From cycling to goalball, rock climbing to basketball, the fall 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 summer programs.
NOTE: If you are not a current Sportable Member, please submit an interest form to learn more about registration.
Sportable Squad Indoor Golf
About Indoor Golf RVA: Indoor Golf RVA is a 24/7 golf club featuring industry leading simulators. Play, Practice, and Improve with Trackman technology, used by 86 of the top 100 golfers on tour. They strive to be accessible to every level of golfer to grow the game while keeping it fun too. Learn more at https://www.indoorgolfrva.com/
What is the Sportable Squad? This event is part of our Sportable Squad event series, which offers a variety of fitness and recreation events throughout the year. Move your body, spend time in nature, try a new sport, visit new accessible locations, and make some new friends. Learn more about all of Sportable's new Wellness Initiatives (Sportable WINS) at sportable.org/sportable-wins/
Date: Tuesday, October 24, 2023
Time: 5:00 - 6:00 PM OR 6:15-7:15 PM
- You will select your preferred time slot. Time slots are first-come, first served.
Location: Indoor Golf RVA - 3910 W Broad St, Suite 101, Richmond, VA 23230
Who: This program is for ADULT Sportable Member Athletes only. This program is limited to the first 12 athletes who register.
MENTOR
Mindfulness, Exercise, and Nutrition To Optimize Resilience
Sportable is proud to partner with the National Center on Health, Physical Activity and Disability (NCHPAD) to offer the MENTOR wellness program to our athletes. MENTOR was created for adults with disabilities, funded by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), and designed by NCHPAD in collaboration with the Lakeshore Foundation and University of Alabama Birmingham (UAB). MENTOR’s holistic approach is aimed at restoring, improving, and protecting health across the lifespan.
MENTOR is a free 8-week, virtual wellness program designed for adults who have mobility limitations. By joining the program, individuals receive interactive instruction on mindfulness, exercise, nutrition, and other wellness topics led by trained professionals and health coaches.
This 8-week program includes 40 hours of instruction across 11 evidence-based wellness domains.
Date: Weekdays October 9-December 1, 2023
Time: Class Times Vary
Location: Virtual
Who: Sportable's MENTOR program is open to anyone who lives in Virginia and has a physical disability. You do NOT have to be a Sportable Member to participate.
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 February 9th, Sportable's Mindfulness group will meet 2x/month, every 2nd and 4th Thursday
Time: 12:00-1:00 PM
Location: Zoom
Who: This program is open to anyone in Virginia with a physical disability (Sportable Membership not required).
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.
Dates: Wednesdays, August 23-October 18, 2023
Time: 4:00-5:00 PM OR 5:15-6:15 PM
- You will be assigned to one of these time slots.
Location: Rockwood Nature Center - 3401 Courthouse Rd, North Chesterfield, VA 23236
Who: This program is for currently registered Sportable members of all ages, youth and adult.
Aquatics
This aquatics series is geared towards youth athletes, athletes with limited motor function, and athletes who are interested in getting comfortable in the water and learning how to swim.
PLEASE NOTE:
- The Sheltering Arms pool is a therapeutic pool. The water temperature may measure up to 92 degrees and may not be suitable for lap swimmers.
- Sheltering Arms does NOT allow athletes that are incontinent to use their pool facilities.
Dates: Thursdays, September 14-November 2, 2023
Times: 6:15-7:00 PM OR 7:15-8:00 PM
- You will be assigned to one of these time slots.
- There is currently a capacity of 6 athletes per time slot.
Location: Sheltering Arms Bon Air (206 Twinridge Ln, Richmond, VA 23235)
Who: This aquatics series is geared towards youth athletes, athletes with limited motor function, and athletes who are interested in getting comfortable in the water and learning how to swim.
Swimming
This swimming series 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.
PLEASE NOTE:
- NOVA does NOT allow athletes that are incontinent to use their pool facilities.
Dates: Thursdays, September 14-November 2, 2023
Times: 6:30-7:30 PM OR 7:30-8:30 PM
- You will be assigned to one of these time slots.
- There is a maximum of 12 athletes per time slot.
Location: NOVA of Virginia Aquatics - Regency - 100 NOVA Way, Richmond, VA 23229
Who: This swimming series is geared towards athletes who have basic swimming skills, are looking to learn more advanced skills, and/or are looking to compete.
Athletes in the Swimming Program must have the potential to do the following:
- Enter the water independently
- Exit the water independently
- Tread water or hold a resting float (with the ability to transition into a forward movement)
- Swim (any stroke) 25 yards (length of pool, or one lap) independently while taking breaths as needed
Boccia
Boccia is is fun for both beginners and experts! A strategic game of precision and control, each side starts with six balls with the goal of getting you balls closer to the white jack ball than your opponent. Balls can be thrown, rolled, or maneuvered with the assistance of a ramp. making Boccia one of Sportable's most inclusive sports.
