Overview: These are "pick-up games", which are designed to encourage skill development, recreational wheelchair basketball play opportunities and community awareness on a monthly basis. The program is designed for individuals with physical disabilities/mobility impairments along with individuals without disabilities that want to encourage inclusive opportunities. All participants must meet the following requirements:

Minimum Requirements for the Safety of Participants:

1. Must have the cognitive ability to follow directions and instructions.

2. Must be able to stop the wheelchair quickly and appropriately maneuver chair safely during participation.

3. Must not have medical issues which could endanger the participant, including seizures.

4. Minimum age for all participants in 15. 

5. Participants, or guardians for participants under the age of 18, must sign liability release forms from SPARC, A Chapter of DSUSA. 

 6.  The weight limit of SPARC's chairs is 250 lbs; the maximum weight is based upon chair specifications.  Someone over that weight may bring their own chair to participate in. 

7.  Participants must follow all NWBA rules and regulations in order to facilitate safe and fair play.

8.  Must have basic ball control skills (or the ability to develop skills) including: throwing, catching, and passing.

COST: FREE

CONTACT: To sign up, please email SPARC at sparc@sparctn.org. 

Overview: These are "pick-up games", which are designed to encourage skill development, recreational wheelchair basketball play opportunities and community awareness on a monthly basis. The program is designed for individuals with physical disabilities/mobility impairments along with individuals without disabilities that want to encourage inclusive opportunities. All participants must meet the following requirements:

Minimum Requirements for the Safety of Participants:

1. Must have the cognitive ability to follow directions and instructions.

2. Must be able to stop the wheelchair quickly and appropriately maneuver chair safely during participation.

3. Must not have medical issues which could endanger the participant, including seizures.

4. Minimum age for all participants in 15. 

5. Participants, or guardians for participants under the age of 18, must sign liability release forms from SPARC, A Chapter of DSUSA. 

 6.  The weight limit of SPARC's chairs is 250 lbs; the maximum weight is based upon chair specifications.  Someone over that weight may bring their own chair to participate in. 

7.  Participants must follow all NWBA rules and regulations in order to facilitate safe and fair play.

8.  Must have basic ball control skills (or the ability to develop skills) including: throwing, catching, and passing.

COST: FREE

CONTACT: To sign up, please email SPARC at sparc@sparctn.org. 

SPARC provides an opportunity for individuals with disabilities to participate in cycling along the beautiful Tennessee River.  Hand cycles, tandem bikes, and three-wheeled bikes are available for individuals who have physical and visual disabilities.  Outdoor Chattanooga also brings their bike fleet for additional support.  Depending on the type of cycle needed, participants will have to sign the liability waiver and be approved by the specific group that owns the cycle.   The cost is free.  Equipment is limited and pre-registration is required. 

Minimum Requirements for the Safety of Adaptive Cycling Participants

1. Must have the cognitive ability to follow directions and instructions.

2. Must be able to apply the brakes and come to a complete stop by the end of the first day of participation.

3. Must be able to ride independently on the path with a volunteer by the third day of participation.

4. Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) must be one year post injury.

5. Must not have medical issues which could endanger the participant, including seizures.

6. Approved helmets must be worn by all riders.

7. Participants, or guardians for participants under the age of 18, must sign liability release forms from SPARC, a Chapter of DSUSA.

SPARC provides an opportunity for individuals with disabilities to participate in cycling along the beautiful Tennessee River.  Hand cycles, tandem bikes, and three-wheeled bikes are available for individuals who have physical and visual disabilities.  Outdoor Chattanooga also brings their bike fleet for additional support.  Depending on the type of cycle needed, participants will have to sign the liability waiver and be approved by the specific group that owns the cycle.   The cost is free.  Equipment is limited and pre-registration is required. 

