[Mdpobc] BSO's Sports Weekend - Sept. 21-22

[Sandy White]

BSO’s Mid-Atlantic SPORTS WEEKEND  






For Blind & Visually Impaired Youth &Young Adults
 
When:        Saturday-Sunday,Sept. 21-22,  2013
 
Where:       Variety Club Camp, 2950 Potshop Rd.,Worcester, PA 19490 (near ValleyForge) 
 
What:  Thisfun weekend will provide fun recreation,sports, & social activities. Comelearn and play, plus see old friends and meet new ones.  All activities willbe conducted by volunteer instructors.  OnSaturday night, there will be a campfire, marshmallow roasting, and games.  Some or all of the following will be offered:


Basketball                    Beep Baseball                       Bowling         
                     Goalball                      Tandem Biking                          Ping-Pong
                     Soccer                          Kickball                                     Running 
 
Who: All blind & VI (ages 7+) who can followdirections, function fairly independently, and participatein physical activities.  No experiencenecessary.  Sighted siblings welcome.  Parents, PE teachers, O&Minstructors, Adapted PE & Therapeutic Rec. students, & other VI professionals are encouragedto volunteer or observe. 

 
Hosted by: Blind Sports Organization (BSO) & Villanova’s Delta Gamma sorority
 
Overnight Accommodations: Youth will stay in chaperoned cabins.  Some housing is available for adults and parents in single-sex, camp-stylecabins; but there are also motels nearby.  Sat. dinner, Sun. breakfast, Sun. lunch, andsnacks/drinks provided.   (Bring lunch for Sat.)  
 
To Register: Completethe attached form; call (302) 836-5784; or copy the form from www.blindsports.org.The fee is $25 for participants, and $40for observers who plan to stay on-grounds (includes lodging & 3meals). 
 
IMPORTANT - Due to insurance and facility requirements, participants in BSO activities must be annualmembers of BSO ($8) and USABA ($25for under 21; $35 for 21 & up) – forms available at blindsports.org &USABA.org.  
 
Note: Partial (need-based) Scholarships are availableupon written request.  
Registration deadline is Aug. 31.  Confirmation with directions, transportation info.& what to bring will be sent.   
 
Sports Weekend History: It was created as an opportunity for blind and VIyouth 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 getinvolved in community programs and/or on-going blind sports programs.  There are organizedsports for blind and visually impaired all over the world with opportunitiesfor local, regional, national,international, and Paralympic competition for those interested in more than fitness and recreation. 

 
Staff Information: Heidi & Sandy White co-direct the event.  Also, there will be other experienced volunteers andcoaches.  Call (302) 836-5784 for moreinfo.




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