[Sportsandrec] Sports Done by the Blind but not Discussed

Fri Nov 18 14:44:33 UTC 2016

archery:
I have a board with cut outs for my feet, so I always have the same
stance.  I also have a tripod that I have measured out the right
height and distance from the foot board.  When I rest the back of my
hand against the tripod, that is the right position to be on target.
Form is very important; if you hit the correct form every time, then
muscle memory should kick in.
Someone raised the lines on the target for me, so I can keep track of points.
Anne

On 11/17/16, Nella Foster via SportsandRec <sportsandrec at nfbnet.org> wrote:
>
> I'm interested in learning more about yoga.
>
> Can anyone suggest books or videos that do a good job of explaining the
> positions?
>
> Nella
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: SportsandRec [mailto:sportsandrec-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of
> Cindy Ray via SportsandRec
> Sent: Thursday, November 17, 2016 7:44 PM
> To: 'Sports and Recreation for the Blind Discussion List'
> Cc: Cindy Ray
> Subject: Re: [Sportsandrec] Sports Done by the Blind but not Discussed
>
> Yoga does belong to the sports and fitness category, and some of it could be
> quite grueling. I think that you cannot assume that there aren't NFB members
> out there who play golf unless you know them all. I am often surprised at
> something I learn concerning what folks are doing.
> Cindy
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: SportsandRec [mailto:sportsandrec-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of
> Ashley Bramlett via SportsandRec
> Sent: Thursday, November 17, 2016 5:22 PM
> To: Sports and Recreation for the Blind Discussion List
> <sportsandrec at nfbnet.org>
> Cc: Ashley Bramlett <bookwormahb at earthlink.net>
> Subject: Re: [Sportsandrec] Sports Done by the Blind but not Discussed
>
> Hello,
>
> good point. I've met federationists doing outdoor sports, but not golf. I
> would guess why we do not hear of it is because no federationist
> participates in golf. And, if there is someone, they are not active in NFB
> so we do not hear of their hobby.
> It seems to me that blind people here in Northern Virginia / DC do one of
> five sports. Most sports are outside and sponsored by USABA at the olympic
> level. Unfortunately, I wanted to participate in a blind bowling league, but
> we did not get enough interest to make it happen. The Capital area rail
> blazers, a bowling league for the blind and vision impaired, was around for
> years. But one by one, members dropped out due to lack of interest, moving
> further away from the alley, and other reasons. So, with lack of interest,
> CARF did not exist.
> The sports NFB members seem to do that I hear about are as follows:
> 1. Tandem cycling
> 2. running
> 3. judo
> 4. hiking
> 5. beep ball
> Oh, and I know of a few who regularly do yoga, but I do not consider it a
> sport.
>
> Other things people do on an ocasional basis that are recreational or
> relaxational are: indoor rock climbing, hiking, rafting, boating, canoeing,
> and dancing.
>
> That has been my observations around here.
>
> Ashley
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Peter Donahue via SportsandRec
> Sent: Thursday, November 17, 2016 11:19 AM
> To: 'Sports and Recreation for the Blind Discussion List'
> Cc: Peter Donahue
> Subject: [Sportsandrec] Sports Done by the Blind but not Discussed
>
> Good morning everyone,
>
> Speaking of starting conversations blind people have participated in many
> sports and recreational activities over the years but some of these pursuits
> are hardly ever discussed here. Golf is one such example. The United States
> Blind Golf Association has been around for years but we never hear of
> successful blind golfers. The sport seems laid back at first but it's a test
> of concentration, strategy, endurance, and patience! It would be nice to
> hear from blind golfers.
>
> And speaking of golf the PGA and the LPGA raise funds for many
> organizations. Many of the golf tournaments aired on stations like "The Golf
> Channel" are held to benefit this or that charity. In addition individual
> golfers raise funds for various charities in the form of contributions from
> their earnings. One would think that by now someone in the NFB and in
> particular this division would have explored the idea of a golf tournament
> being established to raise funds for the NFB and to promote the sport among
> the blind by including blind golfers in the tournament. This is something
> this division should explore. Such a project should be a team effort and
> should not be handed to one person to bring it about. There are probably
> other types of sporting activities and tournaments that could be organized
> to benefit the NFB and in particular this division.
>
> Blind people have hunted, fished, skied,participated in rodeos and other
> animal-related sports and recreational activities, canoed, sailed,
> participate in rowing and other boating contests, the list goes on. Here's
> hoping this note will spawn discussions of these activities and how these
> opportunities can be expanded to encourage the blind to participate, and
> reep the benefit of increased physical activities. I have yet to learn how
> just playing board games helps one keep in shape. This seems to be the only
> recreational activity we hear about being done by the blind in San Antonio
> and throughout the country. Let the discussion begin.
>
> Peter Donahue
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: SportsandRec [mailto:sportsandrec-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Ron
> Burzese via SportsandRec
> Sent: Thursday, November 17, 2016 9:03 AM
> To: Sports and Recreation for the Blind Discussion List
> Cc: Ron Burzese
> Subject: [Sportsandrec] Fwd: Riding by faith, not by sight.
>
> As I forward this, said burrito is crisping in the skillet.
>
> Since this list is quiet, I thought I’d throw this out there. If any of the
> bike speak is unclear, let me know. If any of you ride, I’d love your
> submissions for the blind, cycling list.
>
> Best,
>
> Ron Burzese, NOMC
> 37 degrees in Sacramento
>
>
>> Begin forwarded message:
>>
>> From: Ron Burzese <rrburzese at gmail.com>
>> Subject: Riding by faith, not by sight.
>> Date: November 16, 2016 at 10:16:30 PM PST
>> To: blind_cycling at yahoogroups.com
>>
