Sportable - Richmond Adaptive Sports & Recreation

10/30/2025

⚠️ FINAL DAYS TO VOTE! ⚠️

Have you been voting every day for Hannah Smith?! Hannah is one of the finalists for The NASCAR Foundation 2025 ! Hannah is being recognized for her volunteerism, advocacy, and coaching youth wheelchair basketball at Sportable. Every vote helps propel Hannah and Sportable to the $100,000 donation in support of our mission!

Voting ends on Monday, November 3rd at 12 pm ET! Vote EVERY DAY here: http://www.nascarfoundation.org/Award and SHARE this post so others can vote, too! Make sure to tune in on Tuesday, November 4th to watch the 2025 NASCAR Awards live on The NASCAR Channel starting at 6 pm ET!

10/28/2025

🏹 ARCHERY 🏹

What does it look like to participate in adaptive archery? It's a low-impact sport of skill and precision. Our participating athletes have a wide range of diagnoses, including, but not limited to, traumatic brain injury, multiple sclerosis, amputation, spinal cord injury, visual impairments, and more. We offer adaptations like gripping aids, bow stands, and release aids like mouth tabs, thumb release, and many more. We can adapt and modify as needed!

Athletes nine years and older are welcome to participate seated or standing. Want to participate in Archery or another one of our 20+ adaptive programs? Become a member here: https://sportable.org/sports/join-sportable/

Chesterfield County Parks and Recreation

10/27/2025

🚨 Sportaball tickets are running low! 🚨

If you're waiting to celebrate 20 Years of Adaptive Impact with us, don't wait too long! Tickets for the sneaker ball are almost gone. We hope you'll join us for the commemoration of Sportable athletes, community, and adaptive sports on November 13! Highlights of the evening include:
🧡 Elevated hors d’oeuvres
🧡 Signature cocktail and mocktail
🧡 Access to the Boost exhibit at the Science Museum of Virginia
🧡 Sportable stories brought to life through immersive video
🧡 Raffle packages like weekend getaways, exclusive sports experiences, art, museum memberships, and much more

Get your tickets today: https://sportable.org/sportaball/

10/25/2025

We’re so proud of our Director of Government Relations!

Congratulations to Caitlyn Berry, a 2015 graduate of VCU Occupational Therapy - College of Health Professions, for being named to the VCU Alumni 10 Under 10 list! This award honors notable alumni who have earned their first VCU degree within the past decade. 🏆

As co-founder of Adapt and Grow, Caitlyn brings culturally responsive occupational therapy into homes, schools, and community settings, helping children with developmental disabilities receive the tailored therapy they need. She also serves as director of government relations at Sportable - Richmond Adaptive Sports & Recreation, where she works with state agencies, municipal leadership, and policymakers to advance disability health and inclusion.

Full story: https://buff.ly/pfzQTYt

10/22/2025

Had a blast at SOCCERFEST with CP Soccer Mid-Atlantic!

Over the weekend, 23 CP Soccer players came together for fun in the sun and the love of the game. CP Soccer is for youth ages 5 through high school with ambulatory cerebral palsy, stroke, or traumatic brain injury, and focuses on introducing skills, drills, small-sided activities, and, of course, FUN!

Many thanks to CP Soccer Mid-Atlantic for hosting!

10/20/2025

Discover the joy of Wheelchair Ballroom Dance on November 9!

This inclusive dance experience, in partnership with Fred Astaire Richmond, will highlight the fundamentals of ballroom dance in a fun and supportive group environment.

WHEN: Sunday, November 9, 2025, 2:00-3:00 PM
WHERE: Fred Astaire Dance Studios - Richmond - 100 Arboretum Pl #110, Richmond, VA 23236
WHO: This program is for individuals with physical disabilities ages 18 and older. Sportable membership not required. All participants will use a wheelchair for the dance class. Participants do not have to use a wheelchair for everyday mobility.

Register here: https://formstack.io/ACB4C

10/20/2025

We've been hanging out with some really cool folks recently! With many thanks to VCU Center for Sport Leadership, we welcomed 10 coaches and sports professionals from Italy who work with athletes with physical and intellectual disabilities. They were able to join us at some of our adaptive programs so we could show them the ropes. It has been divertente! 🇮🇹 🧡

10/17/2025

Our CEO, Hunter, is embarking on a 240-mile ride along Missouri’s Katy Trail from Kansas City to St. Louis!

Hunter and friends are honoring the hundreds of athletes who have shown what’s possible through Sportable’s programs over the past two decades. Their strength, joy, and resilience is why our mission matters and why we keep pushing forward together.

Hunter's goal is to raise $20,000 to mark Sportable’s 20 years of creating opportunities for individuals with physical disabilities, visual impairments, and those requiring physical accommodations through sport, recreation, health, and wellness.

Every contribution helps more athletes experience the life-changing power of adaptive sports. You can donate here: https://secure.qgiv.com/for/huntersbikeride/

10/15/2025

Sportable athlete, Christian, shines on the world stage!

Competing in the Men’s up to 72 kg (approx.159 lbs) category at the World Para Powerlifting Championships in Cairo, Christian set a new PR, achieved three clean lifts, and placed second! And better yet? He’s now officially 21st in the world! Congratulations, Christian! 💪🏅

10/13/2025

🎉 One Month Until Sportaball! 🎉

In just one month, we’ll gather at the Science Museum of Virginia to celebrate two decades of access, inclusion, and movement! Join athletes, families, and community partners for an unforgettable evening. What can you expect?

🍿 Tasty food and drinks from the incredible team at MOSAIC
👟 Guests in their finest cocktail attire with sneakers
🎁 Raffle packages valued at a minimum of $500 each with prizes including favorite local experiences, out-of-state destinations, and more!

📅 Thursday, November 13 | 6–9 PM
📍 Dewey Gottwald Center, Science Museum of Virginia

Tickets are running low. Get yours today at sportable.org/sportaball, and we'll celebrate together in ONE MONTH!

10/08/2025

New team member reporting for duty!

We're thrilled to welcome Meagan to the Sportable team as a Senior Accountant. Meagan is a Richmond native, served in the military, and loves to trail run. Welcome to the team, Meagan!