Tennis

Tennis is one of the most challenging and rewarding of all wheelchair sports. Participants will learn court mobility, stroke technique, the rules and scoring of the game, all while building strength, cardiovascular ability, and self-esteem in a fun group instruction environment.

Adult Intermediate & Advanced

The Adult Intermediate and Advanced program focuses on skill progression and tournament preparation.

Who Can Play

Open to Sportable members, 18 years and older, who have a physical disability that impacts their lower body and have experience playing wheelchair tennis.

When & Where

  • Sundays
    Dates: November 5, 2023-March 24, 2024
    Times:

    • November 5-February 25 - 6:00PM-8:00PM 
    • March 3-March 24 - 5:00PM-7:00PM
      • No staff support at these sessions
  • Westwood Club
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Youth & Beginner

With an emphasis on fun and learning, Sportable’s Youth & Beginner Wheelchair Tennis program focuses on individual skill development, learning the rules of the game, and beginning the pathway for athletes to a lifelong sport.

Who Can Play

Open to Sportable members, 5 years and older, who have a physical disability that impacts their lower body and can push themselves in a manual wheelchair.

Players do NOT have to use a wheelchair for everyday mobility. Examples of Player Conditions: Spina Bifida, Spinal Cord Injuries, Cerebral Palsy, Leg Amputees, Spinal Muscular Atrophy, Arthrogryposis, Club foot, Osteogenesis Imperfecta.

When & Where

Program Leadership

2022.1206 Keagan Angevin

Keagan Angevin

Senior Program Coordinator
  • Keagan@sportable.org

  • 804-340-2991

2023.0111 Margaret Gouldin

Margaret Gouldin

Program Support
  • Margaret@sportable.org

  • 804-340-2991

2023.0111 Ryan Beale

Ryan Beale

Assistant Coach

Testimonial

  • Everything about this program was first class. Staff and coaches were excellent communicators. Coaches and Volunteers were friendly, patient, and helpful.

- Gillian

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