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TEST 1 - AHSW Wednesday Words: April 23rd: Pilates Training in Lakewood; Youth Challenge

Anonymous - Friday, July 11, 2025

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Join us for Boccia!

Baldwin Wallace University and Youth Challenge will host the USA Boccia “Rock and Roll” Cleveland Regional Tournament for 30 disabled athletes and vets from all over the country this weekend, along with coaches and support staff.

Additionally, 24 BW students studying Pre-Physical Therapy and Exercise Science enrolled in an “Adapted Physical Activity” class will be assisting at 60+ matches over two days and learning by doing!

What is Boccia? Boccia is a highly competitive Paralympic sport that’s fun for able bodied as well as disabled athletes. Boccia balls can be thrown or put in play with a ramp.

Where and when? Baldwin Wallace University’s Lou Higgins Recreation Center at 136 E Bagley Rd, Berea.

Saturday, April 26 – Courts open 7:30 a.m. Matches begin at 9 a.m. and will run until 5 p.m.
Sunday, April 27 – Courts open 7:30 a.m. Matches begin at 9 a.m. and will run until 2 p.m.

Who? Chris Garr, a BW adjunct faculty member and the Chief Executive Officer of Youth Challenge is coordinating the event and available to speak with you on site, along with athletes and BW students.

Event is free and open to the public.

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Upcoming Polestar Pilates Comprehensive Teaching Training in Lakewood

The course begins August 2025. Polestar's training, founded by Brent Anderson (PT & Orthopedic Certified Specialist), is based on a scientific foundation of anatomy, physiology, biomechanics and motor control, that integrates scientific research findings in the areas of orthopedics, sports medicine and movement science, and is the leading authority in Pilates for rehabilitation. This 450 hr program will include mastery of the Pilates exercises on the full suite of Pilates equipment & mat, techniques for client progress/customization, instruction for private & group settings, understanding the physics of the equipment at a deep level, and how to safely adapt exercises for injuries & special needs. I would be happy to offer a Pilates mat class/workshop at no cost, as well as share information about the training in person. If the program has any meeting times amongst all years of students this may be a nice setting, or I could schedule a few with individual classes.

Please let me know if you have any questions -- Grace Auble pilateswithgracecle@gmail.com. I'm happy to discuss details and schedule phone calls/meetings as well.