Dates: Tuesdays, September 12-October 10, 2023
Time: 5:30-7:30 PM
Location: Beulah Rec Center - 6901 Hopkins Rd, Richmond, VA 23234
Who: Individuals with disabilities that impact motor function, lower limb function, etc. (e.g. Spina Bifida, Cerebral palsy, Muscular Dystrophy, etc.)
Adult Wheelchair Basketball Open Gym
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.
This series is self-guided, open gym sessions; no instruction will be provided. These sessions are perfect for recreational players looking to shoot some hoops for fun and competitive players looking to get some additional warm-up time in before the competitive practice.
Dates:
- Fall/Winter 2023: Thursdays, September 14-December 7
- Winter/Spring 2024: Thursdays, January 11-April 11
Time: 6:00-7:00 PM
Location:
- Fall/Winter 2023: Bon Air United Methodist Church - 1645 Buford Rd, Richmond, VA 23235
- Winter/Spring 2024: Manchester Middle School - 7401 Hull Street Rd N, Richmond, VA 23235
Who: This program is for currently registered Sportable athletes only. 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.
Learn more at https://www.nwba.org/page/show/3470107-player-eligibility
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.
Dates:
- Fall/Winter 2023: Thursdays, September 14-December 7
- Winter/Spring 2024: Thursdays, January 11-April 11
Time: 7:00-8:45 PM
Location:
- Fall/Winter 2023: Bon Air United Methodist Church - 1645 Buford Rd, Richmond, VA 23235
- Winter/Spring 2024: Manchester Middle School - 7401 Hull Street Rd N, Richmond, VA 23235
Who: This program is for currently registered Sportable athletes only. 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.
Learn more at https://www.nwba.org/page/show/3470107-player-eligibility
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:
- Fall/Winter 2023: Tuesday, September 12-December 20
- Winter/Spring 2024: Tuesday, January 9-April 9
Times: 6:00-8:00 PM
Location:
- Fall/Winter 2023: Beulah Recreation Center - 6901 Hopkins Rd, North Chesterfield, VA 23234
- Winter/Spring 2024: 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: 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.
Learn more at https://www.nwba.org/page/show/3470107-player-eligibility
Advanced Cycling
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.
Dates: Mondays, March 20-October 16, 2023
Time: 6:00-7:45 PM
Location: Hardywood West Creek (Upper Lot) - 820 Sanctuary Trail Drive Richmond, VA 23238
Who: This program is for currently registered Sportable athletes only.
Note: Athletes must own or lease a cycle from Sportable for this program. Rental equipment for this program is in short supply and is not guaranteed. Sportable staff will not be transporting cycles for this program.
Recreational Cycling
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.
Dates: Wednesdays, September 13-November 1, 2023
Times: 6:00-8:00 PM
Location: Dorey Park - 7400 Dorey Park Drive, Henrico, VA 23231; athletes will cycle along the Virginia Capital Trail
Who: This program is for currently registered Sportable athletes only.
CP Soccer
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, socially-distanced 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.
Dates: Sundays, October 1-November 19, 2023
Time: 1:00 to 2:30 PM
Location: Deep Run Park - 9900 Ridgefield Parkway Richmond, VA 23233. (Sessions will be outdoors on grass at a public park.)
- Inclement Weather Location: SCOR (Outdoor Field) - 1385 Overbrook Rd, Richmond VA 23220
- Inclement Weather Communications: You will receive an email AND a text message if we must move practice inside.
Who: This program is for kids ages 5-high school with ambulatory Cerebral Palsy, Stroke, Hemiplegia, or Traumatic Brain Injury which affects motor coordination, yet still enables them to run and kick a ball. No prior soccer experience required!
Erging
Improve strength and posture, burn calories, and get an intense, low impact, total-body workout with Sportable’s Erging program! In partnership with Richmond Community Rowing and under the guidance of the most experienced para rowing coaching staff in the region, the program will focus on developing training habits and the fundamentals of the rowing stroke while on land. No previous rowing experience required.
Dates: Mondays, November 6-December 11, 2023
Time: 6:00-7:30PM
Location: Virginia Boat Club at Rockett's Landing - 4708 E. Main Street Richmond, VA 23231
Who: This program is for currently registered Sportable Members.
Adult Advanced Wheelchair Tennis
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 group instruction environment.
This program is designed for athletes with intermediate and advanced skills that plan to play at a competitive level.
