From cycling to pickleball, rock climbing to basketball, Sportable programs has something for everyone!
Whether you want to play for fun or are searching for a competitive team, check out these programs.
Click the program titles below to learn more about each of our core programs! Look for an asterisk (*) next to new programs.
Effective February 1, 2026, all programs in a given season will be posted on the same date to allow for equal opportunity for Sportable Members to register. Program registration will be as follows:
SPRING (March – May): Posted February 1
SUMMER (June – August): Posted May 1
FALL (September – November): Posted August 1
WINTER (December – February): Posted November 1
NOTE: If you are not a current Sportable Member, please submit an interest form to learn more about registration.
Wellness Programming
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 is led by Alison Bonds Shapiro and Steve Fidrych who are trained Mindfulness instructors.
Please note, you will need to be able to access the internet to participate in this program.
Date: Starting January 8, 2026, Sportable's Mindfulness group will meet 2x/month, every 2nd and 4th Thursday
Time: 12:00-1:00 PM, please enter the zoom room 15 minutes early for your first session.
Location: Zoom
Who: Open to anyone 18 years of age or older who has a physical disability or visual impairment and can follow age appropriate instruction. Sportable Membership NOT required.
Functional Fitness mimics movements used in daily life and sports, improving strength, stability and overall fitness. This type of training can improve posture and reduce the risk of injury.
We will work on upper body strength, core strength and stability, and cardio health and endurance using resistance bands, weighted balls, dumbbells, battling ropes, and other appropriate equipment for the individual.
Date: Thursdays, January 8-February 12, 2026
Time: 5:30-6:30 PM
Location: Manchester Middle School - 7401 Hull Street Rd N, Richmond, VA 23235
Who: Open to anyone aged 18+ who has a physical disability or visual impairment and can follow age appropriate instruction. Sportable Membership NOT required.
Wellness Collective
The Wellness Collective is a virtual gathering where we can come together to explore a variety of wellness topics, expand our knowledge, and expand our community. Each month brings something different—discussions, tips, and opportunities to learn and grow. Join us every third Thursday at noon to connect, share, and be part of a welcoming community.
Please note, you must be able to access the internet to participate in this program.
Date: Starting January 15, 2026, Sportable's Wellness Collective group will meet 1x/month, every 3rd Thursday
Time: 12:00-1:00 PM
Location: Zoom, you will receive the link every week via email
Who: Open to anyone aged 18+ who has a physical disability or visual impairment and can follow age appropriate instruction. Sportable Membership NOT required.
Get ready to MOVE. This bodyweight total-body class is all about using what you’ve got to build what you want: strength, confidence, and real independence. We’re turning up the energy: every rep, every push, every contraction is taking you one step closer to a stronger, more capable you. No equipment needed. Just your body, your mindset, and your commitment to showing up. Let’s roll, sweat, laugh, and prove to ourselves that we’re built for more.
Please note, you will need to be able to access the internet to participate in this program.
Date: Wednesdays, January 21, 2026
Time: 4:00-5:00 PM
Location: Zoom, you will receive an email with the link a few days before the program
Who: Open to anyone 18 years of age or older who has a physical disability or visual impairment and can follow age appropriate instruction. Sportable Membership NOT required.
Adaptive Sports Programming
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, September 4-December 11, 2025
- Thursdays, January 8-April 9, 2026
Time: 7:00-9:00 PM
Location: Manchester Middle School - 7401 Hull Street Rd N, 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.
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:
- Tuesdays, September 2-December 9, 2025
- Tuesdays, January 6-April 7, 2026
Time: 6:00-8:00 PM
Location: Manchester Middle School - 7401 Hull Street Rd N, 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.
Sportable's Women's Wheelchair Basketball Team, the Virginia Vortex, will be kicking off the 2025-2026 NWBA Season with an open practice this summer for girls, women, or non-binary athletes looking to participate. Some experience required!
Designed specifically for girls, women, and non-binary athletes aged 16 and up with permanent lower limb impairments, this clinic will focus on individual skill development, teamwork, and sportsmanship. Led by Director of Adaptive Programs, Tyler Rowe, the VA Vortex will be running through a practice with some scrimmaging towards the end to get ready for this upcoming season.
Date: First Saturday of the month
- Saturday, September 6, 2025
- Saturday, October 4, 2025
- Saturday, November 1, 2025
- Saturday, December 6, 2025
Time: 10:00 AM-1:00 PM
Location: Manchester Middle School - 7401 Hull Street Rd N, Richmond, VA 23235
Who: Open to girls, women, and non-binary athletes aged 16 and up with permanent lower limb impairments. Sportable membership not required. Participants do not have to use a wheelchair for everyday mobility.
Email tyler@sportable.org if you're interested in joining.
Join Kelly Brush Foundation Ambassador, Ana Jermstad, in this 3 on 3 Wheelchair Basketball Tournament Meet Up! Hosted in collaboration by Sportable and Kelly Brush Foundation, participants will be assigned a team of other participants and play in a small-scale tournament of 3 on 3 wheelchair basketball, all while building a sense of community while competing for bragging rights. Sports chairs (if needed) and lunch will be provided.
Date: Sunday, March 8, 2026
Time: 11:00 AM-3:00 PM
Location: James River High School - 3700 James River Rd Midlothian, Virginia 23113
Who: Open to individuals with physical disabilities impacting their lower limbs, open to non-Sportable members. Recommended age 18+.
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) and also have a stationary trainer.
These sessions will be held virtual through the Zwift platform. You must have a membership to Zwift to participate. Financial assistance for Zwift memberships can be applied for by clicking here.
