Adaptive sports in North Carolina

Last updated November 14, 2026. Every listing links to its source.

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Sports in North Carolina

• Multi-sport programs11
• Wheelchair basketball8
• Sailing, paddling & water sports5
• Para athletics3
• Para cycling3
• Para climbing2
• Para alpine skiing2
• Adaptive baseball & softball2
• Para archery2
• Wheelchair rugby2
• Para ice hockey2
• Power soccer1
• Adaptive surfing1
• Para snowboard1
• Para powerlifting1
• Para swimming1
• Adaptive tennis & golf1
• Wheelchair curling1
• Goalball1
• Boccia1
• Adaptive fitness & yoga1
• Para rowing1
• Special Olympics sports1

Adaptive skiing in North Carolina

• Adaptive Ski Week at Beech Mountain

  Beech Mountain · All ages (earlier listing: 4 to 70+)

  Para alpine skiing, Para snowboard

  Ski area

Multi-sport programs in North Carolina

11 listings. See the Multi-sport programs in North Carolina page

• Unbroken Spirit

  Arden

  Multi-sport programs

  Free

• North Carolina Adapted Sports

  Cary

  Multi-sport programs

• Achilles International Charlotte

  Charlotte · All ages

  Para athletics, Multi-sport programs

• Mecklenburg County Park and Recreation Therapeutic Recreation

  Charlotte

  Multi-sport programs

• Paralympic Sport Fayetteville

  Fayetteville · Youth and adults

  Multi-sport programs

• Greensboro Parks and Recreation – Adaptive and Inclusive Recreation

  Greensboro · Programs by age group and ability (ages not listed)

  Multi-sport programs

• Salvage Life

  Jacksonville

  Multi-sport programs

• Special Olympics North Carolina

  Morrisville

  Special Olympics sports, Multi-sport programs

• ComMotion – Community in Motion

  Raleigh

  Multi-sport programs

• ACCESS of Wilmington (Accessible Coastal Carolina Events Sports and Services)

  Wilmington · All ages (Miracle League baseball ages 3+; ACCESS Fit ages 12+)

  Multi-sport programs

• Team River Runner Wilmington and the Greater Cape Fear Area

  Wilmington

  Sailing, paddling & water sports, Multi-sport programs

Wheelchair basketball in North Carolina

8 listings. See the Wheelchair basketball in North Carolina page

• Abilities Unlimited of the Carolinas (AUCarolinas)

  Charlotte · Youth and adults

  Wheelchair basketball, Adaptive baseball & softball, Para athletics, Para archery

• Charlotte Rollin' Hornets

  Charlotte · Junior Prep and Varsity divisions (students in grades 5-12 mentioned)

  Wheelchair basketball

• Charlotte Rollin' Hornets Women's Wheelchair Basketball

  Charlotte · Ages 18 and up

  Wheelchair basketball

• Bridge II Sports

  Durham

  Wheelchair basketball, Goalball, Boccia, Para archery

• Bridge2Sports Sharpshooters

  Durham · Ages 18 and up

  Wheelchair basketball

• Fayetteville Flyers

  Fayetteville · Ages 18 and up

  Wheelchair basketball

  Free

• Triad Trackers

  Greensboro · Adults

  Wheelchair basketball

• Triangle Thunder Wheelchair Basketball

  Raleigh · Men and women

  Wheelchair basketball

Sailing, paddling & water sports in North Carolina

5 listings. See the Sailing, paddling & water sports in North Carolina page

• Team River Runner Asheville

  Asheville

  Sailing, paddling & water sports

• Atrium Health Adaptive Sports & Adventures Program (ASAP)

  Charlotte · Adults and children

  Sailing, paddling & water sports, Para cycling, Adaptive tennis & golf

• Team River Runner Wilmington and the Greater Cape Fear Area

  Wilmington

  Sailing, paddling & water sports, Multi-sport programs

• Push America (Enabled Athlete Program)

  North Carolina

  Sailing, paddling & water sports, Para alpine skiing

• Soldiers Undertaking Disabled Scuba (SUDS)

  North Carolina

  Sailing, paddling & water sports

Para athletics in North Carolina

3 listings. See the Para athletics in North Carolina page

• Abilities Unlimited of the Carolinas (AUCarolinas)

  Charlotte · Youth and adults

  Wheelchair basketball, Adaptive baseball & softball, Para athletics, Para archery

• Achilles International Charlotte

  Charlotte · All ages

  Para athletics, Multi-sport programs

• Raising Cane Running

  North Carolina

  Para athletics

Para cycling in North Carolina

3 listings. See the Para cycling in North Carolina page

• Atrium Health Adaptive Sports & Adventures Program (ASAP)

  Charlotte · Adults and children

  Sailing, paddling & water sports, Para cycling, Adaptive tennis & golf

• Bridge II Sports

  Durham

  Wheelchair basketball, Goalball, Boccia, Para archery

• The Warrior Ride

  Oak Island

  Para cycling

  Free

Para climbing in North Carolina

2 listings.

