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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='color:#1F497D'>Perhaps there is some interest?<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:#1F497D'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><div><div style='border:none;border-top:solid #E1E1E1 1.0pt;padding:3.0pt 0in 0in 0in'><p class=MsoNormal><b>From:</b> Karla [mailto:kgilbride22@hotmail.com] <br><b>Sent:</b> Tuesday, June 02, 2015 10:09 AM<br><b>To:</b> 'Michelle Clark'<br><b>Subject:</b> goalball clinic on June 13<o:p></o:p></p></div></div><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Hi Michelle,<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>This is Karla Gilbride, who you met at the Light the Way 5k in the fall. You gave me your e-mail address then to get more information about our efforts to bring goalball to the DC area. I’m not sure if you’ve seen it on other NFB listservs, but we do have a clinic <span style='color:#1F497D'>coming up in a couple weeks</span> (<span style='color:#1F497D'>Saturday, </span>June 13) and hope that you and/or some of your members can attend. Can you please circulate the message below to anyone who might be interested? I’m also happy to come speak about this at a chapter meeting if that makes sense.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Feel free to call me at 202-631-2426 if you have any questions.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:#1F497D'>Hope to see you and/or some of your members at the event!<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:#1F497D'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal>Here’s the blurb:<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText>Are you looking for a way to stay active? Are you looking for a new competitive sport to try? Goalball might be the sport for you!<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText>Goalball is the only team sport designed specifically for the blind.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText>Originally designed as a recreational sport for blinded veterans, Goalball is now played from coast to coast by men and women in the United States; Not to mention, all over the world at the Paralympic level.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText>Check out this video to learn a little more:<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DFZYVPxU6Rs">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DFZYVPxU6Rs</a><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText>Please consider joining us at our first Goalball clinic being held at Trinity University on June 13, from 9:00am-1:00pm. There will be a $5 registration fee if you <span style='color:#1F497D'>want to stay for a pizza lunch from noon-1 PM (fee can be paid at the door).</span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:#1F497D'>the clinic is designed for both people who have never played goalball before and those with some experience. We will be starting at 9 AM on Saturday with throwing, blocking, passing and court orientation stations, then will discuss game play and strategies with the whole group, and then get on the court for some scrimmages. We will be providing eyeshades as well as knee and elbow pads for all participants. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:#1F497D'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:#1F497D'>The on-court portion of the program will end at noon and we will have a pizza lunch from noon to 1 PM to discuss people’s experiences with the clinic, seek feedback for what people want out of future practices, and give participants a chance to get to know each other. There will be a $5 charge for anyone who wants to stay for lunch, to cover the cost of food and drinks.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:#1F497D'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:#1F497D'>Below is the address and some basic directions for how to get to the building at Trinity University where the clinic will take place:<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:#1F497D'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal>Address:<span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal>125 Michigan Ave, NE, Washington, D.C. 20017<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Directions:<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Driving on Michigan Ave., there will be a Trinity Square sign. Across from the sign is the entrance you want. Tell the guard that you are going to the Trinity Center. It is a big Building that is centrally located on that part of campus. The building is also accessible via Metro at the Brookland station.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:#1F497D'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:#1F497D'>If you have questions or need help on the day of the event, feel free to call my (Karla’s) cell phone at 202-631-2426.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:#1F497D'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span style='color:#1F497D'>We also have a Facebook group called DC Goalball and an e-mail list on GoogleGroups, if you would be interested in joining either or both of those. Please find us on Facebook or contact me via e-mail at <a href="mailto:kgilbride22@hotmail.com">kgilbride22@hotmail.com</a> to sign up.</span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText>Karla Gilbride<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText><a href="mailto:Kgilbride22@hotmail.com">Kgilbride22@hotmail.com</a><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>(202) 631-242<o:p></o:p></p></div></body></html>