Atlanta
Welcome to the Atlanta, Georgia Chapter!
We provide life changing, community based, adaptive adventure sports for people with physical disabilities in Atlanta and the surrounding communities.
Our current adaptive programs at this location include:
Mountain Biking (New for 2025!)
New to Catalyst Sports? Create an account below to see all events and register to participate in a program or to volunteer with us.
Existing participants/volunteers: Login below to check or make changes to your account and to see upcoming events.
Contact: info@catalystsports.org
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Adaptive Rock Climbing
Indoor Rock Climbing: We host monthly and weekly adaptive climbing clinics for youth and adults with a wide range of physical disabilities. These sessions are open to all levels of climber from those who have never climbed before to experienced climbers looking for regular opportunities to climb with others.
Location: These indoor climbing programs take place at Central Rock Gym in Atlanta and Kennesaw.
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Central Rock Gym – Atlanta – 3701 Presidential Pkwy, Atlanta, GA 30340
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Central Rock Gym – Kennesaw – 2801 George Busbee Pkwy NW, Kennesaw, GA 30144
Time:
Wednesdays, 7pm – 9pm, Central Rock Gym Atlanta
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1st Saturday of each month, 10am – 12pm. The locations of our monthly climbs rotate between Central Rock Gym Kennesaw and Central Rock Gym Atlanta.
Fee: $10
Upcoming Monthly Climbs in 2025:
January 4- Kennesaw
February 1- Kennesaw (Please note the location change this month)
March 1- Kennesaw
April 5- Atlanta
May 3- Kennesaw
June 7- Atlanta
July 12- Kennesaw (rescheduled due to July 4th holiday)
August 2- Atlanta
September 6- Kennesaw
October 4- Atlanta
November 1- Kennesaw
December 6- Atlanta
Volunteer: Interested in supporting our adaptive climbers? We require belay certified volunteers for this role. All climbing volunteers must complete our adaptive climbing volunteer training before beginning. Register below to get started.
Register below to climb or volunteer. You will be required to create an Adaptive Athlete or Volunteer account the 1st time you register.
Adaptive Cycling
From our home base beside the Silver Comet, we provide adaptive cycling programs for every level of cyclist:
Bike Fitting, Test Ride or Rental
If you have never tried an adaptive bike or you are considering purchasing one but not sure of the exact bike for your needs, come to a bike fitting and take it for a test ride. We have a range of adaptive bikes including handcycles, recumbent trikes and recumbent tandems to try. At the fitting we will try different bikes and adapt to accommodate the rider's size and function. Email Desiree Desiree@catalystsports.org to schedule a fitting, test ride, or rental.
Location for fitting: The Bike Barn, 4342 Floyd Rd SW, Mableton, GA 30126
Community Group Rides
Join us every month for a community ride on the Silver Comet. There are adaptive bikes available to borrow or bring your own to ride with the group. Cycling volunteers provide support along the trail.
Location: The Bike Barn, 4350 Floyd Dr, Austell, GA 30106 (google map)
Fee: $10 to rent. Free if you bring your own bike.
Volunteer: Bring your bike and join us to support adaptive cyclists.
Register below to ride or volunteer. You will be required to create an Adaptive Athlete or Volunteer account the 1st time you register.
2025 Group Rides
March 29th, 10am - 12pm
April 26th, 10am - 12pm
May 31st, 9am - 11am
June 7th, CHOA Strong4Life Superhero Sprint (Special Event)
June 28th, 9am - 11am
July 26th, 9am - 11am
August 30th, 9am - 11am
September 27th: Blue Stone 5K-9 (race)
Team Training Program
Check out our Team Training Program starting March 2025
Adaptive Mountain Biking
Experience the thrill of being in nature with our Adaptive Mountain Bike Program!
Riders and Volunteers sign up below to attend.
Location: The Atlanta Chapter rides rotate between different trail heads within our region
Time: 3rd Saturday of each month, Multiple ride times 10:00 am - 1:30 pm
Registration: Registrations open the 1st of each month
Fee: $10 - $15
Adaptive Kayaking
Come and enjoy kayaking on the Chattahoochee River. We use adaptive equipment and trained volunteers to make kayaking accessible to everyone.
Location: Morgan Falls Overlook Park, 400 Morgan Falls Rd, Sandy Springs, GA 30350
Time: Thursday Evenings (twice per month, see dates below) 6pm - 8pm.
Fee: $10
Eligibility Criteria: Please ensure you meet all of the ACA Essential Eligibility Criteria prior to registering as a participant.
Volunteer: Interested in supporting the adaptive kayaking program as a volunteer. The role includes transporting boats, helping to transfer participants, making adaptions to kayaks, and being on the water in a kayak as a support person. All aspects of this role are covered in our online training. You do not need to be an experienced kayaker or have your own boat but be willing and able to perform all aspects of the role.
Adaptive Kayak Program Dates for 2025 will be released soon: Upcoming Dates (weather permitting)
Sign up below to register as a participant or a volunteer for any of the kayak program dates.
Our Community Partners
