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Event Name:
BSO’s 11th Mid-Atlantic SPORTS DAY
Event Dates:
9/25/10 - 9/25/10
Event Location:
Univ. of Delaware, Newark, DE
Event Details:
BSO’s 11th Mid-Atlantic SPORTS DAY for Blind & Visually Impaired Youth & Adults When: Saturday, Sept. 25, 9:15am-4pm Where: Carpenter Sports Building, N. College Ave., Univ. of Delaware, Newark, DE There is train & bus service from MD & SE-PA to Wilmington, and bus service to UD. What: Come learn or improve sport skills while having fun, seeing old friends and meeting new ones. We offer separate sessions in some sports for beginners & experienced and for male & females. The following tentative sports will be conducted by volunteer instructors: Archery Audio Darts Balance Beam Basketball Beep Baseball Bowling Goalball Golf Driving & Putting Judo Ping-Pong Rock Climbing Swimming Soccer Tandem Cycling Yoga Who: All blind & VI ages 7-77+, and siblings from anywhere who can follow directions and function fairly independently. Sighted guides provided upon request. Parents, teachers, O&M instructors, and other VI professionals are encouraged to attend. To Register: Call (302) 836-5784; or get the form at: www.blindsports.org. The fee is $6 per individual or $12 per family. Pre-registration deadline is Sept. 18. Late registrants and walk-ins pay $8 & $15. Sports Day History: At the request of participants, parents, and teachers who have attended the Davidow-Northeast Games, the Sports Day was created to provide additional opportunities for blind and VI of the Mid-Atlantic states to enjoy sports in a non- threatening, fun atmosphere. After gaining experience, participants are encouraged to get involved in community programs and/or on-going blind sports programs. Sports Day is hosted by the Blind Sports Organization (BSO) – Delaware Chapter (DABA), UD Adapted Physical Ed. Dept., & Delta Gamma Sorority. Blind Sports Info: There are organized sports for blind and visually impaired all over the world. There are opportunities for local, regional, national, international, and Paralympic competition for those interested in more than fitness and recreation. This Sports Day can be your first step to participation or improvement in sports. BSO - can help you start a recreation and sports program in your community - can help you get involved in sports and recreation in your school or community - provides special events such as Sports Day, Sports Weekend, fishing trips, ice skating; and on-going programs including: bowling, audio darts, goalball, beep baseball, and judo Call (302) 836-5784 or e-mail info@blindsports.org for more info.
Event Contact:
Contact Phone:
(302) 836-5784
Event Deadline:
9/18/10
Posted by:
Admin: John Mulhern



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