<font color='black' size='2' face='arial'><b style="text-align: center; font-size: small;"><u><span style="font-size:18.0pt">BSO’s Mid-Atlantic SPORTS WEEKEND</span></u></b><u style="text-align: center; font-size: small;"><span style="font-size:18.0pt">  </span></u><br>

<div style="font-family:arial,helvetica;font-size:10pt;color:black">

<div id="AOLMsgPart_2_87d2850e-7f72-4cd3-a5b8-146f01ddbc8b"><font color="black" size="2" face="arial">

<div style="font-family:arial,helvetica;font-size:10pt;color:black">

<div id="AOLMsgPart_2_2660f3db-7608-4666-ab71-fd1ee5f1149f"><font color="black" size="2" face="arial">

<div style="font-family:arial,helvetica;font-size:10pt;color:black">

<div id="AOLMsgPart_2_f142ca52-7a87-483a-bd01-f912adb26b32"><font color="black" size="2" face="arial">

<div style="font-family:arial,helvetica;font-size:10pt;color:black">

<div id="AOLMsgPart_2_8531bea3-c40b-4c36-908f-43d527b4001d"><font color="black" size="2" face="arial">

<div>

<div class="WordSection1">

<div class="MsoNormal" align="center" style="text-align:center"><i><span style="font-size:14.0pt">For Blind & Visually Impaired Youth &

Young Adults</span></i></div>

<div class="MsoNormal" align="center" style="text-align:center"><b><span style="font-size:8.0pt"> </span></b></div>

<div class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:14.0pt">When:</span></b><span style="font-size:14.0pt">        <b>Saturday-Sunday,

<u>Sept. 21-22,  2013</u></b></span><span style="font-size:8.0pt"></span></div>

<div class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:8.0pt"> </span></b></div>

<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:.5in;text-indent:-.5in"><b><span style="font-size:14.0pt">Where:       Variety Club Camp</span></b><span style="font-size:14.0pt">, 2950 Potshop Rd.,

Worcester, PA 19490<b> </b>(near Valley

Forge)<b> </b></span><b><span style="font-size:8.0pt"></span></b></div>

<div class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:8.0pt"> </span></b></div>

<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:.5in;text-indent:-.5in"><b><span style="font-size:14.0pt">What:  </span></b><span style="font-size:14.0pt">This

<b>fun weekend</b> will provide fun recreation,

sports, & social activities.<b> </b>Come

learn and play, plus see old friends and meet new<b> </b>ones.  All activities will

be conducted by volunteer instructors.  On

Saturday night, there will be a campfire, marshmallow roasting, and games.  Some or all of the following will be offered:</span></div>

</div>

<span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"><br clear="all" style="page-break-before:always; mso-break-type:section-break">

</span>

<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:.5in;text-indent:.5in"><span style="font-size:14.0pt">Basketball                    Beep Baseball 

                      Bowling         </span></div>

<div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:14.0pt">                     Goalball       

               Tandem Biking                          Ping-Pong</span></div>

<div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:14.0pt">                     Soccer                          Kickball                                     Running<b> </b></span></div>

<div class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:14.0pt"> </span></b></div>

<div class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:14.0pt">Who: </span></b><span style="font-size:14.0pt">All <b>blind & VI (ages 7+) </b>who 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, & </span><span style="font-size: 14pt;">other VI professionals are encouraged

to volunteer or observe. </span></div>

<div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:8.0pt"></span></div>

<div class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:8.0pt"> </span></b></div>

<div class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:14.0pt">Hosted by: Blind Sports Organization (BSO) </span></b><span style="font-size:14.0pt">& Villanova’s Delta Gamma sorority<b></b></span></div>

<div class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:8.0pt"> </span></b></div>

<div class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:14.0pt">Overnight Accommodations:</span></b><span style="font-size:14.0pt"> Youth will stay in chaperoned cabins.  Some housing is available for adults and parents in single-sex, camp-style

cabins; but there are also motels nearby.  Sat. dinner, Sun. breakfast, Sun. lunch, and

snacks/drinks provided.   (Bring lunch for Sat.)  </span><span style="font-size:8.0pt"></span></div>

<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:.5in"><span style="font-size:8.0pt"> </span></div>

<div class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:14.0pt">To Register: </span></b><span style="font-size:14.0pt">Complete

the attached form; call (302) 836-5784; or copy the form from <a target="_blank" href="http://www.blindsports.org" style="font-size: 14pt;">www.blindsports.org</a><span style="font-size: 14pt;">.

The fee is </span><b style="font-size: 14pt;">$25 for participants, and $40

for observers who plan to stay on-grounds </b><span style="font-size: 14pt;">(includes lodging & 3

meals). </span></div>

<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:.5in"><span style="font-size:8.0pt"> </span></div>

<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:.5in"><b><span style="font-size:14.0pt">IMPORTANT -</span></b><span style="font-size:14.0pt"> Due to insurance and facility requirements, <b>participants in BSO activities must be annual

members of BSO </b>($8)<b> and USABA </b>($25

for under 21; $35 for 21 & up) – forms available at blindsports.org &

USABA.org.  </span></div>

<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:.5in"><i><span style="font-size:8.0pt"> </span></i></div>

<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:.5in"><i><span style="font-size:14.0pt">Note: Partial (need-based) Scholarships are available

upon written request.</span></i><span style="font-size:14.0pt">  </span></div>

<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:.5in"><span style="font-size:14.0pt">Registration deadline is Aug. 31.  <span style="font-size:14.0pt">Confirmation with directions, transportation info.

& what to bring will be sent.   </span><span style="font-size:8.0pt"></span></div>

<div class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:8.0pt"> </span></b></div>

<div class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:14.0pt">Sports Weekend History: </span></b><span style="font-size:14.0pt">It was created as an opportunity for blind and VI

youth of the Mid-</span><span style="font-size: 14pt;">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. </span></div>

<div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:8.0pt"></span></div>

<div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:8.0pt"> </span></div>

<div class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:14.0pt">Staff Information: </span></b><span style="font-size: 14.0pt">Heidi & Sandy White co-direct the event.  Also, there will be other experienced volunteers and

coaches.  Call (302) 836-5784 for more

info.</span></div>

</div>

</font>

</div>

</div>

</font>

</div>

</div>

</font>

</div>

</div>

</font>

</div>

</div>

</font>