Minimum Requirements for the Safety of Adaptive Cycling Participants

1. Must have the cognitive ability to follow directions and instructions.

2. Must be able to apply the brakes and come to a complete stop by the end of the first day of participation.

3. Must be able to ride independently on the path with a volunteer by the third day of participation.

4. Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) must be one year post injury.

5. Must not have medical issues which could endanger the participant, including seizures.

6. Approved helmets must be worn by all riders.

7. Participants, or guardians for participants under the age of 18, must sign liability release forms from SPARC, a Chapter of DSUSA.

SPARC provides an opportunity for individuals with disabilities to participate in cycling along the beautiful Tennessee River.  Hand cycles, tandem bikes, and three-wheeled bikes are available for individuals who have physical and visual disabilities.  Outdoor Chattanooga also brings their bike fleet for additional support.  Depending on the type of cycle needed, participants will have to sign the liability waiver and be approved by the specific group that owns the cycle.   The cost is free.  Equipment is limited and pre-registration is required. 

Minimum Requirements for the Safety of Adaptive Cycling Participants

1. Must have the cognitive ability to follow directions and instructions.

2. Must be able to apply the brakes and come to a complete stop by the end of the first day of participation.

3. Must be able to ride independently on the path with a volunteer by the third day of participation.

4. Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) must be one year post injury.

5. Must not have medical issues which could endanger the participant, including seizures.

6. Approved helmets must be worn by all riders.

7. Participants, or guardians for participants under the age of 18, must sign liability release forms from SPARC, a Chapter of DSUSA.

SPARC provides an opportunity for individuals with disabilities to participate in cycling along the beautiful Tennessee River.  Hand cycles, tandem bikes, and three-wheeled bikes are available for individuals who have physical and visual disabilities.  Outdoor Chattanooga also brings their bike fleet for additional support.  Depending on the type of cycle needed, participants will have to sign the liability waiver and be approved by the specific group that owns the cycle.   The cost is free.  Equipment is limited and pre-registration is required. 

Minimum Requirements for the Safety of Adaptive Cycling Participants

1. Must have the cognitive ability to follow directions and instructions.

2. Must be able to apply the brakes and come to a complete stop by the end of the first day of participation.

3. Must be able to ride independently on the path with a volunteer by the third day of participation.

4. Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) must be one year post injury.

5. Must not have medical issues which could endanger the participant, including seizures.

6. Approved helmets must be worn by all riders.

7. Participants, or guardians for participants under the age of 18, must sign liability release forms from SPARC, a Chapter of DSUSA.

SPARC provides an opportunity for individuals with disabilities to participate in cycling along the beautiful Tennessee River.  Hand cycles, tandem bikes, and three-wheeled bikes are available for individuals who have physical and visual disabilities.  Outdoor Chattanooga also brings their bike fleet for additional support.  Depending on the type of cycle needed, participants will have to sign the liability waiver and be approved by the specific group that owns the cycle.   The cost is free.  Equipment is limited and pre-registration is required. 

Minimum Requirements for the Safety of Adaptive Cycling Participants

1. Must have the cognitive ability to follow directions and instructions.

2. Must be able to apply the brakes and come to a complete stop by the end of the first day of participation.

3. Must be able to ride independently on the path with a volunteer by the third day of participation.

4. Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) must be one year post injury.

5. Must not have medical issues which could endanger the participant, including seizures.

6. Approved helmets must be worn by all riders.

7. Participants, or guardians for participants under the age of 18, must sign liability release forms from SPARC, a Chapter of DSUSA.

SPARC provides an opportunity for individuals with disabilities to participate in cycling along the beautiful Tennessee River.  Hand cycles, tandem bikes, and three-wheeled bikes are available for individuals who have physical and visual disabilities.  Outdoor Chattanooga also brings their bike fleet for additional support.  Depending on the type of cycle needed, participants will have to sign the liability waiver and be approved by the specific group that owns the cycle.   The cost is free.  Equipment is limited and pre-registration is required. 

