Health & Sports Club is a sports club dedicated to adapted performance sports for people with Down syndrome and other intellectual disabilities.
The club was established as a natural extension of the more than nine years of experience accumulated by Down Plus Bucharest Association in developing the sporting abilities of young people with intellectual disabilities.
Over the years, our athletes have discovered and refined their talents across a wide range of disciplines, including artistic gymnastics, swimming, football, skiing, bocce, and many others.
Through individualized training, adapted teaching methods, and continuous skill development, our athletes participate in and organize national and international competitions, proving that talent, determination, and hard work know no limits.
Artistic Gymnastics
The art of gymnastics, adapted to individual needs while maintaining the same level of dedication, discipline, and complexity.
Athletes train on Level I and Level II routines across multiple disciplines:
- Floor Exercise
- Balance Beam
- Rings
- Pommel Horse
- Parallel Bars
- Vault
Training sessions take place weekly and focus on repetition, technique, coordination, strength, and confidence.
Skiing
Our skiing program is organized seasonally and welcomes both beginners and advanced athletes.
Training takes place on some of Romania's most popular slopes, including Bușteni and Poiana Brașov.
Specialized instructors adapt their teaching methods to each participant, helping every athlete overcome fears, build confidence, and experience the joy of skiing.
Football
Our football team consists of approximately 40 athletes who have been training together for many years.
The team regularly participates in training camps and sports events designed to improve athletic performance, teamwork, and discipline.
Driven by a passion for sport and the values of fair play, our football program proudly includes both girls and boys competing together as one team.
Swimming
Our swimming program is structured across multiple levels, from beginners to advanced and competitive athletes.
Participants continuously improve their technique in various swimming styles, including:
- Breaststroke
- Freestyle
- Butterfly
- Backstroke
Swimming helps develop endurance, coordination, confidence, and independence while providing opportunities for competition and achievement.
Bocce
Bocce is a strategic and inclusive sport that can be enjoyed by athletes of all ability levels.
The game combines concentration, planning, precision, and teamwork, making it suitable both for highly active athletes and for participants with reduced mobility.
Its accessibility and competitive nature have made bocce one of the most popular sports within our community.
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