Adaptive Sports Community Resources

Baseball

• Buddy Ball (Grove City)
• The Miracle League (Dublin)
• The Miracle League (New Albany)

Cheer

• CheerABILITIES

Climbing

• Vertical Adventures

Dance

• Chance to Dance

• DANCEABILITY

• Hixon Dance

• Super Special Dancers

Fishing

• Fishing Has No Boundaries

Gymnastics

• HUGS Program

Hockey

• Ohio Sled Hockey

• Columbus Chill Youth Hockey Association

• Columbus Rec & Parks

Outdoor Adventure Sports (Biking, Hiking, Kayaking, Skiing, etc.)

• Adaptive Sports Connection

• Luke5Adventures

Rowing

• Greater Columbus Rowing Association

• Team River Runner

Running

• Girls on the Run

• Healthy Kids Running Series

• Team Heart and Sole 

Soccer

• Superhero Soccer

• TOP Soccer

• Greater Ohio Amputee Team

• CP Soccer

Swimming

• British Swim School

• Moore Aquatic Abilities

• Columbus Rec & Parks

• Ohio Coralinas Synchro

Tennis

• ACEing Autism

• Buddy Up For Life

• Columbus Rec & Parks

Yoga

• Fit Kidz

Other Wheelchair/Seated Sports (Basketball, Boccia, Track & Field, etc.)

• Columbus Rec & Parks

Adaptive Sports Connection

Empowering the human spirit since, Adaptive Sports Connection is an organization dedicated to serving children, veterans, and adults with disabilities through outdoor and therapeutic recreation and education. Opportunities include cycling, snow sports, and kayaking, among others.

Email: Info@AdaptiveSportsConnection.org

Phone: (614) 389-3921

Buddy Up for Life

Buddy Up for Life exists to serve individuals with Down syndrome by providing a fun, active, and supportive environment for athletes to grow both physically and personally by engaging in activities that impact athletic, social and emotional development. Opportunities include tennis, fitness and other activities.

Email: Info@BUforLife.org

Phone: (614) 579-8808

Columbus Recreation and Parks

Columbus Recreation and Parks strive to connect people in the community through the power of nature, wellness and creativity. Opportunities include: swimming, track and field, and wheelchair basketball, among others.

Phone: (614) 645-3300

Your Community Parks & Recreation Departments

Many central Ohio suburban parks and recreation departments offer specialized adaptive and inclusive programing and recreational opportunities for individuals with disabilities. We encourage you to look into what your community offers and reach out to learn more or to advocate for something new!

Special Olympics Ohio

The mission of Special Olympics Ohio is to provide year-round sports training and competition opportunities for children and adults with intellectual disabilities.

Phone: (614) 239-7050

Move United

Move United uses sports to push what’s possible, so everyone, regardless of ability, has equal access to sports and recreation in their community. 

Phone: (301) 217-0960

United States Olympic and Paralympic Committee

Empowering the competitive excellence and well-being of Team USA athletes, championing the power of sport, and inspiring the nation. 

Email: ParalympicSport.Info@USOPC.org

Adaptive Sports Ohio

Adaptive Sports Ohio’s mission is to remove barriers to ensure that individuals with physical disabilities have a chance to play and utilize sport to elevate ability and empower futures.

Email: Info@AdaptiveSportsOhio.org

Phone: (330) 601-1400

Youth Challenge Sports

Youth Challenge offers a variety of activities over three seasons (winter/spring, summer, and fall). Activities include sport programs, art, and outdoor and indoor recreation.
 
Email: YC@YouthChallengeSports.com

Phone: (440) 892-1001

Turnstone

Turnstone, located in Fort Wayne, IN, offers adaptive sports programs for youth, ages 5 and up, adults, and veterans who have physical or visual, intellectual, or developmental disabilities. All programs are led by certified coaches and qualified instructors. We welcome everyone from first-time athletes to Paralympic competitors.

Email: Jake@Turnstone.org

Phone: (260) 483-2100

Southeast Ohio Center for Independent Living

SOCIL believes we enhance the quality of life of people with disabilities by providing opportunities to participate in various adaptive sports activities.

Email: jwsocil@Gmail.com

Phone: (740) 689-1494

The Bridge

The Bridge Adaptive Sports & Recreation creates opportunities for individuals with disabilities to thrive through sport.

Email: Info@TheBridgeAdaptive.org

Phone: (513) 477-2467

Cincinnati Recreation Commission

The Cincinnati Recreation Commission’s Division of Therapeutic Recreation (TR) offers a continuum of leisure services for individuals with disabilities that promote a healthy lifestyle, as well as the opportunity to participate in high-quality recreational and cultural experiences in the community.

Email: Info.CRC@Cincinnati-Oh.gov

Phone: (513) 352-4013