From cycling to pickleball, rock climbing to basketball, the winter slate of Sportable programs has something for everyone!
Whether you want to play for fun or are searching for a competitive team, check out these programs.
NOTE: If you are not a current Sportable Member, please submit an interest form to learn more about registration.
Wellness Programming
Mindfulness
Mindfulness is a practice of paying attention and being present to the here and now. During these live group sessions, you'll learn tools and strategies you can apply to your daily life as well as benefit from support and wisdom from peers with disabilities who may have similar lived experience to your own. The group will be led by Alison Shapiro, a trained Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction teacher, with assistance from Steve Fidrych.
Dates: Starting January 9, 2025, Sportable's Mindfulness group will meet 2x/month, every 2nd and 4th Thursday
Time: 12:00-1:00 PM
Location: Zoom
Who: Open to anyone who has a physical disability or visual impairment and can follow age appropriate instruction. Sportable Membership NOT required.
Weekly Wellness with VCU
Improving your health and wellness is like a marathon, not a sprint. It takes small steps over time to make big improvements! Led by VCU occupational therapy students, this in-person program will cover a variety of topics associated with wellness, such as social connectedness, daily movement, leisure, nutrition, volunteerism, and mindfulness. These sessions seek to provide the tools to help you explore new ways to promote your personal wellness, all while centering on connecting with peers and the community.
Dates: Tuesdays, March 18-April 22, 2025
Time: 3:30-4:30 PM
Location: Beulah Recreation Center - 6901 Hopkins Rd North Chesterfield, VA 23234
Who: Open to any Sportable Member who is 15 years of age or older, has a physical disability or visual impairment, can follow age appropriate instruction.
Adaptive Sports Programming
Archery
Experience the excitement and precision of Adaptive Archery! Sportable is proud to partner with Chesterfield County Parks & Recreation to bring you the basics of archery including rules, safety, and step-by-step shooting form for group-style target archery.
Archery is a fully inclusive sport, with adaptations that can accommodate individuals of all ages and abilities and can be done sitting or standing. Space is limited to 12 athletes per time slot.
Date: Wednesdays, April 23-June 11, 2025
- Make-up date scheduled for June 18, 2025, if needed
Time: 4:00-5:00 PM or 5:15-6:15 PM, Group time preferences will be honored on a first come first serve basis.
Location: Rockwood Nature Center - 3401 Courthouse Rd, North Chesterfield, VA 23236
Who: Open to ALL Sportable members, 9 years and older.
Advanced Pickleball (Wheelchair and Para-Standing)
Pickleball, the fastest-growing sport in the country, combines many elements of tennis, badminton, racquetball, and ping-pong. Advanced Pickleball is a fast-paced game of strategy and precision for experienced players. Players will work on tournament-level pickleball skills with or without the presence of Sportable pickleball coaches.
This program is designed for adult athletes with advanced (3.0+) pickleball skills who plan to play at the tournament level. Athletes who plan to play in a sports chair must bring their own sports chair.
Dates: Sundays, January 5-December 28, 2025
Time: 6:00 - 10 PM
Location: Bangers & Dinks - 1516 Koger Center Blvd, Richmond, VA 23235
- The program will be held at Performance Pickleball on December 8th, 2024 - 8641 Quioccasin Rd, Henrico, VA 23229
Who: Open to Sportable members, 18 years and older, who have experience playing pickleball. Athletes can play standing or in a sports wheelchair. This program is designed for adult athletes with advanced (3.0+) pickleball skills who plan to play at the tournament level. Wheelchair pickleball players must bring their own sports chair. Younger players may join with prior permission from program staff.
Cycling - Advanced/Competitive
Designed exclusively for advanced cyclists, Sportable’s Road Warriors Advanced Cycling team will have weekly workouts to maximize biking skill with focus on performance. Experienced coaches will provide you with additional workouts to complete on your own and will encourage you to use available technology to track your progress. You must own or lease a cycle from Sportable (limited availability).
