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STRIDE Adaptive Sports Blog

Why We Do What We Do

posted on: November 20, 2021

This year and into the foreseeable future, our athletes with disabilities are facing pandemic challenges that place unprecedented stress on their physical, m…

James Modlin Bio

posted on: July 20, 2021

Hi, my name is James Modlin. I am from Long Island, NY, and I currently go to UAlbany for undergrad. I am currently studying communications as my major at th…

STRIDE Tennis Serves Up Something for Everybody

posted on: February 18, 2020

“Great shot, Samantha.” “How we doing, Dash? Show me some backhands here.” “Get those hands a little closer together, Andrew.” Those are the words of instruc…

Colin and Kevin: Kings of the Mountain

posted on: December 16, 2019

STRIDE was founded in 1985 as an adaptive sports program designed to educate and empower children with disabilities. We expanded our mission a little over a …

Union Dutchmen and Dutchwomen Support Stride Programs Both on and off the Ice

posted on: November 22, 2019

The Union Dutchmen and Dutchwomen hockey teams are preparing to host the STRIDE Adaptive Sports Sled Warriors on December 10, 2019. The fun-filled evening ta…

GE Healthcare Goes the Extra Mile to Support Adaptive Fitness

posted on: November 15, 2019

(11/8/19, West Sand Lake, NY) – GE Healthcare has made a substantial donation to STRIDE Adaptive Sports in support of the organization’s ongoing mi…

Capital District Debuts New Community Center for Individuals with Disabilities on Veteran’s Day

posted on: November 15, 2019

(11/11/2019, West Sand Lake, NY) – On Veteran’s Day, the grand opening of the STRIDE Health and Recreation Education (SHARE) Center took place at the STRIDE …

Strokes of Genius: STRIDE Swim Program Celebrates Two Decade Legacy

posted on: October 30, 2019

“Mom! Look, look,” shouts 12-year old Jayden before plunging under the water. A few seconds later he resurfaces with a watery grin, proudly hoisting the dive…

Empire Blue Cross Employees partner with STRIDE Adaptive Sports for “Camp Clean-Up Day” in Chatham

posted on: October 14, 2019

(Chatham, NY) – STRIDE Adaptive Sports operates an 85 acre accessible camp located in Chatham, NY. The camp, which had been v…

Sled Hockey Warriors

posted on: September 30, 2019

Forget everything you think you know about Sled Hockey because the Capital District Sled Warriors is a program like no other! If you pride yourself on teamwo…