The 2023 Virginia Commonwealth Games at Liberty University Main Games Weekend is featuring 15 sports this weekend, 12 of them in Lynchburg, 1 in Roanoke, 1 in Christiansburg and Chess is virtual – for a total of 15 sports in 4 days. It is sure to be a great weekend of competition and performances, including Basketball, Track & Field, Softball, Baseball, and more.
The Virginia Commonwealth Games has made it a mission to broaden its sport offering to include athletes who may have a physical and/or intellectual disability. It is important all athletes feel included and are given the opportunity to not only win a medal, but to have an unforgettable experience while participating in a sport they enjoy. In 2023, the Virginia Commonwealth Games will be hosting the Able Games composed of 5 different events: rugby, baseball, fishing, soccer, and track & field. As excited as we are with the introduction of the Able Games, these 5 events will just scratch the surface. The goal is to add more opportunities each year for these amazing athletes. We look forward to the future of the Able Games. Able Fishing will take place on July 20th and Able Track & Field will take place on July 22-23.
Athlete & Team check in will begin at 8am on Friday at the LaHaye Student Center leading up to the Tailgate Party and Opening Ceremonies. The Parade of Athletes will kick off at 5:30pm, leading into Opening Ceremonies, which will feature the newly crowned Miss VA Katie Rose, the Lighting the cauldron and the official kicking off the Games. The Tailgate party will begin at 6pm following the conclusion of the Opening Ceremonies – athletes will receive their complimentary food with their Games wristband, as well as some extra goodies. There will be lots of games, activities and so much more! All of the festivities will take place from 5:30-8pm on Friday, July 21st in the LU Indoor Football Practice Facility. Both events Friday evening are free to the public and open to the community.
Sport Venue Date(s)
Archery CVU Soccer Complex – Lynchburg July 21-23
Baseball (14U – HS only) LU, EC Glass HS, Heritage HS, LCA & Univ of Lynchburg July 22-23
Basketball LU – LaHaye & Liberty Arena, EC Glass HS July 21-23
Bowling NRV SuperBowl – Christiansburg July 21-23
Chess Virtual July 22-23
Disc Golf Falling Creek Park & Independence Park July 22-23
Disc It Liberty Lacrosse Complex – LU July 22
Fishing – Able Lyn-Dan Heights Ruritan Club – Lynchburg July 20
Mini Golf Putt Putt Fun Center – Roanoke July 22
Shooting – Air Rifle American Legion – Lynchburg July 22
Shooting – BB Gun American Legion – Lynchburg July 22
Softball – Youth Peaksview Park, LU & Bedford July 22-23
Tennis-Adult & Youth Liberty University July 22-23
Track & Field – Able Matthes-Hopkins Track Complex – LU July 22-23
Track & Field-Outdoor Matthes-Hopkins Track Complex – LU July 22
Tailgate Party and Opening Ceremonies – LU Indoor Football Practice Facility – July 21
This page is available to subscribers. Click here to sign in or get access.