Updated News and Information.
9/14/2011-
Important Update: Sports Day 2011 at University of Delaware has been cancelled.
9/11/2011 -
Upcoming Event Info:
Mid-Atlantic SPORTS WEEKEND
For Blind & Visually Impaired Youth & Young Adults
When: Saturday-Sunday, Sept. 10-11
Where: Variety Club Camp, 2950 Potshop Rd., Worcester, PA 19490 (near Valley Forge)
What: This fun weekend will provide fun recreation, sports, & social activities. Come learn and play, plus see old friends and meet new ones. All activities will be conducted by volunteer instructors. On Saturday night, there will be a campfire, marshmallow roasting, and games. The following will be offered:
Basketball
Beep Baseball
Bowling
Goalball
Horseshoes
Tandem Cycling
Ping-Pong
Soccer
FUN
Who: All blind & VI ages 7-27 (or so) that can follow directions, function fairly independently, and participate in physical activities. No experience necessary. Sighted siblings welcome. Parents, PE teachers, O&M instructors, Adapted PE & Therapeutic Rec. students, & other VI professionals are encouraged to observe.
Hosted by: Blind Sports Organization (BSO) & Delta Gamma sorority
Overnight Accommodations: Youth will stay in chaperoned cabins. Bring lunch for Sat.
Sat. dinner, Sun. breakfast, Sun. lunch, and snacks/drinks provided. Some housing
Is available for parents in single-sex, camp-style cabins; but there are also motels nearby.
To Register: Complete the attached form; call (302) 836-5784; or copy the form from
www.blindsports.org. the fee is $25 per individual (includes lodging & 3 meals).
IMPORTANT - Due to insurance and facility requirements, participants in BSO activities (except Sports Day) must be annual members of BSO ($8) and USABA ($25 for under 21 & $35 for 21 & up) – forms available at blindsports.org & USABA.org. Both memberships will be good for the rest of 2011 & 2012.
Note: Partial (need-based) Scholarships are available upon written request.
Registration deadline is Aug. 20. Confirmation with directions, transportation info. & what to bring will be sent.
Sports Weekend History: It was created as an opportunity for blind and VI youth of the Mid-
Atlantic region to socialize and enjoy sports & recreation in a non-threatening, non- competitive, fun atmosphere. After gaining experience, participants are encouraged to get involved in community programs and/or on-going blind sports programs. There are organized sports for blind and visually impaired all over the world with opportunities for local, regional, national, international, and Paralympic competition for those interested in more than fitness and recreation.
Staff Information: Heidi & Sandy White who co-direct the event. Also, there will be other experienced volunteers and coaches. Call (302) 836-5784 for more info.
Upcoming or On-Going Activities – Check www.blindsports.org for more!
Beep-baseball, Goalball, Judo/Self defense, bowling, and audio darts.
Posted 10/12/2010
You can now help Blind Sports Organization by donating Online with Paypal. With Paypal you can donate any amount of your choice. This is the easiest and best way to donate to Blind Sports Organization. You can direct your donation for use for a specific purpose (i.e. general fund, sport, chapter, team, athlete, etc.).
Please make tax deductible donation by Paypal online payable to Blind Sports Organization.
*If your business would like to sponsor an athlete, equipment, or an event, please let us know. We can print your name in newsletters and programs, and/or put it on T-shirts.
Posted 10/6/2009
