Richmond Tennis Association
Mailing: P.O. Box 17612, Richmond, VA 23226
Phone: (804) 357-3793
JP LaFors, President | Maria Sorkin, Managing Director
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Wheelchair/Adaptive News & Information
Volunteers Needed – River City Slam Wheelchair Tennis Tournament June 9-11
Be an important part of the action as a volunteer when some of the best wheelchair tennis players in the country return to RVA June 9-11, 2023!
The River City Slam will take place at the Williams-Bollettieri Tennis Center at the Collegiate School’s Robins Campus.
The USTA Level 2 tournament will showcase local and nationally ranked wheelchair tennis players in A, B, C, D, Quad, and Juniors divisions.
Volunteer duties include set-up, ball runners, and court monitors. Morning, afternoon, and evening shifts are available.
Questions? Contact shelley@sportable.org
About Sportable
Wheelchair tennis is one of more than 15 competitive and recreational sports provided by Sportable, Central Virginia’s premier adaptive sports club. Sportable has created opportunities and transformed the lives of individuals with physical disabilities and visual impairments through sport since 2005. By fostering a fun, inclusive, competitive, and accessible environment, Sportable transforms the lives of athletes and frees them to see beyond their disabilities, enhances their peer relationships, and helps them to reach their personal finish line. For more information about Sportable, please visit Sportable.org.
About The Abstract Athlete
The Abstract Athlete brings together athletes, veterans, and individuals looking for creative inspiration to exercise the mind. The organization features art by professional athletes (i.e. NFL, MLB, NBA, WBNA) as well as military veterans. Workshops are also offered that address mental health and general wellness through daily art and creative practices. Learn more at theabstractathlete.com.
Sportable is a local organization that provides wheelchair and adaptive tennis for people with physical disabilities and visual impairments in the Greater Richmond area.