Adaptive Sports Foundation

What Adaptive Sports Foundation does

The Adaptive Sports Foundation (ASF) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization headquartered in Windham, New York, providing adaptive sports, outdoor recreation, and fitness programming for people with physical, cognitive, and service-related disabilities. Founded in 1983 by Gwen Allard as the Ski Windham Adaptive Program, ASF has delivered over 79,000 adaptive lessons to more than 13,253 individuals across four decades. Its core offerings include adaptive ski and snowboard lessons ($150 full-day, $110 half-day, with discounted group home rates) delivered at its 8,000-square-foot Gwen Allard Adaptive Sports Center and adjacent Windham Mountain Club facilities; a Warriors in Motion program for injured U.S. servicemen and women since 2007; competitive race and Paralympic development teams; and summer outdoor programs covering kayaking, cycling, mountain biking, and golf.

ASF's underlying "technology" is primarily the specialized adaptive equipment fleet (mono-skis, bi-skis, outriggers, sit-skis, adaptive bikes, kayaks) and the trained instructor methodology (PSIA-AASI certified) required to deliver one-on-one adaptive instruction. The 2026 product surface includes a free virtual adaptive fitness program, Move Together Apart, co-developed with Chelsea Piers Foundation, and summer snowsport lessons at Big SNOW, signaling channel and product-line extension.

The business model is a hybrid nonprofit revenue stack: individual, corporate, and foundation donations; government and private grants (including VA Adaptive Sports Grants and contributions from the Gilbert Family Charitable Foundation, Dralla Foundation, and UPS); per-lesson program fees; and fundraising events such as the Tee It Up For ASF Charity Golf Tournament and a stated 2026-2027 campaign goal of $2,225,000. Go-to-market is event-driven and referral-based, channeled through healthcare providers, veteran organizations (notably Wounded Warrior Project since 2007), Move United, US Paralympics, USASA, and direct program enrollment via online and phone reservations. The organization operates on lean paid staff (1-10) supplemented by 280+ long-tenured volunteer instructors.

Name

Adaptive Sports Foundation

Legal name

Adaptive Sports Foundation

Website

https://adaptivesportsfoundation.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1983

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

The Adaptive Sports Foundation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit founded in 1983 in Windham, NY, providing adaptive ski, snowboard, cycling, kayaking, and racing programs for children, adults, and veterans with physical, cognitive, and service-related disabilities, serving over 13,253 individuals across four decades.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Adaptive Sports and Therapeutic Recreation Services

NAICS

Sports and Recreation Instruction (61162), Fitness and Recreational Sports Centers (71394), Sports and Recreation Instruction (611620)

SIC

Services-Amusement & Recreation Services (7900), 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), Disability & Adaptive Sports Organizations (Paralympic, Special Olympics) (MPAKACAH), Adaptive & Para-Sport Event Organizers (MPAKADAM)

Keywords

• Adaptive ski lessons
• Adaptive sports programs
• Therapeutic recreation services
• Veteran outdoor recreation
• Disability sports training

Headquarters

HQ city

Windham

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, Technology or R&D, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. Donations and Charitable Contributions: ASF operates as a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization funded primarily through donations from individuals, corporate sponsors, and charitable foundations. The organization conducts annual fundraising campaigns and special events.
2. Government and Private Grants: ASF receives grants from government agencies such as the Department of Veterans Affairs Adaptive Sports Grants program and private foundations to support program operations.
3. Lesson Fees: Revenue from adaptive ski and snowboard lessons. Full-day lessons are $150, half-day lessons are $110, with discounted group home rates.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Adaptive Sports Foundation delivers adaptive sports instruction and outdoor recreation programs for children, adults, and veterans with physical and cognitive disabilities. Core offerings include adaptive ski and snowboard lessons, the Warriors in Motion veteran wellness program, competitive race team training, and summer recreation programs such as kayaking, cycling, and mountain biking. Programming is delivered through the 8,000 sq ft Gwen Allard Adaptive Sports Center at Windham Mountain and supported by more than 280 trained volunteer instructors.

Product overview

The Adaptive Sports Foundation is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization offering a portfolio of adaptive sports programs for children and adults with physical and cognitive disabilities. The core offerings include Adaptive Ski & Snowboard Lessons (winter), the Warriors in Motion military program, Race Team/Competition Programs, Summer Programs (kayaking, cycling, mountain biking), and the virtual Move Together Apart fitness program. Supporting educational resources include Getting Ready Books and the Quick Check Pocket Guide. The Gwen Allard Adaptive Sports Center serves as the primary facility at Windham Mountain, NY.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Warriors in Motion: A health and wellness program providing adaptive outdoor sports opportunities for injured U.S. servicemen and women.
• Paralympic Sport Windham

