Saturday was the start of something exciting for wheelchair football in Cincinnati!
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Thirteen athletes joined The Bridge at LeBlond Recreation Center for our first Wheelchair Football Clinic this year. Coach Kevin Lynnott from Move United Sport led the two-hour session and introduced athletes to the fundamentals of the sport. Players worked through drills, learned plays, and put their new skills to work in a scrimmage.
The clinic, one afternoon on the court, is one of many in the future. This practice session was the first step toward building The Bridge's competitive wheelchair football team in 2027. Through our trademark agreement with the Cincinnati Bengals, the team will compete in Bengals colors, stripes, and branding as it travels to face other wheelchair football teams across the country, including teams affiliated with the Kansas City Chiefs, Chicago Bears, and Cleveland Browns.
Thank you to Coach Lynnott for sharing his time and expertise with our athletes. We also want to thank the Cincinnati Rec for welcoming us at LeBlond and the volunteers who helped make the clinic possible.
And to the 13 athletes who came ready to learn, compete, and try something new, thank you for being part of the beginning. We cannot wait to see where this team goes next!
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Through regular programming and multiple 'Try-It' days, The Bridge Adaptive Sports & Recreation creates opportunities for individuals with disabilities to get active and play with purpose.
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Test your skill in FOUR SPORTS in ONE DAY! 🎾🏓🏒🏀
This event is your chance to learn about and try four different Paralympic wheelchair / seated sports! Participants will group up and learn the basics of each of these sports in 45 minute intervals: wheelchair basketball, wheelchair tennis, wheelchair pickleball, and sled hockey / BVI hockey. There is no cost involved - just plan to come and have fun!
Saturday, September 12th from 9 am - 12 pm
Queen City Sportsplex
Special thanks to the Cincinnati Tennis Foundation, Cincinnati Icebreakers Sled Hockey, and Cincinnati Dragons Wheelchair Basketball Team for making this possible!
Learn about each sport and register here: https://bit.ly/4-Way-Seated-Try-It-Calendar
08/18/2026
THIS SATURDAY!! 🏈🐯🏈
Join us for a Wheelchair Football clinic with coach Kevin Lynnott of Move United! This is an exciting game meant for 18+ adults who can propel their wheelchairs manually. We’ll be learning the rules of the game, working through drills, and running plays.
August 22 from 1:00 - 3:00 pm
LeBlond Recreation Center
Link to All Current Programs in bio to sign up!
08/18/2026
Join us for a Wheelchair Football clinic with coach Kevin Lynnott of Move United Sport! This is an exciting game meant for 18+ adults who can propel their wheelchairs manually. We'll be learning the rules of the game, working through drills, and running plays.
August 22 from 1:00 - 3:00 pm
LeBlond Recreation Center
https://bit.ly/Wheelchair-Football-Clinic-Aug2026-Active
08/15/2026
Ohio River Paddlefest's recent Guinness World Record breaking event meant a lot for organizers and participants alike.
But it was especially meaningful for adaptive paddlers to be part of something so remarkable. Dulcey Griffith shares a bit of her experience in the article below!
Thanks, ADVENTURE CREW, for your ongoing partnership and for helping us make water sports accessible in our region.
From Prep to Paddling: What It Takes to Set a World Record - Cincinnati Magazine For Paddlefest’s 25th anniversary, 1,440 paddlers braved thunderstorms and took to the river to set a world record. Two weeks later, they reflect on the journey it took to get here.
08/12/2026
CHEERS to FIVE YEARS! 5️⃣ 🎉 🥂
The Bridge is officially 5 years old this year, and we’re gathering to celebrate all we’ve accomplished together!
Mark your calendar for Thursday, November 19th, from 6:00 - 9:00 pm and join us at our new Northside location to raise a glass to creating access to more adaptive sports in Greater Cincinnati.
Stay tuned for details and registration in early October.
Join The Bridge for an aMTB Skills Clinic at Mt. Airy on Thursday, August 20 from 6:00 - 8:00 pm. This clinic gives riders a chance to hone aMTB techniques on Mt. Airy’s Skills Park.
Learn more and register* here: https://bit.ly/Mt_Airy_aMTB_Aug2026_Calendar
*You must register to receive any communications about changes to the program due to weather, etc. Thank you!
08/10/2026
This Disability Pride Month, our community came together to put Access in Action.
Thanks to over 100 individual donors and sponsors, The Bridge raised over $44,000 for adaptive sports in Greater Cincinnati during July. Because of our community's support, we exceeded our goal and met the generous $20K match from the LaRosa Family Foundation! LaRosa's Pizzeria
And a special congrats to Jennifer H. for winning the Reds Diamond Seat Ticket Raffle, which supported this fundraising effort. We hope you have a great day at the ballpark!
Thank you to everyone who donated, shared our campaign, volunteered, or helped spread the word. Each of you played a part in making this campaign possible. Your support helps more individuals with disabilities take part in adaptive sports across Greater Cincinnati. It helps athletes try new sports, use specialized equipment, train, compete, and connect with others.
Together, we are creating more access to sport and more opportunities for athletes throughout our community.
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