Date: Mondays, March 17-October 13, 2025
Time: 5:45-8:00 PM
Location: Hardywood West Creek (Lot 2) - 820 Sanctuary Trail Dr, Richmond, VA 23238
Who: Restricted to eligible Sportable members, 14 years and older, who have their own cycle or are leasing a cycle from Sportable (limited availability) and can transport their cycle to the program independently. This ADVANCED program is for individuals interested in structured training to improve sports performance and potentially compete in paracycling races.
Interested in joining? Email Lucille@sportable.org to learn if you may be eligible.
Cycling - Recreational
Recreational Cycling is one of the most inclusive sports as there is a bike to match nearly every individual’s ability, needs, and training interests. Athletes in small groups will enjoy beautiful rides on the scenic Capital Trail alongside experienced adaptive cycling coaches and qualified volunteers.
Date: Tuesdays, May 6-June 24, 2025
Time: 6:00-8:00PM
Location: Dorey Park - 7400 Dorey Park Drive, Henrico, VA 23231; athletes will cycle along the Virginia Capital Trail
Who: Open to Sportable members, 5 years and older.
Adult Competitive Wheelchair Basketball
Designed for adult wheelchair basketball athletes with permanent lower limb impairments (i.e. Spina Bifida, Spinal Cord Injury, Amputee, Cerebral Palsy, and others). Wheelchair basketball promotes teamwork, sportsmanship, and camaraderie. Not all players use wheelchairs for everyday mobility. Players must be able to independently push themselves in a sports wheelchair.
Date: Thursdays, June 26-August 21, 2025
Time: 7:00-9:00 PM
Location: Bon Air Baptist Church - 2531 Buford Road Richmond, VA 23235
Who: Adult Sportable Members with a permanent lower limb disability, interested in competing in competitive wheelchair basketball opportunities. Interested in joining? Email Tyler@sportable.org to learn if you may be eligible.
Youth Wheelchair Basketball
Designed for kids ages 5 through high school with permanent lower limb impairments (e.g. Spina Bifida, Spinal Cord Injury, Amputee, Cerebral Palsy, and others). Wheelchair basketball promotes teamwork, sportsmanship, and FUN! Not all players use wheelchairs for everyday mobility.
Players must be able to independently push themselves in a sports wheelchair.
Dates: Thursdays, June 26-August 21, 2025
Time: 5:00-7:00 PM
Location: Bon Air Baptist Church - 2531 Buford Rd, Richmond, VA 23235
Age Groups:
- Prep Division - ages 13 and under
- Varsity Division - age 13 through High School
Who: Open to Sportable members, 5 years old through high school, who have a physical disability that impacts their lower body and can push themselves in a manual wheelchair. Players do NOT have to use a wheelchair for everyday mobility. Examples of Player Conditions: Spina Bifida, Spinal Cord Injuries, Cerebral Palsy, Leg Amputees, Spinal Muscular Atrophy, Arthrogryposis, Club foot, Osteogenesis Imperfecta.
Youth Wheelchair Basketball - Clinic
Designed for kids ages 5 through high school with permanent lower limb impairments (e.g. Spina Bifida, Spinal Cord Injury, Amputee, Cerebral Palsy, and others). Wheelchair basketball promotes teamwork, sportsmanship, and FUN! Not all players use wheelchairs for everyday mobility.
Players must be able to independently push themselves in a sports wheelchair.
Date: Friday, August 1, 2025
Time:
- Check In: 12:30 PM
- Clinic: 1:00-4:00 PM
Cost: FREE!
Location: Brock Sports & Recreation Center, Randolph-Macon College - 417-473 N Center St, Ashland, VA 23005
Who: Athletes ages 5 through high school graduation, with a focus on fundamental skills and teamwork. This session is ideal for newer players who are looking for a fun introduction to wheelchair basketball and individual skill development.
