While we may not be able to provide our regular in-person adaptive sports programs just yet, your PVA Sports team is working hard to provide a variety of sports and recreation activities that you can participate in virtually. Please check back frequently as we will be adding new events and programs throughout the summer.
Spin Classes
Join us for our virtual spin classes hosted by PVA handcycling. All classes take place via Zoom video conferencing and are led by a guest instructor.
Monday & Friday: 5-7 pm EDT
Tuesday & Thursday: 9-11 am EDT
Wednesday & Saturday: 12-2 pm EDT
To sign up, email handcycling@pva.org.
Adaptive Yoga
PVA is offering FREE adaptive yoga classes on Mondays, Weds, and Saturday at 11 am EDT.
Join experienced yoga instructor and active PVA community member Audrey Lee as she teaches yoga for all ability levels, even first-timers! Classes will be held over Zoom conferencing. Class is inclusive and open to anyone and anybody interested.
Click here to register.
Watch August 12 Yoga Class
Adaptive Scuba
Interested in adaptive scuba diving?
Listen to our recent webinar to learn more
Air Rifle Instruction
PVA Sports Program Manager, John Arbino, is providing precision Air Gun Instruction from the comfort of home. He is an accomplished rifle marksman and has attended the Advanced Rifle Coach school at the Olympic Training Center. The next sessions will begin October 15. Please sign up through the Eventbrite link below:
Register Now
Air Gun Webinar – August 6 Session
15 Oct - Good v. Bad Training
22 Oct - Equipment & Classification
29 Oct - Developing a Shot Plan
5 Nov - Mental Components of Competition
12 Nov - Dry Fire Training & Match Preparation
Please email John Arbino JohnAR@pva.org if you have any questions.
Nutrition Classes
Are you interested in eating healthier? Join us monthly on Thursdays at 3:00 p.m. ET for 30-minute nutrition classes taught by Dr. Audrey Lee. Dr. Lee is a sports nutrition coach, performance coach, and an instructor for the PVA Yoga program. Our next class will take place October 8th and will subsequently be held the second Thursday of each month.
The priority of the class will be on self-care, avoiding the need for pills or supplements, and eating foods that boost the immune system (especially during the pandemic).
Registration is now open, please register at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/pva-online-nutrition-classes-tickets-114133199472
July 23, Class 1
July 30, Class 2
Aug 6, Class 3
Please email Travis Greaves TravisG@pva.org if you have any questions.
Book Club
All are invited to join us at our monthly PVA Virtual Book Club discussions. Books are selected randomly per attendees recommendations, and lively discussions are held via Zoom every four weeks. It’s a fun way to connect virtually! Sign up here today.
For questions, please email MaryH@pva.org.
Wheelchair Bowling
In July, PVA co-hosted a webinar with the American Wheelchair Bowling Association (AWBA). The National Coordinator for ParaBowling, from the World Bowling Federation gave a presentation on wheelchair bowling and the Paralympics. If you are interested in learning more, please view the webinar at the link below.
Bowling webinar
E-Sports
Join our our E-Sports team as we meet to hang out and play video games together! Experienced instructor Travis Greaves will act as coach and team member, walking all levels of players through improving their game.
Please email
TravisG@pva.org for details
Thursday: 2 PM EST
Registration link: eventbrite.com/e/pva-e-sports-practice-tickets-116737439825
Boccia
Boccia 102, which will be hosted by USA Boccia National Certified coach John Arbino, will cover everything from the history of boccia to rules of the game and adaptive equipment used to make boccia accessible. Please check back for future dates and times.
Please email John Arbino JohnAR@pva.org if you have any questions.
SITSTRONG Live Workout Program for Wheelchair Users
PVA is excited to be partnering with ADAPT Advanced to offer another session of their new virtual SITSTRONG live workout program; which are exclusively free for PVA members.
For future classes, please email Keith Cooper KeithC@pva.org