[Mdpobc] BSO's Mid-Atlantic Sports Day

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Trudy L Pickrel
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On Sep 1, 2010, at 11:24 AM, Sandy White <sandyw1994 at aol.com> wrote:

> Hi All
> Attached & pasted below please find the Sports Day flyer & registration form.  Soon, it will be available at www.blindsports.org.  Please share with everyone you know.
>  
> Hope to see you there,
> Heidi E. White., M.Ed., President
> Blind Sports Organization
> (302) 836-5784
> Fax: (302) 836-5084
> www.blindsports.org
>  
> 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:  Complete and mail the registration form or call (302) 836-5784. The fee is $6
>           per individual or $12 per family.  Pre-registration deadline is Sept. 18. 
>           Later 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 at blindsports.org for more info.
>  
>  
>  
> BSO’s Mid-Atlantic SPORTS DAY
> REGISTRATION
>  
> Please complete one form per person (observers and participants).
> Advanced Registration Fee: $6 per person, $12 per family
> Registration Fee (after Sept. 18): $8 per person, $15 per family
>  
> Name: ____________________________ Phone: _____________________
> Address: ______________________________________________________
>                 ______________________________________________________
> E-Mail: __________________________________________ DOB*: _______
> * All children under age 12 must be accompanied by an adult.
>  
> Participants Only - Circle your t-shirt size:
>           Youth:  S   M   L            Adult:  S  M  L   XL   XXL  XXXL
>  
> Please circle all that apply:
> Participant           Observer               Parent                             Sibling                  Spouse
> PE Teacher           O & M Instructor       Vision Professional  Other: ___________
>  
> Participant Vision Class
> ___ Totally Blind (B1)
> ___ best corrected 20/600 – finger movement;  or field less than 5° (B2)
> ___ best corrected 20/200 – 20/600; or field of 5° to 20° (B3)
> ___ best corrected 20/70 – 20/200 (B4)
>  
> ___ I prefer a sighted guide to help me travel from one area to another.
>  
> For advanced registration - By Sept. 18 mail your registration form(s) & fee to: Blind Sports Day, 321 Joy Court, Bear, DE 19701.  Please make checks payable to BSO.  Thank you!
>  
> <bsosportsday.doc>
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