Minimum Requirements for the Safety of Adaptive Cycling Participants

1. Must have the cognitive ability to follow directions and instructions.

2. Must be able to apply the brakes and come to a complete stop by the end of the first day of participation.

3. Must be able to ride independently on the path with a volunteer by the third day of participation.

4. Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) must be one year post injury.

5. Must not have medical issues which could endanger the participant, including seizures.

6. Approved helmets must be worn by all riders.

7. Participants, or guardians for participants under the age of 18, must sign liability release forms from SPARC, a Chapter of DSUSA.

SPARC provides an opportunity for individuals with disabilities to participate in cycling along the beautiful Tennessee River.  Hand cycles, tandem bikes, and three-wheeled bikes are available for individuals who have physical and visual disabilities.  Outdoor Chattanooga also brings their bike fleet for additional support.  Depending on the type of cycle needed, participants will have to sign the liability waiver and be approved by the specific group that owns the cycle.   The cost is free.  Equipment is limited and pre-registration is required. 

Minimum Requirements for the Safety of Adaptive Cycling Participants

1. Must have the cognitive ability to follow directions and instructions.

2. Must be able to apply the brakes and come to a complete stop by the end of the first day of participation.

3. Must be able to ride independently on the path with a volunteer by the third day of participation.

4. Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) must be one year post injury.

5. Must not have medical issues which could endanger the participant, including seizures.

6. Approved helmets must be worn by all riders.

7. Participants, or guardians for participants under the age of 18, must sign liability release forms from SPARC, a Chapter of DSUSA.

Overview: These are "pick-up games", which are designed to encourage skill development, recreational wheelchair basketball play opportunities and community awareness on a monthly basis. The program is designed for individuals with physical disabilities/mobility impairments along with individuals without disabilities that want to encourage inclusive opportunities. All participants must meet the following requirements:

Minimum Requirements for the Safety of Participants:

1. Must have the cognitive ability to follow directions and instructions.

2. Must be able to stop the wheelchair quickly and appropriately maneuver chair safely during participation.

3. Must not have medical issues which could endanger the participant, including seizures.

4. Minimum age for all participants in 15. 

5. Participants, or guardians for participants under the age of 18, must sign liability release forms from SPARC, A Chapter of DSUSA. 

 6.  The weight limit of SPARC's chairs is 250 lbs; the maximum weight is based upon chair specifications.  Someone over that weight may bring their own chair to participate in. 

7.  Participants must follow all NWBA rules and regulations in order to facilitate safe and fair play.

8.  Must have basic ball control skills (or the ability to develop skills) including: throwing, catching, and passing.

COST: FREE

CONTACT: To sign up, please email SPARC at sparc@sparctn.org. 

Overview: These are "pick-up games", which are designed to encourage skill development, recreational wheelchair basketball play opportunities and community awareness on a monthly basis. The program is designed for individuals with physical disabilities/mobility impairments along with individuals without disabilities that want to encourage inclusive opportunities. All participants must meet the following requirements:

Minimum Requirements for the Safety of Participants:

1. Must have the cognitive ability to follow directions and instructions.

2. Must be able to stop the wheelchair quickly and appropriately maneuver chair safely during participation.

3. Must not have medical issues which could endanger the participant, including seizures.

4. Minimum age for all participants in 15. 

5. Participants, or guardians for participants under the age of 18, must sign liability release forms from SPARC, A Chapter of DSUSA. 

 6.  The weight limit of SPARC's chairs is 250 lbs; the maximum weight is based upon chair specifications.  Someone over that weight may bring their own chair to participate in. 

7.  Participants must follow all NWBA rules and regulations in order to facilitate safe and fair play.

8.  Must have basic ball control skills (or the ability to develop skills) including: throwing, catching, and passing.

COST: FREE

CONTACT: To sign up, please email SPARC at sparc@sparctn.org. 

