Sportable to host adult wheelchair basketball tournament Feb. 16-17 at Glen Allen HS

Sportable, a Paralympic adaptive sports club, will host the River City Classic adult wheelchair basketball tournament Feb. 16-17 at Glen Allen High School, through a partnership with Henrico Recreation and Parks.

“We are thrilled to host a tournament of this caliber here in Henrico County,” said Sportable Executive Director Hunter Leemon. “The Rim Riders, our adult basketball team, will compete against some of the top teams in the Second Division of the National Wheelchair Basketball Association. It is a great opportunity for our athletes, our supporters, and the Richmond community.

The event will be sponsored by the Hanger Foundation.

The River City Classic will feature eight adult Division II National Wheelchair Basketball Association teams from Charlotte, Charlottesville, New York, Philadelphia, Pittsburgh, Raleigh, Richmond, and Virginia Beach. For most participating teams, this will be one of the last tournaments before Nationals take place in Cleveland in March. The Sportable Rim Riders, the host team, is currently ranked 19th nationally and will be looking to move up in the rankings based on its performance. The top 16 teams in the country qualify for the national tournament.

“Henrico County Recreation and Parks is excited to partner with Sportable for the River City Classic and bring adult wheelchair basketball to the area,” said Henrico Recreation and Parks Director Neil Luther. “This tournament is a great opportunity to showcase these world class athletes from around the country, and for Henrico County to show that it is an accessible community for all.”

The River City Classic will tip off at 8:30 a.m. Feb. 16 and conclude the following day with the title game at 1 p.m. The Sportable Rim Riders will play at 8:30 a.m., 11:30 a.m. and 2:30 p.m. on Saturday. All games are free to the public.