St. Louis Programs
All Athletes with Physical Disabilities are Welcome!
DASA programming is geared towards individuals with Spina Bifida, Spinal Cord Injury, Cerebral Palsy, Amputee, Visual Impairment, Muscular Dystrophy, Multiple Sclerosis, Traumatic Brain Injury, or an Orthopedic diagnosis.
For any individual with a diagnosis not listed above, please refer to the Recreation Council of Greater St. Louis. You can find more information on other organizations and resources on our Athlete Resources page under the “Contact Us” tab in our title menu.
Register Today
If you are new to DASA you can register for any of our awesome sports or activities by going to our registration page and following our 2 simple steps. Once your new athlete form has been processed, we will be in touch personally to let you know when you may begin registration.
Get inspired, gain strength, and live the quality of life you deserve with DASA. We can’t wait to see you!
Session 3: 2026
Registration opens Monday, 8/17 at 10am. Programs begin in mid September and extend into mid October. Click the sports to see details (dates, times, locations are subject to change)
Adaptive Weight Training
Athletes will engage in strength & conditioning stations including weight lifting. This training can prepare the athlete for a future in Para Powerlifting as well as an additional day to maintain strength and conditioning training! NEW: Youth class and Adult class!!
Para Powerlifting is open to male and female athletes with physical impairments. The bench press is the sport’s single discipline. Competitors must lower the bar to the chest, hold it motionless on the chest and then press it upwards to arms length with locked elbows. Athletes are given three attempts and the winner is the athlete who lifts the highest number of kilograms.
- When: Thursdays; YOUTH: 6:00pm-6:45pm; ADULTS: 6:50-7:35pm
- Dates: 9/17, 9/24, 10/1, 10/8, 10/15
- Where: DASA Ability Gym, INSIDE Mid Rivers Mall (1600 Mid Rivers Mall Suite 2272, St Peters, MO).
- Cost: $50
Adaptive Yoga
EVERYONE can practice yoga! We offer classes lying on the ground, seated on the floor, seated in a chair or wheelchair, kneeling or standing. Classes may be taken in person or virtual: Register now and decide location later!
- When: Thursdays
- Youth: 6:00pm- 6:45pm
- Adults: 6:45pm-7:30pm
- Dates: 9/17, 9/24, 10/1, 10/8, 10/15
- Where: Promise Community Homes, 1240 Dautel Ln. St. Louis, MO
- Cost: $50
Air Rifle
This Paralympic sport is a test of accuracy and control, in which competitors use air rifles to fire a series of shots at a stationary target. Each athlete is set at an individual station and taught safety when handling the air rifle. Athletes must be at least 12 years of age.
- When: Mondays, 6:30pm-8:00pm; broken into two 45-minute slots
- Dates: 9/14, 9/21, 9/28, 10/5, 10/12
- Where: DASA Box, INSIDE Mid Rivers Mall (1600 Mid Rivers Mall Suite 2276, St Peters, MO)
- Cost: $50
Archery
BULL’S EYE is the name of the game! Learn the skills and technique needed to get that bull’s eye every time! Adaptive equipment available. Athletes will be split into two 45-min groups based on age and skill level.
- When: Sundays, 6:30pm-8:00pm, broken into two 45-minute slots
- Dates: 9/13, 9/20, 9/27, 10/4, 10/11
- Where: The St. Louis Bow Hunters Archery Club, 301 Tecumseh St, St. Charles, MO.
- Cost: $50
Boccia
Boccia is a game of strategy and accuracy. The sport is played on a flat, smooth surface, where players must throw or roll colored balls as close as possible to a white target ball, known as the “jack.” The player, pair or team with the most balls near the jack is the winner.
- When: Thursdays, 6:00pm-7:00pm
- Dates: 9/17, 9/24, 10/1, 10/8, 10/15
- Where: DDRB Gym, 1025 Country Club Rd, St Charles, MO 63303
- Cost: $50
Golf
Learn to play golf and practice your skills. Due to golf being a weather permitting sport, make-up dates will be added to the end of the season.
- When: Thursdays, 6:00pm-7:30pm
- Dates: 9/17, 9/24, 10/1, 10/8, 10/15
- Where: The Quarry at Crystal Springs, 1 Crystal Springs Quarry Dr, Maryland Heights, MO
- Cost: $50
Power Wheelchair Soccer (Flames Skills & Drills)
DASA Flames is the beginner power soccer team. DASA provides the soccer chair, you provide the athlete!
- When: Saturdays, 10:30am-12:15am broken into 2-45min groups
- Dates: 9/19-12/5, no practice 11/28
- Where: Promise Community Homes, 1240 Dautel Ln. St. Louis, MO
- Cost: $100
Rock Climbing
Adaptive Rock Climbing is an amazing sport for our athletes. At DASA, we make sure that every athlete can make it to the top! We have experienced rock climbers making sure this activity is completely safe for our athletes and volunteers.
- When: Tuesdays, 6:00pm-7:30pm
- Dates: 9/15, 9/22, 9/29, 10/6, 10/13
- Where: Upper Limits in Maryland Heights, 1874 Lackland Hill Pkwy, St. Louis, MO 63146.
