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Fitness & Athletics
Athletics
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 Sports:​
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Taekwondo (Taekwon Park) | 6/11 - 7/30
Taekwondo (K-TOP) | 6/6 - 8/1
Upcoming Sports:
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Bowling (August)
Baseball Season (September-October)
Tennis Season (September-October)​​​​​​​​​​​
Flag Football Season (October-November)​​​​​​​​​​​
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RCBB Registrations
More Programs Coming Soon!
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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Dates: Thursdays, June 11th - July 30th (8 weeks)
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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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Dates: Saturdays, June 6th - August 1st (8 weeks)
We will skip class on the Saturday, July 4th holiday
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Times:
10:00-10:30am | beginner/intermediate class
10:35-11:05am | advanced class
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
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 challenges. Our fitness program is designed for youth and young adults 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!
Fall 2026
Location:
TBA​
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Dates:
TBA
Times:
TBA
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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