We’re so honored to introduce you to Courage League Sports of Iowa. This amazing organization opened last fall in Urbandale and offers year-round adaptive and recreational opportunities to our community families.
About Courage League Sports
Courage League Sports is a recreational adaptive sports facility specifically designed for children age 2-22 not able to go “full speed” due to disability, illness or emotional challenges.
Our programs provide an opportunity to play in sports leagues, participate in group classes or play around during open gym nights at everyone’s own skill level.
We strive to ensure a positive recreational experience for all children and their families and encourage participants to have fun while exercising outside of a therapy atmosphere. Our vision is simple: “Every child deserves to play.”
How Did Courage League Get Started?
Local Mom and Owner Melissa Clark-Wharff shares, “Courage League was inspired by my son Jack and many other kids who have faced lots of challenges in their young lives. Courage League offers all kids no matter their ability levels and their families an opportunity to be a kid and play at their own skill level.
This is a personal mission for our family to provide opportunities for kids like my son and so many others. We are not some type of corporate gym. We are an adaptive sports gym specializing in both competitive and non-competitive adaptive sports programs.”
Memberships & Activities
Courage league offers memberships for kids ages 2-22, ranging from monthly ($49/month) to quarterly ($259) to annually ($500/yr). They also offer 10 visit punch cards for $50. A membership at Courage League extends further than just for your child. The CLS membership includes your child, caregivers/respite/SCL, siblings/friends, and YOU! Its easy to sign up for a membership online.
Activities include toddler, preschool and PE programs, open gym, school break camps as well as your typical recreational sports:- flag football
- volleyball
- soccer
- kickball
- floor hockey
- basketball
- pilates
- yoga
- martial arts
- tumbling
Friday Family Fun Nights and Monthly Birthday Parties
Courage League offers regular Friday Family Fun nights at fun places like the Iowa Wild games and also Dance/Bike Nights. Check their website for upcoming dates/events.
Each month, Courage League holds a birthday party for kids who have birthdays in that month. They partner with Party with a Princess and Party Like a Hero to provide a princess and superhero at the party for photos and playing with the kids. The parties are 90 minutes and include cupcakes and fun in the gym. $8/person for members and $15/person non members .
Spring Sessions Begin in March
Their Spring programming is starting in March, so they will be shifting to basketball, baseball, golf, tennis, soccer. They offer Spring Break camps and offering Summer camps all summer long.
Check out their events page for more information about the programs offered and things coming up.
Connect with Courage League
Courage League is located in Urbandale at 4405 121st St. in the Meredith III Industrial Park.
Hours of Operation: Monday -Thursday, 9am-7:30pm; Fridays, 9am-5:30pm (until 7:30 on those nights featuring family fun night); Saturdays, 9am-3pm; and Sundays, 1pm-4pm
Website: www.courageleaguesports.com
Facebook: Courageleague
Twitter: courageleaguesp
Come See Us in April
Get a chance to experience Courage League Sports on Friday, April 25th when we hold our monthly playdate there. Watch Facebook for more details to come.
