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River City Buddy Ball
River City Buddy Ball (RCBB) provides full season athletics in an inclusive setting where participants with intellectual, developmental, physical, and/or complex disabilities are able to play alongside volunteers, or as we call them, “buddies.” Because our sports are non-competitive and supportive of unique abilities, our athletes are able to gain confidence, learn new skills, and form lasting friendships.​​
Individualized Sports
Jacob's Chance offers adaptive classes and clinics designed for individuals of all ages with intellectual, developmental, physical, and/or complex disabilities. Through these programs, we provide an inclusive and supportive environment where participants can learn new skills, build confidence, and form lasting friendships all while staying active. While we do provide volunteers to assist during clinics, one-to-one buddy support for each participant is not guaranteed as part of these programs.
With a focus on adapting the sport to the athlete, anyone can play. We encourage parents who are unsure if their child can participate, to bring them out!
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If you're interested in being placed on a waitlist for a program that's full, feel free to contact us at programs@jacobschance.org to be placed on the list!
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Current Athletics & Fitness:​
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Taekwondo (Taekwon Park) | 8/6 - 10/1
Taekwondo (K-TOP) | 8/8 - 10/3
Bowling | 8/6 - 8/27
RVA Adaptive Athletics Day | 8/30
​​​Baseball Season | 9/12 - 10/17
IFH | 9/13-11/15
Tennis Season | 9/13 - 10/18
Mile Makers | 9/14 - 10/26
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Upcoming:
​​​​​​​​​​​​​Pickleball | 10/23 - 12/4
Flag Football Season | 10/24 - 12/5​​​​​​​​​​​
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RCBB Registrations
Baseball Season
Join us for our 6-week season of our founding sport where the fun began all those years ago - baseball! Beginners and experienced friends of ALL ages and abilities are welcome to join us on the ballfield!
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Dates: Saturdays, September 12th - October 17th (6 weeks)
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Time Slots:
9:30-10:30am (ages 5-16)
​10:45-11:45am (ages 17-40) - FULL
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Location: Laurel Park Field 1 (10301 Hungary Spring Rd, Richmond, VA 23228)
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*Rescheduled Pass the Hat Clinic (October 3rd) held at the Benedictine College Preparatory (12829 River Rd, Richmond, VA 23238)*
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Cost: $60​
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Tennis Season
Get ready to serve up some fun during our exciting 6-week tennis season! Each week, participants will build their skills through fun drills and activities before putting those skills into action through games. Beginners and experienced players of all ages and abilities are welcome to join us on the court.
A special thank you to our venue sponsor, Three Chopt Recreation Club and Henrico County, for helping make this season possible!
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Dates: Sundays, September 13th - October 18th (6 weeks)
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Time Slots:
4:00-4:55pm (ages 10-19)
​5:05-6:00pm (ages 20-40)
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Locations:
September 13th - October 4th (first 4 weeks): Three Chopt Recreation Club (2100 Skipwith Rd, Richmond, VA 23294)
October 11th - October 18th (last 2 weeks): Belmont Recreation Center(1600 Hilliard Rd, Richmond, VA 23228)
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Cost: $60​
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RVA Adaptive Athletics Day (RAAD)
With Sportable and Friendship Circle VA
Join Friendship Circle of Virginia, Jacob's Chance, and Sportable for an inclusive sporting event designed for individuals of all abilities!
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Play various adaptive sports such as basketball, seated volleyball, blind soccer, and Taekwondo led by experienced coaches and instructors from Jacob's Chance and Sportable!
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Enjoy snacks, crafts, and a sensory area provided by Friendship Circle.
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Don't miss this opportunity for fun and community engagement!
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Dates: Sunday, August 30th
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Time: 2:00-4:00pm
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Location: Henrico Sports & Events Center (1 All Star Blvd, Glen Allen, VA 23059)
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Ages: 5-40
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Cost: FREE​
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Individualized Sports Registrations
Taekwondo
With Taekwon Park
Join your peers in the Taekwondo program through Taekwon Park Martial Arts! Participants of abilities are welcome to join. This private class will be exclusive to those signed up through Jacob's Chance. Through these classes, participants will build skills in confidence, self-discipline, focus, respect, safety, and leadership while staying active and gaining strength.
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Upcoming Dates:
Thursdays, August 6th - October 1st (8 weeks)
*We will skip class on the Thursday, August 20th*
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Time: 4:20-4:50pm
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Location: Taekwon Park Martial Arts
(13987 Raised Antler Cir, Midlothian, VA 23112)​
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Ages: 5-40
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Cost: $165 - There will be an additional $20 fee given to Master Park for each additional belt earned as your participant progresses (typically at the end of each 8 week session)​​
​Partial and full financial assistance is always available
Taekwondo
With K-TOP Martial Arts
Join your peers in an adaptive Taekwondo program through Jacob's Chance! Participants of all abilities are welcome to join. This private class will be exclusive to those signed up through Jacob's Chance. Through these classes, participants will build skills in confidence, self-discipline, focus, respect, safety, and leadership while staying active and gaining strength.
