T H E L I S T / S P O R T S & R E C R E AT I O N
Sports & Recreation
BIKE WALK INDIAN RIVER COUNTY
804-690-9720 bikewalkirc.org MISSION: To promote safe bicycling and walking as transportation and recreation for a healthier, more vibrant and connected Indian River County; to make our community a safer, more comfortable and more accessible place for people to ride bikes and walk MAIN EVENT: Bicycle Build-a-thon VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES: Serve on board of directors or advisory committee, bike repair (training provided), assistance with bike distribution events, teach bike safety to kids and adults, donate bikes, assist with fundraising Founded: 2015
772-925-3210 floathopenow.org MISSION: To offer children, adolescents and teenagers in our community without adequate financial means the opportunity to participate on a year-round basis in swimming Founded: 2017
772-713-9593 irgf.org MISSION: To create expanded playing opportunities, promote competition, teach and honor golf traditions and recognize individual performance and contributions to the game; to foster learning, growth in relationships, character building and excellence in player development for an expanded number of golfers in a safe, affordable and enriching environment
772-475-3588 specialolympicsflorida.org/ indian-river MISSION: To help people with intellectual disabilities participate as productive and respected members of society at large by offering them a fair opportunity to develop and demonstrate their skills and talents through sports training and competition and by increasing the public’s awareness of their capabilities and needs by providing year-round sports training and competition in a variety of Olympic-type sports MAIN EVENT: Competitions throughout the year
VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES:
Player registration at events, photography for Facebook and Instagram, sports media, player mentors, assisting younger players, database entries, fundraising Founded: 2009
VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES:
Mentoring, coaching and helping at events Founded: 1968 VERO BEACH ROWING
INDIAN RIVER SOCCER ASSOCIATION
772-696-0807 irsoccer.com MISSION: To provide opportunities for the children of Indian River County to play soccer either recreationally or competitively at the best possible facilities MAIN EVENT: Vero Beach Spring Cup, April 16–18, 2021
772-261-0747 verobeachrowing.org MISSION: To promote and teach the sport of rowing to the community in order to develop physical fitness, personal character and an ethic of cooperation through competitive and recreational opportunities Founded: 2008
VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES:
WILLIS SPORTS ASSOCIATION
Soccer coaches and referees, fundraising for scholarships, volunteers for events Founded: 1986
772-370-5858 wsarbi.org MISSION: To broaden the opportunities available to disadvantaged youth through baseball, affording players better exposure and scholarships for educational endeavors
RISK TAKERS FOR CHRIST
772-539-1826 risktakersforchrist.org MISSION: To reach prisoners and at-risk youth with the Gospel of Jesus Christ by engaging them in athletic competition and providing positive male role models Founded: 2012
VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES:
Baseball coaches, umpires, and registration and concession helpers, volunteers for elementary student after-school programs Founded: 2015 ◆
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FLOAT HOPE OF INDIAN RIVER COUNTY
SPECIAL OLYMPICS FLORIDA – INDIAN RIVER COUNTY
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AERONAUTRIXX
831-776-9811 aeronautrixx.com MISSION: To provide education, guidance, sponsorship and resources to help women pursue their aeronautical dreams in a fun and safe manner VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES: Social media management, graphic artists and registration helpers at events Founded: 2016
INDIAN RIVER GOLF FOUNDATION
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