Chelsea Piers

Today is National Adaptive Sports Day — and it's a good moment to reflect on what inclusive sport looks like in practice. 🤝   In recent years, the Chelsea Piers Foundation has worked alongside athletes, coaches, and community partners to build programming that meets people where they are — from adaptive ice skating at Sky Rink to wheelchair basketball clinics on our courts.    Tomorrow, we're proud to partner with The Golf Trust to host an adaptive golf event at Chelsea Piers Golf Club. ⛳ We're looking forward to welcoming athletes to the range and to the continued work of making sports more accessible.

Our girls had a Friday night for the books. 🏆⚽ Kelley O'Hara, Gold Medal Olympian, FIFA World Cup champion, and all-around legend, walked through our doors at Chelsea Piers, and let's just say things got a little electric. She sat down with our very own Chelsea Piers Girls Soccer Club athlete, Sadie, for a Q&A, and our girls came ready with questions. She met with every single player, signing jerseys, posters, and yes, even cleats 👟✍️ She stayed to run a live training session with our 12U Girls team, leading defensive drills and sharing the kind of insights you can only get from one of the best to ever play the game. A huge thank you to Kelley and Chelsea Piers Foundation for giving our athletes a memory to carry with them.

This past Tuesday, Chelsea Piers had an unforgettable visit from NBA All-star Karl-Anthony Towns, who stopped by to spend time with our CP Evolution Basketball Team. The way he showed up for our kids was something special — he talked with them, listened, signed autographs, and took photos. We're so grateful he made time for our team. Thank you, Karl-Anthony Towns, for making time for the next generation. 🏀

Very excited to welcome Meg Stevens to the Chelsea Piers team!

This past Saturday, the Chelsea Piers Foundation hosted our first Wheelchair Basketball Clinic, welcoming 23 athletes who traveled from across the region — including families from Syracuse and Baltimore — for the opportunity to train with 3x Paralympic gold medalist and 6x Paralympic competitor Patrick Anderson, PLY. 🏀 From first-time players to college-bound competitors, the clinic was a meaningful day of skill-building, competition, and community, supported by volunteer coaches from the New York Rolling Knicks and CUNY Adaptive. The distance families were willing to travel speaks to the need for more high-quality, inclusive sports opportunities in our region. For our team, the clinic was also an important step internally. We are actively training our own coaches and learning from leaders in adaptive sport as we explore how this type of programming can thoughtfully grow within Chelsea Piers over time. Grateful to everyone who helped bring the day to life—especially the athletes and families who showed up with so much energy and commitment. 

Last week, teammates from across Chelsea Piers came together at The Lighthouse at Pier 61 for our 4th Annual All-Staff Town Hall.   CEO david tewksbury kicked things off, followed by a candid, moderated conversation led by Sam Bernstein with leaders from across the organization—including Cathleen Clark, Adam Koogler, Christian Lajara, Alexander McKhann, Kalin Russell, and Anne Marie Skylis   The discussion gave our teams a real look at what’s ahead in 2026 and beyond—from how we’re growing and innovating, to how we continue to strengthen our communities and evolve the sports and fitness experiences we’re known for.   Most of all, the room was full of energy, ideas, and shared purpose. A great reminder of what makes Chelsea Piers special and why the best is still ahead.

Looking back at the close of 2025, we gathered for our annual State of the Piers to celebrate the people who drive Chelsea Piers forward. Nominated by their peers, our coaches and staff were recognized for their excellence, leadership, hospitality, and the teamwork that defines our culture. This year we celebrated 30 years since we opening our doors in August 1995. What began as a bold idea to reimagine the West Side Highway has grown into a belief that sports, fitness and community belong in the fabric of this city. Today, we serve athletes of all ages across Manhattan, Brooklyn, and Stamford, with our next chapter taking shape in Queens, New Jersey, and new Manhattan locations. Different places, same purpose: creating spaces where people can play, grow, and connect with one another. To our partners, peers, and LinkedIn community, thank you for being part of the journey. As we look to 2026, our focus stays simple: Make someone's day. Play as a team. Pay attention. Own it. Have fun. Let’s make 2026 our strongest year yet, together.

Alysa Liu’s story is a case study in resilience and growth. She stepped away from elite skating, broadened her world, then returned with a new mindset and love for her sport. We love this story and all stories like Alysa's. Worth a read for anyone focused on long-term development and passion-driven performance. Read the full interview hosted at Sky Rink here. https://zurl.co/rqOrD

This National Coaches Day, we invited athletes of all ages to share their appreciation by writing thank-you notes on our Coaches Day boards — and the messages were inspiring! 💬💙 A huge thank you to our incredible coaches at Chelsea Piers who dedicate their time, energy, and heart to developing athletes across every sport and age group. Your leadership, patience, and passion make a lasting impact both on and off the field. We’re grateful for all you do! #NationalCoachesDay #ThankYouCoaches #ChelseaPiers #CoachAppreciation #YouthSports #LeadershipInSports

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