Generated by All in One SEO v4.9.10, this is an llms.txt file, used by LLMs to index the site. # Kinetic Kids This is the tagline. ## Sitemaps - [XML Sitemap](https://kinetickidstx.org/sitemap.xml): Contains all public & indexable URLs for this website. ## Posts - [Press/News](https://kinetickidstx.org/about-us/press-news/) - [Test](https://kinetickidstx.org/test/) - Green/Blue Button button-with-angles green Red/Blue Button button-with-angles red Blue/Red Button button-with-angles blue Orange/Blue Button button-with-angles-or Blue/Brown Button button-with-angles-hoot Brown/Blue Button button-with-angles-brown Blue/Orange Button button-with-angles-pb Orange/Black Button button-with-angles-sap Red/Black Button button-with-angles-sax Blue/Pink button button-with-angles-bingo-blue Pink/Blue button button-with-angles-bingo-pink - [Kinetic Kids & Hammer Helps Team Up to Keep Every Kid in the Game](https://kinetickidstx.org/kinetic-kids-hammer-helps-team-up-to-keep-every-kid-in-the-game/) - Kinetic Kids & Hammer Helps Team Up to Keep Every Kid in the Game When a child puts on a team jersey for the first time, something powerful happens. They’re no longer on the sidelines; they’re part of something bigger. At Kinetic Kids, that feeling is at the heart of everything we do, and we’re - [Noelani in the News!](https://kinetickidstx.org/nolani-in-the-news/) - Noelani Spicer is a multi-sport, competitive athlete whose success on our San Antonio Xtreme teams is being recognized by local and national media. KSAT Evening News Highlight Sports reIllustrated - Special Edition of Sports Illustrated Read the article - [UT Health student research shows benefits of Kinetic Kids](https://kinetickidstx.org/ut-health-student-research-show-benefits-of-kinetic-kids/) - One of our phenomenal volunteers studied the effects of physical activity and fine arts on children with disabilities as part of their med school program at UT Health. Their research findings were shared at the American Medical Association conference in Orlando in the fall of 2024. In summary, (although not new news to us!) all - ["Strumming for Charity" by Amanda Reimherr, SA Express-News](https://kinetickidstx.org/strumming-for-charity-by-amanda-reimherr-sa-express-news-september-7-2005/) - ["Kinetic Kids offers sports activities for all abilities," by Amanda Reimherr, SA Express-News](https://kinetickidstx.org/kinetic-kids-offers-sports-activities-for-all-abilities-by-amanda-reimherr-sa-express-news-2/) - Competitive wheelchair basketball team is set to begin its season. by Amanda Reimherr, SA Express-News staff writer They shoot, pass arid dribble down the court all while moving and Maneuvering their wheelchairs. The first competitive wheelchair basketball team offered by Kinetic Kids for youngsters ages 8-18 will begin its season next Tuesday. Kinetic Kids - ["Kinetic Kids Gets Special Needs Kids Off the Sidelines," by Rachel Friedrich, SA Kids Magazine](https://kinetickidstx.org/kinetic-kids-gets-special-needs-kids-off-the-sidelines-by-rachel-friedrich-kids-sports/) - by Rachel Friedrich, Kids Sports “I don’t care if she learns any dance or not, “ said one mother of a 7-year-old special needs. “ it’s enough for me that she is able to put on a leotard and tell her sisters she’s going to dance class.” That’s what Kinetic Kids, a nonprofit organization offering sports - ["Kinetic Kids Celebrates 15-Year Anniversary," Welcome Home Magazine](https://kinetickidstx.org/kinetic-kids-celebrates-15-year-anniversary-welcome-home-magazine/) - www.welcomehomesa.com Kinetic Kids Celebrates 15 – Year Anniversary On October 22, Kinetic Kids celebrated 15 years of providing sports and recreational programs to children and teens with special needs. The celebration took place on the baseball fields at The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio (UTHSCSA) where Kinetic Kids all began. Baseball - ["Promoting Playtime," by Amanda Reimherr, SA Express-News](https://kinetickidstx.org/promoting-playtime-by-amanda-reimherr-sa-express-news/) - Promoting Playtime: Kinetic Kids offers recreational choices for disabled children. By Amanda Reimherr, SA Express-News staff writer Tracey Fontenot and Kacey Wernli understand how important play is in the lives of children especially those with disabilities. The