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Upcoming Dates: Saturdays, August 8th - October 3rd(8 weeks)
*We will skip class on the Saturday, September 5th holiday weekend
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Times:
10:00-10:30am | beginner/intermediate class
10:35-11:05am | advanced class - FULL
11:10-11:40am | beginner/intermediate class
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Location: K-TOP Martial Arts
(9050 Staples Mill Rd, Henrico, VA 23228)​​​​
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Ages: 5-40
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Cost: $165 - There will be an additional $20 fee given to Master Ko for each additional belt earned as your participant progresses (typically at the end of each 8 week session)​​
​Partial and full financial assistance is always available
Summer Bowling
Join us for an exciting 4 weeks of bowling at Bowl America Short Pump! Join your friends each Thursday for 2 hours of strikes, spares, and good times. Beginners and experienced friends of ALL abilities are welcome!
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Dates: Thursdays, August 6th - August 27th (4 weeks)
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Time: 4:00-6:00pm
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Location: Bowl America Short Pump
(4400 Pouncey Tract Rd, Glen Allen, VA 23060)
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Ages: 5-40
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Cost: $64​
​Partial and full financial assistance is always available
Mile Makers
With Sports Backers
Get moving, make friends, and explore Richmond’s beautiful parks with us! This 8-week program in partnership with Sports Backers invites participants ages 13-40 to run, jog, roll, or walk while building confidence, strength, and community. Each week, led by a coach from Sports Backers, brings a new park and new adventures—all leading up to a 1-mile Halloween celebration event on October 30th where we will cheer each other across the finish line! We will visit locations such as Dorey Park, Forest Park, Midlothian Mines Park, and more! We will have a back-up indoor studio location in case of inclement weather.​
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Dates: Mondays, September 14th - October 26th (8 weeks)
​**Monday, October 30th - Halloween Fun Run Celebration** ​
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Time: 5:30-6:30pm
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Locations:
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Poor Farm Park (13400 Liberty School Rd, Ashland, VA 23005)
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Huguenot Park (10901 Robious Rd, Richmond, VA 23235)
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Dorey Park (2999 Darbytown Rd, Henrico, VA 23231)
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Forest Hill Park (4021 Forest Hill Ave, Richmond, VA 23225)
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Midlothian Mines Park (13301 N Woolridge Rd, Midlothian, VA 23114)
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Twin Hickory Park (5011 Twin Hickory Rd, Glen Allen, VA 23059)
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Crump Park (3400 Mountain Rd, Glen Allen, VA 23060)
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Byrd Park (600 S Arthur Ashe Blvd, Richmond, VA 23220) - Halloween Fun Run
​**Location dates to be assigned** ​
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Ages: 13-40
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Cost: $80​
​Partial and full financial assistance is always available
Inclusive Fitness and Health (I.F.H.) is a Program created in 2018 by Jacob's Chance and the VCU Kinesiology and Health Science (KHS) Department's current instructor and Exercise Physiologist, Matthew Scott. Matthew Scott and the KHS department are working in conjunction with Jacobs Chance, meaning the two organizations are working together to create the best possible experience for any member! IFH is designed to generate fun fitness programs that are individualized to each member needs! On top of trying to improve fitness levels and have a fun social environment, the program also seeks to educate the importance of living a health lifestyle. This will be done within the program for each member, but will also be available for families/caretakers/friends/etc. through a series of health talks! This program will follow the successful "buddy" model that Jacob's Chance implements in all of their programs. Volunteers will be made up of current VCU KHS students who are studying how to properly implement fitness and health programs for various populations.
Come and join the fun!
Inclusive Fitness & Health
Details
Jacob's Chance Fitness promotes overall wellness through sports, health, and fitness education and social interaction for individuals with intellectual and physical disabilities. IFH participants meet weekly to engage in individualized workouts to improve fitness levels! They learn about the importance of living a healthy lifestyle all while engaging in a fun and supportive environment. This fitness program run by the VCU Kinesiology and Health Sciences department is designed for youth and young adults ages 10-40 years old.
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Check out this article written by a student journalist at VCU to get the inside scoop on this program and our partnership with VCU!
Inclusive Fitness &
Health
Location:
St. Christopher's School - Lower Gymnasiums
(699 Pepper Avenue, Richmond, VA 23226)​
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Dates:
Sundays, September 13th - November 15th (10 weeks)
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Times:
3:00-4:00pm (ages 10-19)
​4:15-5:15pm (ages 20-40) - FULL
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Cost:
$60​
Partial and full financial assistance always available
Matthew C. Scott, M.S.
Instructor, Dept. of Kinesiology and Health Sciences
Program Coordinator, Exercise Science Concentration
Virginia Commonwealth University
ACSM EP-C