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Sportable Announces Staff Additions
Sportable is proud to announce the addition of Katy Latimer as Development Director, and Michelle Page as Program Operations Coordinator. Latimer and Page will support Sportable’s mission to create opportunities and transform lives by making sports accessible and inclusive.
Read MoreSportable Announces 2022 Tailgate Season
Sportable is proud to announce the 2022 Tailgate Season will begin on Thursday, September 22 with Dominion Energy returning as the title sponsor for the fifth consecutive year. Sportable’s signature fundraising campaign will unite the community with a goal to raise critical funds and awareness for the non-profit’s mission to make sports accessible and inclusive for individuals with physical disabilities.
Read MoreKon-Tiki Challenge Raises Over $116,110 for Sportable
Sportable, Central Virginia’s premier accessible sports club, has proudly raised $116,110, surpassing the initial $100,000 fundraising goal set by volunteer Dan Schmitt’s “Kon-Tiki Challenge.” Schmitt named Sportable the beneficiary of his 4,800-mile unsupported bikepacking trek from Anacortes, WA to Boston, MA. All funds will directly benefit Sportable’s mission to make sports accessible and inclusive in Central Virginia.
Read MoreCommonwealth Payroll Named Presenting Sponsor of Kon-Tiki 2-Miler Challenge August 10
Sportable is proud to partner with Commonwealth Payroll to host the Kon-Tiki 2-Miler Challenge on Wednesday, August 10, 2022, 6-8 p.m. at Dorey Park. As presenting sponsor of the event, Commonwealth Payroll has issued the final $10,000 matching challenge to encourage donations to achieve the $100,000 fundraising goal set by Sportable volunteer Dan Schmitt who is currently cycling across the country. To take the Kon-Tiki 2-Miler Challenge, register now at Sportable.org.
Read MoreGrace Ross: Athlete of the Year
“I was never involved with any kind of sport or played on a team growing up. My multiple sclerosis has slowed down because I am active. I am so grateful for finding Sportable.” Grace Ross is this year’s Sportable Athlete of the Year because of her determination to try just about any sport we offer and for…
Read MoreCrystal Jordan: Spirit Award
“When someone throws down the gauntlet, you’ve got to pick it up.” Our 2021 Spirit Award winner, Crystal Jordan, exemplifies the positive nature and spirit of a true Sportable athlete. Whether it is dying her hair orange and blue or trying just about every sport we offer, Crystal’s encouraging spirit lifts everyone up around her. Crystal started…
Read MoreEleanor Angle: Rookie of the Year
“I felt endorphins for the first time since my stroke. I was cycling!” Staying active and pursuing fitness was ingrained into the 2021 Rookie of the Year Eleanor Angle’s psyche. Prior to her stroke, she was a competitive runner, tennis and squash player, and active outdoors. While recovering at the Sheltering Arms Institute, she recognized that Sportable…
Read MoreRybec Insurance: Corporate Partner of the Year
“What I’ve enjoyed most is getting to know so many athletes at Sportable and getting to know their stories.” Ryan Hickey, owner of Sportable’s 2021 Corporate Partner of the Year Rybec Insurance, walked into Sportable headquarters four years ago for the first time with a check in hand to support the mission. Ever since, Ryan has become…
Read MoreJakob Gorton: Collegiate Student-Athlete of the Year
“Without Sportable, I would have had nowhere to play wheelchair basketball. Having the community, the access to play basketball helped me get where I am today.” University of Texas-Arlington wheelchair basketball player and Sportable’s Collegiate Student-Athlete of the Year, Jakob Gorton is known for being a high energy team player with a tenacious work ethic. A…
Read MoreBlaire Chandler & Sarah Nockengost: Coaches of the Year
“We love the swimming program because it is so diverse in what athletes can get out of it. We have kids that come and really just want time to have fun and get comfortable in the water and then we will have someone 2 laps away training for a triathalon.” Swimming is one of Sportable’s…
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