- Cost: $100 for the entire 5-week session; $25/class
Swimming Lessons
Learn to swim with one-on-one instruction.
Monday, Tuesday and Thursday nights will have 2 different classes (6:00pm-6:45pm & 6:45pm-7:30pm). Wednesday night will have 2 different classes (6:30pm-7:15pm & 7:15pm-8:00pm).
- Monday classes are held at The Chesterfield Athletic Club, 16625 Swingley Ridge Rd. Chesterfield, MO. Dates: 9/14, 9/21, 9/28, 10/5, 10/12
- Tuesday classes are held at The Chesterfield Athletic Club, 16625 Swingley Ridge Rd. Chesterfield, MO. Dates: 9/15, 9/22, 9/29, 10/6, 10/13
- Wednesday classes are held at Promise Community Homes, 1240 Dautel Ln. St. Louis, MO. Dates: 9/16, 9/23, 9/30, 10/7, 10/14
- Thursday classes are held at Promise Community Homes, 1240 Dautel Ln. St. Louis, MO. Dates: 9/17, 9/24, 10/1, 10/8, 10/15
- Cost: $50
**EACH CLASS MUST HAVE A MINIMUM OF 3 SWIMMERS. DASA RESERVES THE RIGHT TO CANCEL A CLASS IF THE MINIMUM IS NOT MET. ATHLETES WILL BE NOTIFIED PRIOR TO THE START OF CLASS.**
Tennis
Serve. Set. MATCH!
WHEELCHAIR or STANDING tennis players are welcome! The game of wheelchair tennis follows the same rules as able-bodied tennis as endorsed by the International Tennis Federation, except the wheelchair tennis player is allowed two bounces of the ball. The player must return the ball before it hits the ground a third time. The wheelchair is part of the body and all applicable ITF Rules which apply to a player’s body shall apply to the wheelchair.
DASA can also help you up your game for the Paralympics, Collegiate level or for FUN!
- When: Mondays, 6:00pm-7:00pm
- Dates: 9/14, 9/21, 9/28, 10/5, 10/12
- Where: Venable Memorial courts 10620 Country View Dr, Creve Coeur
- Cost: $50
Wheelchair Basketball (Skills & Drills)
Learn Basketball Skills & Drills. This is your chance to try out the sport before committing to the DASA Competitive team!
YOUTH only
- Tuesdays, 6:00pm-7:00pm
- Dates: 9/15, 9/22, 9/29, 10/6, 10/13
- Where: North Kirkwood Middle School; 11287 Manchester Rd, Kirkwood, MO 63122
- Cost: $50
Competitive & Development Sports
Fall Competitive Sports include Boccia ($300 fee), Power Wheelchair Soccer ($300 fee), Sled Hockey (Adults: $500 fee, Juniors: $300), Wheelchair Basketball ($300 fee) and Wheelchair Rugby ($300 fee).^
Spring Competitive Sports include Archery ($300 fee*), Para Powerlifting ($300 fee*), Swimming ($300 fee*) and Track & Field ($300 fee*).^
*The DASA Sports that are offered at Junior Nationals (Archery, Para Powerlifting, Swimming, Track & Field) will have a base fee of $300 for the first sport and any additional sports will cost an additional $50. For instance, if an athlete registers for competitive swimming & competitive track & field then the fee is $350 for the season.
^Dates, times, locations are subject to change.
Archery
This is DASA’s Competitive Archery Team. Athletes will have coaching support at 2 regional events, plus entry to DASA’s Gateway Games. Competitive Archery athletes will also be supported to attend Nationals. DASA will also offer a Development Non-Travel Program.
- When: Sundays 6:00pm-8:00pm
- Estimated Start Date: September 2025
- Where: The St. Louis Bow Hunters Archery Club, 301 Tecumseh St, St. Charles, MO.
- Cost:
- Competitive: $300*
- Development, non-travel: $100 (Jan through End of Season)
*DASA Competitive Sports that are offered at Junior Nationals (Archery, Para Powerlifting, Swimming, Track & Field) will have a base fee of $300 for the first sport and any additional sports will cost an additional $50.
Boccia
This is DASA’s travel competition Boccia Team. Athletes will have coaching support at practices, at at least 2 regional events, plus entry to DASA’s Gateway Games. Competitive Boccia athletes will also be supported to attend Boccia Nationals. The team will have additional practice times. These times will be established as a group.
- When: Mondays & Thursdays – 6:00pm-8:00pm
- Start Date: September 2025
- Where: DDRB Gym (1025 Country Club Rd., 63303)
- Cost: $300
Para Powerlifting
This is DASA’s Competitive Para Powerlifting Team. Athletes will have coaching support at 2 regional events, plus entry to DASA’s Gateway Games. Competitive Para Powerlifting athletes will also be supported to attend Nationals.
- When: TBD
- Estimated Start Date: September 2025
- Where: DASA’s Ability Gym INSIDE Mid Rivers Mall, 1600 Mid Rivers Mall Cir, St. Peters
- Cost: $300*
*DASA Competitive Sports that are offered at Junior Nationals (Archery, Para Powerlifting, Swimming, Track & Field) will have a base fee of $300 for the first sport and any additional sports will cost an additional $50.
