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</o:shapelayout></xml><![endif]--></head><body lang=EN-US link=blue vlink=purple><div class=WordSection1><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:#1F497D'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:#1F497D'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif"'>From:</span></b><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif"'> mdpobc-bounces@nfbnet.org [mailto:mdpobc-bounces@nfbnet.org] <b>On Behalf Of </b>Sandy White<br><b>Sent:</b> Monday, October 01, 2012 2:14 PM<br><b>To:</b> mdpobc@nfbnet.org; mdabs@nfbnet.org; nfb-talk@nfbnet.org; blindtlk@nfbnet.org; nabs-l@nfbnet.org<br><b>Subject:</b> [Mdpobc] Mid-Atlantic Sports Day for Blind & Visually Impaired<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><div><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'><b><span style='font-size:18.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:black'>BSO & DABA’s </span></b><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:black'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'><b><span style='font-size:18.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:black'> 12<sup>th</sup> Mid-Atlantic </span></b><b><u><span style='font-size:20.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:black'>SPORTS DAY</span></u></b><span style='font-size:18.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:black'> </span><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:black'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'><i><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:black'>for Blind & Visually Impaired Youth & Adults</span></i><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:black'><o:p></o:p></span></p><div><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:8.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:black'> </span></b><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:black'><o:p></o:p></span></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:black'>When:</span></b><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:black'> <b>Saturday, Oct. 27, 9:15am – 3:30pm </b></span><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:black'><o:p></o:p></span></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:8.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:black'> </span></b><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:black'><o:p></o:p></span></p></div><div style='margin-left:.5in'><p class=MsoNormal style='text-indent:-.5in'><b><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:black'>Where: ***New Location*** St. Anne’s Episcopal School,</span></b><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:black'> 211 Silver Lake Road, Middletown, DE 19709. If you will use public transportation, please contact us. </span><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:black'><o:p></o:p></span></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:8.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:black'> </span></b><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:black'><o:p></o:p></span></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:black'>What: </span></b><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:black'>Come learn or improve sport skills while having fun, seeing old friends and meeting new<b> </b>ones. <b><i>We offer</i></b><i> <b>separate sessions in some sports for beginners & experienced male & females. </b></i>The following tentative sports will be conducted by volunteer instructors (activities may be cancelled due to lack of interest expressed on pre-registration forms):</span><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:black'><o:p></o:p></span></p></div></div><div><div><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:black'>Archery</span><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:black'><o:p></o:p></span></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:black'>Audio Darts</span><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:black'><o:p></o:p></span></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:black'>Basketball</span><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:black'><o:p></o:p></span></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:black'>Beep Baseball</span><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:black'><o:p></o:p></span></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:black'>Bowling </span><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:black'><o:p></o:p></span></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:black'>Goalball</span><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:black'><o:p></o:p></span></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:black'>Golf Driving & Putting</span><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:black'><o:p></o:p></span></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:black'>Judo</span><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:black'><o:p></o:p></span></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:black'>Ping-Pong</span><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:black'><o:p></o:p></span></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:black'>Soccer</span><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:black'><o:p></o:p></span></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:black'>Tandem Cycling</span><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:black'><o:p></o:p></span></p></div></div></div><span style='font-size:8.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif";color:black;mso-fareast-language:EN-US'><br clear=all style='page-break-before:always'></span><div class=WordSection2><div><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:8.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:black'> </span><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:black'><o:p></o:p></span></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:black'>Who: </span></b><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:black'>All <b>blind & VI ages 7-77+</b>, and siblings 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. </span><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:black'><o:p></o:p></span></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:8.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:black'> </span></b><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:black'><o:p></o:p></span></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:black'>To Register: </span></b><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:black'>Get the form at: <a href="http://www.blindsports.org">www.blindsports.org</a> or call (302) 836-5784. The fee is <b>$8 per individual</b> or <b>$16 per family</b>. <b><u>Registration <i>deadline is Oct. 10</i></u>. </b></span><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:black'><o:p></o:p></span></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:black'> </span></b><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:black'>Late registrants and walk-ins will pay $10 & $20.<b> </b> <b> </b> </span><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:black'><o:p></o:p></span></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:8.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:black'> </span></b><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:black'><o:p></o:p></span></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:black'>Sports Day History: </span></b><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:black'>At the request of parents and teachers Sports Day was created to provide an opportunity 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. <b><i>Sports Day is hosted by the Blind Sports Organization (BSO) and DE Assoc. for Blind Athletes (DABA). </i></b></span><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:black'><o:p></o:p></span></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:8.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:black'> </span><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:black'><o:p></o:p></span></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:black'>Blind Sports Info: </span></b><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:black'>There are organized sports for blind and visually impaired all over the </span><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:black'><o:p></o:p></span></p></div><div style='margin-left:.5in'><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:black'>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 recreation and sports.</span><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:black'><o:p></o:p></span></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:8.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:black'> </span><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:black'><o:p></o:p></span></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:black'>BSO & DABA</span></b><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:black'><o:p></o:p></span></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:black'>- can help you start a recreation and sports program in your community</span><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:black'><o:p></o:p></span></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:black'>- can help you get involved in sports and recreation in your school or community</span><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:black'><o:p></o:p></span></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:black'>- provides <b>special events</b> such as Sports Day, Sports Weekend, fishing trips, ice skating; and </span><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:black'><o:p></o:p></span></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:black'> on-going programs</span></b><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:black'> including: bowling, audio darts, goalball, beep baseball, and judo </span><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:black'><o:p></o:p></span></p></div><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'><b><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:black'>Call (302) 836-5784 or e-mail <a href="mailto:info@blindsports.org">info@blindsports.org</a> for more info.</span></b><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:black'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:12.0pt'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:black'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><div><div id="AOLMsgPart_0_8cecfcbd-f956-4dc0-933f-9f4c1d0784af"><pre style='background:white'><tt><span style='color:black'><o:p> </o:p></span></tt></pre></div></div></div></body></html>