two physical therapists founded the nonprofit group Kinetic Kids, which offers children 18 months to 18 years - ["Outdoor adventures abound for Kinetic Kids," by Joni Simon, Hill Country Weekly](https://kinetickidstx.org/outd/) - Hill Country Weekly By Joni Simon, Contributing Writer Despite the record drought and temperatures reaching triple digits, Natalie Weiblen-Henry says the Outdoor Explorers Program at Joshua Lake this summer was a colossal success for families with special needs. Over 25 children participated in a smorgasbord of events, including canoe, rides, pier fishing, Shooting at the targets - [Ms. Wheelchair Texas Advocates for the Disabled](https://kinetickidstx.org/ms-wheelchair-texas-advocates-for-the-disabled/) - [It started with a simple question: why can’t kids with disabilities play sports? By Lety Laurel UTHSCSA](https://kinetickidstx.org/it-started-with-a-simple-question-why-cant-kids-with-disabilities-play-sports-by-lety-laurel-uthscsa/) - Alumni profile It started with a simple question: why can’t kids with disabilities play sports? By Lety Laurel In 2001, Tracey Fontenot and Kacey Wernli, physical therapists working at a local San Antonio hospital, wondered how they could get their young patients with physical and developmental disabilities to be active past their therapy sessions. What - [San Antonio Youth in Fiesta Especial Royal Court](https://kinetickidstx.org/san-antonio-youth-in-fiesta-especial-royal-court/) - ["A Chance at Bat" by John MacCormack, SA Express-News](https://kinetickidstx.org/a-chance-at-bat/) - Area children with disabilities who participate in the after-school and weekend programs of Kinetic Kids have a chance to dance, paint, play T-ball and even perform gymnastics - like just about any other kid. For Diana Neal, a bright 16-year-old who sings in the choir and navigates the corridors of Reagan High School with a - [Kinetic Kids raises $300,000 to offer sports and recreational programs for children with disabilities](https://kinetickidstx.org/kinetic-kids-raises-300000-at-2019-hootenanny/) - PRESS RELEASE November 1, 2019 For Immediate ReleaseJudy Mirelesjudy@kinetickidstx.org(210) 687-5383 LOCAL CHARITY RAISES $300,000 TO OFFER SPORTS AND RECREATIONAL PROGRAMS FOR CHILDREN WITH DISABILITIES Every child deserves the opportunity to be a part of a sports and recreational team, but for kids with disabilities, this isn’t always possible. The health and/or physical challenges they face make it - [Gatorade and Hudl Announce Recipients of Level the Playing Field Youth Sports Grant](https://kinetickidstx.org/gatorade-and-hudl-announce-recipients-of-level-the-playing-field-youth-sports-grant/) - Lincoln, NE (April 2022) - After reviewing dozens of applications from across the U.S., Gatorade and Hudl have announced the 2022 Level the Playing Field grant recipients, which include: Girls Leading Girls (Calif.), NorthStar Foundation (Neb.) and Kinetic Kids (Texas). “We were blown away by the thoughtfulness and commitment from so many different organizations that - [Emler Swim School Donates to Kinetic Kids](https://kinetickidstx.org/emler-swim-school-donates-to-kinetic-kids/) - Kinetic Kids has partnered with Emler Swim School for many years and we appreciate their generous partnership! - [Big Give SA reaches $4 Million Goal](https://kinetickidstx.org/big-give-sa-reaches-4-million-goal/) - [San Antonio Group Focuses on Sports for Kids With Disabilities](https://kinetickidstx.org/san-antonio-group-focuses-on-sports-for-kids-with-disabilities/) - ["Camp spreading the cheer to special needs students" by Melissa Fletcher Stoeltje, SA Express-News](https://kinetickidstx.org/camp-spreading-the-cheer-to-special-needs-students-by-melissa-fletcher-stoeltje-sa-express-news-november-17-2009/) - [Walk.Run.Roll. - WOAI](https://kinetickidstx.org/walk-run-roll-woai/) - [COVID-19 Update](https://kinetickidstx.org/covid-19-update/) - PUBLIC ANNOUNCEMENT March 16, 2020 Dear Kinetic Kids Family, First and foremost, we hope that you and your children and families are safe and healthy. We have been closely monitoring the evolving COVID-19 pandemic and after consulting with our board of directors, local experts, peer institutions, as well as information from the Centers for - [COVID-19 Update #2](https://kinetickidstx.org/covid-19-update-2/) - PUBLIC ANNOUNCEMENT May 13, 2020 Spring Recap Due to the pandemic, Kinetic Kids canceled spring programming for recreational and competitive divisions. Athletes were offering credits to use through June of 2021 for recreational programs and competitive programs were handled individually per sport. If you have questions about program fees, Contact Michelle Fuentes (michelle@kinetickidstx.org) for - [Phase 2 COVID-19](https://kinetickidstx.org/phase-2-covid-19/) - [Lockhart Photographer Teams Up With Student Athletes for Kinetic Kids](https://kinetickidstx.org/lockhart-photographer-teams-up-with-student-athletes-for-kinetic-kids/) - [Kids with disabilities dancing without limits - KENS5](https://kinetickidstx.org/kids-with-disabilities-dancing-without-limits/) - The adapted program allows children with cerebral palsy, spina bifida, intellectual and visual impairments to dance together. - [San Antonio Area Foundation Grants $18,000 to Kinetic Kids](https://kinetickidstx.org/san-antonio-area-foundation-grants-18000-to-kinetic-kids/) - ["Asking 'Why not'" - Mission magazine of UTHSCSA](https://kinetickidstx.org/it-all-started-with-a-simple-question/) - [Patty Mills at Hootenanny 2013](https://kinetickidstx.org/patty-mills-keynotes-hootenanny-2013/) - San Antonio Spurs Patty Mills served as Honorary Chair of the 2013 Hootenanny to the delight of his Kinetic Kids fans! - [Kinetic Kids Featured in San Antonio Area Foundation Newsletter](https://kinetickidstx.org/kinetic-kids-featured-in-san-antonio-area-foundation-newsletter/) - [Kinetic Kids receives San Antonio Business Journal's 2018 Corporate Philanthropy and Nonprofit Award](https://kinetickidstx.org/kinetic-kids-receives-san-antonio-business-journals-2018-corporate-philanthropy-and-nonprofit-award/) - The San Antonio Business Journal announced Kinetic Kids as a winner of its third annual Corporate Philanthropy & Nonprofit Awards, which honor nonprofits and the corporate citizens supporting our community through philanthropy, volunteerism, board support and corporate partnerships. - [Kinetic Kids featured in Valero commercial](https://kinetickidstx.org/kinetic-kids-featured-in-valero-commercial/) - [“Special Needs Children thrive at Kinetic Kids” - KSAT](https://kinetickidstx.org/special-needs-children-thrive-at-kinetic-kids-ksat/) - [“Noonan Overcomes Life’s Curveballs” - WOAI](https://kinetickidstx.org/noonan-overcomes-lifes-curveballs-woai/) - [“People Who Make SA Great” - KENS5](https://kinetickidstx.org/people-who-make-sa-great-kens5/) - ["Local Organization Changes the Lives of Special Needs Children" by Mariah Kilbourne](https://kinetickidstx.org/local-organization-changes-the-lives-of-special-needs-children-by-mariah-kilbourne/) - [Athletes show they are champions of the heart, Inside Northside Weekly](https://kinetickidstx.org/athletes-show-they-are-champions-of-the-heart-inside-northside-weekly-march-2-2016/) - ["It's Not About the Bike" by Sarah Sumadi, SA Express-News](https://kinetickidstx.org/its-not-about-the-bike-by-sarah-sumadi-sa-express-news-august-28-2007/) ## Pages - [Home](https://kinetickidstx.org/) - [Master Schedule](https://kinetickidstx.org/schedule/) - [Media Replay](https://kinetickidstx.org/about-us/archives/) - [Master Competitive Schedule](https://kinetickidstx.org/comp-schedule/) - [Our Staff](https://kinetickidstx.org/about-us/our-team/) - [Board of Directors](https://kinetickidstx.org/about-us/board/) - [Program Finales](https://kinetickidstx.org/program-finales/) - S - [Individual Partners](https://kinetickidstx.org/individualpartners/) - [Merch](https://kinetickidstx.org/merch/) - [Donate](https://kinetickidstx.org/donate/) - [Annual Report](https://kinetickidstx.org/about-us/annual-report/) - [Meet Our Ambassadors](https://kinetickidstx.org/about-us/meet-our-ambassadors/) - [Helpful Links / Resources](https://kinetickidstx.org/about-us/resources/) - [How It Works](https://kinetickidstx.org/how-it-works/) - [Kinetic Kids Ambassadors](https://kinetickidstx.org/about-us/ambassadors/) - [Volunteer](https://kinetickidstx.org/volunteer/) - Volunteer with Kinetic Kids to help a child experience the joys of childhood while striving to reach their potential in new and exciting sports and activities. - [Workplace Giving](https://kinetickidstx.org/donate/workplace-giving/) - [Divisions](https://kinetickidstx.org/divisions/) - [Community Fundraising](https://kinetickidstx.org/donate/communityfundraising/) - [SA Xtreme](https://kinetickidstx.org/saxtreme/) - [Contact](https://kinetickidstx.org/contact/) - [Competitive Banquet](https://kinetickidstx.org/banquet/) - [Stay Strong](https://kinetickidstx.org/stay-strong/) - COVID-19 may distance us, but we can stay active! 