Overview: These are "pick-up games", which are designed to encourage skill development, recreational wheelchair basketball play opportunities and community awareness on a monthly basis. The program is designed for individuals with physical disabilities/mobility impairments along with individuals without disabilities that want to encourage inclusive opportunities. All participants must meet the following requirements:

Minimum Requirements for the Safety of Participants:

1. Must have the cognitive ability to follow directions and instructions.

2. Must be able to stop the wheelchair quickly and appropriately maneuver chair safely during participation.

3. Must not have medical issues which could endanger the participant, including seizures.

4. Minimum age for all participants in 15. 

5. Participants, or guardians for participants under the age of 18, must sign liability release forms from SPARC, A Chapter of DSUSA. 

 6.  The weight limit of SPARC's chairs is 250 lbs; the maximum weight is based upon chair specifications.  Someone over that weight may bring their own chair to participate in. 

7.  Participants must follow all NWBA rules and regulations in order to facilitate safe and fair play.

8.  Must have basic ball control skills (or the ability to develop skills) including: throwing, catching, and passing.

COST: FREE

CONTACT: To sign up, please email SPARC at sparc@sparctn.org. 

Overview: These are "pick-up games", which are designed to encourage skill development, recreational wheelchair basketball play opportunities and community awareness on a monthly basis. The program is designed for individuals with physical disabilities/mobility impairments along with individuals without disabilities that want to encourage inclusive opportunities. All participants must meet the following requirements:

Minimum Requirements for the Safety of Participants:

1. Must have the cognitive ability to follow directions and instructions.

2. Must be able to stop the wheelchair quickly and appropriately maneuver chair safely during participation.

3. Must not have medical issues which could endanger the participant, including seizures.

4. Minimum age for all participants in 15. 

5. Participants, or guardians for participants under the age of 18, must sign liability release forms from SPARC, A Chapter of DSUSA. 

 6.  The weight limit of SPARC's chairs is 250 lbs; the maximum weight is based upon chair specifications.  Someone over that weight may bring their own chair to participate in. 

7.  Participants must follow all NWBA rules and regulations in order to facilitate safe and fair play.

8.  Must have basic ball control skills (or the ability to develop skills) including: throwing, catching, and passing.

COST: FREE

CONTACT: To sign up, please email SPARC at sparc@sparctn.org. 

Overview: These are "pick-up games", which are designed to encourage skill development, recreational wheelchair basketball play opportunities and community awareness on a monthly basis. The program is designed for individuals with physical disabilities/mobility impairments along with individuals without disabilities that want to encourage inclusive opportunities. All participants must meet the following requirements:

Minimum Requirements for the Safety of Participants:

1. Must have the cognitive ability to follow directions and instructions.

2. Must be able to stop the wheelchair quickly and appropriately maneuver chair safely during participation.

3. Must not have medical issues which could endanger the participant, including seizures.

4. Minimum age for all participants in 15. 

5. Participants, or guardians for participants under the age of 18, must sign liability release forms from SPARC, A Chapter of DSUSA. 

 6.  The weight limit of SPARC's chairs is 250 lbs; the maximum weight is based upon chair specifications.  Someone over that weight may bring their own chair to participate in. 

7.  Participants must follow all NWBA rules and regulations in order to facilitate safe and fair play.

8.  Must have basic ball control skills (or the ability to develop skills) including: throwing, catching, and passing.

COST: FREE

CONTACT: To sign up, please email SPARC at sparc@sparctn.org. 

The Chattanooga Track Club has invited SPARC's athletes again to participate in the "Market Street Mile", Saturday, April 27th this year.  This is a fun event that begins on Market Street between 2nd Street(Aquarium Way) and 3rd Street and ends in the same block on Broad Street.

 Registration can be found here:  CTC Market Street Mile Registration  Note: SPARC will reimburse SPARC's athletes for registration.  You must register and pay online, then print your receipt, and bring it to the event with you to be reimbursed.

Details about event times, sign-in, parking, etc., can be found here:  CTC Market Street Mile Event Information .