[Sportsandrec] goalball in or around Dallas

Wed Aug 8 22:53:45 UTC 2012

Excellent on everything you said. I agree that the simplest thing to
start with might be hosting events at our convention. so, every year
through 2017, I think, we'll be in Orlando. I love the ideas of
goalball, guide running and tandem biking clinics. we're, as in I'm,
usually asked to submit our requests for room space/agenda items/event
listings by end of January. So, we wouldn't have to have all of the
details nailed down by then, but we need a commitment of so-and-so
event happening and a date and location (especially if it will be held
onsite or if transportation is needed and there is a charge).

Anyhow, the sports and rec board will likely have a meeting in the
next 8 weeks and I'll check in with you to see if you could speak at
our board meeting.

Thanks,
Lisamaria

On 8/8/12, Matt Simpson <msimpson at usaba.org> wrote:
> Hi Lisamaria,
>
> Yes, I am goalball Matt, but I'm from Georgia. I think we met at the 2008
> convention which I attended as a scholarship recipient. I spent a lot of
> time with Joe Hamilton and Kristella at the convention, so that's probably
> where the Northwest connection came from.
>
> I'm just starting and this is a new position, so I'm really just trying to
> evaluate what USABA is doing and what we can start doing better. My initial
> thoughts relating to USABA and NFB forming a stronger partnership are basic
> as of now, but I'm hoping to get some big stuff going. USABA is and aims to
> continue to be the leading resource for blind and visually impaired people
> across the United States who are interested in becoming active through sport
> and physical activity, whether that be on a competitive or strictly
> recreational basis. The NFB is of course the largest member organization for
> blind individuals in the Nation. Both organizations have some valuable and
> unique resources and both have similar goals in mind.
>
> The first idea that I'm thinking is that we try to help host some events at
> national conventions. A traditional seminar classroom setting won't really
> be advantageous for either the NFB or USABA. Neither would a display table
> in the exhibit hall offer a lot of value for us. I'm envisioning us doing a
> couple of events each day at convention. In '08 we did a goalball clinic
> that I think was very well received. It helped that between Lewis Burdette,
> Joe Hamilton, Tyler Merren, Chris Dodds and myself we had five National team
> level players there to get things going. Perhaps in the future we could do a
> couple of goalball clinics, a couple of guide running clinics, some tandem
> cycling, etc. We want to reach blind people, and the NFB hosts the largest
> group of them every year. The NFB has a huge national infrastructure that
> could help us reach more individuals, while USABA has access to the top
> athletes and coaches in every area of blind sport in this country.
>
> Other than that, I'm certainly open to anything. I don't speak for the rest
> of USABA by any means, but if you and I can formulate some great ideas I
> have no doubt that it will be easy to sell them to the rest of our staff.
> Maybe we put on a sports clinic for an NFB event. The Colorado Center is
> only an hour away from us, and I've already been in contact with Brent
> Batron to see if we could partner with them in any way to get some programs
> going.
>
> I'd love to hear any thoughts or ideas you have. I definitely don't have any
> firm ideas, I'm more interested in just getting the dialog going.
>
> Best,
> Matt
>
>
> Matt Simpson
> Membership and Outreach Coordinator
> United States Association of Blind Athletes
> 1 Olympic Plaza
> Colorado Springs, CO 80909
> 719-866-3019 (Direct)
> 719-866-3400(Fax)
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> -----Original Message-----
> From: sportsandrec-bounces at nfbnet.org
> [mailto:sportsandrec-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Lisamaria Martinez
> Sent: Wednesday, August 08, 2012 4:00 PM
> To: Sports and Recreation for the Blind Discussion List
> Subject: Re: [Sportsandrec] goalball in or around Dallas
>
> Hey Matt,
>
> I'm glad you contacted me. I saw your original post to the listserv and
> haven't gotten around to emailing you. I'd love to partner with USABA in
> many, many ways. But first, you're goalball Matt from somewhere in the
> northwest, right? Just trying to picture the person with the name.
>
> Anyhow ... I'd love to build a relationship with USABA and possibly work on
> getting USABA at NFB conventions or us out for sports camps, etc, etc, the
> possibilities are endless.
>
> Do you have ideas in mind already? I guess I'm asking what are your hoeps,
> goals, intentions?
>
> Lisamaria
>
> P.S. Oh yes, Christy H has already contacted me and I've passed along her
> info. So, thanks.
>
> On 8/8/12, Matt Simpson <msimpson at usaba.org> wrote:
>> Hi Christy,
>>
>> My name is Matt Simpson and I'm the new Membership and Outreach
>> Coordinator for USABA. I actually just finished giving your name to
>> Lisamaria when I saw you send this e-mail.
>>
>> I just wanted to introduce myself. If there's anything that I can do
>> to help you or Texas Association of Blind Athletes please don't
>> hesitate to contact me. I'm a goalball player myself, so i'm always
>> hoping to see the sport grow. Please feel free to write back or give
>> me a call any time. I'm hoping to strengthen USABA's relationships
>> with every member and every sport club as well as enhance the programs
>> that are being offered to blind and visually impaired everywhere in
>> the United States.
>>
>> Best,
>>
>> Matt Simpson
>> Membership and Outreach Coordinator
>> United States Association of Blind Athletes
>> 1 Olympic Plaza
>> Colorado Springs, CO 80909
>> 719-866-3019 (Direct)
>> 719-866-3400(Fax)
>> www.usaba.org
>> Facebook  Twitter
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: sportsandrec-bounces at nfbnet.org
>> [mailto:sportsandrec-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Christy
>> Householter
>> Sent: Wednesday, August 08, 2012 2:33 PM
>> To: Sports and Recreation for the Blind Discussion List
>> Subject: Re: [Sportsandrec] goalball in or around Dallas
>>
>> Yes, Texas Goalball has 2 teen/adult teams and we attended several
>> national tournaments last year.  We have recreation and competition
>> teams-ages 6 and up!  In addition, we do other community activities
>> several times a year just for fun and because we like each other!!
>> Contact Christy Householter at crandlehouse at gmail.com or
>> Christy.householter at region10.org.  We are a part of Texas Association
>> of Blind Athletes, a newly formed non-profit organization.
>> Christy
>>
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: sportsandrec-bounces at nfbnet.org
>> [mailto:sportsandrec-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Lisamaria
>> Martinez
>> Sent: Wednesday, August 08, 2012 3:11 PM
>> To: Sports and Recreation for the Blind Discussion List
>> Subject: [Sportsandrec] goalball in or around Dallas
>>
>> Hey,
>>
>> Are there any goalball teams in or around Dallas? Someone on a
>> different list is interested in joining a team for adults and I'd like
>> to pass on some info to her if there is any info to pass along.
>>
>> Many thanks,
>> LM
>>
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