North Carolina Adapted Sports

What North Carolina Adapted Sports does

North Carolina Adapted Sports (NCAS) is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization founded in 2022 that provides adaptive sports programs to individuals with disabilities across North Carolina's Triangle region (Raleigh, Durham, Chapel Hill). The organization offers six core programs: Adapted Cycling, Wheelchair Basketball (NCAS WOLVES), Adapted Climbing, Boccia, Adapted Kayaking, and Swimming. NCAS runs two flagship events — the Kanata Cross cyclocross race and Adapted Sports Day — and operates as an entirely volunteer-run entity with no paid staff.

The organization's technology stack is minimal and entirely non-proprietary, relying on Neon One CRM for donor and member management. Partnerships with more than 15 corporate sponsors (including REI Cooperative Action Fund, TowneBank, RTI International, Lime, and TREK) and facility partners (such as Triangle Rock Club and Marbles Kids Museum) provide venue, equipment, and capital support. NCAS is a member of Move United, the national adaptive sports umbrella organization, which provides programmatic and reputational backing.

NCAS's revenue model is donation-based, with funding sourced from corporate sponsorships, individual donations, and a $100,000 endowment established by the Rogers Family in 2025. The organization does not charge program participants for participation. Its EIN is 88-1749879 and it is currently led by co-founder Wes Hall (CEO), following the death of co-founder Tony Luparello in July 2024.

Name

North Carolina Adapted Sports

Legal name

North Carolina Adapted Sports

Website

https://ncadaptedsports.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2022

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

North Carolina Adapted Sports is a volunteer-run 501(c)(3) non-profit founded in 2022 that delivers adaptive sports programs — cycling, wheelchair basketball, climbing, boccia, kayaking, and swimming — to individuals with disabilities across North Carolina's Triangle region.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Adaptive Sports Programs

NAICS

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

SIC

Services-Miscellaneous Amusement & Recreation (7990), Services-Amusement & Recreation Services (7900)

akta.pro primary industry

Disability & Adaptive Sports Organizations (Paralympic, Special Olympics) (MPAKACAH)

akta.pro secondary industries

Adaptive & Para-Sport Training Programs (MPAKAJAK), Adaptive & Para-Sport Event Organizers (MPAKADAM), Adaptive & Para-Sport Coaching (HSADAEAM)

Keywords

• Adaptive sports programs
• Wheelchair basketball
• Adapted cycling
• Disability sports services
• Inclusive recreation programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Cary

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Supply Chain, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Individual Donations: One-time donations and recurring monthly gifts through the NCAS Game Changer program. 100% of donations directly support adapted sports equipment, accessible recreation spaces, and community education.
2. Employer Donation Match: Many employers match employee non-profit donations, allowing donors to multiply their support to NCAS.
3. Corporate Sponsorships: Corporate partners invest at various levels to support the impact of NCAS. Sponsors include REI Cooperative Action Fund, TowneBank, Cooper Capital Group, RTI International, Lime, and others providing money, products, and services.
4. Social Media Fundraising: Facebook/Instagram fundraisers allow supporters to create personal fundraising campaigns supporting NCAS, leveraging social networks for peer-to-peer giving.
5. Event Registration: Race registration fees for Kanata Cross cyclocross event, with proceeds supporting NCAS adapted sports programs.
6. Equipment Endowment Grants: NCAS provides grants subsidizing equipment costs for athletes, funded by the $100,000 Rogers Family endowment established in 2025.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

North Carolina Adapted Sports is a volunteer-run 501(c)(3) non-profit that creates recreational and competitive sporting opportunities for individuals with physical disabilities in the Triangle Area of North Carolina. It delivers adapted sports programs including wheelchair basketball, adapted cycling, climbing, boccia, kayaking, and swimming, hosts community events such as Adapted Sports Day and the Kanata Cross cyclocross race, and subsidizes adaptive sports equipment through the NCAS Athlete Equipment Endowment.

