[Sportsandrec] Sportsandrec Digest, Vol 52, Issue 6

Sat Jun 12 16:39:54 UTC 2010

Stacy,

Thanks for the suggestions. The track is situated above an exercise
room and the space beyond the rail is open, so unfortunately, there is
no possibility of running inside the rail. I may ask the YMCA to post
a sign and also wear a fun bright shirt. I think running against the
crowd is probably the only way people will see me, as they will not
hear me approaching from behind if they are wearing earbuds. If anyone
thinks of other suggestions, I would like to hear them.
Thanks.
Tai

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>    1. Re: Tips for Problems Running on Track (Mike Sivill)
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>       (Christella Garcia)
>    3. Re: Tips for Problems Running on Track (Jody W. Ianuzzi)
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>    5. FW: Mark Your Calendar: 4th IBSA World Championships	and
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>    6. Re: Tips for Problems Running on Track (Mike Sivill)
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> Date: Thu, 10 Jun 2010 15:25:22 -0700
> From: "Mike Sivill" <mike.sivill at viewplus.com>
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> Subject: Re: [Sportsandrec] Tips for Problems Running on Track
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> Yeah that is a good idea but then if she's running the same direction as the
> other people, how are they going to see a blindness shirt when she's behind
> them? Maybe she has to wear it AND run in the opposite direction.
> Mike
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> Subject: Re: [Sportsandrec] Tips for Problems Running on Track
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> Tai,
> 	The only solutions I can think of are:
>
> 1. Like Jody said, getting a brightly colored T-shirt that lets people know
> you're blind in a fun, saucy kind of way. For instance, I have a shirt that
> says, "Blind People Feel Better." I also like Jody's idea of, "Blind Runner:
> Run Faster or Get Out of the Way!" That way, it's not like you're wearing a
> shirt that screams, "Caution! Dangerous Blindo!" but the message still comes
> across. :)
>
> 2. Could you possibly run on the inside of the rail? Not sure of the set-up
> of the track, but maybe you could step over the rail and hold onto it while
> you run around the inside of the track.
>
> Hmmm. I'll think on this one, but that's all I got for now. Maybe you could
> try calling Roland Allen or Eddie Bell and see what they'd recommend.
> However, I do NOT think that running with a cane would be helpful. I assume
> you won't be using a cane during the 5K and it would likely make your stride
> kind of awkward and unbalanced. Just my two cents.
>
> Stacy
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: sportsandrec-bounces at nfbnet.org
> [mailto:sportsandrec-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Tai Blas
> Sent: Tuesday, June 08, 2010 10:32 PM
> To: sportsandrec at nfbnet.org
> Subject: [Sportsandrec] Tips for Problems Running on Track
>
> Hello all. I am currently training for a 5k and am wanting to run on an
> indoor track at times. I have joined the local YMCA and asked whether I
> could hold the rail while running around the track. I was told that this
> would be fine. I tied a towel around the rail so that I can keep track of
> how many times I have run around the track. The problems are:
>
> 1. Other track users do not realize that I am blind.
>
> 2. When I run in the same direction as other runners, they do not see me
> when I am coming up behind them and I run into them. This mostly happens
> when they stop to tie their shoes or rest by the rail.
>
> 3. When I run in the opposite direction as other runners in an effort to be
> more visible to them, I am constantly stopped and told that I am running the
> wrong way and that I should be running in the same direction as everyone
> else.
>
> 4. People generally do not pay attention and sometimes just stand around
> against the rail. I thought that seeing someone holding the rail while
> running might be a clue that I cannot see, but that is not the case.
>
> Short of wearing a shirt or hat that says "blind dude" or carrying my cane
> while I run, can anyone recommend other tips? Sure, I could run elsewhere or
> get a partner, but I would like to run at times when a partner is not always
> available to run with me. At the same time, I do not want to hurt someone
> else or injure myself and I do not want to bring up liability concerns at
> the YMCA.
>
> Any advice is greatly appreciated.
>
> Thanks.
>
> Tai
>
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> Message: 2
> Date: Thu, 10 Jun 2010 16:27:23 -0700
> From: "Christella Garcia" <christellablue at gmail.com>
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> Subject: [Sportsandrec] FW: USABA Announces Loss of Friend, Sherry
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> From: United States Association of Blind Athletes [mailto:etap at usaba.org]
> Sent: Thursday, June 10, 2010 4:24 PM
> To: Christella Garcia
> Subject: USABA Announces Loss of Friend, Sherry Gordon
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> USABA ANNOUNCES LOSS OF FRIEND, SHERRY GORDON
>
> It is with deep sadness that The United States Association of Blind Athletes
> (USABA) announces the unexpected loss of a longtime friend and member,
> Sherry Gordon.