Power Wheelchair Soccer
DASA has several different Competitive Power Wheelchair Soccer teams and a Development Non-Travel Program. Athletes on the Competitive Teams will have coaching support at least 2 regional events, entry to DASA’s Jerry Frick Memorial Power Soccer Tournament, and support to USPSA Nationals, if team qualifies, or last post-season competition.
- When: Wednesdays – 6:00pm-8:00pm
- Estimated Start Date: September 2025
- Where: Wednesdays: Ladue 5th Grade Center (10900 Ladue Rd., 63141))
- Cost:
- Competitive Team: $300
- Development, non travel: $100 (Start of Season through December); $100 (Jan through End of Season)
Sled Hockey
DASA CarShield is the competitive travel Sled Hockey team. We have an Adult A Team, Adult B Team & a Junior Team and a Development Non-Travel Program. Athletes on the Competitive Teams will have coaching support at inner-league travel competitions, entry to DASA’s Sled Hockey Tournament, and support to attend Nationals.
- When: Sundays – 8:50am-10:50am
- Begins: September 2025
- Where: Wentzville Ice Arena, 910 Main Plaza Dr, Wentzville, MO
- Cost:
- Adult Competitive Travel Team: $500
- Junior Competitive Travel Team: $300
- Development, non-travel: $100 (September through December); $100 (Jan through March)
Swim Team
The DASA Swim Team is the competitive travel swim team. Swimmers must be able to swim at least a 25 meter length of the pool independently and must be able to swim more than 10 laps in a one hour practice session of any stroke independently.
Athletes will have coaching support at 2 regional events, plus entry to DASA’s Gateway Games. Competitive Swimming athletes will also be supported to attend Nationals. DASA also offers travel, and local, Junior Varsity teams.
- When: Sundays – 12:00pm-2:00pm
- Begins: January 13, 2026
- Where: Ladue Horton Watkins High School (1201 S. Warson Rd., 63124)
- Cost:
- Varsity: $300* (December-July)
- Junior Varsity (travel & non-travel): $150 (January-May); $150 (May-July)
*DASA Competitive Sports that are offered at Junior Nationals (Archery, Para Powerlifting, Swimming, Track & Field) will have a base fee of $300 for the first sport and any additional sports will cost an additional $50.
Track & Field
Try your skills at racing on the track; throwing the shot put, discus & javelin; and flying high in the long jump!
Athletes on the Competitive Team will have coaching support at 2 regional events, plus entry to DASA’s Gateway Games. Competitive Track & Field athletes will also be supported to attend Nationals. DASA will also offer a Development Non-Travel Program.
Indoor practices begin Tuesday, January 6th, 2026 inside DASA’S Ability Gym and continue each week until we are able to move outdoors pending weather.
- When: Tuesdays & Thursdays – 6:00pm- 7:30pm
- Dates: March 2026 (pending weather)
- Where: Ladue Horton Watkins High School (1201 S. Warson Rd., 63124)
- Cost:
- Competitive Team: $300* (January-July)
- Development non-travel: $150 (January-May); $150 (May-July)
All wheelchair racing athletes must have track chair fitting prior to practice!
*DASA Competitive Sports that are offered at Junior Nationals (Archery, Para Powerlifting, Swimming, Track & Field) will have a base fee of $300 for the first sport and any additional sports will cost an additional $50.
Wheelchair Basketball
The DASA Rolling Rams (JV & Prep) are the competitive travel Wheelchair Basketball teams. Athletes will have coaching support at at least 2 regional events, plus entry to DASA’s Tournament. Competitive athletes will also be supported to attend Nationals or last post-season competition. Adult players will only have the option to participate in the non-travel development team this year!
- When:
- Prep: Tuesdays – 6:00pm-8:00pm
- Varsity: Tuesdays & Thursdays 6:00pm-8:00pm
- Estimated Start Date: September 2025
- Where: Ladue 5th Grade Center (10900 Ladue Rd., 63141))
- Cost:
- Competitive Teams (Prep & JV): $300
Wheelchair Rugby
The DASA St. Louis Rugby Club is the competitive travel Wheelchair Rugby team. DASA also has a Development Non-Travel Program. Competitive Athletes will have coaching support at at least 2 regional events, plus entry to DASA’s Crazy 8’s Tournament. Competitive athletes will also be supported to attend Nationals or last post-season competition.
- When: Mondays & Wednesdays – 5:30pm-8:00pm
- Estimated Start Date: September 2025
- Where: Ladue Middle School (9701 Conway Rd., 63124))
- Cost:
- Competitive Team: $300
- Development, non-travel: $100 (September through December); $100 (Jan through March)
Summer Session: 2026
Registration opens Monday, June 8th at 10am. Programs will begin in in early July depending on the program and extend into August. Click on the specific sport for additional details.
Adaptive Weight Training
Athletes will engage in strength & conditioning stations including weight lifting. This training will prepare the athlete for a future in Para Powerlifting.
