Sportable

What Sportable does

Sportable (legal name: Sportable Richmond Adaptive Sports And Recreation Inc) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit founded in 2005 and headquartered in Richmond, Virginia. The organization provides competitive and recreational adaptive sports programs for individuals with physical disabilities, visual impairments, and those requiring physical accommodations. It currently operates 16 adaptive sports across 25 year-round programs, serving more than 400 athletes of all ages in Central Virginia, with teams including the Sportable Rim Riders and Sportable Spokes (wheelchair basketball).

The core of Sportable's offering is the adaptation of standard sports equipment and program design for athletes across physical and visual impairment categories. Programs span wheelchair basketball and tennis, adaptive swimming, rowing, kayaking, hand cycling, archery, rock climbing, pickleball, lacrosse, goalball, blind soccer, golf, and more. Programming is delivered through direct instruction at partner venues (Henrico Sports & Events Center, NOVA Aquatics Center, Collegiate School Tennis Center, Randolph Macon College), via community outreach to schools and disability organizations, and through healthcare-referral pipelines with Sheltering Arms Institute, VCU Health, and Children's Hospital of Richmond. Sportable also operates as a sanctioned-event host, running the NWBA Wheelchair Basketball National Championships, the USTA Level 1/ITF Futures River City Slam Wheelchair Tennis Tournament, the Virginia Adaptive Sports Festival, and the Wayne Samford Memorial Golf Tournament.

Sportable's revenue is diversified across five streams: donations and fundraising (including an 8-year Dominion Energy Tailgate Season sponsorship), annual membership dues ($240/year with Roll with Cole Scholarship assistance), event registrations and ticket sales, corporate sponsorships (CarMax, Markel, TowneBank, Hourigan, Allianz Partners, VAMAC, SouthState, Children's Hospital of Richmond at VCU), and merchandise. Additional funding flows through state-level grants (Commonwealth Neurotrauma Initiative, VDH IVPP). The organization is governed by a Board of Directors led by Chair Christie Wilson, with an executive team headed by CEO Hunter Leemon and COO Phillip Cobb (joined June 2025).

Name

Sportable

Legal name

Sportable Richmond Adaptive Sports And Recreation Inc

Website

https://sportable.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2005

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Sportable is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit founded in 2005 in Richmond, Virginia, that provides 16 adaptive sports and 25 year-round programs to 400-plus athletes with physical disabilities, visual impairments, and physical-access needs in Central Virginia.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Adaptive Sports Programs

NAICS

Fitness and Recreational Sports Centers (71394), Sports and Recreation Instruction (61162)

SIC

Services-Membership Sports & Recreation Clubs (7997)

akta.pro primary industry

Adaptive & Para-Sport Training Programs (MPAKAJAK)

akta.pro secondary industries

Adaptive & Para-Sport Coaching (HSADAEAM), Adaptive & Para-Sport Event Organizers (MPAKADAM), Disability & Adaptive Sports Organizations (Paralympic, Special Olympics) (MPAKACAH)

Keywords

• Adaptive sports programs
• Wheelchair basketball
• Wheelchair tennis
• Disability recreation services
• Para-sports training

Headquarters

HQ city

Richmond

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Donations and Fundraising: Primary revenue stream through individual donations, monthly giving programs, and major donor cultivation. The organization conducts annual fundraising campaigns including Tailgate Season (sponsored by Dominion Energy for 8 consecutive years) and various events.
2. Membership Dues: Annual membership fees provide ongoing revenue and access to programs. Sportable membership is available for $240/year with financial assistance through Roll with Cole Scholarship Fund.
3. Event Revenue: Revenue from event registrations, ticket sales for national championships, and tournament fees. Events include golf tournaments, wheelchair basketball nationals, and wheelchair tennis tournaments.
4. Corporate Sponsorships: Sponsorship revenue from corporate partners including presenting sponsors for major events, foundational partners for national championships, and ongoing program sponsors.
5. Merchandise Sales: Official Sportable merchandise sold through the online shop with proceeds directly benefiting the mission.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Sportable is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that provides competitive and recreational adaptive sports programs for individuals with physical disabilities, visual impairments, and those requiring physical accommodations. The organization delivers 16 different adaptive sports through 25 year-round programs, supplies modified sports equipment (wheelchairs, hand cycles, adaptive gear), and hosts nationally sanctioned wheelchair basketball and wheelchair tennis tournaments. Membership, event participation, donations, and corporate sponsorships fund program delivery.

Product overview

Sportable is a nonprofit adaptive sports organization (not a technology product company) that provides competitive and recreational adaptive sports programs, health and wellness initiatives, and educational resources for individuals with physical disabilities, visual impairments, and those requiring physical accommodations. The organization offers 16 adaptive sports and 25 programs year-round, including wheelchair basketball (Sportable Rim Riders, Sportable Spokes), wheelchair tennis (River City Slam tournament), adaptive swimming, rowing, cycling, archery, pickleball, golf, boccia, goalball, wheelchair lacrosse, rock climbing, blind soccer, and road racing. Supporting programs include Sportable WINS (Wellness Initiatives), the Sportable Podcast, outreach programs, Athlete Ambassador Program, and the Roll with Cole Scholarship Fund. Events include the annual River City Slam Wheelchair Tennis Tournament (USTA Level 1/ITF Futures), Virginia Adaptive Sports Festival, Tailgate Season fundraiser, and Wayne Samford Memorial Golf Tournament.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Sportable Adaptive Sports Programs Year-round adaptive sports programming across 16 sports including wheelchair basketball, wheelchair tennis, cycling, rowing, kayaking, archery, rock climbing, pickleball, lacrosse, goalball, blind soccer, swimming, golf, and more. Programs serve 400+ athletes with physical disabilities, visual impairments, and physical accommodation needs in Central Virginia.
• Sportable Athlete Membership

Quantifiable outcome

• More than 400 athletes served annually across 16 sports and 25 programs
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

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App detail

Feature1 record

Partnerships

16 partnerships are on record, tiered core, flagship and minor.

• ABLEnowcoreGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 July 2026ABLEnow, the country's largest independent ABLE savings program, partnered with Sportable to support the Athlete Ambassador Program. The partnership expanded eligibility for ABLE accounts following federal legislation changes.
• First Tee of Greater RichmondcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 22 August 2024Partnership to make golf accessible and inclusive for individuals with physical disabilities and visual impairments. Supported by Virginia State Golf Association (VSGA) and Stand Up and Play Foundation.
• NOVA of Virginia AquaticscoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 18 August 2023Groundbreaking partnership to make competitive swimming accessible and inclusive. The program provides adaptive swim instruction and competitive opportunities for Sportable members at the NOVA Aquatics Center - Regency.
• Move UnitedcoreOthersSportable is a member of Move United, the national leader in community-based adaptive sports, providing programming standards and network benefits.
• Henrico Sports & Entertainment AuthorityflagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner in hosting major adaptive sports events including the NWBA Wheelchair Basketball National Championships at the state-of-the-art Henrico Sports & Events Center.
• Richmond Region TourismflagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerKey partner in bringing national championships and sports tourism to the Richmond region, supporting event execution and visitor accommodation.
• Sheltering Arms InstituteflagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerFoundational partner and rehabilitation partner for athlete referrals and community programming.
• VCU HealthcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerHealthcare partner supporting adaptive sports programs and patient referrals.
• Paralyzed Veterans of America - Mid-Atlantic ChaptercoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner organization supporting adaptive sports and recreation for veterans with disabilities.
• Collegiate SchoolcoreOthersProvides Williams-Bollettieri Tennis Center at Robins Campus for River City Slam Wheelchair Tennis Tournament.
• Randolph Macon CollegeminorOthersBrock Sports & Recreation Center on campus used for wheelchair basketball camps.
• Virginia State Golf AssociationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSupporting partner for First Tee of Greater Richmond partnership to make golf accessible for individuals with disabilities.
• Stand Up and Play FoundationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSupporting partner for adaptive golf programming in partnership with First Tee of Greater Richmond.
• USTAflagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerUnited States Tennis Association sanctions River City Slam as National Level 1 tournament and USTA Wheelchair Junior Tournament Series event.
• ITFflagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerInternational Tennis Federation sanctions River City Slam as ITF Futures Series event, one of 160 tournaments spanning 40 countries in the UNIQLO Wheelchair Tennis Tour.
• NWBAflagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerNational Wheelchair Basketball Association partners with Sportable to host Adult and Junior Division National Championships.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• National Ability Center: Park City, Utah-based nonprofit providing adaptive recreation and sports programs for individuals with disabilities. Directly comparable as a year-round multi-sport adaptive club offering ski, cycling, climbing, equestrian, and water sports.
• Angel City Sports: Los Angeles-based adaptive sports nonprofit serving youth, adults, and veterans with physical disabilities through multi-sport programming and the annual Angel City Games. Comparable model combining year-round programs with a flagship adaptive sports festival event.
• BlazeSports America: Atlanta-based nonprofit offering adaptive sports programs across multiple disciplines (wheelchair basketball, track, archery, etc.) for youth and adults with physical disabilities. Closely comparable as a multi-sport adaptive club serving similar athlete populations.
• Lakeshore Foundation: Birmingham, Alabama-based nonprofit offering adaptive sports, recreation, and fitness programs for people with physical disabilities and chronic health conditions. Comparable multi-sport adaptive programming with strong research and competitive athlete development.
• Turnstone Center for Children & Adults with Disabilities: Fort Wayne, Indiana-based nonprofit providing adaptive sports, recreation, and therapy programs for individuals with disabilities across multiple sports. Comparable multi-sport adaptive programming model serving similar athlete populations.

Regional players

• National Wheelchair Basketball Association: National governing body for wheelchair basketball in the U.S. and Sportable's key partner for hosting national championships. NWBA is the sanctioning body rather than a direct program provider, but its member clubs directly overlap with Sportable's Rim Riders and Spokes teams.

Broad incumbents

• Move United: National umbrella organization for community-based adaptive sports of which Sportable is a member. Move United sets programming standards and provides network benefits across the U.S. adaptive sports ecosystem.
• Paralyzed Veterans of America: National nonprofit serving veterans with spinal cord injuries and diseases, including adaptive sports programming through local chapters. Sportable partners with PVA Mid-Atlantic Chapter, and PVA operates comparable wheelchair sports programs nationally.
• Achilles International: Global nonprofit enabling people with disabilities to participate in mainstream athletics including running, cycling, and triathlon. Comparable mission of making sports accessible but with a broader geographic footprint and focus on endurance events.
• Challenged Athletes Foundation: National nonprofit providing grants, equipment, and sports opportunities for physically challenged athletes. Comparable adaptive sports mission but CAF focuses primarily on grantmaking rather than direct program delivery.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/SportableRVA
• Facebookfacebook.com/SportableRVA
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/sportable

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Number of profiles

Profiles17 records

Funding overview

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Investors

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