[blindkid] sports leagues

[Penny Duffy]

Ohhh I know she would love it. I think they have a leauge in Mass. It also
may just be adults. That would be ideal. I don't know if its possible. I
know she can play a lot of other stuff. Balls in the air seem scary but she
is not scared. Sigh. The girls body is made for softball I am determined to
find her sport for her (I am sure in the end it wouldn't be softball long
term) I was thinking if everyone didn't know what they were doing that if
Abby couldn't find a ball it wouldn't be a big deal. Thank You Kim
On Feb 12, 2012 9:49 AM, "Kim Cunningham" <kim at gulfimagesphoto.com> wrote:

> Penny,
> Have you heard about Beep Baseball? It's a great sport and can be played
> with both sighted and blind kids. The rules are similar to regular
> baseball, however all players must wear sleep shades. We had a team in
> Houston for a while and the kids LOVED it. My daughter was so excited to
> find out her university had a team. Perhaps you know of someone who would
> be interested in coaching?
> Only you know if your daughters vision will allow her to play safely. The
> team could use a beep baseball, however it is much heavier than a typical
> softball. You could also use beeping locators at the bases.
> Just a thought...
> Kim Cunningham
>
>
> ________________________________
> From: Penny Duffy <pennyduffy at gmail.com>
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> Sent: Saturday, February 11, 2012 8:19 PM
> Subject: [blindkid] sports leagues
>
> Has anyone have any experience with these?
> I just emailed a softball league about my daughter.  Abby has never played
> any organized sport except soccer three years ago and she was sighted than.
>   I really can't say Abby can't do it and she really wants to be given a
> chance..  The two younger levels don't require try outs so I am hoping they
> are more casual.  Does anyone have any experience in this?  I have no clue
> how she would do.  She is very competitive and loves gym class.  If we do
> it has anyone used sport goggles?  She doesn't need an rx at all.  I may be
> completely delusional and its not going to work.  She also may surprise
> anyone.
>
> --
> --Penny
> ----------
> A lucky mother to two amazing children - visionfora.blogspot.com
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