Wintergreen Adaptive Sports

Before the cookouts, long weekends, and unofficial start of summer, Memorial Day asks us to pause.

At Wintergreen Adaptive Sports, we take time to remember and honor those who gave their lives in service to our country. We also reflect on the sacrifices carried by military families, friends, and fellow service members whose lives are forever shaped by loss.

Through our Wounded Warrior programming and Every Day is Armed Services Day, we have the privilege of serving veterans and military families throughout the year. Their stories remind us of the importance of remembering those who made the ultimate sacrifice.

From all of us at Wintergreen Adaptive Sports, we remember and honor the fallen.

Earlier this month, Wintergreen Adaptive Sports was proud to support a team of adaptive athletes at the River to Road Relay!

From paddling to cycling to crossing the finish line, athletes took on every stage of this incredible relay with teamwork, determination, and plenty of smiles along the way. WAS was honored to help support wheelchair athletes in participating fully in the race and experiencing the excitement of competition alongside fellow racers.

It was a powerful reminder of what’s possible when athletes have access to new opportunities and the support to pursue them.

Congratulations to everyone who participated. We were so happy to be part of the day and can’t wait to cheer everyone on again next year!

🚲 ICan Bike Camp Spots Almost Full! 🚲

Wintergreen Adaptive Sports is excited to host ICan Bike Camp in Charlottesville, where children and adults with disabilities learn to ride a two-wheel bike in a fun, supportive environment.

This program is truly life-changing, building confidence, independence, and opening the door to new adventures.

⚠️ Only a few spots remain! Be sure to sign up for your time slot soon to secure your place.

Be sure to check out the flyer and QR code for more details, including opportunities to get involved as a volunteer!

📚One of our very own multi-talented WAS instructors has some exciting news to share!📖

Brooke McIntyre is launching her first picture book this Saturday, If You Went to the Bottom of the Ocean, and you’re invited to celebrate with her.

Join her for a book launch and storytime at Bluebird & Co in Crozet this Saturday, May 9th from 11:00–11:45am. It’s a great event for kids, grandkids, and anyone who loves the ocean. There will even be a fun craft where kids can make their own flippers to take home.

The book takes young readers on an underwater adventure, diving through ocean zones and discovering incredible sea creatures along the way.

Come out and support Brooke and celebrate this amazing accomplishment!

🎶 Enjoy a Free Concert, and Support WAS! 🎶

Want an easy and fun way to support Wintergreen Adaptive Sports this summer? Join us at the Ting Pavilion Concerts in downtown Charlottesville! Volunteers help check IDs at concerts and as a thank you, you get to enjoy the show for free while raising funds for WAS.

We still have 3 spots available for Ole 60 this Thursday, the 7th at 6:15 PM.

👉 Sign up here: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0E4EA9AD28A2FBC43-62663505-wassummer #/

Spots for upcoming concerts are filling up fast (some are already full!), so be sure to check out the complete lineup and grab a spot while you can. It’s a great way to give back and enjoy some really incredible music. We are especially excited about this season’s lineup which includes; String Cheese Incident, Alison Krauss, Jason Isbell and many more!

If you have any questions, feel free to reach out at [email protected] and share this link with others who might be interested. See you at the show.

WAS Summer Season Volunteer Opportunities 2026 Please review the available slots below and click on the button to sign up. Thank you!

Summer time at WAS!

‘iCanBike’ aims to teach individuals with disabilities how to bike

The program will run for the first time in Charlottesville this summer.

https://cvillerightnow.com/news/208802-icanbike-aims-to-teach-individuals-with-disabilities-how-to-bike/

Back in January, WAS was proud to host the Ukrainian Veterans Alliance as they trained to bring three-track adaptive skiing back to Ukraine and introduce the sport to veteran amputees.

Seeing the success of their season is incredible, and we’re honored to have supported them along the way.

Meet some of the students and staff volunteering with Wintergreen Adaptive Sports to help make winter sports accessible for everyone. https://uvatoday.me/4dcxlE2

⛳ Play Golf. Support Veterans. Change Lives.

Join Wintergreen Adaptive Sports for the 18th Annual Wounded Warriors Golf Tournament, a day of great golf supporting wounded service members and their families.

📍 Kingsmill Resort, Plantation Course
Williamsburg, Virginia
📅 Saturday, June 27, 2026

⏰ Registration: 7:30 AM
🏌️ Shotgun Start: 8:30 AM

This special event helps fund Wintergreen Adaptive Sports’ adaptive snow sports and paddling programs for wounded warriors. Through programs like Wounded Warrior Weekends and Every Day is Armed Services Day, these outdoor experiences are always offered free of charge to the veterans we serve.

For nearly twenty years, these programs have helped hundreds of wounded service members rediscover confidence, independence, and community through outdoor adventure.

Register your team or learn more here:

Wounded Warriors Golf TournamentNew Page — Wintergreen Adaptive Sports   The Wintergreen Adaptive Sports Wounded Warriors Golf Tournament Register Pay for registration Tournament Sponsorships Where & WhenKingsmill ResortThe Plantation Course, 1010 Kingsmill Rd.Williamsburg, Virginia 23185June 27, 2026Registration Opens at 7:30am; Shotgun Start at 8:30am Traditionally ...

💙 The Donovan Matching Campaign ends tomorrow! 💙

Thank you to everyone who has donated so far, your generosity is already helping us get ready for another incredible season of smiles on the slopes.

If you haven’t had a chance to give yet, there’s still time! Every dollar goes 50% further thanks to the Donovan family’s match, making your support even more powerful.

Help us finish strong and keep the smiles going all year long!
👉 https://www.wintergreenadaptivesports.org/donate