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 Sports Seasons:​
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Flag football | 10/26 - 12/7
Taekwondo | 11/2 - 12/21
Pickleball | 11/12 - 12/17
Open Gym Basketball | 12/5, 12/6, 12/10, 12/12, 12/17, 12/19
Upcoming Sports Seasons:
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Basketball Season | 1/11 - 2/22
Registration coming soon!
Flag Football
*Registration closes 10/19/24, or until at capacity
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Get ready to kick off an exciting 6-week season of flag football! Each week we will work on skills and drills, and then play games! Beginners and experienced friends of ALL abilities are welcome! This flag football season, we will be collaborating with Collegiate School! Each week, Collegiate will provide their own coaches & players to volunteer with us!
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We will be offering a session for younger athletes (ages 5-19) and older athletes (ages 20-40)!
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Location: Collegiate School Main Campus (103 N Mooreland Rd, Richmond, VA 23229)
*10/26 only will be at Collegiate School Robins Campus (400 Blair Rd, Richmond, VA 23238)*
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​Dates: Saturdays, October 26th - December 7th (6 weeks)
*Excluding 11/30 due to Thanksgiving*
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Times:
9:30-10:30am (ages 5-19) - FULL
10:45-11:45am (ages 20-40) - FULL​
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Ages: 5-40
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Cost: $40​
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Partial and full financial assistance is always available
Taekwondo
With K-TOP Martial Arts
*Registration open through 10/25/24, or until 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, November 2nd - December 21st (7 weeks)
*Excluding 11/30 due to Thanksgiving*
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Times:
10-10:30a | beginner/intermediate class
10:35-11:05a | advanced class
11:10-11:40a | beginner/intermediate class
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Ages: 5-40
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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)​​
​Partial and full financial assistance is always available
*Registration open through 11/5, or until at capacity*
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We're partnering up with the Autism Society of Central Virginia to bring you a 5-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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Location: Cool Springs Baptist Church (9283 Atlee Station Rd, Mechanicsville, VA 23116)
Dates: Tuesdays, November 12th - December 17th (5-weeks)
*Excluding Tuesday, 11/26 due to Thanksgiving*
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Times:
5-6pm (Ages 12-19) - FULL
6-7pm (Ages 20-40) - FULL​​
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Ages: 12-40
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Cost: $35
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Partial and full financial assistance is always available
Fall Pickleball
with Autism Society of Central Virginia
Open Gym Basketball
*Registration open through 12/2/24, or until at capacity
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Join us to work on skills to get ready for basketball season! We'll shoot around, and play games like Horse and Around the World!
Hanover Dates: Thursday 12/5 & Friday 12/6
Time: 6-8pm
Location: Cool Springs Recreation Center (9283 Atlee Station Rd, Mechanicsville, VA 23116)
Chesterfield Dates: Tuesday 12/10 & Thursday 12/12
Time: 6-8pm
Location: Beulah Recreation Center (6901 Hopkins Rd, North Chesterfield, VA 23234)
Henrico Dates: Tuesday 12/17 & Thursday 12/19
Time: 6-8pm
Location: Henrico Sports & Events Center (1 All Star Boulevard, Glen Allen, VA 23059)​
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Ages: 5-40
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Cost: $10/day​
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Partial and full financial assistance is always available
