Sportable Richmond Adaptive Sports and Recreation, Inc.

Wheelchair Basketball is a fast-paced team sport popular all over the world. It is based on the fundamentals of able-bodied basketball with some minor adaptations to reflect the presence of the wheelchair. Sportable's basketball team is a Juniors program, therefore, is offered to girls and boys ages 5-21 with a physical disability and an interest in the sport!

Cycling is a fully integrated sport, meaning athletes with disabilities can enjoy it alongside family and friends. Sportable's Cycling program includes indoor cycling session with a strength training component during the cooler months and outdoor rides in the warmer weather. The sport is a great fitness and cross training opportunity and also has competitive outlets for those interested in racing and/or triathlon. A variety of handcycles, recumbent trikes, and tandem bikes are available for athlete use. This program is available to youth and adults, ages 5 and up, with a physical disability or visual impairment, a desire to improve their overall fitness, and an interest in the sport.

Adaptive Kayaking provides health, healing, and new challenges for individuals with physical disabilities and visual impairments. Skills are taught through a step-by-step approach beginning in the pool and progressing to flat water on the James and eventually to whitewater for the more adventurous. Sportable's kayaking program allows participants to learn and practice basic paddling, kayak rolls, rescue skills, braces, wet exits, and more in the pool with ACA Certified Instructors. The program is available to children, adults, and veterans/injured service members ages 5 and up with physical disabilities.

The sport of lacrosse continue to grow on the East Coast. Sportable offers this program for those who love the excitement of the sport and are ready for a little more of a challenge. In a game of 7 v. 7 (2 defensemen, 2 middies, 2 attacks, 1 goalie), athletes gear up to play as a team with skill, accuracy, and aggression. Individuals ages 13 and up with a physical disability and an interest in the sport can participate in this program.

Adaptive Rowing is a category in a rowing race for those with physical disabilities or visual impairments. Indoor erging through the winter offers the opportunity to build strength and endurance and learn basic technique before rowing on the water in the spring/summer. Adaptive seating and boat modifications are available for athletes as needed. Available to individuals with physical or visuals disabilities ages 16 and up, this program has an exercise component all year long.

Power Soccer is a sport specifically designed for power wheelchair users and is played on a basketball court. Guards mounted on players' wheelchairs protect their feet and allow them to dribble and score by pushing an 18 inch ball across their opponents goal line. Equipment is provided for anyone 5 and up with the ability to operate their own power chair independently and, of course, an interest in soccer.

Sportable's aquatic programming will provide a sage environment for participants to successfully learn a variety of skills and achieve their personal goals. After initial assessment, athletes are placed into one of two levels of programming. Adapted Aquatics helps participants achieve therapeutic goals and become comfortable in the water. Introduction to Swim provides participants with instruction and skill development in the basic swim strokes for recreational and competitive swimming. This program is available to individuals ages 5 and up with a physical disability or visual impairment and an interest in the activity.

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, and build strength, cardiovascular ability and self-esteem in a fun group instruction environment. The program serves individuals ages 5 and up with physical disabilities and an interest in the sport of tennis.

The rules of Paralympic racing are almost identical to those of its non-disabled counterpart with minimal accommodations for various types of disabilities such as guide runners, specialized running prostheses, and racing wheelchairs. Sportable's program is for participants interested in increasing their general health and fitness as well as for those athletes who wish to train for and compete in local races. We currently have both Ukrops Monument 10k and Anthem Richmond Marathon Training Teams in partnership with Metro Richmond Sports Backers. The program is open to individuals ages 8 and up with physical or visual disabilities, including new amputee runners, athletes with visual impairments, and potential wheelchair racers.