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NWSRA Lightning Athletics

Northwest Special Recreation Association

Rolling Meadows, Illinois - Cook County

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Jun 3, 2026

Area

Chicago

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Map and directions

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3000 West Central Road, Rolling Meadows, IL 60008

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Quick answer

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Provider overview

NWSRA Lightning Athletics offers competitive adaptive sports and Special Olympics pathways for athletes in Chicago's northwest suburbs.

Northwest Special Recreation Association provides recreation and athletics for people with disabilities in Chicago's northwest suburbs.

Quick facts

Ages
Athletes with disabilities; sport-specific ages vary by NWSRA season
Season
Year-round Lightning Athletics seasons by sport
Cost
Confirm sport fees, booster club support, tournament costs, and registration steps through NWSRA.

Location contacts

Public contacts that may help you reach the right office. Confirm before visiting.

1 public contact

Northwest Special Recreation Association

3000 West Central Road, Rolling Meadows, IL 60008

Programs and offerings

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Program details found
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Lightning Athletics competitive sports

Competitive adaptive sports, Special Olympics pathways, medical form questions, registration brochure review, and practice schedule confirmation.

Ages
Athletes with disabilities; sport-specific ages vary by NWSRA season
Season
Year-round Lightning Athletics seasons by sport
Schedule
Use the NWSRA brochure and athletics contact to confirm practice and competition schedules.
Cost
Confirm sport fees, booster club support, tournament costs, and registration steps through NWSRA.
How we checked this listing (1 public source)

Source notes only. They do not evaluate quality, safety, fit, or availability.

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Last checked
Jun 3, 2026
Why this is listed
The official NWSRA athletics page describes Lightning Athletics training athletes with disabilities in basketball, volleyball, baseball, gymnastics, and other sports, with contact through Kaila Robinson at 847-392-2848 extension 225 or krobinson@nwsra.org.
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Location contacts
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Program details we found

Lightning Athletics competitive sports

The official NWSRA athletics page describes Lightning Athletics training athletes with disabilities in basketball, volleyball, baseball, gymnastics, and other sports, with contact through Kaila Robinson at 847-392-2848 extension 225 or krobinson@nwsra.org.

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Inclusion and support details

What the provider says: The source names Lightning Athletics, multiple competitive sports, athlete training, registration resources, medical applications, and a named athletics contact.

Access notes to confirm: Ask about sport fit, medical forms, travel, equipment, practice expectations, transportation, support-person needs, and whether new athletes can attend an introductory session.

What we checked

What we found: The official NWSRA athletics page describes Lightning Athletics training athletes with disabilities in basketball, volleyball, baseball, gymnastics, and other sports, with contact through Kaila Robinson at 847-392-2848 extension 225 or krobinson@nwsra.org.

We avoid ranking, recommending, evaluating quality, or making safety claims. Use the source links and contact the provider before enrolling.

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What to confirm

  • Openings, deadlines, cost, and cancellation rules.
  • Ages, eligibility, forms, and first-visit expectations.
  • Support model, staff preparation, supervision, and safety policies.
  • Exact location, entrance, parking, equipment, and what to bring.

Questions to ask before you register

Use these as a starting point. They are not a quality rating or recommendation.

  • Do you currently have openings, waitlists, deadlines, or intake steps?
  • What ages, support needs, communication needs, mobility needs, or supervision levels can this specific program support?
  • What should families know about cost, financial assistance, cancellation rules, forms, and first-visit expectations?
  • For sports: what equipment, experience level, classification, practice location, transportation, and caregiver participation should we plan for?
  • Who should families contact to talk through accommodations before registering?

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Common questions

Is NWSRA Lightning Athletics reviewed for quality by Inclusive Programs Guide?

No. This listing is informational and based on public sources. It is not a rating, ranking, quality review, or safety evaluation.

What information should families confirm with Northwest Special Recreation Association?

Families should confirm current availability, registration deadlines, eligibility, support level, staff training, safety policies, cost, schedule, and fit before enrolling.

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