Catalyst Sports

05/06/2026

LEXINGTON — We’re heading back to the wall 💥

Join us this Saturday from 5:00–7:30 PM at LEF Climbing for an adaptive climbing meetup centered around movement, connection, and community.

Come hang out, climb stuff, and collectively pretend we’re not sore the next day 🧗

📍 LEF Climbing
📅 This Saturday
🕔 5:00–7:30 PM

LEF is offering a pay-what-you-can day pass for adaptive climbers, with a suggested $15 contribution upon arrival.

Sign Up Here: https://catalystsports.app.neoncrm.com/np/clients/catalystsports/event.jsp?event=113344

05/05/2026

THIS WEEKEND - Great Smoky Mountains National Park is kicking off the spring with the first ever adaptive fly-fishing program in the park. Join park rangers for a fun and accessible day by the water, with fly fishing instruction from Trout Unlimited. Whether you’re new or experienced, we’d love to see you there! There are still a few spots open!

Saturday May 9th
Great Smoky Mountains Institute at Tremont

Register:
www.catalystsports.org/gsmnp-programs

Friends of Great Smoky Mountains National Park

05/04/2026

Rally your crew and take on the wall together.

This isn’t just about climbing, it’s about showing up for each other and creating more access in our community. Every step helps expand access to adaptive climbing for athletes with physical disabilities.

Grab your people. Set a goal. Make an impact.

📍 Atlanta | June 6
📍 DC/Baltimore | June 28

Let’s make this one count!

D/C Baltimore: https://p2p.onecause.com/cfa2026-dc
Atlanta: https://p2p.onecause.com/cfa2026-atlanta

05/01/2026

Last weekend's The Alabama Potluck (formerly Camp and Climb), in partnership with Climb Beyond the Barrier, brought together people from across the Southeast, creating space for those who are often underrepresented in the outdoors.

Yes, there was lots of climbing—clinics, guided routes, and time on the wall building skills and confidence. But what made this weekend truly special was everything happening in between! From bird watching clinics to yoga and simply gathering around for meals, there was space for people to slow down, connect, and belong.

Our mission is not just to create opportunities to get outdoors, but to create spaces for people of all abilities to really connect. And this weekend was a beautiful picture of that!

A huge thank you to Hanger Foundation and Friends of Charles Wilgus for sponsoring this event, and for investing in a vision where adaptive athletes are fully supported and celebrated.

We’re grateful for every person who showed up and made this weekend what it was!

Thank you to Andrea Wood - Photographer and Jason Traylor for capturing the most beautiful pictures!!

04/28/2026

Every day, we get to see what happens when barriers are removed.

A first climb that turns into confidence.
A ride that becomes independence.
A moment on the water that reminds someone what freedom feels like again.

This National Adaptive Sports Day, we’re celebrating the athletes, volunteers, and partners who make this possible—and inviting you to be part of it.

Whether it’s your first time or your hundredth, there’s a place for you here.

👉 Find an event near you and join us.
www.CatalystSports.org

04/21/2026

We’re excited to support this statewide Kayaking 101 for National Safe Boating Week event at Morgan Falls Overlook Park on May 16! 🛶

Register for the class here:
https://www.gapaddle.com/calendar/ #!event/2026/5/16/kayaking-101-class-in-various-locations-around-georgia-on-may-16

Catalyst Sports is specifically recruiting safety boater volunteers and adaptive paddlers for the Adaptive Kayaking 101 class at Morgan Falls Overlook Park.

👉 Sign up to volunteer as a safety boater:
https://catalystsports.app.neoncrm.com/np/clients/catalystsports/event.jsp?event=120371

👉 Adaptive paddlers: learn more and find registration info here:
https://www.gapaddle.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Adaptive.pdf

We look forward to supporting this amazing day on the water and hope you’ll join us!

**REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN for KAYAKING 101 classes ACROSS GEORGIA for NATIONAL SAFE BOATING WEEK**

REGISTER NOW:
https://www.gapaddle.com/calendar/ #!event/2026/5/16/kayaking-101-class-in-various-locations-around-georgia-on-may-16

For the 3rd year in a row, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Allatoona Lake and ACA Georgia are teaming up with paddlesports leaders across the state to offer low-cost beginner kayaking classes Saturday, May 16 to kick off National Safe Boating Week.

Each class costs just $15 per person, including kayak rental and all necessary gear - to receive training that typically costs between $75 and $150. Each park’s session is limited to 15 participants. Instructors are American Canoe Association (ACA)-certified Georgia volunteers backed by experienced safety teams.

All classes will be held on Saturday, May 16 from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm, rain or shine.

*This is a special once a year opportunity made possible by local volunteers in celebration of National Safe Boating Week.

LAKE CLASSES/SHELTERED WATERS:
- Allatoona Lake: Kellogg Creek Day Use Area, Acworth, GA
- Oconee Lake, Lawrence Shoals Campground, Eatonton, GA
- Lake Lanier, Shady Grove Campground, Cu***ng, GA
- Skidaway Island, Rodney Hall Boat Ramp, Savannah, GA

RIVER CLASSES:
- Chattahoochee River, Azalea Park, Roswell, GA
- Chattahoochee River, New RiverLands Park, Chattahoochee Hills, GA
- Chattahoochee River, Whitewater Express, Columbus, GA


SPECIALTY CLASSES:
- Allatoona Lake, Upper Stamp Creek Day Use Area - KAYAK FISHING 101, White, GA
- Morgan Falls Overlook Park - ADAPTIVE KAYAKING 101, Sandy Springs, GA

In addition to the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers at Allatoona Lake, U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary, and ACA Georgia, supporting organizations include: Cross Currents Leadership, Georgia Canoeing Association, Georgia Power, Trust for Public Land, Forsyth County Parks & Recreation, Nantahala Outdoor Center, City of Chattahoochee Hills, Moon River Kayak Tours, Middle GA Kayaking, Miller Kayak Trips and Training, Whitewater Express, Columbus GA, Festive Water Paddlesports, Cherokee County Special Olympics, The Georgia Conservancy, Southeast Paddle Sports, Murf's Surf, Self Preservation Society, University of North Georgia Outdoor Adventures, West Atlanta Watershed Alliance, Westbrook Supply Co., Catalyst Sports, Refugee Women’s Network, Waves of Color, and Georgia Rivers.

REGISTER NOW:
https://www.gapaddle.com/calendar/ #!event/2026/5/16/kayaking-101-class-in-various-locations-around-georgia-on-may-16

04/16/2026

We're a few months into our Kids Ride! Bike Loaner Program, and are already seeing the impact of accessibility.

Kids who didn't think riding a bike was possible are out in their communities experiencing freedom, confidence, and pure joy.

In this video, you’ll see it firsthand—kids on bikes, smiles you can’t miss, and a special moment hearing from one of our riders and his mom about what this opportunity means to their family.

The Kids Ride! Bike Loaner Program by Catalyst Sports is giving youth aged 5-17 with physical disabilities in Atlanta the chance to ride free of charge, with support as they grow.

And we’re just getting started!

Learn more:
https://www.catalystsports.org/kids-ride-bike-loaner-program