[Sportsandrec] 5th Annual Adaptive Sports Conference in Tennessee

[TNABA]

5th Annual TNABA Adaptive Sports Conference 
October 24th - 25th

The 5th Annual TNABA Sports after Blindness Adaptive Sports Conference is
unique and unlike any other conference you have ever attended. This event
gives attendees the opportunity to experience hands on, the adaptations of
sports and recreational activities for the blind. What makes this conference
like no other that you will ever attend is because those participants with
sight are blindfolded during the breakout sessions to get the full effect,
while those living with vision loss learn new opportunities that can allow
them to live a much healthier, more exciting tomorrow.
This conference is great especially for any individuals who are blind or
visually impaired and their families, while offering valuable resources for
Physical Educators, Vision teachers, coaches, community sports coordinators
and anyone interested in gaining essential tools to create a more inclusive
environment. With CEU credits, professional development hours, and in some
cases extra credit points from college professors there is no reason you
should not come on out and join us for this two day conference full of fun
and exciting activities.
This year's event once again will be held on the beautiful campus of the
Tennessee School for the Blind and is being offered in collaboration with
the annual Unity conference held by the school.  TNABA is proud of our
ongoing partnership with the TN School for the Blind and to celebrate this
unique pairing of these two great conferences, TNABA will be hosting a FREE
luncheon and Conference Preview for all Unity Conference attendees at 12:30
pm on Friday October 24th. This is a great way for you to get a taste of the
action packed weekend. Once you experience a small portion of what hundreds
from across the state and the country have enjoyed for the last five years,
we are sure you will want to stick around to partake of the remainder of the
conference Hands on Adaptive Sports Conference Featured Activities
	Throughout the conference you will have an opportunity to
participate in several adaptive sessions covering a wide variety of
activities and information. TNABA has so many great presenters and partners
eager to share with you, therefore not every session will be held at one
time. Be sure and check out the Conference Agenda to map out your adventure
in adaptive sports for the blind. Sessions are still being finalized, so
make sure you check back often to see what has been added. Here is what we
have confirmed;
.	Adaptive Recreation & Physical Education
.	Archery
.	Ballroom Dancing
.	Beeper Kickball
.	Exercise for Everyone
.	Goalball
.	Healthy Technology
.	Introduction to Nutrition
.	Kayaking
.	Run/Walk with a Guide
.	Ten Pin Bowling
.	Water Aerobics
.	Disc Golf

Overnight Accommodations 
	The Tennessee School for the Blind has been such gracious partners
for this great event and is once again offering overnight accommodations on
campus for both Friday & Saturday Evening free of charge for those that need
it. Space is limited first come first serve. Breakfast, lunch on Saturday,
and snacks will be provided with your conference registration.

TNABA Annual Sports Banquet
	We will host our annual banquet at the conclusion of the conference
weekend Saturday evening from 5:30 pm - 8 pm. TNABA will celebrate the
accomplishments of our athletes, volunteers, and partners during this awards
banquet. Tickets for this event are $30 for adults and $15 for children. You
can purchase your tickets during your online registration.

Travel Assistance & Car Pooling 
	TNABA may be able to help families and individuals with vision loss
with transportation, or help with connecting interested individuals, with
car pools to and from the conference. For more information please email
Ricky Jones at info at tnaba.org.

Fees & Registration
.		For those who are blind or visually impaired and our brave
veterans, you can enjoy the 5th annual adaptive sports conference for FREE!
That's right both days of action and overnight accommodations are free.
.	All other attendees can participate in both Friday and Saturday's
event for just $25 or you can attend just one day for $15 per person.
.	Remember your registration fee includes a goody bag full of great
stuff, lunch on Saturday, an event t-shirt, access to over 15 activities and
sessions, and the all exciting door prizes that everyone loves!

TO register for the TNABA 5th Annual Adaptive Sports Conference go to
www.tnaba.org today!