Sportable planning RVA Adaptive Sports Festival at Tucker High School

Sportable, an adaptive sports club, will host the RVA Adaptive Sports Festival on Saturday, March 26, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at J.R. Tucker High School. The free event is designed to introduce 15 adaptive sports to individuals of all ages with physical disabilities and visual impairments as well as showcase the region’s top wheelchair sports teams. Registration is available at Sportable.org.

“We are thrilled to bring the RVA Adaptive Sports Festival back this year and provide the opportunity to showcase our adaptive sports programs to the community,” said Hunter Leemon, Sportable’s executive director. “Whether you want to play for fun, are searching for a competitive team, or want to get involved as a volunteer or a fan, we encourage everyone to check out this action-packed event.”

The accessible and inclusive experience day will provide the opportunity for individuals of all ages with physical disabilities to try adaptive sports equipment, meet with coaches, hear speakers including the RVA Male Athlete of the Year and paratriathlete Chris Marston, visit the resource fair, and learn about Sportable’s 15 adaptive sports programs.

The event is open to the public and community members are invited to cheer on some of the top wheelchair sports teams in the region, including the Sportable Possums wheelchair rugby team, Sportable Rim Riders wheelchair basketball team, and Sportable Hive power soccer team, when they host exhibition games throughout the day.

Adaptive sports such as archery, cycling, goalball, racing, rowing, and tennis will also be showcased through demonstrations, pickup games, and skills clinics.

For details, visit Sportable.org.