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OnSight Rock Gym opens with adaptive sports demonstration

There's a new rock climbing gym in Knoxville.

To celebrate, the gym opened its doors Saturday to help athletes who face physical challenges in their daily lives.

OnSight Rock Gym joined forces with Catalyst Sports to hold an adaptive climbing demonstration.
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Members of team catalyst showed off their skills on the rock wall and shared the benefits of adaptive climbing.

The folks at Onsight were excited to kick off the grand opening with this special event.
"Climbing's a great activity, very wonderful way to get in shape and to gain strength and flexibility and also to build confidence" said Jonathan Carter the facility manager.

Catalyst Sports also used the event as a fundraiser and marketing tool.

The organization has been a driving force in helping local people with physical challenges compete through sports like sled hockey and wheelchair basketball.

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