Spectrum Sports Annouces New Facility in Deptford, NJ

New Spectrum Sports Location Coming Soon!

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In late February, Spectrum Sports will open the doors to their first brick and mortar location in Deptford, NJ.

The founders – Dan Minko and James Paoletti – were formerly high school teachers who created Spectrum Sports after seeing a gap in fitness offerings for their students. What began as an after school program has grown and expanded over the last 6 years, now with over 150 athletes coming from all over South Jersey to enjoy the program. The program also sees a rotation of OT and PT students from local universities, such as Jefferson, Widener, Holy Family, Rowan, Stockton, etc., who get hands on experience and has key partnerships with group homes and day programs that leverage Spectrum’s offerings to get their clients out and active.

Currently the operates out of local gyms, churches and facilities across SJ. The new 5,000 s.q. feet location will be fully renovated and offer a centralized location for the special needs community to continue to enjoy the sports, fitness, games, and annual events that Spectrum Sports is now known for.

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The New Spectrum Sports Space

The new, fully renovated space includes:

• Group Fitness Room: Classes like yoga, zumba, and karate will be held in this multipurpose room.
• Gym: A fully equipped gym, adapted specifically with specialty equipment, for individuals with special needs.
• Sports & Games Floor: The sports floor will be home to Spectrum's signature sports and games offerings. The space will be equipped for activities like soccer, obstacle courses, basketball, parachute, among others. This space will also be repurposed for Spectrum's signature annual events.
• Parent/Caregiver Seating Area: A large location for parents and caregivers to relax, read or work while watching sports and games activities at their leisure.

"Our mission always has been, and will continue to be, ensuring that this important community has access to fitness in a way that is specifically tailored to them, and they have a whole lot of fun while doing it. We look forward to welcoming our Spectrum Sports family - new and old - in early 2024!" – Dan Minko, Founder

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New Spectrum Sports Memberships

Upon opening, Spectrum will be offering new membership packages at varying levels based on the number of group fitness and sports & games classes members prefer. All levels of membership will include anytime access to the gym space. There are also plans in the works to expand their offerings to include things like, life skills, wellness classes, birthday parties, etc.

“This space opens so many opportunities and will serve as a place where the special needs community can come together, without judgement, to get active.” – James Paoletti, Founder

Many of Spectrum’s athletes today leverage DDD funds to enjoy classes (meaning no out of pockets for the individual/parents/caregivers. Spectrums new memberships will continue to be approved under goods and services.

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About Spectrum Sports

Spectrum Sports is an inclusive sports and fitness program that offers a wide range of activities to get the special needs community up and active through basic sports skills, fitness, obstacle courses, and games. The Spectrum mission is to ignite joy, promote health, and educate the special needs community through a dynamic, adaptive and innovation program that combines fun, fitness, and learning.

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