Catalyst Sports

Catalyst Sports Making Adventures Accessible. https://linktr.ee/catalystsports We operate chapters in 8 different cities around the southeast.

Catalyst Sports is a chapter based, volunteer run, 501c3 non-profit organization that acts as an agent of change in the lives of people with physical disabilities and our communities. Adventure sports provide a fun and exciting platform for challenging ourselves mentally, physically and emotionally. When this challenge takes place alongside a supportive and encouraging community of people, we all

discover our abilities, our need for each other and the importance of living active and healthy lives. Each chapter has a unique community of participants and volunteers that run weekly, bi-weekly or monthly adventure programs throughout the year. Our foundation rests on three tenants...

ACCESS: Through innovative adaptive equipment and with the support of trained volunteers, we break down the barriers that prevent people with physical disabilities from accessing adventure sports in their community. COMMUNITY: All of our adventures take place alongside a supportive and inclusive community of people. IMPACT: Our adventures impact the participants, the volunteers and the entire community. Through these programs, people with physical disabilities are empowered to discover their strength and abilities and everyone discovers that we all play a part.

It started with a climb ⛰️In 2012, a team of Veterans summited the Grand Teton together and sparked what would become Ca...
06/02/2026

It started with a climb ⛰️

In 2012, a team of Veterans summited the Grand Teton together and sparked what would become Catalyst Sports.

Today, that movement creates adaptive sports experiences that are:
🔹Inclusive
🔹Empowering
🔹Community-driven
🔹Life-changing

This month, we’re inviting new Catalyst Sports Champions to help fuel the future of adaptive sports.

Monthly gifts of $10, $25, or $50 help create access for athletes across our programs.

Even 50¢ a day helps move the mission forward.

🔗 Become a Catalyst Champion:
https://catalystsports.app.neoncrm.com/forms/monthly-donor

Rock L8 Outdoor Climb with the Red River Gorge Climbers Coalition🧗‍♀️ Catalyst Sports (Catalyst Sports - Louisville) and...
06/01/2026

Rock L8 Outdoor Climb with the Red River Gorge Climbers Coalition

🧗‍♀️ Catalyst Sports (Catalyst Sports - Louisville) and the RRGCC are teaming to bring you a FREE outdoor climbing day at the Red River Gorge designed for adaptive climbers! 🙌

👇 Here's what you need to know:

📅 When: Saturday, June 13th, 10am-4pm.

📍 Where: The beautiful Red River Gorge, Kentucky!

🚐 Transportation from Louisville and Lexington will be provided by the Red River Gorge Shuttle – more details in the signup form!

Register to participate or volunteer:
https://www.catalystsports.org/special-events/rockl8

05/29/2026

Something good is dropping Friday. Our collab with Catalyst Sports is all about getting more people outside and in on the fun.

What an amazing day of fly fishing in the Smokies! There’s nothing quite like spending time outdoors, learning something...
05/28/2026

What an amazing day of fly fishing in the Smokies!

There’s nothing quite like spending time outdoors, learning something new, and building community along the river. We’re so thankful to Great Smoky Mountains National Park and everyone who helped make this adaptive fly fishing program possible this summer.

Thank you to all the partners, sponsors, and volunteers who helped make this day possible. Huge thank you to Great Smoky Mountains National Park, Friends of Great Smoky Mountains National Park, Trout Unlimited, and Knox County for supporting adaptive recreation and creating opportunities for athletes of all abilities to get outdoors.

We’re also incredibly grateful for the volunteers from Little River Outfitters, Trout Zone Anglers and the local community who shared their time, equipment, and expertise with participants throughout the day. Your support helped make this experience so special.

And this is just the beginning! Adaptive programs in the Park continue through October with opportunities for hiking, mountain biking, camping and more. We’d love to have you join us for an upcoming adventure.

https://www.catalystsports.org/gsmnp-programs

Our Catalyst Sports Climbing Team showed up in a big way at the Paraclimbing World Cup in Salt Lake City this past month...
05/27/2026

Our Catalyst Sports Climbing Team showed up in a big way at the Paraclimbing World Cup in Salt Lake City this past month. 💥

We’re incredibly proud of how this team represented Catalyst Sports both on and off the wall.

Here’s how our athletes finished:

🥈 Brayden Butler — 2nd, Men’s RP2
🥉 Ian Gleason — 3rd, Men’s RP3
• Gina Applebee — T-4th, Women’s B1
• Hannah Zook — 4th, Women’s RP1
• Jackie Stewart — 5th, Women’s RP1
• Natalie Sullivan — 8th, Women’s RP1
• Connor King — 16th, Men’s RP1

Big shoutout to for hosting such an amazing event we can't wait for the next one!

Photo Credits:

Thanks to Misty Mountain, our Challenge for Access comes with a little extra motivation this year… 👀Everyone who registe...
05/26/2026

Thanks to Misty Mountain, our Challenge for Access comes with a little extra motivation this year… 👀

Everyone who registers for Challenge for Access Atlanta and DC will be entered into a drawing for a free harness gift certificate from Misty Mountain!

Challenge for Access is a one-day climbing and fundraising challenge supporting adaptive sports and outdoor adventure for people with physical disabilities.

Form a team or climb solo
Choose your goal: 5, 10, 20, or 50 routes in 3 hours
Raise support + climb for access

📍 Atlanta – June 6 at @ Central Rock - Atlanta
📍 DC – June 28 @ Sportrock Alexandria

Adventure belongs to everyone. Come be part of it!

Learn More and Register:
https://www.catalystsports.org/post/challenge-for-access-comes-to-atlanta-and-dc

05/22/2026

What made The Alabama Potluck so special was the people.

Adaptive athletes, volunteers, guides, families, and friends from across the Southeast came together to share time outdoors, build skills, and create real connection.

It was a reminder of what is possible when people with physical disabilities are empowered to accomplish what was previously out of reach.

"My life would not be the same if I did not have Catalyst".

Watch the full video: https://youtu.be/bQW3x6q7-p4?si=QmZE4lbgpYdCEfdZ

Huge thank you to Climb Beyond the Barrier, all of our sponsors, and especially Hanger Foundation for helping make weekends like this possible.

Sponsors: The Alabama Potluck Hanger Foundation Climbing For Change Fiddlehead Farm and Forest Central Rock Friends of Charles Wilgus, & Climb Beyond the Barrier

LEXINGTON — We’re heading back to the wall 💥Join us this Saturday from 5:00–7:30 PM at LEF Climbing for an adaptive clim...
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

THIS WEEKEND - Great Smoky Mountains National Park is kicking off the spring with the first ever adaptive fly-fishing pr...
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

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Atlanta, GA

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+14046920933

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