Date: Mondays, October 20, 2025-March 16, 2026
Time: 5:45-7:45 PM; the virtual ride starts PROMPTLY at 6:00 PM
Location: Zwift
Who: Open to Sportable members, 14 years and older, who have their own cycle or are leasing a cycle from Sportable (limited availability). Athletes must also own or lease from Sportable (limited availability) a smart trainer compatible with Zwift. Younger participants may join with prior permission from program staff.
Interested in joining? Email lucille@sportable.org to learn if you may be eligible.
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.
Dates: Mondays, October 20, 2025-May 18, 2026
- Program Break: December 22-January 5, Spring programming starts back up on January 12th
Time: 5:30-7:15 PM
Location: Humphrey Calder Community Center - 414 North Thompson Street, 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.
Join Sportable’s adaptive rowing/erging program to boost your fitness and connect with a vibrant community of athletes. Train in a fully accessible facility, equipped with elite ergometers and stunning skyline views that energize every session. Guided by our trained para rowing coaches, our engaging, technique-focused curriculum builds strength, endurance, and skill. This program puts an emphasis on fun and teamwork over race intensity. Sportable athletes are able to team up with fellow rowers at thrilling regional regattas, throughout the season, for shared victories and lasting bonds!
Date: Monday, January 5-March 9, 2026
- There will be no practice January 19 or February 16 due to federal holidays
Time: 6:30-8:00 PM
Location: Virginia Boat Club at Rocketts Landing - 4708 Old Main St, Richmond, VA 23231
Who: Open to Sportable members, 12 years old and older
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 wiffle 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.
Date: Wednesdays, January 7-February 4, 2026
Time: 6:00-8:00 PM
Location: Bon Air United Methodist Church - 1645 Buford Rd, Richmond, VA 23235
Who: Open to ALL Sportable members, 8 years and older. Players may play in sports chairs or standing.
Pickleball, the fastest-growing sport in the country, combines many elements of tennis, badminton, racquetball, and ping-pong. Advanced 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 through open play games and drills with Sportable pickleball coaches.
This program is designed for adult athletes with intermediate (2.5+) and advanced (3.0+) pickleball skills. Athletes who plan to play in a sports chair must bring their own sports chair.
Date: Sundays, January 4-May 31, 2026
Time: 6:00 - 10:00 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+) or advanced (3.0+) pickleball skills. Wheelchair pickleball players must bring their own sports chair. Younger players may join with prior permission from program staff.
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.
Get an adrenaline rush and change your beliefs about what is possible with Rock Climbing! Sportable is proud to partner with experts in adaptive rock climbing, Beyond Boundaries and Peak Experiences, to bring introductory rock climbing sessions in a casual, fun, and inclusive environment. Rock climbing can be a gateway to a lifetime of adventure!
Date: Tuesdays, January 13-January 27, 2026
Time: 6:00-7:00 PM or 7:15-8:15 PM, Group time preferences will be honored on a first come first serve basis.
Location: Peak Experience - 1375 Overbrook Road Richmond, VA 23220
Who: Open to ALL Sportable members, 5 years and older.
,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: Sundays, January 11-March 1, 2026
- There will be NO practice on Sunday, February 1 due to the River City Classic Basketball Tournament
Time: 5:00-8:00 PM
Location: Westwood Club - 6200 West Club Lane, Richmond, VA 23226
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.
Snow Sports Clinic: Skiing & Snowboarding
Sportable is excited to partner with Wintergreen Adaptive Sports to offer adaptive skiing and snowboarding lessons for our athletes on January 20, 2026! This is a great opportunity to try a new sport or build on your existing skills with the support of highly trained instructors and a full range of adaptive equipment. Wintergreen’s program allows athletes of all abilities to experience the joy of being on the slopes.
We will offer two session times, but space is very limited. Each session can accommodate:
- 3 stand-up skiers or snowboarders
- 1 sit-down skier
Registration will be on a first-come, first-served basis, depending upon the availability of the equipment each athlete needs.
If you’ve ever wanted to try skiing or snowboarding or want to get back out there -we’d love to have you join us!
IMPORTANT NOTES, please read:
- Registration closes on December 31st.
- Seated skiers have a max weight of 185lbs and max width of 17.5 inches, as per regulated by the safety standards on the equipment.
- NO transportation will be provided to this clinic
- Please wear proper skiing gear (snow jacket & pants, boots, hat, gloves, etc.)
- Once you register you will complete an eligibility call with Abbie Wright, Sportable Program Support. She will let you know if you are on the roster or not.
Date: Tuesday, January 20, 2026
Times:
- Time Slot 1: 10:00-12:30 PM
- Time Slot 2: 1:30-4:00 PM
Location: Wintergreen Adaptive Sports - 13 Grassy Ridge Drive, Roseland, VA 22967
Who: Open to ALL Sportable Members.
Whether you are training for fun, or to set a personal record, join Sportable’s Road Racing Program! All paces, ages, and abilities are welcome with wheelchair racing and guided run/jog/walk opportunities available.
This season's training will prepare athletes for the Ukrop's Monument Avenue 10k in April.
If you plan to compete in the Ukrop's Monument Avenue 10k with Sportable support, you must meet the requirements outlined below:
You must meet with coaches to discuss the best course of action and best event through regular check-ins, training session attendance and program plans.
You will be responsible for registration for the event.
Date: Saturdays, February 7-April 11, 2026
Time: 8:00-10:30 AM
Location: TBD
Who: Open to ALL Sportable members, 14 years and older