Athletics
Details
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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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
5/10 - 6/28
7/12 - 8/23
Soccer Season | 7/19 - 8/23
Archery Clinics | 7/29 & 8/19
Upcoming Sports:
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Baseball Season | 9/6 - 10/11
Tennis Season | 9/7 - 10/12
Flag Football Season | 10/18 - 11/22
Soccer Season
*Registration open through July 16th, or until at capacity
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Get ready to kick off an exciting 6-week season of soccer! Each week we will work on skills and drills, and then play games! Beginners and experienced friends of ALL abilities are welcome!
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New and returning friends welcome
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Location: XL Sports World Richmond: Field 2
(2300 Oak Lake Blvd, Midlothian, VA 23112)
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Dates:
Saturdays, July 19th - August 23rd (6 weeks)
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Times:
2-2:55p | ages 5-16
3:05-4p | ages 17-40
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Ages: 5-40
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Cost: $45​
​Partial and full financial assistance is always available
Archery Clinics
With Virginia Department of Wildlife Resources (DWR)
*Registration open through July 20th, or until at capacity
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Join us for an archery clinic led by the Virginia Department of Wildlife Resources (DWR)! Beginners and experienced friends are welcome to try your hand at this classic sport!​
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Location: DWR Warehouse
(7870 Villa Park Dr #400, Richmond, VA 23228)
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Dates:
Tuesday, July 29th
Tuesday, August 19th
We ask families to only register for one date to allow other participants the opportunity to do archery with us.
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Time:
1-3pm
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Ages: 13-40
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Cost: $15​
​Partial and full financial assistance is always available
Taekwondo
With K-TOP Martial Arts
*Registration open through May 5th, or until at capacity
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Join your peers in an adaptive Taekwondo 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
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Location: K-TOP Martial Arts
(9050 Staples Mill Rd, Henrico, VA 23228)
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Dates:
Current Session: Saturdays, May 10th - June 28th (7 weeks)
***EXCLUDING 5/24***​​​
Upcoming SessionL Saturdays, July 12th - August 23rd (7 weeks)
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Times:
10-10:30a | beginner/intermediate class
10:35-11:05a | advanced class
11:10-11:40a | beginner/intermediate class
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Ages: 5-40
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Cost: $145 - 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 7 week session)​​
​Partial and full financial assistance is always available
