Vision: To offer athletic opportunities to all blind and visually
impaired athletes in Washington, Oregon, Idaho & Montana.
Mission:
The Mission of
the Northwest Association for Blind Athletes (NWABA) is to encourage blind
and visually impaired athletes to participate in sporting programs. This
will be accomplished by giving out scholarships to our members, and
organizing regional sports teams. NWABA will support athletes of all ages
without regard to race or religion.
Values:
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Development of sports programs for all blind and visually impaired individuals
in the Northwest.
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Use resources to best serve our members.
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Development of partnerships with other organizations.
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Communication with our national organization - United States Association
of Blind Athletes
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Challenge our athletes to follow their athletic dreams.
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News & Events
The Northwest
Association for Blind Athletes is proud to announce our regional
Powerlifting team has just returned from the WABDL IronGladitors Record
Breakers Bench Press and Deadlift Championships.
The team comprised of
Billy Henry – coach, Jesse Curtis, Nick Wilks, Rachel Talley and Arlando
Hicks did phenomenally, Taking 10 first place trophies, nearly 15 records
as well as placing 4th as a team these athletes really showed
what they were made of.
“Everyone on the team
did wonderfully, I’m proud of each of them, we trained hard, and our
results proved that” – Said Billy Henry, Powerlifting Coach.
The team was
accompanied by supporters that cheered us on throughout the whole meet,
Thank you to everyone who supported us financially, and at the meet – we
wouldn’t be where we are without your support.
Next stop for the NWABA
Nightmare is Medford, Oregon, Questions on the team can be directed to:
Billy Henry/1-800-880-9837 ext. 4 /
Billy@nwaba.org
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Recent Press Releases
NWABA and MSDB partner to sponsor Goalball enrichment weekend (read
more)
NWABA board is seeking someone to fill the position of Vice-President (read
more)
NWABA is looking for interested Powerlifters
to join our regional team
(read more)
Renew your NWABA & USABA membership for the 2008 Sporting Season (read
more)
We need your help! Volunteer for NWABA in 2008 (read
more)
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Upcoming Organization Events
Event - Games
for the Visually Impaired
Date - Friday
and Saturday, May 16th & 17th, 2008
Location -
Great Falls, Montana
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"Our
Primary Goal is to encourage participation in sporting programs"
