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Goalball »

Info on BSO's Goalball Programs

WOMEN'S GOALBALL
Who: ages 15 & up, who can follow directions and function fairly independently
When: 1st & 3rd Saturdays of each month October - June, 1:30- 4:30pm.
Where: Overbrook School for the Blind Gym What: No experience needed. Open for recreational or competitive interests. For Info. or Registration: call Coach Sandy (302) 836-5784.

MEN'S GOALBALL
Who: ages 15 & up, who can follow directions and function fairly independently
When: Tuesdays, 5:30-8:30pm, October – June
Where: Overbrook School for the Blind Gym What: No experience needed. Open for recreational or competitive interests.
For Info. or Registration: call Coordinator Greg (610) 352-1389

Beep Baseball »

Info on BSO's Beep Baseball Program

BEEP-BASEBALL (modified softball)
Who: ages 15 & up, co-ed, who can follow directions and function fairly independently When: Sundays, 9:30am-1pm, Mar. 25 - July
Where: Naylor's Run Park, Upper Darby, PA What: No experience needed. Open for recreational or competitive interests. For Info. or Registration: call Coach Greg (610) 352-1389

Players & Volunteers Needed: All beep-baseball teams need at least 4 or 5 sighted members (plus subs) in addition to 6 or more VI members. The sighted positions are: pitcher, catcher, & 2 spotters (field coaches). If you or someone you know would like to play or can help call (302) 352-1389.


BSO Youth Program »

Info on BSO's Youth Program

YOUTH ACTIVITIES

Who: ages 7-15, co-ed
When: 1st & 3rd Saturdays of each month October - May, 10:45am-12:30pm
Where: Overbrook School for the Blind Gym What: We offer a variety of sports and recreational activities, designed to introduce basic sports skills and serve as a fun, social activity. For Info. or Registration: call Coach Sandy (302) 836-5784

Judo »

Andre Watson (September 9, 2008 - Source: Jamie McDonald/Getty Images AsiaPac)

Info on BSO's Judo Program

JUDO (a Paralympic Martial Art sport)
Who: ages 7 & up, co-ed, who can follow directions and function fairly independently
When: Saturday 10:30am-12:30pm, year-round

Where: Overbrook School for the Blind Gym What: No experience needed. Open for recreational or competitive interests. The training program is tailored to your needs/desires. Do you want to stay in shape, learn self-defense, or compete?

Training partners of similar weight are encouraged. For Info. or Registration: call Coach Andre (267) 784-1157


BSO's Athlete & Team Spotlight

  • BSO''s VENOM men's Goalball team

    We are located in the state of Pennsylvania, USA. The majority of our team lives in Philadelphia or the surrounding suburbs.

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  • BSO's Phever Women's goalball team

    We are located in the state of Pennsylvania, USA. The majority of our team lives in Philadelphia or the surrounding suburbs.

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  • Dr. Andre Watson

    was introduced to judo while helping with goalball and wrestling at a sports camp for blind youth. He attended a judo clinic at the camp and started training with coach Marc Vink a few months later. After three years of training, Watson made his way to the Paralympic Games in Beijing, China.

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HELP WANTED
All BSO Chapters needs:
-assit. coaches for youth Goalball & softball
- guide runners & bikers
- a fundraising coordinator (part time/paid)
- a volunteer membership/PR coordinator
- a volunteer CPA
- a 12-15 passenger van for team travel
- donated frequent flyer miles


Chapter Fundraisers
Each chapter and sports team tries to raise their own funds, but they can't do it alone. Can you help?

Direct Donations & Sponsorships
This is the easiest and best. You can even direct your tax deductable donation for a specific purpose (i.e. sport, chapter, team, athlete, scholarship, uniforms, etc.). Please make checks payable to BSO and send to: 465 Maplewood Road, Springfield, PA 19064 – or – use PayPal through our website.
Many THANKS for SUPPORT
To our members, families, friends, clubs, businesses, Lions, OSB, DGs, & United Way. All are essential to keep offering fitness, recreation, & self-esteem building programs, and involve more youth & adults.

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