Catalyst Sports - Louisville

17/11/2025

The Clinic Loop trail at Waverly Park is looking great after our dig day! This trail is a great adaptive mountain bike destination, with a 3 mile loop that is aMTB friendly, and there are even more improvements planned. Message us if you want to meet up and ride!

Huge thanks to KyMBA Louisville and Louisville Parks and Recreation for prioritizing adaptive riders and accessibility on our trails. We can't wait to see what the future holds for adaptive mountain biking in Louisville!

Catalyst Sports

10/11/2025

This Saturday, November 15th, from 2-5pm we are joining KyMBA Louisville and the JMF Trail Rangers for a trail day at Waverly Park. We will use hand tools to remove soil on the inside edge of the trail, create soil humps to smooth out root transitions, clip smaller roots with loppers, and put in a small trail reroute around two tight trees.

This trail day is a big step to improving trail accessibility for adaptive mountain bikes, and bringing a future Catalyst aMTB program to Louisville. Join us if you can- no experience necessary!

Sign up link:
https://app.betterimpact.com/PublicOrganization/950dcb62-1c2b-4f82-a06d-2c4f48aef472/Activity/4bb09022-eb62-4f93-b134-f064bd08657d/1

06/11/2025

Great news- we have a matching donor for the 2025 Challenge for Access! Catalyst Sports Board Member, John Chapman, and team members, Emily Moscoe and Brittany Morguelan, are taking on the Challenge for Access...in a single day!

This Saturday, November 8th, they’re aiming to climb the wall at Rocksport Climbing 100 times to raise $2,000 in support of the adaptive climbing program for people with physical disabilities.

Every dollar raised will be matched by generous donors, doubling the impact to help bring access to adventure for people of all abilities.

You can support their incredible effort in one of two ways:
1️⃣ Join the climb! Sign up to take on the challenge alongside them (You can climb 3000' in a day or take the whole month, the time frame is up to you.)
2️⃣ Donate! Help them reach (and double) their $2,000 goal

https://p2p.onecause.com/challengeforaccess2025/team/rocksport-2

04/11/2025

Join us this Saturday, November 8th for our monthly adaptive climbing clinic at Rocksport Climbing. PLUS stick around to cheer on Catalyst Sports staff and volunteers as they take on the Challenge for Access- climbing 100 routes in just one day!

You can support adaptive sports right here in Louisville by joining RockSport's Challenge for Access team OR donating to help us reach our goal of $2,000. https://p2p.onecause.com/challengeforaccess2025/team/rocksport-2

Sign Up Links for November 8th Adaptive Climb (climbing 100 routes NOT required!)

Athletes- https://catalystsports.app.neoncrm.com/np/clients/catalystsports/event.jsp?event=72107&

Volunteers- https://catalystsports.app.neoncrm.com/np/clients/catalystsports/event.jsp?event=72417&

22/10/2025

As a part of our community, you know how impactful adventure can be. Rocksport Climbing is participating in Catalyst Sports' Climbing Challenge for Access to give people with physical disabilities access to the life-changing impact of adventure. That means we are inviting you to join the team and climb the height of the famous El Capitan (3,000 feet) in the month of November!
All funds raised will contribute to RockSport’s fundraising goal of $2,000.

Sign up for the challenge at the link below! If you can't join the challenge this time around, please SHARE and consider donating to our team to support adaptive rock climbing right here in Louisville.

https://p2p.onecause.com/challengeforaccess2025/team/rocksport-2

07/10/2025

Our monthly climb has been rescheduled to SUNDAY October 12th from 3:30-5:30pm. As always, online registration is required so we can make it a great day for everyone!

Climber sign up- https://catalystsports.app.neoncrm.com/np/clients/catalystsports/event.jsp?event=72102&

Volunteer sign up-
https://catalystsports.app.neoncrm.com/np/clients/catalystsports/event.jsp?event=72367&

06/10/2025

Don't forget to vote today, and set a reminder on your phone to vote every day until October 19th!

25/09/2025

💥 BIG NEWS! Catalyst Sports is one of five FINALISTS for the Defender Service Awards in the Outdoor Accessibility & Education category!

The winner will receive a customized Defender 130 vehicle tailored to their needs + $30,000 award to help advance their mission. For us, this means increased accessibility to adventure across the Southeast.

