The MRC Sports Unity Program allows children of all abilities, ages 5-21, to participate in team sports. The program is free to participants and includes all the equipment needed to play. We have 8 sessions throughout the school year, including soccer, baseball/softball, street hockey, basketball, football, cheerleading, and track.

Each athlete is paired with a teenage buddy who helps them through the skills and drills needed to learn and master a particular sport. Players are assigned fields based on ability and progress through the program at their own rate. We accept players from all over the Philadelphia/Southern Jersey region.

Each session lasts about 1 hour and typically occurs on Monday and Wednesday nights and Saturday mornings.

We have an adult program for older athletes to stay in shape and make friends. There are 6 sessions throughout the year, including bowling, kickball, volleyball, basketball, pickleball, and swim.

Sponsors, coaches, and buddies are always needed.

Eligibility	Any athlete with special needs is eligible.
Age Groups	Children Adolescents
Community Services	Arts & Recreation Recreation / Social / Sports Community Volunteer Opportunities
Health Services	Intellectual and Developmental Needs Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD) Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (I/DD) Learning Disabilities Special Needs
Payment Types	Free

Last Updated: 09/25/25