Para Powerlifting is open to male and female athletes with physical impairments. The bench press is the sport’s single discipline. Competitors must lower the bar to the chest, hold it motionless on the chest and then press it upwards to arms length with locked elbows. Athletes are given three attempts and the winner is the athlete who lifts the highest number of kilograms.
- When: Thursdays; 6:00pm-6:45pm (YOUTH), 6:50pm-7:35pm (ADULT)
- Dates: 7/9, 7/16, 7/23, 7/30, 8/6
- Where: DASA Ability Gym, INSIDE Mid Rivers Mall (1600 Mid Rivers Mall Suite 2272, St Peters, MO).
- Cost: $40
Rock Climbing
Adaptive Rock Climbing is an amazing sport for our athletes. At DASA, we make sure that every athlete can make it to the top! We have experienced rock climbers making sure this activity is completely safe for our athletes and volunteers.
- When: Tuesdays, 6:00pm-7:30pm
- Dates: 7/7, 7/14, 7/21, 7/28, 8/4
- Where: Upper Limits in Maryland Heights, 1874 Lackland Hill Pkwy, St. Louis, MO 63146.
- Cost: $100 for the entire session; $25/class
Tennis
Join us on Mondays starting the first week of July to enjoy an hour of tennis drills and games. All equipment is provided but athletes can bring their own racket if they have one.
- When: Mondays 6:00pm-7:00pm
- Dates: 7/6, 7/13, 7/20, 7/27, 8/3
- Where: Lake School Park, 581 Coeur De Ville Dr, Creve Coeur, MO 63141
- Cost: $40
Pre-season Training
Are you a DASA competition athlete looking to build strength and conditioning going into the start of your season? This is the program for you! For an hour a week you and your team mates will go through sport-specific preseason training to prepare you for the rigors of a long season.
- When: Tuesdays; 6:00pm-7:00pm
- Dates: 7/7, 7/14, 7/21, 7/28, 8/4, 8/11, 8/18, 8/25
- Where: DASA Ability Gym, INSIDE Mid Rivers Mall (1600 Mid Rivers Mall Suite 2272, St Peters, MO).
- Cost: $40
- Only available to DASA competition athletes.
Session 2: 2026
Registration will open at 10am on Monday, March 9th. Programs will begin the week of March 29th and continue into early May. Click the sports below to see details.
Adaptive Weight Training
Athletes will engage in strength & conditioning stations including weightlifting. This training can prepare the athlete for a future in Para Powerlifting as well as an additional way to maintain strength and conditioning training!
Para Powerlifting is open to male and female athletes with physical impairments. The bench press is the sport’s single discipline. Competitors must lower the bar to the chest, hold it motionless on the chest and then press it upwards to arms length with locked elbows. Athletes are given three attempts and the winner is the athlete who lifts the highest number of kilograms.
- When: Thursdays;
- Youth: 6:00pm- 6:45pm
- Adults: 6:50pm-7:35pm
- Dates: 4/2, 4/9, 4/16, 4/23, 4/30, 5/7
- Where: DASA Ability Gym, INSIDE Mid Rivers Mall (1600 Mid Rivers Mall Suite 2272, St Peters, MO).
- Cost: $40
Adaptive Yoga
EVERYONE can practice yoga! We offer classes lying on the ground, seated on the floor, seated in a chair or wheelchair, kneeling or standing.
- When: Wednesdays
- Youth: 6:00pm- 6:45pm
- Adults: 6:45pm-7:30pm
- Dates: 4/1, 4/8, 4/15, 4/22, 4/29, 5/6
- Where: Promise Community Homes, 1240 Dautel Ln. St. Louis, MO
- Cost: $40
*IF WE DO NOT HAVE 3 ATHLETES REGISTERED BEFORE THE START OF THE SESSION WE WILL HAVE TO CANCEL PROGRAMMING.
Archery
BULL’S EYE is the name of the game! Learn the skills and technique needed to get that bull’s eye every time! Adaptive equipment available. Athletes will be split into two 45-min groups based on age and skill level.
- When: Sundays, 6:30pm-8:00pm, broken into two 45-minute slots
- Dates: 3/29, 4/12, 4/19, 4/26, 5/3, 5/10
- Where: The St. Louis Bow Hunters Archery Club, 301 Tecumseh St, St. Charles, MO.
- Cost: $40
Boccia
Boccia is a game of strategy and accuracy. The sport is played on a flat, smooth surface, where players must throw or roll colored balls as close as possible to a white target ball, known as the “jack.” The player, pair or team with the most balls near the jack is the winner.
- When: Thursdays, 6:00pm-7:00pm
- Dates: 4/2, 4/9, 4/16, 4/23, 4/30, 5/7
- Where: DDRB Gym, 1025 Country Club Rd, St Charles, MO
- Cost: $40
Golf
Learn to play golf and practice your skills. Due to golf being a weather permitting sport, make-up dates will be added to the end of the season.
- When: Thursdays, 6:00pm-7:30pm
- Dates: 4/2, 4/9, 4/16, 4/23, 4/30, 5/7
- Where: The Quarry at Crystal Springs, 1 Crystal Springs Quarry Dr, Maryland Heights, MO 63043
- Cost: $40
Power Hour Group Training
Join DASA’s Trainer, Matt, as he guides athletes through an empowering exercise circuit focusing on strength, cardio and overall fitness. This program not only aims to enhance your physical health but also incorporates a fun and social atmosphere.