And guess what? 👉 YOU decide who wins.
🗓️ Voting is open DAILY, Oct 3–19
✅ You can vote once per day (opt into our reminder email 👇!)

We know life gets busy, so we’ll make it EASY.

Sign up to get a daily reminder email straight to your inbox with a direct voting link. One click. One vote. Big impact.

🔗 Opt in at the linkbelow!
https://catalystsports.us6.list-manage.com/subscribe?u=6af7c2abd97b1184c7e49f7f9&id=4d3fd12889

24/09/2025

Come out and help us improve the trails at Waverly for adaptive bikes! November 15th, 2-5pm at Waverly Park in South Louisville. We are looking forward to a continued partnership with Louisville Parks and Rec along with KyMBA Louisville to bring more adaptive mountain biking to the Louisville area in the future- getting the trails in shape is just step one!

Trail work day to address accessibility needs on the Clinic Loop for adaptive riders. This event is a collaboration between the JMF Trail Rangers, Catalyst Sports, and KMBA. We will us hand tools to remove soil on the inside edge of the trail, create soil humps to smooth out root transitions, clip s...

22/09/2025

Have you ever wanted to try climbing outside? We are hosting a FREE adaptive climbing meet up during Rocktoberfest, a climbing festival in the Red River Gorge hosted by the RRGCC. This is a chance to climb outside on real rock! The meet-up is Friday October 10th, about 2 hours from Louisville near Slade, KY. The meet-up itself is free but you must register at the link below. If you want to participate in the full weekend of events you will need to purchase a ticket.

An important note on accessibility- the trail to the climbing area is appx. 1/4 mile uphill on a dirt trail with some roots, rocks, etc. It is NOT wheelchair accessible for a standard wheelchair, however it could be accessible with a track chair, adaptive mountain bike, or other off-road mobility device. We will also have volunteers available to help if you are able to hike but need some assistance to hike up/down the trail. There are also NOT restroom facilities at the location of the climb. If you have any questions or concerns about the accessibility of this event please email emily@catalystsports.org!

https://rrgcc.networkforgood.com/events/90506-rocktoberfest-2025?fbclid=IwY2xjawM-iCpleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETFsN2l2STBaRXE1UUgzSlVDAR7Ql0ENWp70LSh-xSnwe-v-bmCQZTQ67hfFqH_Sbyh6_VyNTRC6mGtHc4iYgA_aem_qdqsxxZ55LaOaDkCIF71WA

Rocktoberfest 2025, Hosted by the Red River Gorge Climbers' Coalition (RRGCC) Rocktoberfest is RRGCC's largest fundraiser each the year and is what enables the Coalition to make their mortgage payments, manage over 1,800 acres of climbing land and roads, and to save money for future purchases. The e...

11/09/2025

Calling all volunteers! We need you this Saturday, September 13th, at Rocksport Climbing! We have several new climbers coming out this Saturday and we need your help to make sure they have a great time. Please sign up online or email emily@catalystsports.org if you have any questions.

Volunteer sign up- https://catalystsports.app.neoncrm.com/np/clients/catalystsports/event.jsp?event=72317&

05/09/2025

If you're interested in adaptive mountain biking, complete this survey and tell the folks at Jefferson Memorial Forest that you want aMTB trails! This has the potential to be an incredible location if the trails are built with adaptive users in mind.

🚵‍♂️🌳 Help Shape the Future of Jefferson Memorial Forest! 🌳🚵‍♀️

A master plan is being developed for Jefferson Memorial Forest, and it is critical that mountain bikers provide feedback. This plan will help shape the future of the forest, including the trails we ride.

📋 Take the survey and share your input
📌 Visit the Master Plan website to learn more about the process

The more riders who complete the survey, the stronger our voice will be in ensuring mountain biking remains a priority at JMF. Please take a few minutes to fill it out and share this with your riding crew.

👉 Scan the QR codes in the image below or click the link to access the survey and website.

https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/JMFSurvey?fbclid=IwdGRjcAMmNQdleHRuA2FlbQIxMQABHjL_hk4DoxvuqETscY7b7CpvrUjo4BRj-m4L-2jY0FBNgOGfk59hPI1NheDd_aem_mtVrvkKMNifv_QlIgsOkvA