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.
Current Registrations:
Archery
Bowling
Pickleball
Kickball
Taekwondo
Spring Baseball Season
Upcoming Sports Seasons
Soccer | 9/9 - 10/14
Tennis | 9/10 - 10/15
Flag Football | 10/28 - 12/9
Ages 5-40
Spring Bowling
Join us for our spring bowling season! Each week we'll play 2 games of bowling while hanging out with the best friends around! Shoes will be provided, but friends are welcome to bring their own.
Volunteers: You can attend to just help, or to bowl with us too! If you'd like to bowl, you must register as a bowler AND a volunteer.
Location: Bowl America Short Pump (4400 Pouncey Tract Rd. Glen Allen, VA 23060)
Dates: Tuesdays, March 7-28th (4 dates)
Times: 6:30-8pm
Cost: $10 per date (includes 2 games and shoes)
Partial and full financial assistance is always available
In partnership with ASCV | Ages 13-40
Pickleball
We're partnering up with the Autism Society of Central Virginia to bring you a one-day pickleball clinic! Beginners and experienced friends of ALL abilities are welcome to try your hand at this popular sport.
Space is VERY limited
Location: Deep Run Recreation Center
(9900 Ridgefield Pkwy, Richmond, VA 23233)
Date: Thursday, March 30th
Times:
6-7pm | Ages 13-19
7-8pm | Ages 20-40
Cost: $10
Partial and full financial assistance is always available
In partnership with VCU's Developing Men of Color | Ages 5-40
Superhero Kickball
Join us for an inclusive kickball game hosted by VCU’s Developing Men of Color student group! Players and buddies are encouraged to wear their favorite superhero attire and enjoy an afternoon of kickball with some new friends!
Location: SCOR Outdoor Field (1385 Overbrook Rd. Richmond, VA 23220)
Dates: Saturday, March 25th
Times: 2-4pm
Cost: $5
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, friends, siblings, and family members of all ages 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.
New and returning friends welcome.
Location: K-TOP Martial Arts (9050 Staples Mill Rd, Henrico, VA 23228)
Dates: Saturdays, March 4th - April 22nd (8 weeks)
Times:
10-10:30a | newer students and lower belts
10:30-11a | more advanced students and higher belts
Cost: $165
Partial and full financial assistance is always available
Ages 5-40
Spring Baseball Season
Join us for our founding sport where the fun began all those years ago - baseball! All ages and abilities are welcome to join us on the ball field!
Volunteers: You can attend to just help, or to bowl with us too! If you'd like to bowl, you must register as a bowler AND a volunteer.
Location:
4/1 & 5/6 - Tucker High School (2910 N Parham Rd, Henrico, VA 23294)
4/15, 4/22, 4/29, & 5/13 - RF&P Park (3400 Mountain Rd, Glen Allen, VA 23060)
Dates: Saturdays, April 1st - May 13th (6 weeks - skipping April 8th)
Times:
9:30-10:30am | Ages 5-19
10:45-11:45am | Ages 20-40
Cost: $40 (includes shirt for new players, and an end-of-the-season medal/pin and party!
Partial and full financial assistance is always available
Our end of the year party will be on the Raven's football field at the Spring Family Fest, right across the street from the baseball fields!