Montgomery Whitewater, in partnership with the Lakeshore Foundation, will host Everyone Can Skate, an adaptive ice-skating event designed to ensure individuals of all abilities can experience ice skating in a supportive, accessible environment. The event features specialized adaptive equipment, on-site support staff, and scholarship access for youth with disabilities.
News Value
Access to outdoor recreation remains a barrier for many individuals with physical disabilities. Everyone Can Skate is part of a broader, ongoing inclusivity partnership between Montgomery Whitewater and the Lakeshore Foundation aimed at expanding adaptive recreation opportunities in Central Alabama. This event demonstrates how community partnerships can remove barriers, normalize inclusive recreation, and create meaningful experiences for families and participants of all abilities.
Event Details
- Two adaptive skating sessions will be held on Saturday, March 7th
- 10:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
- 2:30 p.m. – 2:00 p.m.
- Lakeshore Foundation will provide adaptive equipment including skate sleds, sticks, gloves, and helmets.
- Skate sleds are designed for individuals with lower-body disabilities, featuring molded bucket seats mounted on lightweight frames with adjustable blade spacing for stability and control.
- Youth (18 & under) with physical disabilities may participate through an adaptive scholarship made possible by a grant from ESPN.
- Visit the Montgomery Whitewater event page for more details.
Program Context
Everyone Can Skate builds on Montgomery Whitewater’s growing portfolio of inclusive programming, including partnerships focused on adaptive paddling, skating, and outdoor recreation access. The goal is to create sustainable, repeatable opportunities, not one-off events, that integrate inclusive recreation into the region’s outdoor culture.
About the Partners
Montgomery Whitewater is a world-class outdoor recreation destination recognized by TIME Magazine as one of the World’s Greatest Places, serving as a catalyst for economic development, tourism, and quality-of-life growth in the region.
Lakeshore Foundation is a national leader in adaptive sports and recreation and a U.S. Olympic & Paralympic Training Site, serving individuals with disabilities, veterans, seniors, and people with chronic health conditions.