- When: Mondays, 5:00pm-6:00pm
- Dates: 3/31, 4/7, 4/14, 4/21, 4/28, 5/5
- Where: DASA Ability Gym, INSIDE Mid Rivers Mall (1600 Mid Rivers Mall Suite 2272, St Peters, MO).
- Cost: $40
Rock Climbing
Adaptive Rock Climbing is an amazing sport for our athletes. At DASA, we make sure that every athlete can make it to the top! We have experienced rock climbers making sure this activity is completely safe for our athletes and volunteers.
- When: Tuesdays, 6:00pm-7:30pm
- Dates: 3/31, 4/7, 4/14, 4/21, 4/28, 5/5
- Where: Upper Limits in Maryland Heights, 1874 Lackland Hill Pkwy, St. Louis, MO
- Cost: $125 for the entire session; $25/class*
- *Please note, the increase in the cost of this program is due to a rise in fees from the facility.
Shooting Para Sport (Air Rifle)
This Paralympic sport is a test of accuracy and control in which competitors use air rifles to fire a series of shots at a stationary target. Each athlete sits at an individual station and is taught safety when handling the air rifle. Athletes must be at least 12 years of age.
- When: Mondays, 6:00pm-7:30pm; broken into two 45-minute slots
- Dates: 3/30, 4/6, 4/13, 4/20, 4/27, 5/4
- Where: DASA Box, INSIDE Mid Rivers Mall (1600 Mid Rivers Mall Suite 2276, St Peters, MO)
- Cost: $40
Swimming Lessons
Learn to swim with one-on-one instruction.
Monday, Tuesday and Thursday nights will have 2 different classes (6:00pm-6:45pm & 6:45pm-7:30pm). Wednesday night will have 2 different classes (6:30pm-7:15pm & 7:15pm-8:00pm).
- Monday classes are held at The Chesterfield Athletic Club, 16625 Swingley Ridge Rd. Chesterfield, MO.
- Dates: 3/30, 4/6, 4/13, 4/20, 4/27, 5/4
- Tuesday classes are held at The Chesterfield Athletic Club, 16625 Swingley Ridge Rd. Chesterfield, MO.
- Dates: 3/31, 4/7, 4/14, 4/21, 4/28, 5/5
- Wednesday classes are held at Promise Community Homes, 1240 Dautel Ln. St. Louis, MO.
- Dates: 4/1, 4/8, 4/15, 4/22, 4/29, 5/6
- Thursday classes are held at Promise Community Homes, 1240 Dautel Ln. St. Louis, MO.
- Dates: 4/2, 4/9, 4/16, 4/23, 4/30, 5/7
- Cost: $40
Tennis
Serve. Set. MATCH!
WHEELCHAIR or STANDING tennis players are welcome! The game of wheelchair tennis follows the same rules as able-bodied tennis as endorsed by the International Tennis Federation, except the wheelchair tennis player is allowed two bounces of the ball. The player must return the ball before it hits the ground a third time. The wheelchair is part of the body and all applicable ITF Rules which apply to a player’s body shall apply to the wheelchair.
DASA can also help you up your game for the Paralympics, Collegiate level or for FUN!
- When: Mondays, 6:00pm-7:00pm
- Dates: 3/30, 4/6, 4/13, 4/20, 4/27, 5/4
- Where: Lake School Park, 581 Coeur De Ville Dr, Creve Coeur, MO
- Cost: $40
Wheelchair Basketball (Skills & Drills)
Learn Basketball Skills & Drills. This is your chance to try out the sport before committing to the DASA Competitive team! Adult only, all athletes must be 18+ years old.
- Thursdays, 6:00pm-8:00pm
- Dates: 4/2, 4/9, 4/16, 4/23, 4/30, 5/7
- Where: St. Mary Magdalen Church, 7240 Anna Ave, Maplewood
- Cost: $50
Session 1: 2026
Registration opens Monday, 1/5 at 10am. Programs begin in late January and last through mid-March. Click the sports to see details (dates, times, locations are subject to change).
Adaptive Weight Training
Athletes will engage in strength & conditioning stations including weight lifting. This training can prepare the athlete for a future in Para Powerlifting as well as an additional day to maintain strength and conditioning training!
Para Powerlifting is open to male and female athletes with physical impairments. The bench press is the sport’s single discipline. Competitors must lower the bar to the chest, hold it motionless on the chest and then press it upwards to arms length with locked elbows. Athletes are given three attempts and the winner is the athlete who lifts the highest number of kilograms.
- When: Thursdays;
- Youth: 6:00pm- 6:45pm
- Adults: 6:50pm-7:35pm
- Dates: 1/29, 2/5, 2/12, 2/19, 2/26, 3/5
- Where: DASA Ability Gym, INSIDE Mid Rivers Mall (1600 Mid Rivers Mall Suite 2272, St Peters, MO).