Product overview

North Carolina Adapted Sports (NCAS) is a volunteer-run 501(c)(3) non-profit organization founded in 2022 that provides recreational and competitive sporting opportunities for people with physical disabilities in the Triangle Area of North Carolina. The organization operates a portfolio of adapted sports programs including Adapted Cycling (with a fleet of adaptive cycles), Youth Wheelchair Basketball (NCAS WOLVES team), Adapted Climbing, Boccia, Adapted Kayaking, Adapted Swim Evaluations, and Individual Athlete Consult services. The organization also hosts community events including Adapted Sports Day and the annual Kanata Cross cyclocross race. A significant initiative is the NCAS Athlete Equipment Endowment, a $100,000 grant program subsidized by the Rogers Family donation to help athletes acquire specialized adapted sports equipment. The organization is led by co-founder Wes Hall (CEO/Chief Engagement Officer) and was co-founded with Tony Luparello. Programs are conducted at various partner locations including Taylor Family YMCA in Cary, Triangle Rock Club in Morrisville, Bond Park in Cary, and Camp Kanata in Wake Forest.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Adapted Cycling Program Off-road cycling program using specialized adaptive cycles (handcycles, recumbent trikes, quad cycles) with progressive training levels from beginners through competitive racing, for athletes with physical disabilities.
• Youth Wheelchair Basketball (NCAS WOLVES) Youth wheelchair basketball team for ages 6 through high school, running August to April at Taylor Family YMCA in Cary, developing court skills, independence, confidence, and leadership with loaner sports chairs available.
• Adapted Climbing Program Adapted climbing clinics held on the 3rd Friday or Saturday of each month at Triangle Rock Club-Morrisville, using climbing harnesses, power belay systems, and the Wellman Harness for athletes of all abilities.
• Boccia Paralympic precision sport combining motor control, strategy, and accuracy, played from wheelchairs on a gym floor using throws, kicks, ramps, and head/mouth sticks, held at Taylor Family YMCA in Cary.
• Adapted Kayaking Adapted kayaking at Bond Park in Cary, led by American Canoe Association L1 instructors with Adapted Paddle Endorsement on a sheltered lake, with prerequisites for water safety.
• Adapted Swim Evaluations Collaboration with YMCA of The Triangle Area connecting people with disabilities to swim lessons (ages 5 and up) and summer swim teams (ages 5-18), promoting inclusive group lessons over separate adapted-only programming.
• Individual Athlete Consult Private consultation sessions to help athletes enter adapted sports, including fittings and trials for adapted cycling and connections to YMCA swim lessons; scheduled with Wes Hall.
• NCAS Athlete Equipment Endowment Equipment grant program established with a $100,000 donation from the Rogers Family, subsidizing adaptive sports equipment costs for NCAS athletes starting in 2025.
• Adapted Sports Day Community event held at Bond Park in Cary offering opportunities to try adapted sports including cycling, wheelchair basketball, climbing, kayaking, boccia, fishing, goalball, archery, wheelchair tennis, and adapted CrossFit; free and open to the public.
• Kanata Cross Annual cyclocross race event hosted at Camp Kanata in Wake Forest, NC, offering race categories for all ages and ability levels including adapted athletes with physical disabilities, with proceeds supporting NCAS operations.

Quantifiable outcome

• NCAS Athlete Equipment Endowment established with $100,000 from Rogers Family to subsidize equipment costs starting in 2025.
• +1 more outcomes

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

15 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• YMCA of the TrianglecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerYMCA of the Triangle provides venue space (Taylor Family YMCA in Cary) for wheelchair basketball and boccia programs. Also collaborated on aquatic programming to connect people with disabilities to swim lessons and summer swim teams.
• Triangle Rock Club-MorrisvillecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartners with Catalyst Sports and NCAS to offer adapted climbing clinics on the 3rd Friday or Saturday of each month. Provides climbing wall facility and equipment access.
• Town of CarycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartners with NCAS to offer adapted kayaking at Bond Park in Cary, NC. Bond Lake provides a sheltered lake environment for adapted paddling instruction.
• Catalyst SportscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaborates with Triangle Rock Club and NCAS to offer adapted climbing programs. Also a community partner for Adapted Sports Day events.
• USA CyclingminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSanctioning partner for the Kanata Cross cyclocross race event, providing official race sanctioning and potentially connecting to broader cycling community.
• Wes HallcoreOthersChief Engagement Officer and Co-Founder of NCAS. Primary contact for volunteer inquiries ([email protected]), program questions, lead volunteer roles, and sponsorship/partnership discussions.
• YMCA of the TrianglecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaborating organization for Spring 2026 Adapted Sports Day in Garner, NC. Provides venue and community support.
• Garner North Carolina Police DepartmentminorGTM or Marketing PartnerLocal government partner collaborating on Adapted Sports Day events in Garner, NC.
• Recreate YourselfminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCommunity partner collaborating on Adapted Sports Day events, focused on making abilities possible.
• Made4MeminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaborating organization with tagline 'Making Abilities Possible' supporting Adapted Sports Day.
• ABLE to SERVEminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCommunity partner with tagline 'give abilities a chance' collaborating on Adapted Sports Day events.
• Lake Crabtree County ParkminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCommunity partner providing park facilities for adapted cycling and outdoor programs.
• Harris Lake County ParkminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCommunity partner providing park facilities for adapted outdoor activities.
• Black Folks Camp ToominorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCommunity partner supporting inclusive outdoor experiences.
• Oak City CyclingminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLocal cycling organization partner for Kanata Cross event and cycling programs.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Market position

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks2 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/NCAdaptedSports
• Instagraminstagram.com/ncadaptedsports
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/north-carolina-adapted-sports

Compliance2 records

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles8 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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