It’s a well-known fact that soccer is the most popular sport in the world. However, not everyone knows that soccer is just one of the many sports that make up the game of football. Rugby is one of them. This football variety originated in Rugby, a market town in Warwickshire, England. History has it that […]
In our recent blog post, we talked about the benefits of adaptive sports. For participants, adaptive sports programs bring many great opportunities. But did you know there are plenty of great reasons to volunteer for adaptive sports jobs? That’s right – while our programs such as surfing, basketball, and cycling bring joy and fun activities […]
Coastal Adaptive Sports proudly sponsors The Coastal Chairmen – a local wheelchair basketball team in the North Myrtle Beach area. While wheelchair basketball is fun for all involved, the team members of the Coastal Chairmen definitely mean business when it comes to trying to win each game they play. Jesse Lind is the director of […]
Here at Coastal Adaptive Sports, we offer wheelchair basketball in both recreational games and competitive leagues in North Myrtle Beach. To provide a deeper level of appreciation for this already well-loved sport, we’d like to illuminate the fascinating history of wheelchair basketball. The Birth of Wheelchair Basketball: World War II The first known wheelchair basketball […]
An adaptive surfboard is designed to accommodate people with physical disabilities and limitations. These surfboards have unique features that make it easier for individuals with disabilities to participate in the sport of surfing and enjoy the ocean. In this post, we will explore what an adaptive surfboard is, its benefits, and where you can get […]
Surf’s up! The Myrtle Beach surfing season has begun. Coastal Adaptive’s first few Wheel-to-Surf events of the summer were in May, and they were a great success. The sun was shining, the crowd was smiling, and the waves were… terrifying? Reflecting on his first Wheel-to-Surf event years ago, our good friend Ernie smiled and laughed […]
We all yearn for connection. It’s wired into our DNA, a primal need as essential as air or water. Brené Brown, the queen of vulnerability, reminds us that “connection is why we are here.” But for many in the adaptive community, forging genuine connections can feel like navigating an obstacle course. Traditional sports teams, with […]
One of the many changes that have come for people with disabilities is through beach accessibility. This is certainly true for the beach-going people in Myrtle Beach. Ramps, specialized wheelchairs, paths, and other provisions have radically changed the seaside experience for many traditionally underserved people. Let’s take a look. 1. Parking The first step in […]
Some of the best memories from childhood are from camps and other group activities during the summer months. Those events are perfect for meeting new friends and doing activities that are not easily found or joined other times. At Coastal Adaptive Sports, we know that often a camp with modifications and mindful design and planning […]
If our plan has worked, you will be aware that we have thriving surfing, biking, and basketball programs here at Coastal Adaptive Sports. But, did you know that to our knowledge, there is no adaptive softball program in the Grand Strand area? This is quite surprising since adaptive softball is so popular nationally. There is […]
It’s no secret that Coastal Adaptive Sports touches the lives of many people with disabilities in the Grand Strand area. This organization takes pride helping those with different abilities be able to partake in activities and adaptive sports such as basketball, adaptive bike rides, surfing, kayaking, and many other fun games and events. In our […]
Myrtle Beach, South Carolina is home to a unique children’s playground that has been delighting visitors for over two decades. Savannah’s Playground is an inclusive place where kids of all ages and abilities can play together in a safe and fun environment. With its towering slides, zip line, carousel, swings, rock walls, and more – […]
What is America’s fastest growing sport? If you thought anything other than pickleball, you’d be wrong. Roughly 36 million Americans have attempted playing pickleball in the past year. This sport has grown so much in such a short time that the USA Pickleball Association (USAPA) has called it “highly contagious.” We’re searching for adaptive pickleball […]
Recently we published a blog post highlighting the Coastal Chairmen – the Coastal Adaptive Sports wheelchair basketball team and how they were on an awesome winning streak. Almost two months later, and at the end of the season, the Coastal Chairmen adaptive basketball team have held their winning streak and completed the regular season at […]