>> Taylor, one of the guys from a weekly men’s Bible study, offered to
>> ride with me this week. I had forgotten that I even mentioned it to
>> him. We met this morning, at 7:30. The temp was around 46f. Since he
>> was a casual rider at best, I dressed accordingly, with jeans,
>> t-shirt, walking shoes, and a windbreaker that I’ve had since I was
>> 13, in Clearwater, 1981. It bears the name of my departed father’s
>> pizza place, which has been in our family, since 1969. I chose it
>> because it was the right weight for the conditions. Though I might not
>> always mention it here, I always wear a helmet.
>>
>> I brought out the urban-assault tandem, which is currently set up for
>> my lovely girlfriend, who is 5’4”. Now Taylor, is at least 5’8, if not
>> 5’10, or taller. I mentioned that we’d need to raise his saddle, as I
>> held him up, from the back seat. He asked me to lower it, though my
>> neighbor, Billy and I tried to briefly explain the mechanics of a
>> proper pedal-stroke. He wanted no part of it, so I let him set the lower
>> height.
>>
>> In the second block, he moved over to the bike lane, for the
>> west-bound traffic. We, were traveling east-bound, if you know what I’m
>> sayin’.
>> Hearing the parked cars, close to my left ear, then oncoming traffic,
>> on my right, was very disconcerting to me. I even heard other cyclists
>> passing us, on our right. Seasoned cyclist that I am, I was like, so
>> embarrassed, and fearing for my life, as I asked Taylor to cross-over
>> to the right side of the road. He tried to defend his logic, but I
>> would not budge on this point. He looked back and merged right, across
>> at least two lanes. As he began to initiate the merge, he clipped my
>> freshly rubberized handle bar-end, on a trash canister, since it was
>> garbage truck day. He thought the front tire was squishy, but I
>> explained that it was simply the suspension fork, compressing beneath his
>> weight.
>>
>> After going east on T Street, we headed north, on 20th Street. A
>> classy female cyclist, complimented us on the tandem, so I gave her a
>> squeak with my kitty-cat horn, before reaching C Street, where we
>> caught the access trail, over the river, to the American River Bike
>> Trail, headed for William Pond Park. We settled into a nice cadence
>> and I was happy that I picked the correct layers for the ride. There
>> were lots of dried leaves, crunching under our wheels. Taylor is a
>> seminary student, so was discussing theology with me. I have studied
>> for many years, so was an appropriate sounding board for what he was
>> wrestling with, in his spiritual journey. We were cordial the entire
>> time, though we were discussing some of the most controversial systematic
>> theology.
>>
>> As we motored along, I could not help but get ahold of the beautiful,
>> Fall day that embraced all of us, on the trail. We both agreed that
>> every man is without excuse, as the Creation bore witness of the
>> Creator. I also noticed that Taylor, 28, was looking back at me, as he
>> was talking. Not quite, but he was looking off to his side, to better
>> project his voice.
>> Though thoughtful, I had my moments of wanting to remind him to pay
>> more attention to his driving. However, he did a good job to do just
>> that, every time I was about to say something. Maybe something in my
>> facial expression tipped him off? We only went off the trail, a few
>> times, but quickly got back on to the pavement, over the ridge. Yes,
>> that would be the dangerous ridge that I did not yet have time to
>> explain to this novice pilot. Thankfully, my tires were meaty enough
>> to offer some margin for error.
>>
>> We made it to the park and I was really missing my girlfriend, as we
>> found a picnic table, off from the trail. We sat for an hour,
>> discussing more of his theological issues. I did not mind, though it
>> challenged me to recall what I have studied, both in the past and more
>> recently, on my own personal journey with the living God. I kept up
>> with most of the depth that he was digging, but since I had a minimal
>> breakfast, consisting of a few handfuls of corn flakes, and another
>> appointment for lunch, I motioned that we began our return trip.
>>
>> Wouldn’t you know it, that crazy dude went back to his habit of riding
>> on the wrong side of the road? He got back in line, after I reminded
>> him. At the park, I clarified my reasoning for this, but did not
>> mention my years of experience on the bike. I could tell that he was
>> appreciating the opportunity to spend some quality time with another
>> brotha, especially one who could spar with him on such a level of topic.
>>
>> In the closing mile, he noted that it made him feel more comfortable
>> that I was blind. He said that it helped him open up, confess and be
>> vulnerable. From the back seat, I smiled, being thankful for being
>> able to counsel the man in his struggle. I felt as if I was where I
>> needed to be, at the right time. We stopped at his truck, as I
>> collected my residential parking permit, then shared our stats from
>> the ride of 26.5 miles. He drove off and there I was, realizing that I
>> was around the corner from my place, without my cane, and walking an
>> 8-foot long bike. From our three-hours of theology, I knew I was in
>> good company and resumed enjoying the glorious weather, then in the
>> lower mid 60s. Though I did not have much time, I was able to
>> efficiently move out the electric tandem, bring in the urban tandem,
>> re-park the 80-pound electric bike, and keep track of all the
>> accessories that accompany a bike ride. After a quick shower, I walked
>> 20 blocks to my on time, lunch appointment, with Pastor Lamar, who
>> already ate. Happy to have the time with him, I forgot about my
>> hunger, for the next 90 minutes. Another 20 block walk home, still not
>> eating since 7:15, I stopped for a 2:30, California Chicken Burrito,
>> but only ate half. Instead of eating the other half for dinner, I just
>> had another few handfuls of corn flakes. As I write this, I must
>> confess that I am looking forward to breakfast, already. It will be a
>> cool morning, in the low 40s, but a hot, cast iron skillet, will make
>> that burrito taste even better than fresh from its maker. I’ll be back on
>> the hamster wheel, but you know, life, is all good, with me.
>>
>> Racramento Ron
>
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