- Cost: $40
Adaptive Yoga
EVERYONE can practice yoga! We offer classes lying on the ground, seated on the floor, seated in a chair or wheelchair, kneeling or standing.
- When: Thursdays
- Youth: 6:00pm- 6:45pm
- Adults: 6:45pm-7:30pm
- Dates: 1/29, 2/5, 2/12, 2/19, 2/26, 3/5
- Where: Promise Community Homes, 1240 Dautel Ln. St. Louis, MO
- Cost: $40
Archery
BULL’S EYE is the name of the game! Learn the skills and technique needed to get that bull’s eye every time! Adaptive equipment available. Athletes will be split into two 45-min groups based on age and skill level.
- When: Sundays, 6:30pm-8:00pm, broken into two 45-minute slots
- Dates: 1/25, 2/1, 2/15, 2/22, 3/1, 3/8
- Where: The St. Louis Bow Hunters Archery Club, 301 Tecumseh St, St. Charles, MO.
- Cost: $40
Boccia
Boccia is a game of strategy and accuracy. The sport is played on a flat, smooth surface, where players must throw or roll colored balls as close as possible to a white target ball, known as the “jack.” The player, pair or team with the most balls near the jack is the winner.
- When: Thursdays, 6:00pm-7:00pm
- Dates: 1/29, 2/5, 2/12, 2/19, 2/26, 3/5
- Where: DDRB Gym, 1025 Country Club Rd, St Charles, MO
- Cost: $40
Power Wheelchair Soccer (Flames Skills & Drills)
DASA Flames is the beginner power soccer team. DASA provides the soccer chair, you provide the athlete!
- When: Saturdays, 10:30am-11:30am
- Dates: 1/30, 2/7, 2/14, 2/21, 2/27, 3/7
- Where: Promise Community Homes, 1240 Dautel Ln. St. Louis, MO
- Costs: $50
Rock Climbing
Adaptive Rock Climbing is an amazing sport for our athletes. At DASA, we make sure that every athlete can make it to the top! We have experienced rock climbers making sure this activity is completely safe for our athletes and volunteers.
- When: Tuesdays, 6:00pm-7:30pm
- Dates: 1/27, 2/3, 2/10, 2/17, 2/24, 3/3
- Where: Upper Limits in Maryland Heights, 1874 Lackland Hill Pkwy, St. Louis, MO
- Cost: $125 for the entire session; $25/class*
- *Please note, the increase in the cost of this program is due to a rise in fees from the facility.
Shooting Para Sport (Air Rifle)
This Paralympic sport is a test of accuracy and control, in which competitors use air rifles to fire a series of shots at a stationary target. Each athlete is set at an individual station and taught safety when handling the air rifle. Athletes must be at least 12 years of age.
- When: Mondays, 6:00pm-7:30pm; broken into two 45-minute slots
- Dates: 1/26, 2/2, 2/9, 2/16, 2/23, 3/2
- Where: DASA Box, INSIDE Mid Rivers Mall (1600 Mid Rivers Mall Suite 2276, St Peters, MO)
- Cost: $40
VETERAN ONLY
- When: Thursdays, 6:30pm-7:15pm
- Dates: 1/29, 2/5, 2/12, 2/19, 2/26, 3/5
- Where: DASA Box, INSIDE Mid Rivers Mall (1600 Mid Rivers Mall Suite 2276, St Peters, MO)
- Cost: $40
NEW PROGRAM! Trap Shooting
This Paralympic sport is a test of accuracy and control, in which competitors use a shotgun to hit ‘clays’ which are propelled into the air from machines on the ground. Athletes strive to make as many ‘hits’ (when a clay is broken) as possible. Each athlete is set at an individual station and taught safety when handling the rifle. Athletes must be at least 13 years of age.
- When: SPECIFIC SATURDAYS ONLY, 10:00am-1:00pm
- Dates: 2/21, 2/28, 3/7
- Where: Gateway Gun Club, 13547 Missouri Bottom Rd, Hazelwood, MO
- Cost: $40/date
Swimming
Learn to swim with one-on-one instruction. Monday, Tuesday and Thursday nights will have 2 different classes (6:00pm-6:45pm & 6:45pm-7:30pm). Wednesday night will have 2 different classes (6:30pm-7:15pm & 7:15pm-8:00pm).
- Monday classes are held at The Chesterfield Athletic Club, 16625 Swingley Ridge Rd. Chesterfield, MO.
- Dates: 1/26, 2/2, 2/9, 2/16, 2/23, 3/2
- Tuesday classes are held at The Chesterfield Athletic Club, 16625 Swingley Ridge Rd. Chesterfield, MO.
- Dates: 1/27, 2/3, 2/10, 2/17, 2/24, 3/3
- Wednesday classes are held at Promise Community Homes, 1240 Dautel Ln. St. Louis, MO.
- Dates: 1/28, 2/4, 2/11, 2/18, 2/25, 3/4
- Thursday classes are held at Promise Community Homes, 1240 Dautel Ln. St. Louis, MO.
- Dates: 1/29, 2/5, 2/12, 2/18, 2/26, 3/5
- Cost: $40
Tennis
Serve. Set. MATCH!