Dates: Saturdays, April 1-October 28, 2023
- April 8 - practice will be from 8:30 AM-10:00 AM
- No practice April 15 - Adaptive Sports Festival
Time: 8:30-10:30 AM
Location: Midlothian High School - 401 Charter Colony Parkway, Midlothian, VA 23114
Who: This program is for individuals 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.
Youth & Adult Beginner Wheelchair Tennis
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 group instruction environment.
With an emphasis on fun and learning, Sportable’s Youth + Beginner Wheelchair Tennis program focuses on individual skill development, learning the rules of the game, and beginning the pathway for athletes to a lifelong sport.
Dates: Sundays, November 5, 2023-February 25, 2024
Time: 5:00-6:00 PM
Location: Westwood Club - 6200 W Club Ln, Richmond, VA 23226
Who: This program is for individuals ages 5 & 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.
Rock Climbing, Fall Season Part 2
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!
When: Tuesdays, October 17-November 14, 2023
- Note that you are registering to attend all 5 sessions.
Times: 6:00-7:00 PM OR 7:15-8:15 PM
- You will be placed into one timeslot.
Location: Peak Experience - 1375 Overbrook Road Richmond, VA 23220
Who: This program is for currently registered Sportable athletes only
Road Racing
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 visual guided run/jog/walk opportunities available.
This program leads into the weekend of the Richmond Marathon/Half/8K on Saturday, November 11. Allianz Partners Richmond Marathon Race Information.
If you plan to compete in the Richmond Marathon Race Day 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 and training session attendance.
- You must meet the elements of the provided training program.
- You will be responsible for registration for the event.
When: Saturdays, September 16 - November 4, 2022
Times: 8:30-10:30 AM
Location: West Creek Hardywood Overflow Parking, Gate 3 - 820 Sanctuary Trail Dr, Richmond, VA 23238
- October 16th and October 22nd will be at Dorey Park on the Capital Trail - 7400 Dorey Park Drive, Henrico, VA 23231
Who: This program is for currently registered Sportable athletes only
Walking Program
Join us for Sportable's NEW Walking Program!
Sportable's joining NCHPAD's "How I Walk" movement to rebrand the word WALKING to be inclusive of all the ways someone may move throughout their community, whether or two legs or two wheels. Regardless of if you use a wheelchair, powerchair, cane, walker, or no mobility aid at all, we invite you to join our new walking program! Walking is a simple form of physical activity with substantial health benefits!
Dates: Fridays, August 11-September 1, 2023
Time: 10:00-11:00 AM
Location: Three Lakes Park - 400 Sausiluta Dr, Richmond, VA 23227
Who: This program is for currently registered Sportable athletes only.
This program is part of Sportable's new Wellness Initiatives, our Sportable WINS, which provide accessible programming to empower people with disabilities to improve their overall health through opportunities for physical activity, social connection, and wellness education.
Wheelchair 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 safe, socially distanced sessions to build a foundational knowledge of the sport, skill development, equipment selection, and teamwork.
Dates: Mondays, October 2-December 18, 2023
Time: 5:30-7:30 PM
Location: Humphrey Calder Community Center - 414 N Thompson St, Richmond, VA 23221
Who: This program is for currently registered Sportable athletes with impairments in all four limbs. Participants must be 14+ years old.
Adult Advanced 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 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.
This program is designed for adult athletes with intermediate and advanced (3.0+) pickleball skills who plan to play at the tournament level. Athletes must bring their own sports chair.
Dates: Sundays, September 10-October 29, 2023
Time: 6:30 - 10 PM
Location: Bangers & Dinks - 1516 Koger Center Blvd, Richmond, VA 23235
Who: This program is for individuals 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.
Beginner & Recreational Pickleball Clinics
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.
This program is designed for recreational or beginner pickleball players ages 5 and up.
Dates: Friday, September 22 OR Friday, October 6, 2023
- You will select which date(s) you would like to participate.
Time: 6:00-8:00 PM
Location: Bon Air United Methodist Church - 1645 Buford Road, Richmond, VA 23235.
Who: This program is for currently registered Sportable members ages 5 & 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. This program is for athletes that are beginner or recreational pickleball players. Players may play in sports chairs or standing.
Blind Soccer - Virtual Interest Meeting
Designed for ambulatory athletes with visual impairments, Blind Soccer is quickly gaining popularity in the Paralympic sports world. Athletes work together as a team, utilizing their collective agility and spatial awareness, to find success on the field. Join us for this interest meeting to discuss the sport and the potential for Blind Soccer to become a Sportable staple.
Date: Wednesday, October 18, 2023
Time: 11:30 AM – 12:30 PM
Location: Virtual - Google Meet link will be sent via email
Who: Ambulatory individuals ages 5 & up who have a permanent visual impairment interested in learning more about this program.