THORNTON, Colo. — On a recent weekday at an indoor pickleball club in Thornton, former Paralympian Jacob Heilveil rolled onto the court in a pickleball-specific sports chair, greeting a small group of athletes eager to learn the game.
In Brief:
- Adaptive pickleball programs are growing at indoor clubs across Colorado
- Former Paralympian Jacob Heilveil leads the effort through Adaptive Sports for All
- The Picklr locations in Thornton and Loveland host weekly inclusive play sessions
- Plans call for expansion to more Front Range and regional communities
Heilveil, founder and CEO of the nonprofit Adaptive Sports for All, is partnering with The Picklr to grow adaptive pickleball programs at indoor clubs across Colorado. Programs are currently offered at The Picklr locations in Thornton and Loveland, with plans to expand to additional communities statewide.
The partnership aims to make pickleball accessible to players of all abilities, particularly those who use wheelchairs, as the sport continues its rapid growth nationwide…