FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Contact:
Billy Henry, Programs Director
Northwest Association for Blind Athletes
PO BOX 65265
Vancouver, Washington 98665
Phone: 1-800-880-9837
http://www.nwaba.org
billy@nwaba.org
Powerlifters Excel on the Platform at WA State Championships
Vancouver, WA—March 8, 2009—The Northwest Association for Blind Athletes is happy to announce that our Powerlifting team has returned from the 2009 Washington State Powerlifting Championships in Tumwater, Washington.
The team consisted of Coach Billy Henry (Vancouver, Washington), Andrew McDonald (Everett, Washington) and Rachel Talley (Lynwood, Washington) all team members did fantastic each taking first place in their individual category and fifth place in the team division.
“We are very proud of our athletes who participated in this competition. It is a qualifying meet for the International Blind Sports Federations (IBSA) World Blind Powerlifting Championships in Miami, Florida this July”. Said Programs Director Billy Henry.
Thank you to Safeway and Albertsons for there generous contributions to support our athletes!
About NWABA:
The Northwest Association for Blind Athletes (NWABA) exists to encourage blind and visually impaired persons to participate in sporting programs. NWABA will award scholarships to our members and organize clinics, competitions, practices, and Teams to help improve the Physical Fitness and confidence of the blind and visually impaired.
For information: http://www.nwaba.org or
Contact: benefitconcert@nwaba.org
Phone: 1-800-880-9837 extension 4