• Catalyst Sports – Asheville Chapter

  Asheville

  Para climbing

• Catalyst Sports – Raleigh Chapter

  Raleigh

  Para climbing

Para alpine skiing in North Carolina

2 listings.

• Adaptive Ski Week at Beech Mountain

  Beech Mountain · All ages (earlier listing: 4 to 70+)

  Para alpine skiing, Para snowboard

  Ski area

• Push America (Enabled Athlete Program)

  North Carolina

  Sailing, paddling & water sports, Para alpine skiing

Adaptive baseball & softball in North Carolina

2 listings.

• The Miracle League of the Triangle

  Cary · Ages 5 and up

  Adaptive baseball & softball

• Abilities Unlimited of the Carolinas (AUCarolinas)

  Charlotte · Youth and adults

  Wheelchair basketball, Adaptive baseball & softball, Para athletics, Para archery

Para archery in North Carolina

2 listings.

• Abilities Unlimited of the Carolinas (AUCarolinas)

  Charlotte · Youth and adults

  Wheelchair basketball, Adaptive baseball & softball, Para athletics, Para archery

• Bridge II Sports

  Durham

  Wheelchair basketball, Goalball, Boccia, Para archery

Wheelchair rugby in North Carolina

2 listings.

• Carolina Crash

  Charlotte

  Wheelchair rugby

• Raleigh Sidewinders

  Raleigh

  Wheelchair rugby

Para ice hockey in North Carolina

2 listings.

• Hurricanes Sled Hockey

  Raleigh · All ages; youth program and adult team

  Para ice hockey

  Ice rink

• Triangle Sled Hockey Association

  Raleigh · Youth and adults

  Para ice hockey

Power soccer in North Carolina

1 listing.

• NC Power Soccer (Carolina Thunder)

  Apex · Ages 5 and up

  Power soccer

Adaptive surfing in North Carolina

1 listing.

• Adaptive Surf Project (North Carolina chapter)

  Atlantic Beach · People with disabilities at any age

  Adaptive surfing

  Surf program

Para snowboard in North Carolina

1 listing.

• Adaptive Ski Week at Beech Mountain

  Beech Mountain · All ages (earlier listing: 4 to 70+)

  Para alpine skiing, Para snowboard

  Ski area

Para powerlifting in North Carolina

1 listing.

• Abilities Unlimited of the Carolinas (AUCarolinas)

  Charlotte · Youth and adults

  Wheelchair basketball, Adaptive baseball & softball, Para athletics, Para archery

Para swimming in North Carolina

1 listing.

• Abilities Unlimited of the Carolinas (AUCarolinas)

  Charlotte · Youth and adults

  Wheelchair basketball, Adaptive baseball & softball, Para athletics, Para archery

Adaptive tennis & golf in North Carolina

1 listing.

• Atrium Health Adaptive Sports & Adventures Program (ASAP)

  Charlotte · Adults and children

  Sailing, paddling & water sports, Para cycling, Adaptive tennis & golf

Wheelchair curling in North Carolina

1 listing.

• Charlotte Curling Club Wheelchair Curling

  Charlotte

  Wheelchair curling

Goalball in North Carolina

1 listing.

• Bridge II Sports

  Durham

  Wheelchair basketball, Goalball, Boccia, Para archery

Boccia in North Carolina

1 listing.

• Bridge II Sports

  Durham

  Wheelchair basketball, Goalball, Boccia, Para archery

Adaptive fitness & yoga in North Carolina

1 listing.

• Fitness Warehouse of Elizabeth City

  Elizabeth City

  Adaptive fitness & yoga

Para rowing in North Carolina

1 listing.

• RDU Crew

  Morrisville

  Para rowing

Special Olympics sports in North Carolina

1 listing.

• Special Olympics North Carolina

  Morrisville

  Special Olympics sports, Multi-sport programs

Questions people ask

Where can I find adaptive sports in North Carolina?

There are 38 adaptive sports listings in North Carolina on Play Adaptive Sports, in places like Charlotte, Raleigh, Asheville, Cary. Each listing shows the sports, ages, who it serves, cost when published, and a link to the program's own website.

Are there adaptive sports for kids in North Carolina?

35 listings in North Carolina say they serve kids or teens, in sports such as Wheelchair basketball, Sailing, paddling & water sports, Para athletics and Para cycling.

Where can I go adaptive skiing in North Carolina?

Yes. North Carolina has 1 ski area listed with adaptive ski or snowboard lessons: Beech Mountain Resort.

Are there free adaptive sports programs in North Carolina?

3 listings in North Carolina say they are free. Others charge fees, and many offer scholarships.