Fillmore Legendz Adaptive Basketball a Success
On Saturday, February 24, 2024, Fillmore Legendz Basketball completed a 6-week pilot program to help athletes who need a little extra support to participate in sports. Photos courtesy Nancy Rodriguez. See more photos online at www.FillmoreGazette.com. Pictured are some of the kids having fun and working on their basketball skills from the Fillmore Legendz Pilot program.
On Saturday, February 24, 2024, Fillmore Legendz Basketball completed a 6-week pilot program to help athletes who need a little extra support to participate in sports. Photos courtesy Nancy Rodriguez. See more photos online at www.FillmoreGazette.com. Pictured are some of the kids having fun and working on their basketball skills from the Fillmore Legendz Pilot program.
By Gazette Staff Writers — Thursday, March 14th, 2024

By Nancy Rodriguez

On Saturday, February 24, 2024, Fillmore Legendz Basketball, the newest sports program in town, wrapped up after a successful 6-week pilot run. Fillmore Legendz, a program designed to help athletes who need a little extra support to participate in sports, allows the participants to go at their own pace and grow as an individual player based on their own personal needs.

Thanks to support from Fillmore City Manager, David Rowlands, Cultural, Arts, and Recreation Commissioner, Nancy Rodriguez Hernandez, coaches and parents, 20 athletes participated in the program’s first season. And with the help from local business sponsors, like Lemon Tree Embroidery and Estrella Market, all players received a jersey and trophy at no cost!

Fillmore Legendz is expected to come back in January 2025 with a traditional 8-week program. For more information on how to sign-up to play or volunteer, please contact program coordinator Nancy Rodriguez Hernandez at (323) 385-1106.