WHEELCHAIR or STANDING tennis players are welcome! The game of wheelchair tennis follows the same rules as able-bodied tennis as endorsed by the International Tennis Federation, except the wheelchair tennis player is allowed two bounces of the ball. The player must return the ball before it hits the ground a third time. The wheelchair is part of the body and all applicable ITF Rules which apply to a player’s body shall apply to the wheelchair.
DASA can also help you up your game for the Paralympics, Collegiate level or for FUN!
- When: Mondays, 6:00pm-7:00pm
- Dates: 1/26, 2/2, 2/9, 2/16, 2/23, 3/2
- Where: Promise Community Homes, 1240 Dautel Ln. St. Louis, MO
- Cost: $40
Wheelchair Basketball (Skills & Drills)
Learn Basketball Skills & Drills. This is your chance to try out the sport before committing to the DASA Competitive team!
Available for youth only (18 and under).
- Wednesdays, 6:00pm-7:00pm
- Dates: 1/28, 2/4, 2/11, 2/18, 2/25, 3/4
- Where: Jefferson Intermediate School, 2660 Zumbehl Rd, St Charles, MO
- Cost: $50
Session 4: 2025
Registration opens Monday, 10/6 at 10am. Programs begin in late October and last through early December. Click the sports to see details (dates, times, locations are subject to change).
Winter Jam
WINTER JAM IS HAPPENING AGAIN AND WE WANT TO SEE YOUR ATHLETE THERE FOR ANOTHER YEAR OF LATE NIGHT FUN & CRAZINESS! Due to Limited Staff All Participants Must be a DASA Athlete, Medically independent and between ages 7-16.
HERE ARE ALL THE DETAILS:
Where: Renaud Spirit Center in O’Fallon; 2650 Sports Cir, O’Fallon, MO 63368
When: Saturday, December 6th.
Time: We will have check in starting at 7:45PM and pick-up by 10:45PM
What: We will play games in the gym and splash in the pool!
Cost: $30 to attend. (Siblings who are medically independent and between ages 7-16 are welcome to attend.)
Adaptive Weight Training
Athletes will engage in strength & conditioning stations including weight lifting. This training can prepare the athlete for a future in Para Powerlifting as well as an additional day to maintain strength and conditioning training!
Para Powerlifting is open to male and female athletes with physical impairments. The bench press is the sport’s single discipline. Competitors must lower the bar to the chest, hold it motionless on the chest and then press it upwards to arms length with locked elbows. Athletes are given three attempts and the winner is the athlete who lifts the highest number of kilograms.
- When: Thursdays; YOUTH: 6:00pm-6:45pm; ADULTS: 6:50-7:35pm
- Dates: 10/30, 11/6, 11/13, 11/20, 12/4
- Where: DASA Ability Gym, INSIDE Mid Rivers Mall (1600 Mid Rivers Mall Suite 2272, St Peters, MO).
- Cost: $40
Adaptive Yoga
EVERYONE can practice yoga! We offer classes lying on the ground, seated on the floor, seated in a chair or wheelchair, kneeling or standing. Classes may be taken in person or virtual: Register now and decide location later!
- When: Thursdays
- Youth: 6:00pm- 6:45pm
- Adults: 6:45pm-7:30pm
- Dates: 10/30, 11/6, 11/13, 11/20, 12/4
- Where: Promise Community Homes, 1240 Dautel Ln. St. Louis, MO
- Cost: $40
Archery
BULL’S EYE is the name of the game! Learn the skills and technique needed to get that bull’s eye every time! Adaptive equipment available. Athletes will be split into two 45-min groups based on age and skill level.
- When: Sundays, 6:30pm-8:00pm, broken into two 45-minute slots
- Dates: 10/26, 11/2, 11/9, 11/16, 11/23
- Where: The St. Louis Bow Hunters Archery Club, 301 Tecumseh St, St. Charles, MO.
- Cost: $40
Boccia
Boccia is a game of strategy and accuracy. The sport is played on a flat, smooth surface, where players must throw or roll colored balls as close as possible to a white target ball, known as the “jack.” The player, pair or team with the most balls near the jack is the winner.
- When: Thursdays, 6:00pm-7:00pm
- Dates: 10/30, 11/6, 11/13, 11/20, 12/4
- Where: DDRB Gym, 1025 Country Club Rd, St Charles, MO 63303
- Cost: $40
Rock Climbing
Adaptive Rock Climbing is an amazing sport for our athletes. At DASA, we make sure that every athlete can make it to the top! We have experienced rock climbers making sure this activity is completely safe for our athletes and volunteers.
- When: Tuesdays, 6:00pm-7:30pm
- Dates: 10/28, 11/4, 11/11, 11/18, 12/2
- Where: Upper Limits in Maryland Heights, 1874 Lackland Hill Pkwy, St. Louis, MO 63146.
- Cost: $100 for the entire session; $20/class
Power Wheelchair Soccer (Flames Skills & Drills)
DASA Flames is the beginner power soccer team. DASA provides the soccer chair, you provide the athlete!
