Sportable

Sportable and Chesterfield County Parks and Recreation have joined forces to better serve individuals with physical disabilities and visual impairments through adaptive kayaking – BUT – we need your help!

 

Adaptive kayaking is one of the most inclusive sports as kayaks can be adapted for a variety of physical disabilities using state-of-the-art equipment. Kayaking encourages independence in movement and decision-making, and provides ample opportunity for socializing for both athletes and volunteers.

 

Volunteers will assist with equipment setup, breakdown, and will paddle alongside athletes at various locations on the James River. Volunteers will be asked to attend a comprehensive training session on Thursday, April 25, 2024. 

 

Kayaking experience is not mandatory, but is preferred. 

 

Volunteers must be at least 18 years of age for this program.

 

Mandatory Volunteer Training
Date: Tuesday, April 16, 2024
Time: 6-8:30PM
Location: Dutch Gap Conservation Area - 341 Henricus Park Rd, Chester, VA 23836

 

Session Dates - you will select which dates you would like to volunteer for 
 

May Sessions 

• Thursday, May 2 - Dutch Gap
• Thursday, May 16 - Deep Bottom 

June Sessions

• Tuesday, June 4 - Dutch Gap 
• Tuesday, June 11 - Pocahontas State Park 

July Sessions

• Tuesday, July 16 - Dutch Gap 
• Tuesday, July 23 - Deep Bottom

August Sessions

• Tuesday, August 6 - Dutch Gap 
• Tuesday, August 20 - Huguenot Flatwater 

September Sessions

• Monday, September 9 - Dutch Gap
• Monday, September 16 - Dutch Gap

 

Times: 5:30-8:00 PM

 

Your registration for this program is consent that you can complete all of the following water safety requirements: 

1. Breathe independently (i.e., not require medical devices to sustain breathing)
2. Independently maintain sealed airway passages while under water
3. Independently hold head upright without neck / head support
4. Manage personal care independently or with assistance of a companion
5. Manage personal mobility independently or with a reasonable amount of assistance
6. Follow instructions and effectively communicate independently or with assistance of a companion
7. Independently turn from face-down to face-up and remain floating face up while wearing a properly fitted life jacket

You are subject to testing should there be any concern of your ability to perform any of the above requirements. 

 

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