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Accessible sports club Sportable will host the RVA Adaptive Sports Festival Saturday, March 26, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at J.R. Tucker High School. The event is the largest exposition in the region of sports and recreational opportunities for people of all ages with disabilities. Registration is available at Sportable.org. The event is free and open to the public.
“We are thrilled to bring the RVA Adaptive Sports Festival back this year and provide the opportunity to showcase our accessible sports to the community,” commented 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 people of all ages to try sports equipment adapted for limited mobility, physical disabilities, and visual impairments. More than 50 vendors will be in attendance showcasing community resources for the disability community in Virginia. Additionally, Richmond Region Tourism’s J.C. Poma will lead a Team USA Q&A with elite athletes and Paralympians Alyssa Gialamas (swimming), Nick Creasey (soccer), and Chris Marston (paratriathlon).
Community members are encouraged 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.
