball can be shared among all people. Through easy and fun play, Spirit League Baseball gives every player an opportunity to participate. Bats, balls, gloves, and all other equipment are provided for the participants of the league. Spirit League shirts are required for all baseball players. Participants are welcome to wear a previous year's shirt or purchase a new one. New team shirts are $10 each.
Date, Time & Location
Various times on Tuesday and/or Thursday evenings from the beginning of April to the end of May at Taylor Park (401 N 11th St).
Cost/Registration
$15 per person and sign ups do not close during season. Register online or in-person at a Yukon rec center in the fall/winter of 2023!
Access
As a part of Spirit League, this is open to all people with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
Coordinator
Patrick Langley | plangley@yukonok.gov | (405) 350-8920
About
Basketball is a vigorous sport that requires participants to be very physically active in the standard game. However, many adaptions can be made to allow all participants to be involved. The sport is a great source of exercise and an excellent group activity. The $10 registration fee is all that is required of participants. Jerseys and officials are provided. No score is kept and the goals are lowered.
Date, Time & Location
6:15 p.m. to 7:15 p.m. on Tuesday evenings in the month of February at Jackie Cooper Gymnasium (1024 E Main St).
Cost/Registration
$15 per person and sign ups do not close during season. Register online or in-person at a Yukon rec center in the fall/winter of 2023!
Access
As a part of Spirit League, this is open to all people with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
Coordinator
Patrick Langley | plangley@yukonok.gov | (405) 350-8920
About
Bowling is a recreational sport enjoyed by many people. There exists a wide array of adaptive equipment that makes this sport fun for all. Wholesome fun is the aim of this bowling program. Games are bowled at Bronco Bowl in Mustang, Oklahoma. Shoes and bowling balls are included in the registration fee. We bowl two games every time we meet.
Date, Time & Location
4:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday evenings in the month of March at Bronco Bowl (133 N Mustang Rd).
Cost/Registration
$30 per person and sign ups do not close during season. Register online or in-person at a Yukon rec center in the fall/winter of 2023!
Access
As a part of Spirit League, this is open to all people with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
Coordinator
Patrick Langley | plangley@yukonok.gov | (405) 350-8920
About
We approach indoor soccer with a community mindset. We play games in a way that is accommodating to all people. Shin guards are encouraged for all players. Athletics shoes with non-marking soles are best; cleats are not allowed. Soccer balls, nets, jerseys, and all other equipment are provided.
Date, Time & Location
6:15 p.m. to 7:15 p.m. on Tuesday evenings August 15th through September 12th at Jackie Cooper Gymnasium (1024 E Main St).
Cost/Registration
$15 per person and sign ups do not close during season. Register online or in-person at a Yukon rec center in the summer of 2024!
Access
As a part of Spirit League, this is open to all people with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
Coordinator
Patrick Langley | plangley@yukonok.gov | (405) 350-8920