Adaptive sports

Teams, divisions and programs for kids with physical, intellectual or developmental disabilities, in and near our East Bay cities.

Many of these are part of leagues you already know, like Little League's Challenger Division and youth soccer's TOPSoccer. Programs change from season to season, so contact the program to confirm dates and fit for your child. On any sport page, choose For: Adaptive programs to see just these.

Baseball 5 listed

North Oakland / South Oakland Little League (NOLL/SOLL)RecAdaptive

Oakland, Berkeley · Coed

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Ages: 5–16, plus Challenger division
Seasons: Fall, Spring
When: Spring 2027; Fall Ball 2026 (games end Nov 1)
Sign-ups: Spring 2027 open now. Closes Dec 31 (AA–Juniors), Jan 15 (T-Ball–Farm B & Challenger), Apr 15 (Seniors). Fall Ball registration is Aug 1–15.
Contact: info@nollsoll.com
Updates: Website up to dateInstagram active Oct 2026Facebook active Oct 2026
Adaptive: Challenger Division: Ages 6–22 with physical or intellectual disabilities; teams grouped by skill, each player has a buddy. Spring 2027 sign-ups open now (Oct–Jan). Home games at Emerson Elementary. Details

Alameda Little LeagueRecAdaptive

Alameda · Coed

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Ages: 4–13, plus Challenger division
Seasons: Spring
When: Spring 2027: Mar 6 – Jun 5, 2027
Sign-ups: Spring 2027 opened Oct 14. Early bird ends Dec 31; registration closes Jan 7, 2027. Evaluations Jan 9–10 (ages 7–12).
Contact: info@alamedalittleleague.org
Updates: Website up to date
Adaptive: Challenger Division: For kids with physical or intellectual challenges; no registration fee; plays at Challenger Field, Estuary Park. Contact the league for current dates. Details

Castro Valley Little League (CVLL)RecAdaptive

Castro Valley · Coed

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Ages: 3–16, plus Challenger division (4–18)
Seasons: Spring
When: Spring 2027: Feb 1 – early June 2027
Sign-ups: Spring 2027 open now; most divisions close Jan 8, 2027 (a few stay open to Mar 30–31).
Contact: cvllpres@gmail.com · (510) 200-6759
Updates: Website up to dateInstagram active Oct 2026Facebook active Oct 2026
Adaptive: Challenger Division: Ages 5–18 with physical or intellectual challenges. $50, spring season. The site still shows 2025 info, so confirm 2027 with the league. Details

Berkeley-Albany Little League (BALL)RecAdaptive

Berkeley, Albany · Coed

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Ages: 5–14
Seasons: Fall, Spring
When: Spring; Fall Ball 2026 underway
Sign-ups: Spring 2027 registration link is up but no programs listed yet.
Updates: Website up to dateInstagram active Oct 2026Facebook active Oct 2026
Adaptive: Challenger Division: Ages 5–18 with a disability. Free, jersey and cap included. Spring season. Details

Dublin Little LeagueRecAdaptive

Dublin · Coed

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Ages: 4–14 (Tee Ball through Juniors)
Seasons: Spring
When: Spring 2027
Sign-ups: Spring 2027 open now. Single A–Majors close Jan 1, 2027; Tee Ball, Rookie, Intermediate & Juniors close Feb 1, 2027. Proof of Dublin residency required.
Contact: support@dublinll.org
Updates: Website up to dateInstagram active Aug 2026Facebook active Aug 2026
Adaptive: Challenger Division: Ages 5–18, run with Little League District 57 (spring, Sunday afternoons). Contact the league for current dates. Details

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E-Soccer Hayward (Exceptional Sports)ClassesAdaptive

Hayward (Mt. Eden High School, 2300 Panama St) · Coed

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Ages: 3–17
Seasons: Fall
When: Saturdays 11am–12pm
Sign-ups: Free. Fall 2026 sessions on Saturdays through Nov 21. Kids with and without special needs play together.
Contact: hayward.esoccer@gmail.com
Updates: Website up to date