Products and services

• Adaptive Ski & Snowboard Lessons Two-hour adaptive ski and snowboard lessons for children and adults with disabilities, offered as full-day ($150) or half-day ($110) sessions, with lift tickets and equipment rentals included. Available for participants age 5 and older during the winter season.
• Summer Snowsport Lessons at Big SNOW Indoor adaptive ski and snowboard lessons delivered at Big SNOW, extending adaptive snowsport instruction beyond the traditional winter season.
• Warriors in Motion (WIM) Program Comprehensive health and wellness program for injured U.S. servicemen and women providing adaptive outdoor sports including road cycling, kayaking, mountain biking, team sports, bobsled/skeleton, biathlon, golf, restorative yoga, and wellness coaching. Goal-oriented programs empower participants to take charge of fitness and well-being.
• Race Team / Competition Programs Para-athlete development program including USASA slalom, giant slalom, halfpipe, boardercross, and rail jam events; national championships; and Paralympic training pathways. ASF athletes train and compete at regional, national, and international levels.
• Summer Programs Warm-weather adaptive sports including kayaking, canoeing, paddle boarding, mountain biking, team sports, and golf. Includes dedicated programming for teens with cancer and their families through partners such as the Tomorrows Children's Fund at Hackensack Medical Center.
• Move Together Apart Free virtual adaptive fitness program developed in partnership with Chelsea Piers Foundation, designed to help individuals with disabilities stay active from home. Features six-week virtual sessions held twice weekly on Tuesdays and Thursdays.

Quantifiable outcome

• 79,000+ adaptive lessons provided since 1984, serving 13,253 individuals
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Wounded Warrior ProjectcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerASF partners with Wounded Warrior Project to deliver the Warriors in Motion program, providing injured servicemen and women with adaptive outdoor sports and wellness programming. This partnership has been ongoing since 2007 and includes summer lake events, winter ski programs, and women's wellness retreats.
• Chelsea Piers FoundationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerASF partnered with Chelsea Piers Foundation to launch Move Together Apart, a free virtual adaptive fitness program designed to help individuals with disabilities stay active from home. The program features six-week virtual sessions held twice weekly.
• Windham Mountain ClubcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerHome venue partnership providing ski and snowboard terrain access for ASF's winter adaptive sports programs. The club hosts ASF's Ralph Hartman Tribute Cup and other program events.
• US ParalympicscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerASF operates as a Paralympic Sports Club in association with the United States Olympic Committee, helping develop and train potential future Paralympic athletes.
• United States of America Snowboard and Freeski Association (USASA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerASF Race Team competes in USASA Catskill Mountain Series and National Championships. ASF athletes participate in slalom, giant slalom, halfpipe, boardercross, and rail jam events.
• Wounded Warrior Project Women's Multi Sport RetreatcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSince 2007, ASF has offered programs specific to female Wounded Warriors combining golf, paddling, restorative yoga, and motivational lectures to encourage injured female veterans to discover freedom through body and spirit.
• Tomorrows Children's Fund / Hackensack Medical CenterminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerASF hosts annual summer programs for teen cancer patients from Hackensack Medical Center, providing kayaking, canoeing, paddle boarding, and outdoor recreation activities.
• Move UnitedminorOthersASF is an official member of Move United, the governing body for adaptive sports in the United States.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Regional players

• Maine Adaptive Sports & Recreation: New England-based adaptive sports nonprofit delivering ski, snowboard, paddling, and cycling programs. Comparable volunteer-driven model and veteran programming, though operating in a different regional geography than ASF.
• Eagle Mount: Bozeman, MT-based adaptive recreation nonprofit serving individuals with disabilities and veterans across skiing, horseback riding, swimming, and other sports. Comparable lesson-based, donor-funded operating model.

Emerging players

• Spaulding Adaptive Sports Centers: Hospital-affiliated adaptive sports programs operating from the Spaulding Rehabilitation Network. Comparable clinical and rehabilitation crossover, though anchored by healthcare-system infrastructure rather than a community-based ski mountain facility.

Direct peers

• National Ability Center: Park City, UT-based nonprofit offering adaptive recreation, ski/snowboard, mountain biking, and veteran programs similar to ASF. Operates at comparable scale with multi-season programming and is one of the country's leading adaptive sports delivery organizations.
• National Sports Center for the Disabled: Denver-area nonprofit delivering year-round adaptive sports including ski/snowboard, rafting, and climbing. Comparable 40+ year operating history and Paralympic-aligned athlete development, directly competing for federal grants and donor dollars.
• Achieve Tahoe: Lake Tahoe-area adaptive ski and snowboard program with year-round outdoor recreation. Operates on a similar nonprofit, volunteer-driven, lesson-based model targeting individuals with disabilities.
• Breckenridge Outdoor Education Center (BOEC): Colorado-based nonprofit providing adaptive outdoor recreation including ski/snowboard lessons, summer programming, and veteran services. Highly comparable participant profile, lesson-fee structure, and reliance on mountain-resort partnerships.

Broad incumbents

• Move United: National governing body for adaptive sports in the US, of which ASF is an official member. Comparable mission across rehabilitation, Paralympic sport, and veteran programs; functions as both a peer network coordinator and a federal-grant distributor to member organizations like ASF.
• Disabled Sports USA: National nonprofit network delivering adaptive sports across chapters nationwide. Competitor for federal adaptive sports funding and veteran rehabilitation grants, with a multi-region model that contrasts with ASF's single-site approach.
• Challenged Athletes Foundation (CAF): National nonprofit that funds adaptive sports participation and Paralympic-pathway athletes. Comparable Paralympic-aligned mission and veteran component, though CAF operates primarily through grants and equipment provision rather than direct program delivery.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCGDdNjq2iTU6k1D6a-t1AeQ
• Facebookfacebook.com/asfwindham
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/adaptive-sports-foundation
• Instagraminstagram.com/adaptive_sports_foundation
• Xx.com/asf_windhamny

Compliance1 record

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Number of profiles

Profiles9 records

Funding overview

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