Miracle League of Southeastern Connecticut opens new field for play
June 05, 2021 5:39 pm
• Last Updated: June 05, 2021 5:40 pm
Dave Putnam, director of East Lyme Parks and Recreation and the league, leads a cheer of "Let's go, Miracle League," following a baseball game Sunday, May 9, 2021, at the Miracle League of Southeastern Connecticut Field in East Lyme. (Sarah Gordon/The Day) Buy Photo Reprints
East Lyme — The Miracle League of Southeastern Connecticut has leveled the playing field with its new adaptive sports programs. From baseball to dance the organization works to provide oportunities to learn and play for children of all abilitites.
Gabrielle Carrico, 7, skips around a marker in warmups on Sunday, May 9, 2021, during an adaptive dance class at the Miracle League of Southeastern Connecticut Field in East Lyme. The nonprofit partnered with Eastern Connecticut Ballet to create the SHINE program designed for differently abled children to express themselves through dance and encourage fine and gross motor development. (Sarah Gordon/The Day) Buy Photo Reprints
Logan Lowell, 9, throws a pass to field a ball back to the pitcher as volunteer Sujeen Vansant looks on Sunday, May 9, 2021, during a baseball game at the Miracle League of Southeastern Connecticut Field in East Lyme. (Sarah Gordon/The Day) Buy Photo Reprints
Joey Susco, 7, hits sticks with volunteers after warmups during a lacrosse program Sunday, May 16, 2021, at the Miracle League of Southeastern Connecticut Field in East Lyme. (Sarah Gordon/The Day) Buy Photo Reprints
Volunteer Julia Sanders, 18, and other dancers and volunteers work on choreographing during an adaptive dance class Sunday, May 9, 2021, at the Miracle League of Southeastern Connecticut Field in East Lyme. The nonprofit partnered with Eastern Connecticut Ballet to create the SHINE program designed for differently abled children to express themselves through dance and encourage fine and gross motor development. (Sarah Gordon/The Day) Buy Photo Reprints
Landon Pettiford-Jones, left, 10, high-fives his brother Carter, 8, as their mother, Mallory, looks on after Carter threw a pass to the pitcher Sunday, May 9, 2021, during a baseball game at the Miracle League of Southeastern Connecticut Field in East Lyme. (Sarah Gordon/The Day) Buy Photo Reprints
Jessica Sterns helps her daughter Gabrielle Carrico, 7, take a swing at bat Sunday, May 9, 2021, during a baseball game at the Miracle League of Southeastern Connecticut Field in East Lyme. (Sarah Gordon/The Day) Buy Photo Reprints
Chris Ryone hugs his son Sebastien, 8, in the dugout Sunday, May 9, 2021, as they wait for a turn at bat during a baseball game at the Miracle League of Southeastern Connecticut Field in East Lyme. (Sarah Gordon/The Day) Buy Photo Reprints
Audrey Susco, 7, high-fives volunteer Lily Poletto, 15, with her stick after completing a drill Sunday, May 16, 2021, during an lacrosse program at the Miracle League of Southeastern Connecticut Field in East Lyme. (Sarah Gordon/The Day) Buy Photo Reprints
East Lyme baseball player Gavin O´Brien, 16, and Austin Morgan, 18, practice tossing a ball as they warm up before a baseball game Sunday, May 16, 2021, at the Miracle League of Southeastern Connecticut Field in East Lyme. (Sarah Gordon/The Day) Buy Photo Reprints
Jeremy Yorke passes a bat to his son Jack, 7, as he uses a tee to hit during a baseball game Sunday, May 9, 2021, at the Miracle League of Southeastern Connecticut Field in East Lyme. (Sarah Gordon/The Day) Buy Photo Reprints
Fiona Wercz, 11, and volunteer Julia Sanders, 18, do some interpretive dancing to a song during an adaptive dance class Sunday, May 9, 2021, at the Miracle League of Southeastern Connecticut Field in East Lyme. The nonprofit partnered with Eastern Connecticut Ballet to create the SHINE program designed for differently-abled children to express themselves through dance and encourage fine and gross motor development. (Sarah Gordon/The Day) Buy Photo Reprints
Michael Santangelo of Waterford puts a ball on a tee for his daughter Morgan, 16, to hit as they warm up before a baseball game Sunday, May 16, 2021, at the Miracle League of Southeastern Connecticut Field in East Lyme. (Sarah Gordon/The Day) Buy Photo Reprints
William Church, 8, plays with East Lyme varsity baseball players Elijah Hyatt, left, and Ben Sartori in the outfield between innings during a baseball game Sunday, May 16, 2021, at the Miracle League of Southeastern Connecticut Field in East Lyme. (Sarah Gordon/The Day) Buy Photo Reprints
Olivia Li, 6, and volunteer Alexandra Carlson, 14, jump on first base after Olivia's turn at bat Sunday, May 9, 2021, during a baseball game at the Miracle League of Southeastern Connecticut Field in East Lyme. (Sarah Gordon/The Day) Buy Photo Reprints
Christine Finch, instructor with the Eastern Connecticut Ballet, leads an adaptive dance class Sunday, May 9, 2021, at the Miracle League of Southeastern Connecticut Field in East Lyme. The nonprofit partnered with Eastern Connecticut Ballet to create the SHINE program designed for differently-abled children to express themselves through dance and encourage fine and gross motor development. (Sarah Gordon/The Day) Buy Photo Reprints
From left, Dean Orr, 5, catches a ball as his brothers Caleb, 5, and Jonathan, 5, wait for a turn Sunday, May 9, 2021, during a baseball game at the Miracle League of Southeastern Connecticut Field in East Lyme. (Sarah Gordon/The Day) Buy Photo Reprints
Caleb Biagiarelli, 5, attempts a shot on goal as he works with volunteer Skylar Provencheer, 17, during a lacrosse program Sunday, May 16, 2021, at the Miracle League of Southeastern Connecticut Field in East Lyme. (Sarah Gordon/The Day) Buy Photo Reprints
Kevin Benevides and his son Callan, 10, run to home plate during a baseball game Sunday, May 9, 2021, at the Miracle League of Southeastern Connecticut Field in East Lyme. (Sarah Gordon/The Day) Buy Photo Reprints
Volunteers and members of the purple team watch a teammate at bat Sunday, May 9, 2021, during a baseball game at the Miracle League of Southeastern Connecticut Field in East Lyme. (Sarah Gordon/The Day) Buy Photo Reprints
Evan Orr, 7, lays down next to first base before a baseball game Sunday, May 9, 2021, at the Miracle League of Southeastern Connecticut Field in East Lyme. (Sarah Gordon/The Day) Buy Photo Reprints
Steven Ritacco holds hands with his son Leo, 7, as they wait for their turn at bat during a baseball game Sunday, May 9, 2021, at the Miracle League of Southeastern Connecticut Field in East Lyme. (Sarah Gordon/The Day) Buy Photo Reprints
Volunteer Emma VanDusen, 12, right, works with players on a fielding drill before a baseball game Sunday, May 9, 2021, at the Miracle League of Southeastern Connecticut Field in East Lyme. (Sarah Gordon/The Day) Buy Photo Reprints
Ben Biagiarelli, 8, is chased by fellow participants as he carries a ball in a drill during an lacrosse program Sunday, May 16, 2021, at the Miracle League of Southeastern Connecticut Field in East Lyme. (Sarah Gordon/The Day) Buy Photo Reprints
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