Castro Valley Soccer Club – RecreationalRecAdaptive

Castro Valley (also serves Hayward, San Leandro) · Coed/Boys/Girls by age

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Ages: U4–U19 (ages 3–18)
Seasons: Fall
When: Mid-August to first week of November
Sign-ups: Registration opens May 1 and closes May 31 each year. Fall 2026 full/closed.
Updates: Website up to dateInstagram active Oct 2026Facebook active Oct 2026
Adaptive: TOPSoccer: For kids with intellectual, emotional or physical disabilities; teams by ability, not age. $50 with uniform, at Stonebrae Elementary. Email topsoccer@castrovalleysoccer.com for dates. Details

East Bay United Soccer Club (EBU / Bay Oaks)Rec + competitiveAdaptive

Oakland · Boys & Girls

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Ages: Juniors U6–U8; Rec U9–U19; Bay Oaks competitive
Seasons: Fall, Winter, Spring
When: Rec Fall: Sep 1 – Nov 22 (~10 games). Spring: Mar 1 – May 14 (~8 games). Winter futsal Dec–Feb.
Sign-ups: 2026/27 registration posted (fall, spring-only, or both).
Contact: doo@ebusoccer.org
Updates: Website up to date
Adaptive: EBU Inclusive: TOPSoccer for kids with physical, emotional or intellectual disabilities, plus Blind Soccer clinics. No dates posted; contact the club. Details

Pleasanton RAGE (girls)Rec + competitiveAdaptive

Pleasanton (nearby; serves Dublin/Tri-Valley) · Girls

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Ages: U5–U19
Seasons: Fall
When: Fall rec: Saturdays starting Aug 22 (2026)
Sign-ups: Fall 2026 rec registration closed. Rec registration opens in spring (early-bird pricing through May 31). Competitive/Select tryouts held each spring.
Updates: Website up to dateInstagram active Oct 2026Facebook active Oct 2026
Adaptive: TOPSoccer: Ages 6–18 with intellectual, emotional or physical disabilities, open to all genders. Spring, summer and fall sessions; $30 per session. Details

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BORP Youth Wheelchair BasketballAdaptive

Berkeley (James Kenney Community Center, 1720 Eighth St) · Coed

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Ages: 5 through high school
When: Saturdays 11am–1pm
Sign-ups: For kids with any lower-limb disability; sports chairs provided. Some players join teams that compete against other youth with physical disabilities. Contact BORP to join.
Contact: info@borp.org · 510-225-7033
Updates: Website up to date

Ice Hockey 1 listed

Oakland Ice Center – Adaptive HockeyAdaptive

Oakland (519 18th St) · Coed

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Ages: 6 and up, with some skating experience
When: Fridays 6–7pm
Sign-ups: Team practices with volunteers for skaters with developmental or physical challenges. Run by the rink (not the Oakland Bears). Email bmartin@sharksice.com, subject "Special Hockey".
Contact: bmartin@sharksice.com
Updates: Website up to date

Tennis 1 listed

ACEing Autism – BerkeleyClassesAdaptive

Berkeley (Willard Park, 2730 Hillegass Ave) · Coed

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Ages: 5–18
Seasons: Fall
When: Sundays 1–2pm
Sign-ups: Tennis for kids with autism. Fall 2026 session Sep 27 – Nov 1, $120 (scholarships available).
Contact: berkeley@aceingautism.org
Updates: Website up to date

More programs and support

Special Olympics Northern California – Alameda County
Free training and competition for kids and adults with intellectual disabilities: basketball, swimming, track, soccer, flag football, softball, tennis and more. Train from age 6, compete from 8. Young Athletes program for ages 2–9. Website
BORP Power Soccer (Berkeley)
Power wheelchair soccer for all ages, beginner and competitive teams, Saturdays in Berkeley. BORP membership required; scholarships available. Website
Alameda Adaptive Aquatics
Swim lessons tailored to physical, cognitive or developmental needs at Encinal Swim Center. $52 resident / $60 non-resident. Website
Oakland Parks & Rec – Inclusive Services
Inclusion support in city programs, plus Camp L.E.A.P. for Oakland youth 14–21 with developmental and intellectual disabilities. Website
Berkeley Therapeutic Recreation
After-school and summer programs with games and sports for kids with disabilities (grades TK–5 / ages 5–12). Intake required. Website
HARD Access for All (Hayward, Castro Valley, San Lorenzo)
Accommodations so kids with disabilities can join any Hayward Area Recreation program. Website

Checked against each program's own website on October 26, 2026. Know a program we missed? Email hello@projectactivekids.com.