Able Athletics

06/15/2026

Help us measure our impact.

Able Athletics families, we see every day what inclusive sports mean for your athlete and your family. Now we want to prove it, and we need your voice to do it.

We’ve launched a research study to measure the real difference our programs make for families like yours. Your responses help us show funders, sponsors, and policymakers that adaptive sports are worth investing in, so we can keep growing and reach more families who need us.

The survey is anonymous and takes about 10 minutes. As a thank you for your time, the first 30 families to complete it receive a $10 Amazon gift card.

Take the survey via the link in our bio or at:
https://ableathletics.org/the-real-benefit-of-adaptive-sports-access-in-your-words

Made possible by the Katy Textor Farmer Grant, a 2026 Summer Service Grant Award from the Center for Service and Global Citizenship (CSGC) at Deerfield Academy.

06/13/2026

🏑🇺🇸 Able Athlete Spotlight: Walter 🇺🇸🏑

Last weekend, Able Athletics athlete Walter traveled to Philadelphia to attend the USA Field Hockey Para Hockey Development Camp, where he had the incredible opportunity to train alongside athletes and coaches from the USA Field Hockey Para Hockey World Cup National Team.

We are so proud of Walter for stepping outside of his comfort zone, embracing new challenges, and continuing to push his limits. His determination, hard work, and heart are an inspiration to everyone around him. Walter is a true example of what it means to believe in yourself, work hard, and never stop growing.

A special thank you to Laura Jones, Lindsay Jackson, Heidi Lewis, and everyone at USA Field Hockey for giving Walter this incredible opportunity. Your commitment to creating meaningful opportunities for athletes of all abilities is helping grow the game and change lives.

Walter, we are incredibly proud of you and can’t wait to see what you accomplish next! 💙🏑

05/26/2026

One year ago today, we lost our friend Trevor, but his spirit continues to shine brightly throughout the Able Athletics community. 💙

Trevor’s joy, perseverance, and smile touched so many lives, and we continue to feel his presence in every practice, game, friendship, and moment of inclusion we share together.

Today and always, we are holding the Spano family close in our hearts. Trevor will forever be an Able Athlete and forever a part of our family. 💙

05/19/2026

USA Lacrosse featured members of our Able Athletics team in the May issue of USA Lacrosse Magazine, and we are so grateful for the recognition.

Congratulations again to Rowan Dias and Christian Dias, recipients of the 2025 Emerging Leader Award, and to James Synowiez and Jeremy Guski, recipients of the 2025 Outstanding Contribution to the Game Award.

These changemakers are selfless, dedicated, and constant in their commitment to making lacrosse more inclusive for every athlete.

Thank you to USA Lacrosse for recognizing the power of inclusive sport, and to Paul Ohanian for sharing this story.

Check your mailboxes for the May issue or visit usalacrosse.com/magazine/digital-editions to read it online.

05/18/2026

That’s a wrap on our 2026 spring inclusive lacrosse season!

We are so proud of the growth we saw in our athletes and volunteers this season, both on and off the field.

Thank you to our athletes, families, volunteers, and donors for making this mission possible.

A special thank you to Westchester County, Rippowam Cisqua School, the Andrew K. Dwyer Foundation, Yorktown Boys Varsity Lacrosse, Scarsdale Boys Varsity Lacrosse, Rye Boys Varsity Lacrosse, and our dedicated volunteers who support our athletes season after season.

Together, we are building more than a game.

05/05/2026

What an absolutely incredible day with the New York Giants 💙🏈

We are so grateful for their partnership and continued support of Able Athletics—it truly means so much to our entire community.

Our athletes, volunteers, and coaches…you brought the ENERGY today!! 🔥👏

A huge thank you to Giants athletes Beaux Collins and Marlon Tuipulotu—our athletes loved playing alongside you and were inspired by your words.

Thank you to SUNY Purchase for hosting us and providing such an amazing space for this special day.

We are also incredibly grateful to Ethan Medley and Tara Belinsky for all that you do for the Able Athletics community.

And to top it all off—we were blown away by the presentation of a $5,000 check at the end of our clinic. We are so thankful and can’t wait to do amazing things with our flag football athletes this fall! 🙌🏽

Let’s go Giants!! 💙🏈

04/29/2026

🏈 ABLE ATHLETICS x NEW YORK GIANTS 🏈

Year 3. Growing stronger, together.

There’s nothing more powerful than a field where everyone belongs.

We’re honored to once again partner with the New York Giants to bring athletes of all abilities together for an inclusive & wheelchair flag football clinic focused on connection, confidence, and community. Register now because space is limited, and time is running out!

📍 SUNY Purchase College Physical Education Building
📅 May 4
⏰ 5:00–6:15 PM

Athletes will participate in a structured clinic, followed by a special meet & greet and autographs with select members of the NY Giants.

Moments like these remind us what inclusion truly looks like.

Open to adaptive athletes ages 5+
Wheelchair + ambulatory athletes welcome

Volunteers are needed and should arrive between 4-4:45pm.

Interested in getting involved? Local businesses are invited to host a networking table at the event. Please fill out the Google Form at the link in our bio.

04/29/2026

Join us this Saturday for the 4th Annual Able Lax Classic as Yorktown takes on Scarsdale Boys Varsity Lacrosse at 1:00 PM at Yorktown High School.

Each year, these two programs compete for the Able Lax Trophy while helping shine a light on the importance of disability inclusion in sports. We are grateful to both lacrosse communities for using the game they love to support a more inclusive future for all athletes.

After the game, please join us for the Able Classic Post Game Fundraiser:

Saturday, May 2
3:30 to 5:30 PM
The Gramercy Restaurant
345 Kear Street, Yorktown Heights

Lite bites, soft drinks, dessert, and a cash bar will be available.

$50 per person for non-players
Venmo: -MEZZATESTA
All varsity players and coaches attend at no cost.

A special thank you to the Mezzatesta family for coordinating this event and helping bring both communities together in support of Able Athletics.

04/28/2026