Challenged Athletes of West Virginia has been providing adaptive sports opportunities to children and adults with physical and cognitive disabilities since 1996. From humble beginnings we have grown to become a leader in the Mid-Atlantic Region. CAWV provides equipment and instruction for adaptive alpine skiing and snowboarding, education and training opportunities for professional and volunteer staff, equipment and support for handcycling, adaptive bicycling, whitewater rafting, camping and other outdoor opportunities.
West Virginia residents may obtain a summary of the registration and financial documents from the Secretary of State, State Capitol, Charleston, West Virginia 25305. Registration does not imply endorsement.
Challenged Athletes of West Virginia programs are provided without bias on the basis of race, color, age, national origin, religion, sex, disability, familial status or political affiliation.
Challenged Athletes is a non-profit, tax exempt organization dedicated to providing recreational opportunities for persons with disabilities. CAWV is a chapter of Disabled Sports USA, the nationwide leader in adaptive sports. Donations to CAWV are tax deductible as allowed by law.
Read our 2010 Summer Newsletter by clicking here. (requires MS Word or Open Office)
Chili Cook Off, July 10, 2010
Join Challenged Athletes, Snowshoe Mountain, The International Chili Society, and all the Cooks and Chili Heads for the 2010 Fire on the Mountain Chili Cook Off. We will be back again for our 11th year as the designated charity for the event, cooking and tasting chili; making new friends and saying hello to our old friends; promoting CAWV and Snowshoe Mountain, and conducting one of summer’s important fundraisers. Come out and support the team and enjoy summer on the mountain.
Greenbrier Challenge Aug. 7th
Join Challenged Athletes of West Virginia in Caldwell WV for the 7th annual Greenbrier Challenge at the Riverview Golf Range. A new location and event format includes something for everyone. First, a new section of trail for those who have participated previously, different riding, walking, or running opportunities, as well as a kids/family golf clinic and long ball contest are planned. Great camping is nearby at the beautiful Greenbrier State Forest, and abundant lodging in the historic Lewisburg area. Complete support along the trail includes shuttles, rest stops, lunch and prizes. If the Greenbrier Trail is on your to do list don’t miss this opportunity. All proceeds of the Greenbrier Challenge support Challenged Athletes of West Virginia in providing adapted sports opportunities to the disabled community.