Youth Wheelchair Basketball - Camp
Designed for kids ages 10 through high school with permanent lower limb impairments (e.g. Spina Bifida, Spinal Cord Injury, Amputee, Cerebral Palsy, and others). Wheelchair basketball promotes teamwork, sportsmanship, and FUN! Not all players use wheelchairs for everyday mobility.
Players must be able to independently push themselves in a sports wheelchair.
Date: Saturday & Sunday, August 2-3, 2025
Time:
- Check In: 9:30 AM
- Camp: 10:00 AM-4:00 PM
Cost:
- 2 Days: $50
- 1 Day: $25
- Scholarship Opportunities available.
- YOU MUST APPLY FOR THE SCHOLARSHIP BEFORE YOU REGISTER TO RECEIVE THE APPROPRIATE REGISTRATION LINK FOR THIS CAMP.
Location: Brock Sports & Recreation Center, Randolph-Macon College - 417-473 N Center St, Ashland, VA 23005
Who: Athletes ages 10 through high school graduation, with a focus on advanced skills and teamwork. This session is ideal for players who compete with a NWBA team and are looking for small-group instruction, fun sessions, and competitive scrimmages.
Intermediate Pickleball (Wheelchair & Para-Standing)
Pickleball, the fastest-growing sport in the country, combines many elements of tennis, badminton, racquetball, and ping-pong. Intermediate Pickleball Players will have already learned court mobility, the different strokes and when to use them, and the rules and scoring of the game. They will increase their skills and improve strength and cardiovascular health under the instruction of Sportable pickleball coaches.
This program is designed for adult athletes with intermediate (2.5+) pickleball skills. Athletes who plan to play in a sports chair must bring their own sports chair.
Dates: Select Sundays (Program Leadership will Contact You)
Time: 6:00-7:30 PM
Location: Bangers & Dinks - 1516 Koger Center Blvd, Richmond, VA 23235
Who: Open to Sportable members, 18 years and older, who have experience playing pickleball. Athletes can play standing or in a sports wheelchair. This program is designed for adult athletes with intermediate (2.5+) pickleball skills. Wheelchair pickleball players must bring their own sports chair. Younger players may join with prior permission from program staff.
Women's Wheelchair Basketball
Designed for adult wheelchair basketball athletes with permanent lower limb impairments, wheelchair basketball promotes teamwork, sportsmanship, and camaraderie. This team is specifically for women and non-binary athletes 16+.
The Sportable Women's Competitive Wheelchair Basketball team competes in the National Wheelchair Basketball Association (NWBA).
- Additional 2025 dates to be announced
Time: 10:00 AM -1:00 PM
Who: Players must have a permanent physical disability which consistently reduces the function of the lower limbs to a degree where they cannot run, pivot or jump at the speed and with the control safety, stability and endurance required to play running basketball as an able bodied player. Not all players use wheelchairs for everyday mobility. Must be at least 16 years of age to participate in this team.
CP Soccer - May
Learn new skills and experience the benefits of playing soccer at Sportable’s CP Soccer Program!
Designed exclusively for youth ages 5-high school with ambulatory cerebral palsy, stroke, or traumatic brain injury, the CP Soccer Program will focus on introducing skills, drills, small-sided activities, and most importantly – FUN!
The CP Soccer Program is open to players of all levels – no previous experience necessary - who will be led by expert coaches, including former U.S. Paralympic National Team player, Nick Creasey, and USSF A Licensed Soccer Director, Joe Farrell.
Date: Sundays, May 4-June 29, 2025
Time: 1:00-2:30 PM
Location: SCOR Outdoor Field - 1385 Overbrook Road, Richmond, VA 23220
Who: Open to YOUTH, 5 years through high school, who have Cerebral Palsy, Stroke, or Traumatic Brain Injury and can walk independently. No prior soccer experience required!
Golf
Join us to practice your swing, learn some of the basics and have some fun on the range!
REGISTER TODAY! This program is limited to 10 athletes per time slot.
