Catalyst Sports - Louisville

22/10/2025

As a part of our community, you know how impactful adventure can be. Rocksport Climbing is participating in Catalyst Sports' Climbing Challenge for Access to give people with physical disabilities access to the life-changing impact of adventure. That means we are inviting you to join the team and climb the height of the famous El Capitan (3,000 feet) in the month of November!
All funds raised will contribute to RockSport’s fundraising goal of $2,000.

Sign up for the challenge at the link below! If you can't join the challenge this time around, please SHARE and consider donating to our team to support adaptive rock climbing right here in Louisville.

https://p2p.onecause.com/challengeforaccess2025/team/rocksport-2

07/10/2025

Our monthly climb has been rescheduled to SUNDAY October 12th from 3:30-5:30pm. As always, online registration is required so we can make it a great day for everyone!

Climber sign up- https://catalystsports.app.neoncrm.com/np/clients/catalystsports/event.jsp?event=72102&

Volunteer sign up-
https://catalystsports.app.neoncrm.com/np/clients/catalystsports/event.jsp?event=72367&

06/10/2025

Don't forget to vote today, and set a reminder on your phone to vote every day until October 19th!

25/09/2025

💥 BIG NEWS! Catalyst Sports is one of five FINALISTS for the Defender Service Awards in the Outdoor Accessibility & Education category!

The winner will receive a customized Defender 130 vehicle tailored to their needs + $30,000 award to help advance their mission. For us, this means increased accessibility to adventure across the Southeast.

And guess what? 👉 YOU decide who wins.
🗓️ Voting is open DAILY, Oct 3–19
✅ You can vote once per day (opt into our reminder email 👇!)

We know life gets busy, so we’ll make it EASY.

Sign up to get a daily reminder email straight to your inbox with a direct voting link. One click. One vote. Big impact.

🔗 Opt in at the linkbelow!
https://catalystsports.us6.list-manage.com/subscribe?u=6af7c2abd97b1184c7e49f7f9&id=4d3fd12889

24/09/2025

Come out and help us improve the trails at Waverly for adaptive bikes! November 15th, 2-5pm at Waverly Park in South Louisville. We are looking forward to a continued partnership with Louisville Parks and Rec along with KyMBA Louisville to bring more adaptive mountain biking to the Louisville area in the future- getting the trails in shape is just step one!

Trail work day to address accessibility needs on the Clinic Loop for adaptive riders. This event is a collaboration between the JMF Trail Rangers, Catalyst Sports, and KMBA. We will us hand tools to remove soil on the inside edge of the trail, create soil humps to smooth out root transitions, clip s...

22/09/2025

Have you ever wanted to try climbing outside? We are hosting a FREE adaptive climbing meet up during Rocktoberfest, a climbing festival in the Red River Gorge hosted by the RRGCC. This is a chance to climb outside on real rock! The meet-up is Friday October 10th, about 2 hours from Louisville near Slade, KY. The meet-up itself is free but you must register at the link below. If you want to participate in the full weekend of events you will need to purchase a ticket.

An important note on accessibility- the trail to the climbing area is appx. 1/4 mile uphill on a dirt trail with some roots, rocks, etc. It is NOT wheelchair accessible for a standard wheelchair, however it could be accessible with a track chair, adaptive mountain bike, or other off-road mobility device. We will also have volunteers available to help if you are able to hike but need some assistance to hike up/down the trail. There are also NOT restroom facilities at the location of the climb. If you have any questions or concerns about the accessibility of this event please email emily@catalystsports.org!

https://rrgcc.networkforgood.com/events/90506-rocktoberfest-2025?fbclid=IwY2xjawM-iCpleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETFsN2l2STBaRXE1UUgzSlVDAR7Ql0ENWp70LSh-xSnwe-v-bmCQZTQ67hfFqH_Sbyh6_VyNTRC6mGtHc4iYgA_aem_qdqsxxZ55LaOaDkCIF71WA

Rocktoberfest 2025, Hosted by the Red River Gorge Climbers' Coalition (RRGCC) Rocktoberfest is RRGCC's largest fundraiser each the year and is what enables the Coalition to make their mortgage payments, manage over 1,800 acres of climbing land and roads, and to save money for future purchases. The e...

11/09/2025

Calling all volunteers! We need you this Saturday, September 13th, at Rocksport Climbing! We have several new climbers coming out this Saturday and we need your help to make sure they have a great time. Please sign up online or email emily@catalystsports.org if you have any questions.

Volunteer sign up- https://catalystsports.app.neoncrm.com/np/clients/catalystsports/event.jsp?event=72317&

05/09/2025

If you're interested in adaptive mountain biking, complete this survey and tell the folks at Jefferson Memorial Forest that you want aMTB trails! This has the potential to be an incredible location if the trails are built with adaptive users in mind.

🚵‍♂️🌳 Help Shape the Future of Jefferson Memorial Forest! 🌳🚵‍♀️

A master plan is being developed for Jefferson Memorial Forest, and it is critical that mountain bikers provide feedback. This plan will help shape the future of the forest, including the trails we ride.

📋 Take the survey and share your input
📌 Visit the Master Plan website to learn more about the process

The more riders who complete the survey, the stronger our voice will be in ensuring mountain biking remains a priority at JMF. Please take a few minutes to fill it out and share this with your riding crew.

👉 Scan the QR codes in the image below or click the link to access the survey and website.

https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/JMFSurvey?fbclid=IwdGRjcAMmNQdleHRuA2FlbQIxMQABHjL_hk4DoxvuqETscY7b7CpvrUjo4BRj-m4L-2jY0FBNgOGfk59hPI1NheDd_aem_mtVrvkKMNifv_QlIgsOkvA

11/08/2025

One of the coveted vehicle free bike days on the Cades Cove Loop in Great Smoky Mountains National Park will offer an opportunity for adaptive riders this September! Check out the post for more details.

We are in the final few programs of the year with the Great Smoky Mountains National Park! Next up is an Adaptive Bike Interpretive Ride at Cades Cove on September 10th!

Discover the rich natural and cultural history of Great Smoky Mountains National Park while enjoying a scenic ride on an adaptive mountain bike. Led by a knowledgeable Ranger, these interpretive rides are designed to be short in distance with multiple stops along the way. At each stop, you will learn fascinating facts about the park's unique features and heritage.

Cost: FREE!

We are also still looking for volunteers! So if you have a bicycle and want to spend Wednesday September 10th helping people with physical disabilities enjoy the Smokies, join us!

Learn More!
https://www.catalystsports.org/gsmnp-bike

Participant Registration:
https://catalystsports.app.neoncrm.com/np/clients/catalystsports/event.jsp?event=84906&

Volunteer Registration:
https://catalystsports.app.neoncrm.com/np/clients/catalystsports/event.jsp?event=84911&

Friends of Great Smoky Mountains National Park

05/08/2025

Climbing is back in Louisville this Saturday, August 9th! Back to our normal time, 10:30am-1pm. Make sure to sign up online. We could use some more volunteers so please share with your friends, especially if they know how to belay!

(If you have never climbed with us before, create a new account first. https://catalystsports.app.neoncrm.com/forms/membership Then sign up using the links below.)

Climber sign up- https://catalystsports.app.neoncrm.com/np/clients/catalystsports/event.jsp?event=72092&

Volunteer sign up- https://catalystsports.app.neoncrm.com/np/clients/catalystsports/event.jsp?event=72317&

17/07/2025

Adaptive climbing down the road in Lexington, KY on July 30th. Please share!
https://www.catalystsports.org/lexington