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- [Stay Strong Soccer](https://kinetickidstx.org/stay-strong-soccer/) - COVID-19 may distance us, but we can stay active! - [Stay Strong Gymnastics](https://kinetickidstx.org/stay-strong-gymnastics/) - COVID-19 may distance us, but we can stay active! - [Virtual Discovering Disabilities Day](https://kinetickidstx.org/stay-strong-ddd/) - COVID-19 may distance us, but we can stay active! - [Events](https://kinetickidstx.org/events/) - [Opportunities](https://kinetickidstx.org/volunteer/opportunities/) - [Testimonials](https://kinetickidstx.org/about-us/testimonials/) - [Search](https://kinetickidstx.org/search/) ## Kinetic Kids Events - [Hootenanny](https://kinetickidstx.org/kinetickids_events/hoot/) - Save the date for a hootin’ hollerin’ good time at our biggest fundraiser of the year! - [Walk.Run.Roll](https://kinetickidstx.org/kinetickids_events/walk-run-roll/) - Colorful fun for the entire family! - [$100K in July](https://kinetickidstx.org/kinetickids_events/100k/) - Make a the difference in July! - [25-Year Celebration!](https://kinetickidstx.org/kinetickids_events/25-year-party/) - Join us to celebrate 25 years of Kinetic Kids in style at Elsewhere Too! - [EXPO - FREE Resource Fair](https://kinetickidstx.org/kinetickids_events/expo/) - Kinetic Kids EXPO is our annual equipment, service and resource fair where families can discover an extensive range of adaptive devices, accessories and support services for all families of children with special needs in the San Antonio area. - [Drive Fore Dreams](https://kinetickidstx.org/kinetickids_events/golf-tourney/) - We raised over $58,000 at Drive Fore Dreams 2026! Let's make 2027 even better! - [Bingo, Bags & Bubbly](https://kinetickidstx.org/kinetickids_events/bingo/) - #Grab your friends and join us for a great cause! Play 10 bingo games for 10 designer purses! - [Big Give](https://kinetickidstx.org/kinetickids_events/big-give/) - Mark your calendars! The Big Give is a city-wide 24-hour day of online giving fueled by the power of generous donors. Help us come out on top! - [F.U.N. Family Unite Night](https://kinetickidstx.org/kinetickids_events/fun/) - Kinetic Kids Family Unite Night is a fun for all evening where parents, participants, and siblings can mix, mingle and have some FUN! - [Champions fore Charity](https://kinetickidstx.org/kinetickids_events/champions-fore-charity/) - Champions fore Charity provides participating charities the opportunity to generate contributions by partnering with the Valero Texas Open. Kinetic Kids raised $29,870 in the 2025 campaign! - [Paddle Battle](https://kinetickidstx.org/kinetickids_events/paddle-battle/) - It's kind of a big dill! Come play pickleball to benefit Kinetic Kids athletes with special needs! ## Kinetic Kids Programs - [Lacrosse](https://kinetickidstx.org/kinetickids_programs/lacrosse/) - [BOOtanica](https://kinetickidstx.org/kinetickids_programs/bootanica/) - [SA Premier Strength and Conditioning](https://kinetickidstx.org/kinetickids_programs/sapremier-strengthconditioning/) - [Strength and Conditioning](https://kinetickidstx.org/kinetickids_programs/strengthconditioning/) - [Diva Day](https://kinetickidstx.org/kinetickids_programs/diva-day/) - [Music](https://kinetickidstx.org/kinetickids_programs/music/) - [Gingerbread Workshop](https://kinetickidstx.org/kinetickids_programs/gingerbread/) - [Drumming Around](https://kinetickidstx.org/kinetickids_programs/drumming-around/) - [Dance](https://kinetickidstx.org/kinetickids_programs/dance/) - [Art](https://kinetickidstx.org/kinetickids_programs/art-for-all/) - [Tennis](https://kinetickidstx.org/kinetickids_programs/tennis/) - [Volleyball](https://kinetickidstx.org/kinetickids_programs/volleyball/) - [Swimming](https://kinetickidstx.org/kinetickids_programs/swimming/) - [Soccer](https://kinetickidstx.org/kinetickids_programs/soccer/) - [Snow