Date: Wednesdays, March 12-April 16, 2025
- Note: We'll schedule the final session of this program separately as it will likely include multiple holes on the course
Time: 5:30-6:30 PM, Group time preferences will be honored on a first come first serve basis.
Location: 400 School St, Richmond, VA 23222
Who: Open to ALL Sportable members, 9 years and older.
Kayaking
In partnership with Chesterfield County Parks and Recreation, Sportable Flatwater Kayaking encourages physical fitness, nature exploration, and adventure.
Adaptive kayaking is one of Sportable’s most inclusive sports as kayaks can be adapted for a variety of physical disabilities using state-of-the-art equipment such as paddle pivots that allow one-arm control of the kayak and adaptations for wrist grips and seat position.
Kayakers benefit from being on the water and fully-immersed in nature while enjoying one of Richmond’s most popular destinations, the James River.
Dates & Locations:
- Thursday, May 8 @ Dutch Gap Conservation Area - 341 Henricus Park Road, Chester, VA 23836
- Thursday, May 22 @ Deep Bottom Park - 9525 Deep Bottom Road Richmond, VA 23231
Time: 5:30-8:00 PM
Who: The Flatwater program is open to ALL Sportable members, 14 years and older who meet the below safety criteria.
There is a weight capacity of 230lbs for the boats that are used at this program.
Athletes MUST meet the following Essential Eligibility Criteria:
- Breathe independently (i.e., not require medical devices to sustain breathing)
- Independently maintain sealed airway passages while under water
- Independently hold head upright without neck / head support
- Manage personal care independently or with assistance of a companion
- Manage personal mobility independently or with a reasonable amount of assistance
- Follow instructions and effectively communicate independently or with assistance of a companion
- Independently turn from face-down to face-up and remain floating face up while wearing a properly fitted life jacket
Lacrosse
Wheelchair Lacrosse is perfect for athletes interested in a challenging sport that packs a punch and is played with speed, finesse, and teamwork. Expert coaching is provided to train the team for demanding, fast-paced competition regionally and nationally.
Date: Mondays May 19-August 25, 2025
Time: 5:30-7:30 PM
Location: Shooter's Indoor Sportsplex - 6140 Brad McNeer Pkwy, Midlothian, VA 23112 (indoor hockey rink w/ boards around the perimeter)
Who: Open to Sportable members, 14 years and older, who have a physical disability that impacts their lower body and can push themselves in a manual wheelchair. Players do NOT have to use a wheelchair for everyday mobility. (Examples of Player Conditions: Spina Bifida, Spinal Cord Injuries, Lower Limb Amputees, Cerebral Palsy, Multiple Sclerosis)
Swimming
This swimming program, in partnership with NOVA of Virginia Aquatics is led by NOVA’s full time professional coaches who are Certified Para Swimming Coaches (PSCC) as well as USA Swimming Certified. It is designed for athletes from Novice to Competitive, interested in strengthening their swimming skills and improving their fitness. You will have the opportunity to increase your comfort in the water, learn skills, drills and multiple stroke techniques, as well as improve your overall endurance. Athletes participating in this program must possess the potential to be independent in the water.
Dates: Thursdays, March 13-May 8, 2025
- There will be NO PRACTICE on April 3!
Time: 6:30-7:15 PM or 7:15-8:00 PM
- 6:30-7:15 PM - Swim Lesson Style Session
- Athletes looking for more 1:1 support or looking to learn foundations of swimming should sign up for this time slot. In addition, athletes looking to get additional coaching from NOVA Swim coaches should sign up as well.
- 7:15 PM - 8:00 PM -Team Practice & Open Swim Style Session
- Athletes looking to get swim practice in should sign up for this slot. In addition, athletes that are interested in competing after working with NOVA coaches should sign up for this slot.
Note: Athletes MAY sign up for both time slots! Athletes in either time slot must be able to follow group instruction in the water.
