Athletics
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River City Buddy Ball, a program through Jacob’s Chance, provides full season athletics in an inclusive setting where participants with physical, developmental, or intellectual differences 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.
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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Current Registrations:
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Basketball | 1/13 - 2/24
Open Gym Basketball | 12/5, 12/7, 12/12, 12/14
Taekwondo | 1/6 - 2/24
Flag Football | 10/28 - 12/9
Upcoming Sports Seasons:
Ages 5-40
Basketball Season
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Join us for our winter basketball season! Each week we'll work on skills and drills during the first part of practice, and then go head to head against friends in a game!
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*New to RCBB basketball in 2024 is the addition of a competitive league! Friends 16-40 that would like to play in this time slot can expect a faster-paced game with score keepers and stricter game play.
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Dates: Saturdays, Jan. 13 - Feb. 24 (7 weeks)
Times:
9:30-10:30am (Ages 5-19)
10:45-11:45am (Ages 20-40)
12-1pm (Ages 16-40) *competitive league*
Location: Greenwood Elementary (10960 Greenwood Rd, Glen Allen, VA 23059)
Cost: $40
Ages: 5-40
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Partial and full financial assistance is always available
Ages 5-40
Open Gym Basketball
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Join us to work on skills to get ready for basketball season! We'll shoot around, and play fun basketball games like Horse and Around the World!
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Dates:
Tuesday, 12/5
Thursday, 12/7
Tuesday, 12/12
Thursday, 12/14
Time: 6-8pm
Location: Henrico Sports & Events Center
(11000 Telegraph Road Glen Allen, VA 23060)
Cost: $5/day
Ages: 5-40
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Partial and full financial assistance is always available
With K-TOP Martial Arts | Ages 5-40
Taekwondo
Join your peers in a 8 week TKD program through Jacob's Chance! Participants of all ages and abilities 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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New and returning friends welcome.
Registration closes 1/3/24
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Location: K-TOP Martial Arts (9050 Staples Mill Rd, Henrico, VA 23228)
Dates: Saturdays, January 6th - February 24th (8 weeks)
Times:
10-10:30a | lower belts (white through blue belts)
10:30-11a | higher belts (blue belt and up)
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)
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Partial and full financial assistance is always available
Ages 5-40
Flag Football Season
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Join peers of all abilities for our fall flag football season! We will spend the hour working on skills, drills, and then play a non-competitive game! No experience necessary and all equipment will be provided. Please note that the times are according to age.
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Location: Shady Grove YMCA (11255 Nuckols Rd, Glen Allen, VA 23059)
**Week 1 (10/28) will be held at Seven Hills School!**
Dates: Saturdays, October 28th - December 9th (6 weeks)
**No football on November 25th**
Times:
9:30-10:30am | Ages 5-19
10:45-11:45pm | Ages 20-40
**Both age groups will be combined to play from 9:30-10:30am on 10/28**
Cost: $45
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Partial and full financial assistance is always available