Team Sports
Lakeshore offers a wide range of adapted sports for adults age 18 and up with a physical disability. Lakeshore adult athletes and teams have a long history of athletic success including 12 national championships. Individuals who compete in Lakeshore athletics must join or be members of Lakeshore. Not sure if competitive athletics is right for you? We also offer numerous recreation programs.
Power Soccer – Lakeshore Power
October-June
Mondays & Wednesdays, 4:30-6 p.m.
Fieldhouse
Power soccer is a sport for individuals with a physical disability. Athletes use power wheelchairs in this four-on-four indoor version of soccer. Daily power wheelchair use is not a requirement. The sport is governed by the United States Power Soccer Association. In addition to weekly practices, athletes compete in home, regional and national tournaments. For more information, contact Lori Watkins at or 205-313-7429.
Shooting Team
Year-Round
Tuesdays & Thursdays, 5-6:30 p.m.
Shooting Range
Competitive shooting is open to any current Lakeshore members with a physical disability and/or visual impairment. For more information, contact Cliff Cook at or 205-313-7426.
Wheelchair Basketball – Lakeshore Storm (co-ed DII & DIII) & Lightning (women)
Lakeshore Storm (DII & DIII)
October-April
Twice a week, 6:15-8:15 p.m.
Fieldhouse
Lakeshore Lightning
October-April
Twice a week, 6:15-8:15 p.m.
Fieldhouse
Wheelchair basketball is a sport for individuals with a lower body disability who meet the National Wheelchair Basketball Association (NWBA) classification criteria. In addition to weekly practices, athletes compete in home, regional and national tournaments. For more information, contact Cliff Cook at or 205-313-7426.
Wheelchair Football – Birmingham Hammers
May-October
Saturdays, 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. | Waldrop Stadium Parking Lot
Wheelchair Football is our newest sport, part of the newly established USA Wheelchair Football League. This sport is for individuals with a wide range of physical disabilities. For more information, contact Joon Reid at or 205-313-7461.
Wheelchair Rugby – Lakeshore Demolition
October-April
Mondays & Wednesdays, 6-8 p.m. (Wednesdays optional)
Wheelchair rugby is a sport for individuals with a disability or impairment in all four limbs. The sport is sanctioned by the United States Wheelchair Rugby Association (USWRA). In addition to weekly practices, the team competes in home, regional and national tournaments. For more information, contact Kris King at or 205-313-7435.
Wheelchair Tennis
Year-Round
Mondays & Fridays, 6-8 p.m.
Lakeshore Tennis Courts
ages 13+
Participants will be taught the fundamentals of wheelchair tennis and train towards becoming a tournament-level competitor. You must be able to independently push in a chair and consistently make contact with a ball using a racket. Registration is required. Please contact Cliff Cook at or 205-313-7426 to register. Equipment can be provided by Lakeshore if needed.
Individual Sports
Interested in competing in an individual adapted sport? We can help you get started in the following sports. Don’t see a particular sport on the list? Just ask, and we will do our best to facilitate your athletic goals. Contact Cliff Cook at or 205-313-7426.
- Cycling
- Golf
- Powerlifting
- Shooting
- Swimming
- Road Racing
- Tennis
- Track & Field
- Triathlon
