Catalyst Sports - Knoxville

06/17/2026

Spots still available!

We have had a few last minute spots open up for our Adaptive Hike at Great Smoky Mountains National Park this Saturday, June 20th, on the Oconaluftee River Trail! Join a ranger to learn about the natural and cultural history of the park, and enjoy a scenic hike along the river. GRIT Freedom Chairs are available to borrow for both the morning and afternoon sessions. Bring your friends and family for this completely FREE hike!

Sign up to reserve your spot: https://catalystsports.app.neoncrm.com/np/clients/catalystsports/event.jsp?event=114569&

Great Smoky Mountains National Park Friends of Great Smoky Mountains National Park

06/09/2026

🚣‍♀️ Adaptive Kayaking is Back for 2026! 🚣‍♂️

We're excited to share that our adaptive kayaking soft launch was a great success! A special welcome and thank you to our previous kayaking coordinator, Stevie, and our new kayaking coordinator, Mike, who helped set us up for a fantastic season for everyone involved.

Now, we're looking ahead to an exciting 2026 season, and we're thrilled to announce that our first adaptive kayaking event of the year will take place on June 20, 2026!

🌊 Volunteers Needed!
We are currently recruiting volunteers to help make this event a success. Whether you're a returning volunteer or joining us for the first time, we'd love to have you on the water with us!

👉 Volunteer Registration: https://catalystsports.app.neoncrm.com/event.jsp?event=122446

🛶 Interested Athletes
If you would like to participate in our June 20 adaptive kayaking event, please email [email protected] for more information and registration details.

📅For our full list of 2026 dates, visit https://www.catalystsports.org/knoxville

Thank you to everyone who continues to support adaptive sports in our community. We can't wait to get back on the water with you this season!

05/22/2026

Take a look at what a great time this event was, keep your eye out for some Knoxville athletes and volunteers!

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

04/24/2026

🌞 Outlandish Festival is NEXT WEEKEND! 🌞
This incredible celebration brings together creativity, community, and fun—and we need helping hands to make it all happen. We’re currently looking for table volunteers to help represent us, connect with attendees, and share what we’re all about. It’s a great way to get involved and meet amazing people!

🚴‍♀️ Adaptive Greenway Bike Ride 🚴‍♂️
We’re also gearing up for our upcoming adaptive bike ride on the greenway at this event! This event is all about inclusion, accessibility, and enjoying the outdoors together. Whether you ride, volunteer, or cheer us on, we’d love to have you there.

🙌 Get involved! 🙌
If you’re interested in volunteering at the festival or helping with the bike ride, send us a message or comment below. Every bit of support makes a difference!

Links in comments section to register for a adaptive bike and to volunteer.

04/22/2026

Catalyst Sports is gearing up for adaptive mountain bike group rides at WNC Bike Fest and the Pisgah All Mountain Challenge Race on May 16–17, and we need your help to make the weekend amazing!

We’re looking for support riders to join us for:
• Afternoon Chill Ride – May 16 (2–4 PM)
• Advanced Ride – May 16 (2–4 PM)
• Race Day Support – May 17

Support riders play a huge role in helping adaptive athletes navigate the trails, stay safe, and have a great experience on the mountain. If you love mountain biking and want to give back to the community, this is a fun and meaningful way to get involved.

Not a mountain biker you can still help! Sign up for our outreach table helping connect with the community and share Catalyst mission (all materials will be provided). Athletes, you can volunteer too!

👉 Register here: https://www.catalystsports.org/special-events/wnc-bike-fest
💬 Comment below or send us a message if you have questions!

Let’s make this an unforgettable weekend on the trails 💚

04/09/2026

Back for another year! Come join us and explore the beauty of The Great Smoky Mountains National Park

03/24/2026

🚵‍♀️ AMTB Ride March 28th 🚵‍♂️

We still have plenty of spots open for both athletes and volunteers for our second AMTB ride of 2026!
All skill levels welcome from first time riders to experienced riders, we would love to see you all out on the trails with us.
All volunteers welcome to join! We will provide training on site if you are new to joining us. Just show up with your bike and smile ready to have a great time.

📆 Date: 3/28/2026
🕚 Time: 12:30pm - 3:00pm (Volunteers arrive around 12:15pm)
📍 Location: Baker Creek Preserve
🔗 Volunteer Link: https://catalystsports.app.neoncrm.com/event.jsp?event=114637
🔗 Athlete Link: https://catalystsports.app.neoncrm.com/event.jsp?event=114632

03/10/2026

03/09/2026

📢 Volunteers Need For Outreach Table March 14th 📢

Attention all Catalyst athletes, volunteers, and supporters we have a great outreach opportunity this Saturday at REI Knoxville (one of our partners). We will be setting up a table at there membership party, providing us a perfect opportunity to connect with our local outdoor community and share the work Catalyst does.
We are asking a couple of members from the to represent Catalyst! We will have plenty of outreach materials to hand out to the public & share our mission of inclusivity in adaptive sports. Whether you're an adaptive athlete, a Catalyst supporter, or a volunteer, this event promises a day of community. See you there!

🕚 Time: 10am - 4pm 2hr shift available with specific need for help with set up and break down (even if you can help for a few minutes we would love to have you)
📍 Location: REI Knoxville 6700 Papermill Dr NW, Knoxville, TN 37919
🔗 Registration Link: https://catalystsports.app.neoncrm.com/event.jsp?event=114627

Email [email protected] with any questions for this event.