Introducing the 2024 Sportable Award Winners
As we celebrate Sportable’s 20th anniversary, we are reminded of the incredible community that has made two decades of impact in the wonderful world of adaptive sports possible. From athletes to volunteers, sponsors, community partners, donors, and staff, every individual has played a vital role in pushing our mission forward. This milestone year, we are…
Sportable CEO Hunter Leemon Set To Ride for Sportable
RICHMOND, VA – (Thursday, September 19, 2024) – Sportable, Central Virginia’s premier adaptive sports club, is proud to announce its Chief Executive Officer, Hunter Leemon, is teaming up with Board Member and retired CapTech Executive, Kevin McQueen, to cycle 333 miles from Pittsburgh, PA to Washington, D.C. October 2-6, 2024. Leemon and McQueen will raise…
SouthState Named Presenting Sponsor of Sportable Golf Tournament
RICHMOND, VA – (Tuesday, September 17, 2024) – Sportable, Central Virginia’s premier adaptive sports club, is proud to announce SouthState returns as presenting sponsor of the 10th annual Wayne Samford Memorial Golf Tournament on Monday, October 7, 2024 at Independence Golf Club. Proceeds will directly benefit Sportable’s mission to make sports, recreational, and wellness opportunities…
From the Court to Princeton
Written By: Derek Hoot I grew up in small-town Wisconsin playing basketball outside with my twin brother and the neighborhood kids. Sticking to half-court basketball since I couldn’t quite keep up on the full-court. But then I met Luke at the park when I was 13. He was my age and he played wheelchair basketball…
Wheelchair Basketball National Championships Return to Richmond in April 2025
RICHMOND, VA – (Thursday, September 5, 2024) – The National Wheelchair Basketball Association (NWBA), Sportable, Central Virginia’s premier adaptive sports club, Richmond Region Tourism, and Henrico Sports & Entertainment Authority are proud to announce the return of the Adult and Junior Division Wheelchair Basketball National Tournaments in 2025. Taking place over the first two weekends…
Sportable’s 2024 Tailgate Season Presented by Dominion Energy Kicks Off in September
RICHMOND, VA – (Wednesday, August 27, 2024) – Sportable, Central Virginia’s premier adaptive sports club, is proud to announce the 2024 Tailgate Season will span the month of September. Proudly sponsored by Dominion Energy for the seventh consecutive year, Sportable’s signature fundraising campaign is an extended celebration of community, camaraderie, and inclusivity with a goal…
Sportable, First Tee of Greater Richmond Announce Partnership
RICHMOND, VA – (Thursday, August 22, 2024) -Sportable, Central Virginia’s premier adaptive sports club, is proud to announce a new partnership with First Tee of Greater Richmond to make golf accessible and inclusive for individuals with physical disabilities and visual impairments. Supported by the Virginia State Golf Association (VSGA) and Stand Up and Play Foundation,…
Virginia Adaptive Sports Festival October 19
RICHMOND, VA – (Thursday, August 8, 2024) – Sportable, Central Virginia’s premier adaptive sports club, is proud to host the Virginia Adaptive Sports Festival on Saturday, October 19, 2024, 10am-2pm, at the state-of-the-art Henrico Sports & Events Center. The free event is the East Coast’s largest exposition of sports, recreational, and wellness opportunities for individuals…
Sportable Hosts Golf Tournament October 7 at Independence Golf Club
RICHMOND, VA – (Tuesday, August 6, 2024) – Sportable, Central Virginia’s premier adaptive sports club, is proud to host the 10th Annual Wayne Samford Memorial Golf Tournament on Monday, October 7, 2024 at Independence Golf Club in Midlothian, Virginia. Proceeds will directly benefit Sportable’s mission to make sports, recreation, and wellness opportunities accessible and inclusive…
Sportable Hosts Blind Soccer Clinic August 10
RICHMOND, VA – (Monday, August 5, 2024) – Sportable, Central Virginia’s premier adaptive sports club, is proud to introduce soccer to individuals with visual impairments, hosting a free Blind Soccer Clinic on Saturday, August 10, 12-2 p.m. at SCOR. Led by U.S. National Blind Soccer Player and U.S. Association of Blind Athletes Ambassador Antoine Craig,…