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STRIDE Adaptive Sports

OUR MISSION is to educate and empower individuals with disabilities in life-changing sport and recreation programs to sustain healthy, active and fun lifestyles.

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Upcoming STRIDE Events

STRIDE Wellness Class Schedule September 2023

Our SHARE Center in West Sand Lake is the perfect boutique gym offering integrated unique fitness classes every week. All are welcomed! $15 suggested donation per class for community members.

U-PICK A-THON 2023

September – November 

A fitness event to raise funds for STRIDE’S PROGAMS. Pick any physical activity, set your goals, create your fundraising page and ask family & friends to support you.  Click HERE to register.  FREE TO PARTICIPATE.

Tee Up to Benefit STRIDE – Monday, September 25th @ Colonie Country Club

The Society of Financial Service Professionals (FSP) Annual Golf Outing has named STRIDE the beneficiary of their 4th Annual Golf Tournament. 

Foursome:  $700 (includes breakfast, lunch & dinner)

Sign up here 

Upstate STRIDE Sled Hockey Invitational ~ October 20, 21 & 22

The 2nd Annual Upstate STRIDE Sled Hockey Invitational sponsored by the Dralla Foundation creates an unforgettable competition experience for individuals with physical disabilities.  Single elimination games and the Learn to Play session are free and open to the public.

Great Race 2023 – NBC National News story

NBC National News covers STRIDE’s Great Race! Click here to view

September 2023

Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat
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  • Cardio Kickboxing & Stretch
  • Cardio, Core & Strength
  • Barre
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  • Weight Training
  • Aerial Yoga-Private sessions
  • Yoga
6
  • Zumba
  • Interval Training
7
  • Weight Training
  • Brock – gym
  • Barre-Fight
8
  • Water Adventure Weekend @ SCORE!
  • Lois – Personal Training
  • Respite Program
9
  • Water Adventure Weekend @ SCORE!
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  • Water Adventure Weekend @ SCORE!
11
  • Cardio Kickboxing & Stretch
  • Lois – Personal Training
  • Cardio, Core & Strength
  • Barre
12
  • Weight Training
  • Aerial Yoga-Private sessions
  • Yoga
13
  • Zumba
  • Wildwood Work
  • Interval Training
14
  • Weight Training
  • Brock – gym
  • Sled Hockey Banquet
15
  • Wounded Warrior Family Camp
  • Lois – Personal Training
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  • Wounded Warrior Family Camp
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  • Wounded Warrior Family Camp
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  • Cardio Kickboxing & Stretch
  • Lois – Personal Training
  • Cardio, Core & Strength
  • Barre
  • Adult Bowling
19
  • Weight Training
  • Aerial Yoga-Private sessions
  • Yoga
20
  • Zumba
  • Interval Training
21
  • Weight Training
  • Brock – gym
  • Barre-Fight
22
  • Lois – Personal Training
23
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25
  • Cardio Kickboxing & Stretch
  • Lois – Personal Training
  • Cardio, Core & Strength
  • Barre
  • Adult Bowling
26
  • Weight Training
  • Aerial Yoga-Private sessions
  • Yoga
27
  • Zumba
  • Interval Training
28
  • Weight Training
  • Brock – gym
  • Barre-Fight
29
  • Lois – Personal Training
30
  • Kids Aerial Yoga

September 2023

Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat
1
2
3
4
  • Cardio Kickboxing & Stretch
  • Cardio, Core & Strength
  • Barre
5
  • Weight Training
  • Aerial Yoga-Private sessions
  • Yoga
6
  • Zumba
  • Interval Training
7
  • Weight Training
  • Brock – gym
  • Barre-Fight
8
  • Water Adventure Weekend @ SCORE!
  • Lois – Personal Training
  • Respite Program
9
  • Water Adventure Weekend @ SCORE!
10
  • Water Adventure Weekend @ SCORE!
11
  • Cardio Kickboxing & Stretch
  • Lois – Personal Training
  • Cardio, Core & Strength
  • Barre
12
  • Weight Training
  • Aerial Yoga-Private sessions
  • Yoga
13
  • Zumba
  • Wildwood Work
  • Interval Training
14
  • Weight Training
  • Brock – gym
  • Sled Hockey Banquet
15
  • Wounded Warrior Family Camp
  • Lois – Personal Training
16
  • Wounded Warrior Family Camp
17
  • Wounded Warrior Family Camp
18
  • Cardio Kickboxing & Stretch
  • Lois – Personal Training
  • Cardio, Core & Strength
  • Barre
  • Adult Bowling
19
  • Weight Training
  • Aerial Yoga-Private sessions
  • Yoga
20
  • Zumba
  • Interval Training
21
  • Weight Training
  • Brock – gym
  • Barre-Fight
22
  • Lois – Personal Training
23
24
25
  • Cardio Kickboxing & Stretch
  • Lois – Personal Training
  • Cardio, Core & Strength
  • Barre
  • Adult Bowling
26
  • Weight Training
  • Aerial Yoga-Private sessions
  • Yoga
27
  • Zumba
  • Interval Training
28
  • Weight Training
  • Brock – gym
  • Barre-Fight
29
  • Lois – Personal Training
30
  • Kids Aerial Yoga

STRIDE’s Wounded Warrior Program

Provides integrated adaptive sports and recreation activities to men and women of the armed forces who have been injured in combat, including programs in snow sports, marksmanship, sled hockey, watersports, cycling and camping

Leveling the playing field for ALL!

Mary Ellen Whitney at Bocce

“STRIDE not only makes the highest possible impact on Capital Region youth with disabilities at just a fraction of larger organizations’ budgets, but we are also a national leader recognized as an industry expert in knowledge and best practices.”

– From the Desk of Mary Ellen Whitney, CEO, Why We Do What We Do
Mary Ellen Whitney at Bocce

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