Skiing](https://kinetickidstx.org/kinetickids_programs/snow-skiing/) - [Skateboarding](https://kinetickidstx.org/kinetickids_programs/skateboarding/) - [Pickleball](https://kinetickidstx.org/kinetickids_programs/pickleball/) - [Outdoor Explorer](https://kinetickidstx.org/kinetickids_programs/outdoor-explorers-field-day/) - [Martial Arts](https://kinetickidstx.org/kinetickids_programs/martial-arts/) - [Kickball](https://kinetickidstx.org/kinetickids_programs/kickball/) - [Gymnastics](https://kinetickidstx.org/kinetickids_programs/gymnastics/) - [Golf](https://kinetickidstx.org/kinetickids_programs/golf/) - [Flag Football](https://kinetickidstx.org/kinetickids_programs/flag-football/) - [Basketball](https://kinetickidstx.org/kinetickids_programs/basketball/) - [Bike Camp](https://kinetickidstx.org/kinetickids_programs/bike-camp/) - [Cheerleading](https://kinetickidstx.org/kinetickids_programs/cheerleading/) - [Baseball](https://kinetickidstx.org/kinetickids_programs/baseball/) - [AgilityFit](https://kinetickidstx.org/kinetickids_programs/agilityfit-2/) - [SAX Sports Sampler](https://kinetickidstx.org/kinetickids_programs/sax-sports-sampler/) - [SA Premier Gymnastics](https://kinetickidstx.org/kinetickids_programs/sapremier-gymnastics/) - [SA Premier Diving](https://kinetickidstx.org/kinetickids_programs/diving/) - [SA Premier Dance](https://kinetickidstx.org/kinetickids_programs/sapremier-dance/) - [SA Premier Cheerleading](https://kinetickidstx.org/kinetickids_programs/sapremier-cheerleading/) - [Robotics](https://kinetickidstx.org/kinetickids_programs/robotics/) - [SA Premier Soccer](https://kinetickidstx.org/kinetickids_programs/sa-premier-soccer/) - [Fiesta Art Day](https://kinetickidstx.org/kinetickids_programs/fiesta_artday/) - [Musical Theatre](https://kinetickidstx.org/kinetickids_programs/musical-theatre/) - [Disc Sports](https://kinetickidstx.org/kinetickids_programs/discsports/) - [Zumba](https://kinetickidstx.org/kinetickids_programs/zumba/) - [SA Premier Baseball](https://kinetickidstx.org/kinetickids_programs/sa-premier-baseball/) - [SA Premier Basketball](https://kinetickidstx.org/kinetickids_programs/sa-premier-basketball/) - [Dodgeball](https://kinetickidstx.org/kinetickids_programs/dodgeball/) - [SA Premier Swimming](https://kinetickidstx.org/kinetickids_programs/sapremier-swimming/) - [SA Xtreme Swimming](https://kinetickidstx.org/kinetickids_programs/saxtreme-swimming/) - [SA Xtreme Archery](https://kinetickidstx.org/kinetickids_programs/saxtreme-archery/) - [Field & Splash Day](https://kinetickidstx.org/kinetickids_programs/field-and-splash-day/) - [SA Xtreme Track & Field](https://kinetickidstx.org/kinetickids_programs/saxtreme-trackfield/) - [SA Xtreme Wheelchair Basketball](https://kinetickidstx.org/kinetickids_programs/saxtreme-wc-basketball/) - [SA Xtreme Tennis](https://kinetickidstx.org/kinetickids_programs/saxtreme-tennis/) ## Galleries - [2023 Paddle Battle](https://kinetickidstx.org/rl_gallery/2023-paddle-battle/) - [Kinetic Kids Expo](https://kinetickidstx.org/rl_gallery/4305/) - [Hootenanny 2018](https://kinetickidstx.org/rl_gallery/5576/) ## Categories - [Uncategorized](https://kinetickidstx.org/category/uncategorized/) - [In the News](https://kinetickidstx.org/category/in-the-news/) - [Press Releases](https://kinetickidstx.org/category/press-releases/) ## Program Divisions - [Parent & Me](https://kinetickidstx.org/program-division/parent-me/) - For children ages 18 months to 5 years with special needs who are unable to participate in mainstream sports and recreational programs due to a limitation related to their diagnosis. Each participant is partnered with a parent or guardian and the programs focus on nurturing the parent/child relationship while encouraging activity, interaction and fun among participants. - [Champions](https://kinetickidstx.org/program-division/champions/) - [Allstars](https://kinetickidstx.org/program-division/all-stars/) - For children with a physical disability OR those with developmental disabilities who follow directions in a group setting. Assistance is provided to ensure each participant’s success. - [SA Premier](https://kinetickidstx.org/program-division/sa-premier/) - [SA Xtreme](https://kinetickidstx.org/program-division/sa-xtreme/)