>
> Sherry, whose death yesterday was unexpected, was a catalyst for promoting
> sports and recreational opportunities in her home state of Michigan.   At
> the time of her death, she was Secretary of the Michigan Blind Athletic
> Association.  Sherry previously served on USABA's Board of Directors, where
> was the organization's Region Two Chapter Representative.
>
> Sherry was also an accomplished athlete and a member of the 1996 Paralympic
> Goalball Team, where she and her team earned a Bronze medal.
>
> Currently, we have no additional information concerning memorial or funeral
> arrangements but will pass them on when received.
>
> Our condolences to her family and many friends.
>
>
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> Date: Thu, 10 Jun 2010 20:03:02 -0400
> From: "Jody W. Ianuzzi" <jody at thewhitehats.com>
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> Subject: Re: [Sportsandrec] Tips for Problems Running on Track
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> A runner should hear someone approaching from behind.  Even if they can see.
> <GRIN>
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> JODY
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> Date: Thu, 10 Jun 2010 21:24:33 -0700
> From: "Christella Garcia" <christellablue at gmail.com>
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> Subject: [Sportsandrec] FW: 2010 USABA NATIONAL GOALBALL CHAMPIONS
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> From: United States Association of Blind Athletes [mailto:etap at usaba.org]
> Sent: Thursday, June 10, 2010 5:25 PM
> To: Christella Garcia
> Subject: 2010 USABA NATIONAL GOALBALL CHAMPIONS NAMED
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>  USABA Breaking News Banner
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> 2010 USABA NATIONAL GOALBALL CHAMPIONS NAMED
> USABA Hall of Fame Inducts 1984 Men's Paralympic Gold Medalist Goalball Team
>
>
> FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
> June 8, 2010
> Contact: John Potts, USABA
> 719.534.3805
> jpotts at usaba.org
>
> (Newark, Delaware)  In an exciting defensive battle, the Blind Sports
> Organization (BSO) Venom clinched their organization's 6th National
> championship title in front of a hometown crowd as the United States
> Association of Blind Athletes (USABA) 2010 National Goalball Championships,
> held at the University of Delaware, came to a close.
>
>
> <http://content.delivra.com/etapcontent//UnitedStatesAssociationofB/GBNatls2
> 0100_0152.jpg> With BSO's 2009 national championship title on the line, both
> teams locked horns for that final game--neither team wanting to concede a
> goal.  It was a single goal from BSO player Andy Jenks that would ultimately
> decide the outcome.  Despite an outstanding performance by New Jersey center
> Dan Gallant, his team was unable to penetrate the rock solid BSO defense.
> In the end, the current national champions emerged victorious and retained
> their championship crown: final score BSO 1, New Jersey 0.  In the bronze
> medal match, Atlanta defeated a very surprising California team by a narrow
> 6-4 margin.
>
>   New Jersey Women: Sharon Gunderman, Lisa Czechowski, Shelley Richards,
> Danielle Larsen, Jaclyn Barnes, Cindy Simon
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> In the women's division, New Jersey and Kalamazoo Kraze, the top two women's
> teams in pool play, faced-off in the gold medal match. Both teams only lost
> one match in their double round-robin competition, with that loss coming at
> the hands of the other team. Entering the final game of the women's
> division, victory could have easily gone to either team. But in the end,New
> Jersey's strong offense and tight defense, would propel New Jersey to a 4-1
> victory, garnering the 2010 women's championship title. Playing for the
> women's bronze medal, the BSO team gave local fans something to cheer about
> as they took to the medal stand after a 5-1 victory against a very young,
> yet talented Utah team.
>
> Culminating the tournament was the induction of the 1984 Men's Paralympic
> Goalball Team into USABA's Hall of Fame as part of the Hall's inaugural
> class.  Coach Stephen Kearney (Muskogee, OK) and Hall of Fame Recipients:
> Reni Jackson, Coach Stephen Kearney, Winford Haynes Presenter: Mark Lucas
> <http://content.delivra.com/etapcontent//UnitedStatesAssociationofB/GBNatls2
> 0100_0062.jpg> athletes Winford Haynes (Austin, TX) and Reni Jackson
> (Louisville, KY) representing the team, were inducted by USABA Executive
> Director Mark Lucas before a packed auditorium of goalball fans and
> athletes.
