Athletics
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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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Taekwondo | 1/25 - 3/8
Basketball Season | 1/11 - 3/1
Bowling | 3/4, 3/11, 3/18, & 3/25
Broomball | 3/8 & 3/15
Upcoming Sports Seasons:
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Taekwondo | 3/15 - 5/3​​
Pass the Hat Day | 4/5
Pickleball | 4/15 - 5/20
Volleyball | 4/26
Taekwondo
With K-TOP Martial Arts
*Registration open through 1/1/25, 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)
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Dates: Saturdays, January 25th- March 8th (7 weeks)
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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 8 week session)​​
​Partial and full financial assistance is always available
Basketball Season
*Registration open through 1/4/24, or until at capacity
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Get ready to kick off an exciting 7-week season of basketball! Each week we will work on skills and drills, and then play games! Returning in 2025 is the Jacob's Chance competitive basketball time slot. Beginners and experienced friends of ALL abilities are welcome!
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Interested in the competitive league? Friends in this time slot can expect a faster-paced game than our typical non-competitive sports, including score keepers and stricter game play.
We ask that friends register for ONE time slot only!
Dates: Saturdays, 1/11 - 3/1 (7-weeks)
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Time Slots:
9:30-10:30am (ages 5-19)
10:45-11:45am (ages 16-40 - competitive league)**
12-1pm (ages 20-40)
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**Competitive league will have weeknight practices!**
Practice Dates: Wednesdays, 1/8 - 2/26 (7 weeks)
Practice Times: 6:30-7:30pm
Practice Location: Faison School (5311 Markel Rd, Richmond, VA 23230)
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Location: Collegiate School - Jacobs Gym (103 N Mooreland Rd, Richmond, VA 23229)
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Ages: 5-40
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Cost: $45​
​Partial and full financial assistance is always available
Bowling
*Registration open through February 27th, or until at capacity
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Join us for an exciting 4 weeks of bowling at Bowl America Short Pump! Join your friends each Tuesday for 2 games of strikes, spares, and good times. Sign up for one day, or join us for all four. Beginners and experienced friends of ALL abilities are welcome!
Dates: Tuesdays - 3/4, 3/11, 3/18, & 3/25
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Time: 6:30-8:30pm ​
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Location: Bowl America Short Pump
(4400 Pouncey Tract Rd, Glen Allen, VA 23060
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Ages: 5-40​
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Cost: $16/day​
​Partial and full financial assistance is always available
Broomball
*Registration open through March 4th, or until at capacity
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Join us for an exciting 2 weeks of broomball! The RCBB version of broomball is similar to floor hockey, where we'll use foams sticks and a ball as we pass and shoot into a net. During each clinic we'll work on skills and drills during the first part of practice, then go head to head against friends in a game!
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Dates: Saturdays, March 8th & March 15th
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Times:
9:30-10:30am (ages 5-19)
10:45-11:45am (ages 20-40)​
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Locations:
3/8: Quioccasin Middle School gym
(9400 Quioccasin Rd, Richmond, VA 23238)
3/15: Hermitage High School
(8301 Hungary Spring Rd, Henrico, VA 23228)
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Ages: 5-40​
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Cost: $10/day​
​Partial and full financial assistance is always available