Adapted Archery

Adapted archery is a sport of patience, control, and precision, open to athletes with physical disabilities. On the field, participants are provided with all necessary equipment and guided by trained Veteran instructors, alongside the support of peers, to ensure a safe and uplifting experience. With a variety of bows, arrows, seating options, and equipment modifications available, every athlete has the opportunity to fully engage and succeed in the sport.

Instructor(s): Casper Vande Hei & Ian Manion

U.S. Veterans

A man in a mobility scooter aiming a blue compound bow, assisted by another man standing behind him, on a grassy field with trees in the background.

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Quick Summary

  • Adaptive Archery allows anyone and everyone to channel their inner Legolas, Katniss, Hawkeye, or Robin Hood! Every other Wednesday from 10:00am to noon, our experienced instructors guide participants through trainings and mini competitions, creating an inviting atmosphere that blends playful banter and skill development.

  • Anyone and everyone! If you think that you are unable to participate due to your disability, we invite you to sign up and see what we can offer. Whether you need a reduced tension bow, grip assistance, release tools, or bow stands, we are happy to work with you to figure out what works! We have found that our own perceptions of our abilities are often diminished, so we invite you to challenge that perception by attending one of our programs and seeing what you are capable of!

  • At the Bridge2Sports office: 3729 Murphy School Rd Durham, NC 27705

  • All Bridge2Sports programs are free of charge.

  • Nothing! We have all of the necessary equipment at our office.

  • Simply sign up on our website and come on out! All of our programs begin with a training session for any new participants or those that need refreshers, so you will be able to jump into any session with no experience needed.

  • Contact Bridge2Sports using the contact form at the bottom of this page, emailing us at admin@bridge2sports.org, or calling us at (866) 880-2742.