Chesterfield County: Community Partner of the Year

“This picture says 1,000 words. Kayaking is a great equalizer. Once you are on the water for the first time, it doesn’t matter whether you have a disability or not—the experience of freedom and awe is the same.” Greg Velzy and his staff at Chesterfield Parks and Recreation Outdoor Adventure are more than happy to…

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River City Slam: Event of the Year

Sportable made national headlines last summer thanks to the overwhelming success of the first annual River City Slam wheelchair tennis tournament. More than 50 players from 19 states coast-to-coast traveled to Richmond for the tournament. During the tournament, junior players were also treated to a one-of-a-kind camp, led by Paralympian Shelby Baron. Several junior players…

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Jessie Oliff: Veteran of the Year

“I no longer have a rucksack to fill for my country. So if I can’t serve my country in the military, I can at least serve my community’s overlooked heroes!” Jessie served two combat tours in the US Army before finding Sportable through the Hunter Holmes McGuire VA Hospital in 2017. That same year, Jessie…

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Jack Ridolphi: Youth Athlete of the Year

“It’s exciting. There aren’t other team sports I can do. Power soccer allows me to be competitive and just have fun.” Jack is a determined and bright 17-year old who has been a consummate team player with Sportable for more than 10 years. So it was no surprise when he made his debut in his…

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Spencer West: Volunteer of the Year

“Sportable is made up of a lot of people who really love what they do and love to make an impact on people.” Unassuming and full of heart, Spencer is the definition of going above and beyond. As a physical therapy student at VCU with a career goal of serving children with disabilities, Spencer threw…

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Frank and Jane Berry: Donors of the Year

“Sportable has changed the life of my grandson, Tyler, and so many kids like him in a way that no amount of money can. I just can’t imagine where my grandson would be today without Sportable.” For the past ten years, a check arrives at the beginning of each month from Frank Berry and his…

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Serving Aces at the Second Annual River City Slam

Sportable’s second annual River City Slam Wheelchair Tennis Tournament presented by VCU Health took place June 10-12, 2022 at Collegiate School’s Williams Bollettieri Tennis Center. The USTA sanctioned, three-day event showcased 46 local and nationally ranked wheelchair tennis players representing 17 states in both junior and adult divisions (A, B, C, D, and Quad Open).

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Sportable Hosts Kon-Tiki 2-Miler Challenge August 10

Sportable is proud to host the Kon-Tiki 2-Miler Challenge on Wednesday, August 10, 2022, 6-8 p.m. at Dorey Park. The event will complement the Kon-Tiki Challenge that kicked off in May when Sportable volunteer Dan Schmitt embarked on a 4,500-mile coast-to-coast bikepacking adventure with a goal to raise $100,000 for Sportable. To take the Kon-Tiki 2-Miler Challenge, register now at Sportable.org.

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Sportable Hosts CarMax Juniors Wheelchair Tennis Camp

Sportable is proud to host the CarMax Juniors Wheelchair Tennis Camp June 11-12, 2022 in Richmond, VA. The elite camp for wheelchair tennis players of all levels ages 5-18 will take place at the state-of-the-art Williams Bolletieri Tennis Center on Collegiate School’s Robins Campus during the River City Slam. Registration is available now at Sportable.org.

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Sportable Partners with VCU Health to Host River City Slam

Sportable is proud to host the River City Slam Wheelchair Tennis Tournament June 10-12, 2022. VCU Health has been named Presenting Sponsor of the second annual event that will host players from across the country at Collegiate School’s state-of-the-art Williams Bolletieri Tennis Center. Information about registration, match schedules, and volunteer opportunities is available now at Sportable.org.

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