[Sportsandrec] opinions and advice needed

Sun May 13 16:26:17 UTC 2012

Does anyone know if the state of virginia has a chapter or if Tennessee has joint events with virginia?? 
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On May 13, 2012, at 11:46 AM, "TNABA" <tnaba at bellsouth.net> wrote:

> Maybe not directly but they are offering certification training for instructors. That might be a thing that you get training and then take it back to your home town.
> 
> Ricky
> 
> Tennessee Association of Blind Athletes
> 1081 Zophi Street, Nashville TN 37216
> Email:      tnaba at bellsouth.net
> Phone:     615-390-4178
> Web:        www.tnaba.org
> ----- Original Message ----- From: "Ashley Bramlett" <bookwormahb at earthlink.net>
> To: "Sports and Recreation for the Blind Discussion List" <sportsandrec at nfbnet.org>
> Sent: Saturday, May 12, 2012 11:12 PM
> Subject: Re: [Sportsandrec] opinions and advice needed
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> 
>> Ricky,
>> I checked that organization I' believe its written sports 4 all, meaning the number 4.
>> If that is it, it appears to be a private nonprofit in Tenessee. good group, but that wouldn't help if its only in TN.
>> 
>> -----Original Message----- From: Ashley Bramlett
>> Sent: Saturday, May 12, 2012 11:38 PM
>> To: Sports and Recreation for the Blind Discussion List
>> Subject: Re: [Sportsandrec] opinions and advice needed
>> 
>> Ricky,
>> Thanks. I don't get the sense that our nfb members are active in sports or
>> just regular fitness.
>> I'll see what is around though and ask if there is interest.  Also off list
>> I can state where I live.
>> I believe you would be a good resource for tips on being in a regular class
>> if I ever decided to be in a regular zumba class or class of any sort.
>> 
>> Ashley
>> 
>> -----Original Message----- From: TNABA
>> Sent: Saturday, May 12, 2012 11:26 PM
>> To: Sports and Recreation for the Blind Discussion List
>> Subject: Re: [Sportsandrec] opinions and advice needed
>> 
>> I would love to help. Please contact me off list. By phone might be easier.
>> I am free Monday during the day if you would like to call then.
>> 
>> Here in TN all of our NFB members are pretty active in one way or another.
>> 
>> RIcky
>> 
>> Tennessee Association of Blind Athletes
>> 1081 Zophi Street, Nashville TN 37216
>> Email:      tnaba at bellsouth.net
>> Phone:     615-390-4178
>> Web:        www.tnaba.org
>> ----- Original Message ----- From: "Ashley Bramlett" <bookwormahb at earthlink.net>
>> To: "Sports and Recreation for the Blind Discussion List"
>> <sportsandrec at nfbnet.org>
>> Sent: Saturday, May 12, 2012 10:22 PM
>> Subject: Re: [Sportsandrec] opinions and advice needed
>> 
>> 
>>> Ricky,
>>> are you the president of
>>> TNAB? I see your phone number and email are listed. Do you mind if I contact you off list to discuss sports adaptations? I might also ask the nfb chapters around here and if there is enough interest we could start a chapter of usaba. As the NFB members do not strike me as athletes and do not have an interest there, I suspect it will not go anywhere, but worth asking.
>>> I'm curious to know how you all stay active. With getting blind people together you deal with logistics like transportation, finding facilities to host the events, etc. So how do members get to your events and how do you all fund such activities? I mean all these wonderful activities cost money. Also I love your idea of reaching out to PE  teachers because too many of them have no clue how
>>> to assist a blind student in their class!
>>> Many of them probably do not mean to be non inclusive but have no clue what to do.
>>> 
>>> Ashley
>>> -----Original Message----- From: TNABA
>>> Sent: Saturday, May 12, 2012 7:59 PM
>>> To: Sports and Recreation for the Blind Discussion List
>>> Subject: Re: [Sportsandrec] opinions and advice needed
>>> 
>>> For all of the equipment questions I would check with the USABA and see if
>>> they have information they might give you.
>>> 
>>> Ricky Jones
>>> 
>>> Tennessee Association of Blind Athletes
>>> 1081 Zophi Street, Nashville TN 37216
>>> Email:      tnaba at bellsouth.net
>>> Phone:     615-390-4178
>>> Web:        www.tnaba.org
>>> ----- Original Message ----- From: "Ashley Bramlett" <bookwormahb at earthlink.net>
>>> To: "Sports and Recreation for the Blind Discussion List"
>>> <sportsandrec at nfbnet.org>
>>> Sent: Saturday, May 12, 2012 3:03 PM
>>> Subject: Re: [Sportsandrec] opinions and advice needed
>>> 
>>> 
>>>> good question, the pedometer I tried also seemed cheap and flimsy. It was from ILA I think
>>>> 
>>>> -----Original Message----- From: Bill Kociaba
>>>> Sent: Saturday, May 12, 2012 9:45 AM
>>>> To: Sports and Recreation for the Blind Discussion List
>>>> Subject: [Sportsandrec] opinions and advice needed
>>>> 
>>>> Hi all,
>>>> Wow, been very quiet out there lately.
>>>> First thanks to everyone who came forward with suggestions re tandum bikes when I inquired a couple weeks ago. Unfortunatly the one club that is active here in Fl. is at the opposite end of the state.  Still looking and researching and will make a decision very soon.
>>>> Now I am looking for opinions on audable padometers.  I know there are a few out there but the only one I have actually had in my hands and was able to "play" with seemed pretty cheap and flimsey.  Anyone out there know of a good durable and usable one?
>>>> My second question is, is there an audable heart monitor currently available?
>>>> thanks for any suggestions ,
>>>> Have an awesome weekend and to Lisa Maria and all the other mothers out there, "HAPPY MOTHER'S DAY!"
>>>> Bill
>>>> 
>>>> Bill Kociaba
>>>> CRUISEONE
>>>> Bill at Ycruise.com
>>>> 954 227 7772 or Toll Free 877 227 7775
>>>> 7600 Wiles Rd, Coral Springs, FL 33067
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