Location: NOVA of Virginia Aquatics - Regency - 100 NOVA Way, Richmond, VA 23229
Who: Open to Sportable members, 5 years and older who can or have the potential to swim at least one length of the pool (any stroke) unassisted.
Not sure if Swimming or Aquatics is right for you? Reach out to tyler@sportable.org
Rugby
Interested in an intense, fast-paced, team-based sport? Join the Sportable Possums Wheelchair Rugby team – no previous wheelchair rugby experience is required! The beginner/intermediate training curriculum will focus on building a foundational knowledge of the sport, skill development, equipment selection, and teamwork.
Date: Mondays, January 6-March 31, 2025
- Additional Practice Dates: April 28 & May 19
Time: 5:30-7:30 PM
Location: Humphrey Calder Community Center - 414 N Thompson St, Richmond, VA 23221
Who: Open to Sportable members, 14 years and older, who have a physical disability that impairs movement of 3-4 limbs and can push themselves in a manual wheelchair. Players may use a powerchair or other assistive device for everyday mobility. Examples of Player Conditions: Quadriplegic Spinal Cord Injuries, Muscular Dystrophy, Multi-limb Amputees, Quadriplegic Cerebral Palsy. Younger players may join with prior permission from program staff.
Tennis - Adult Intermediate & Advanced
Tennis is one of the most challenging and rewarding of all wheelchair sports. Participants will learn court mobility, stroke technique, the rules and scoring of the game, all while building strength, cardiovascular ability, and self-esteem in a fun community environment.
Note: Athletes must transport their own sports chair and equipment to practices. Chairs can be loaned from Sportable, but there is a limited quantity available. There is no coach for this program at this time.
Date: Saturdays, May 3-October 25, 2025
Time: 8:30-11:00 AM (Note: Youth and Beginner Practices will happen from 10-11am on select Saturdays)
Location: Midlothian High School - 401 Charter Colony Pkwy, Midlothian, VA 23114
Who: Open to ALL Sportable members ages 18 & up who have a permanent disability that affects their lower limb(s), including, but not limited to: Spinal Cord Injury, Spina Bifida, Cerebral Palsy, Amputation, Osteogenesis Imperfecta, etc. Players must be able to propel themselves independently on the court in a manual / power wheelchair. Younger players may join with permission from Program Staff.
Tennis - Youth & Beginner
Tennis is one of the most challenging and rewarding of all adaptive sports. Participants will learn court mobility, stroke technique, the rules and scoring of the game, all while building strength, cardiovascular ability, and self-esteem in a fun community environment. You can play in a sports chair or para-standing this season!
Date: Saturdays, May 3-May 17, 2025
Time: 10:00-11:00 AM
Location: Midlothian High School - 401 Charter Colony Pkwy, Midlothian, VA 23114
Who: Open to Sportable members, 5 years and older, who have a physical disability that impacts their lower body and can push themselves in a manual wheelchair. Para-standing play will be an option this season! Players who plan to play in a chair do NOT have to use a wheelchair for everyday mobility.
Beginner & Rec Pickleball
Pickleball, the fastest growing sport in the country, combines many elements of tennis, badminton, racquetball, and ping-pong.
The game is played on a badminton-size court with two to four players, paddles, and a ball similar to a whiffle ball.
Pickleball is easy to learn and welcomes beginners of all ages and abilities. It can also develop into a fast-paced game of strategy and precision for experienced players.
Participants will learn court mobility, the different strokes and when to use them, and the rules and scoring of the game—all while improving strength and cardiovascular health in a fun group instruction environment.
Dates: Tuesdays, April 22 - June 3, 2025
Time: 6:00 - 8:00 PM
Location: Bon Air United Methodist Church - 1645 Buford Road, Richmond, VA 23235. The gym is marked and can be found on the right side of the building.
Who: Open to ALL Sportable members, 8 years and older. Athletes can play standing or in a sports wheelchair. This program is not for athletes with visual impairments at this time.