- When: Saturdays, 10:30am-11:30am
- Dates: 9/21-12/7, no practice 11/30
- Where: Promise Community Homes, 1240 Dautel Ln. St. Louis, MO
- Costs: $100
Shooting Para Sport
This Paralympic sport is a test of accuracy and control, in which competitors use air rifles to fire a series of shots at a stationary target. Each athlete is set at an individual station and taught safety when handling the air rifle. Athletes must be at least 12 years of age.
- When: Mondays, 6:00pm-7:30pm; broken into two 45-minute slots
- Dates: 10/27, 11/3, 11/10, 11/17, 12/1
- Where: DASA Box, INSIDE Mid Rivers Mall (1600 Mid Rivers Mall Suite 2276, St Peters, MO)
- Cost: $40
Swimming Lessons
Learn to swim with one-on-one instruction.
Monday, Tuesday and Thursday nights will have 2 different classes (6:00pm-6:45pm & 6:45pm-7:30pm). Wednesday night will have 2 different classes (6:30pm-7:15pm & 7:15pm-8:00pm).
- Monday classes are held at The Chesterfield Athletic Club, 16625 Swingley Ridge Rd. Chesterfield, MO.
- Dates: 10/27, 11/3, 11/10, 11/17, 12/1
- Tuesday classes are held at The Chesterfield Athletic Club, 16625 Swingley Ridge Rd. Chesterfield, MO.
- Dates: 10/28, 11/4, 11/11, 11/18, 12/2
- Wednesday classes are held at Promise Community Homes, 1240 Dautel Ln. St. Louis, MO.
- Dates: 10/29, 11/5, 11/12, 11/19, 12/3
- Thursday classes are held at Promise Community Homes, 1240 Dautel Ln. St. Louis, MO.
- Dates: 10/30, 11/6, 11/13, 11/20, 12/4
- Cost: $40
**EACH CLASS MUST HAVE A MINIMUM OF 3 SWIMMERS. DASA RESERVES THE RIGHT TO CANCEL A CLASS IF THE MINIMUM IS NOT MET. ATHLETES WILL BE NOTIFIED PRIOR TO THE START OF CLASS.**
Tennis
Serve. Set. MATCH!
WHEELCHAIR or STANDING tennis players are welcome! The game of wheelchair tennis follows the same rules as able-bodied tennis as endorsed by the International Tennis Federation, except the wheelchair tennis player is allowed two bounces of the ball. The player must return the ball before it hits the ground a third time. The wheelchair is part of the body and all applicable ITF Rules which apply to a player’s body shall apply to the wheelchair.
DASA can also help you up your game for the Paralympics, Collegiate level or for FUN!
- When: Mondays, 6:00pm-7:00pm
- Dates: 10/27, 11/3, 11/10, 11/17, 12/1
- Where: Promise Community Homes, 1240 Dautel Ln. St. Louis, MO.
- Cost: $40
Wheelchair Basketball (Skills & Drills)
Learn Basketball Skills & Drills. This is your chance to try out the sport before committing to the DASA Competitive team!
YOUTH only
- Tuesdays, 6:00pm-7:00pm
- Dates: 10/28, 11/4, 11/11, 11/18, 12/2
- Where: Ladue 5th Grade Center, 10900 Ladue Rd, Creve Coeur, MO 63141
- Cost: $40
ADULT only
- Thursdays, 6:00pm-7:00pm
- Dates: 10/30, 11/6, 11/13, 11/20, 12/4
- Where: Ladue 5th Grade Center, 10900 Ladue Rd, Creve Coeur, MO 63141
- Cost: $40
Who is Eligible to Participate?
DASA works with cognitively age-appropriate individuals 5 years of age and older, including military veterans and injured first responders, living with permanent physical disabilities who have difficulty participating in sports with their non-disabled peers.
DASA empowers people of all ages who have:
- Cerebral Palsy
- Spinal Cord Injury
- Spina Bifida
- Muscular Dystrophy
- Amputation
- Visual Impairment
- Neuromuscular/Orthopedic Conditions
Come join us to gain strength, endurance, and camaraderie!
Registration is a Must
Please register for each event using our special registration form. We need you to register prior to attending our events.
Please note!
- There are no refunds for missed classes.
- Make-ups dates for cancelations are not guaranteed.
- A $5 credit card processing fee will be assessed for athlete cancelations.
We encourage all of our athletes from around St. Louis, St. Charles, and Columbia, MO, to join us for any of these events. We can’t wait to see you and inspire each other with fun, laughter, and physical movement, and get fit!
Sponsor & Volunteer
Our fundraisers simply could not happen without the support of our community, sponsors, and volunteers. We are grateful beyond measure and love to see how your help changes our athlete’s lives.
Become a sponsor. To learn more about sponsorship and what it means to be a sponsor, go to our Become a Sponsor page and be sure to contact us to get started.
Become a volunteer. Volunteering at our sporting events, clinics, fundraisers, camps, and other exciting specialty programs is inspiring and fun and leads to a comradery that sparks motivation in all of us to explore our diffabilities. Learn how to become a volunteer on our Volunteer page and follow the simple steps.
If you have any questions or want to get started helping today, contact our team and let’s do this!




