[Nfbco-sports-rec] Goalball and Cycling Camp

[George McDermith]

  Greetings all,

  I wanted to let everyone know of a couple of events coming up. This
Sunday 2-8 from 1-4:30 there will be a goalball practice. From 1-3 the
focus will be on adult and advanced players, and from 3-4:30 the focus
will be on youth and beginning players. All are welcome. The practice
will be held at the Colorado Center for the Blind in the gym.

The second is a tandem cycling camp being hosted by the USABA. The
announcement follows.

Tandem Cycling Development Camp



May 4-11, 2015

The United States Association of Blind Athletes (USABA) is pleased to
host a Tandem Cycling Development Camp for riders who are blind and
visually impaired at the Olympic Training Center in Colorado Springs,
Colorado, May 4-11, 2015. The camp is open to both male and female
participants and military Veterans and Active Duty Service Members are
strongly encouraged to apply. Approved military athletes are fully
funded to the camp.  Program fees for non-military athletes will be no
more than $315 and includes all components of the camp
(accommodations, ground transportation, meals, equipment, training,
etc.).  Riders must possess the fitness and equipment necessary to
make it through the week-long cycling camp.  This program was funded
in part by a grant by the United States Department of Veteran Affairs.

Only road tandems are approved equipment for this camp.  If you do not
have a bike or a pilot (partner) to ride with you at camp, USABA may
be able to provide them, so please notify USABA when you apply.

 Cyclists will learn bike handling skills, safe riding techniques and
road racing strategies.  Riders are on their bikes twice per day and
will ride 100 miles for the week. Athletes will practice skills,
engage in race simulations and have classroom discussions nightly.

Click here to apply online for the camp.

 Applications must be submitted no later than April 3rd.

 For more information contact:
 Pam Fernandes, Camp Coordinator
pam.fernandes1 at verizon.net
781-449-9563, Eastern Time