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 Registrations:
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Taekwondo | 4/27 - 6/22
Baseball | 4/13 - 5/18
Pickleball with ASCV | 5/1-6/5
Upcoming Sports Seasons:
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With K-TOP Martial Arts | Ages 5-40
Taekwondo
*Registration closes 4/25, or when at capacity
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Join your peers in a 7 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
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Location: K-TOP Martial Arts (9050 Staples Mill Rd, Henrico, VA 23228)
Dates: Saturdays, April 27th - June 22nd (7 weeks)
(NOT meeting on May 11th or May 25th)
Times:
10-10:30a | lower belts (white through blue belts)
10:35-11:05a | higher belts (blue belt and up)
11:10-11:40a | lower belts (white through blue belts)
(3rd class will meet from 9:30-10am on 4/27 ONLY)
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)
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Partial and full financial assistance is always available
Ages 5-40
Baseball Season
*Registration closes 4/10, or when at capacity
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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!
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No experience necessary!
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Dates: Saturdays, April 13th - May 18th (6 weeks)
Times:
9:15-10:15am (Ages 5-19)
10:30-11:30am (Ages 20-40)
Locations:
4/13, 4/20, 4/27, & 5/11 - RF&P Park (3400 Mountain Rd, Glen Allen, VA 23060)
5/4 & 5/18 - Tucker High School (2910 N Parham Rd, Henrico, VA 23294)
Cost: $40
Ages: 5-40
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Partial and full financial assistance is always available
Ages 12-40
Pickleball with ASCV
*Registration closes 4/26, or when at capacity
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We're partnering up with the Autism Society of Central Virginia to bring you a 6-week season of pickleball! Each week we will work on skills and drills, and then play games!
Beginners and experienced friends of ALL abilities are welcome to try your hand at this popular sport!
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Dates: Wednesdays, May 1st - June 5th (6 weeks)
Times:
5-6pm (Ages 12-19)
6-7pm (Ages 20-40) TIME SLOT FULL
Locations: Pole Green Park (8996 Pole Green Park Ln, Mechanicsville, VA 23116)
Ages: 12-40
Cost: $40
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Partial and full financial assistance is always available