>
> Winford Haynes recounted the team's very first goalball experience,
> describing how much the sport has evolved.  Citing that USA had never seen
> goalball prior to their very first match, Haynes and the first team were
> selected from track and field athletes not competing that day.  Haynes said
> they appeared for that first match wearing only track shorts and singlets,
> noting everyone else wore heavily padded clothes and sported helmets.  He
> quipped, "We knew we were in trouble when another coach approached us and
> asked if they could borrow some spare pads.  We said, you wear pads for this
> game?"
>
> Also, USABA head goalball official Dan Parisi was presented the President's
> Call to Service Award recognizing his 25 years as a goalball coach and
> official.  Parisi will retire from officiating the end of this year.
>
> According to tournament Co-Director Sandy White, "The 60+ volunteers
> involved in Nationals enjoyed the opportunity to help the dedicated athletes
> have a quality championship experience."
> USABA Executive Director Mark Lucas, echoed White's comments and added,
> "Without the support of volunteers like coaches, officials and parents who
> serve as drivers, financiers and cheerleaders, we couldn't have a
> tournament."
>
> Youth teams (ages 19 and under) will meet in St. Augustine, Florida,
> December 2-4, 2010, for the USABA Youth National Goalball Championship
> Tournament.  Additional information is available on the USABA website,
> www.usaba.org <http://www.usaba.org/> .  Tournament results will be posted
> to the USABA website.
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> Message: 5
> Date: Thu, 10 Jun 2010 21:25:28 -0700
> From: "Christella Garcia" <christellablue at gmail.com>
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> Subject: [Sportsandrec] FW: Mark Your Calendar: 4th IBSA World
> 	Championships	and Games
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> Sent: Thursday, June 10, 2010 4:54 PM
> To: Christella Garcia
> Subject: Mark Your Calendar: 4th IBSA World Championships and Games
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> Mark Your Calendar:  4th IBSA World Championships and Games
> April 1-10, Anatalya Turkey
>
> The International Blind Sports Federation (ISBA) recently announced the
> dates, site and events for the 4th IBSA World Championships and Games.
>
> We have no official information beyond what we're providing you in this
> document.  We've contacted the games' organizing committee and will pass on
> additional information to you as it becomes available.
>
>
> *	Dates:  April 1-10, 2010
>
> *	Location:  Anatalya, Turkey
>
> *	Sports we will enter as Team USA:
>
>
> *	Athletics (Track and Field)
>
> *	Goalball (based on prior Paralympic qualification status)
>
> *	Judo
>
> *	Powerlifting
>
> *	Swimming
>
> *	Qualification Standards:  Unknown at this time; requested from
> organizer.
>
> *	Age Standards:  Unknown, but more than likely ages 15 and above.
> Please note this is a separate and distinct event than the 2011 IBSA World
> Youth and Student Games we will host  in July, 2011 (Colorado Springs) for
> athletes ages 12-19.
>
> *	Projected Costs:  Unknown; requested from organizer.   If you
> believe you may be participating, now is the time to begin your fundraising
> efforts.
>
> Although we don't have specific qualification standards, at a minimum to be
> considered to compete in this prestigious event as a member of Team USA, you
> must:
>
> *	Be a current USABA member.
>
> *	Be a US citizen.
>
> *	Be able to be classified under IBSA's rules (B1, B2, B3).
>
> *	Be actively competing in your sport:
>
>
> *	Goalball players will meet National team standards.
>
> *	Track/field athletes, must be training/competing in track/field at
> school or in a track/running club.
>
> *	Judo athletes must be training in a dojo and competing on a regular
> basis.  Additional standards may be established by USA Judo.
>
> *	Powerlifters must be training and competing in USAPL sanctioned
> meets.
>
> *	Swimmers must be training and competing in swimming at school or in
> a swim club.
>
> *	Complete all forms as they become available and follow the USABA
> Code of Conduct.
>
>
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> Message: 6
> Date: Fri, 11 Jun 2010 09:16:55 -0700
> From: "Mike Sivill" <mike.sivill at viewplus.com>
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> Yeah, they should also not walk straight into people using white canes
> head-on but they still do ... also a lot of people use ear buds for music
> when they work out. But I don't have any better suggestion. I only run with
> my dog and that's only out in the forest.
> Mike
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> [mailto:sportsandrec-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Jody W. Ianuzzi
> Sent: Thursday, June 10, 2010 5:03 PM
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> Subject: Re: [Sportsandrec] Tips for Problems Running on Track
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> A runner should hear someone approaching from behind.  Even if they can see.
> <GRIN>
>
> JODY
>
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