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NWABA Affiliates
International Blind Sports Federation
International Paralympics Committee
Major Sponsors/Foundation Grants:
KING COUNTY CORRECTIONS GUILD
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News and Events:
January 31, 2007 Contact: Vaughn Brown, Vaughn@NWABA.org
The Northwest Association for Blind Athletes (NWABA) is pleased to announce that we have partnered with the Montana School for the Deaf and Blind to sponsor a Goalball enrichment weekend March 14th and 15th for blind youth in Montana.
“We are very happy to be able to help sponsor this camp, Not only will it help teach the sport of Goalball, but it will also help bring membership in from Montana” said Billy Henry Regional Programs Director.
This is the first of many camps NWABA plans to sponsor over the upcoming months. Please go to our web-site after the camp is over for information and results.
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NWABA is seeking a Vice-president
Name: Northwest Association for Blind Athletes Position: Vice-President Announcement Date: December 24, 2007 Volunteer Description: The Northwest Association for Blind Athletes is in need of an experienced and reliable person to be the Vice-Presided of our Executive Board of Directors. This person will be responsible for assisting the Regional Programs director in Fundraising & Planning. The Vice-President reports directly to the President, and is second in the chain of command if the President resigns. NWABA 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.
NWABA History: NWABA was re-incorporated on May 5th, 2007 for the purpose of helping blind and visually impaired athletes in Washington, Oregon, Idaho & Montana. The idea of re-starting NWABA came when a group of Visually Impaired athletes and some supporters decided that their needed to be more sports opportunities for the blind in their area. The first sport NWABA started with was Powerlifting, the team started with only having two or three interested lifters, and by the time they started training it grew to 5. Under the direction of Billy Henry, the team went to its first competition on June 9th, 2007. By the end of the meet, NWABA had racked up records, and a good amount of trophies. This was only the start to their success, over a four month period, the team attended 4 meets, placing at least third as a team in each, as well as taking home numerous records and awards from the WABDL. Powerlifting is only one of the sports teams that NWABA intends to operate. In the upcoming months Goalball, Swimming, Judo & Track/Field programs will start. Keep checking back, to see what we've done and accomplished. Contact Information: Northwest Association for Blind Athletes P.O. Box 65265 Vancouver, Washington 98685
NWABA is looking for Powerlifting Participants
The Northwest Association for Blind Athletes (NWABA) is gearing up for its second season of Powerlifting for Blind and Visually Impaired Athletes in the Northwest.
We encourage all of you to try out this sport, It’s a good way to stay Healthy and in Shape as well as add some muscle. Powerlifting is not hard to learn at all if your willing to put some time in, and are able to come to a few practices (and a training camp every once and awhile for you out of town folks) we’ll teach you the LIFTS!
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.
CONTACT INFORMATION: Billy Henry, Powerlifting Coordinator Northwest Association for Blind Athletes P.O. Box 65265 Vancouver, Washington 98685 Phone: 1-800-880-9837 Fax: 1-800-880-9837 Email: Billy@NWABA.org Web: www.NWABA.org
December16,2007
Hey NWABA Supporters!
Come check out our new Merchandise page, we only have a few products up right now, but will be adding a lot more in the upcoming weeks. As always feel free to share your opinions and comments.
Thanks for your support! NWABA Board
December 15,2007 Don't forget to renew NWABA Memberships
As 2008 approaches us, it comes time to sign up for your NWABA membership:
Membership Benefits Include:
Download Membership form - HERE (Word Doc)
Download Volunteer Membership Form - HERE (Word Doc)
Download 2008 USABA Membership Form - HERE (Word Doc)
October 1,2007 Take a The Northwest Association for Blind Athletes needs someone with experience in the Legal Field to serve as a member of our Executive Board of Directors Interested Individuals can get more information by Clicking Here for more volunteer opportunities see our Volunteer Page., or visit our organizations Volunteer Match link by clicking the picture.above
September 28,2007 Five Athletes from the NWABA *Northwest Association for Blind Athletes need your help to get to the WABDL World Championships in California on November 15-20, 2007.
Please consider making a donation to support one of the following People:
Billy Henry - Needs $100 to make it worlds
Rachel Talley - Needs $300 to make it worlds
Jacob Hendee - Needs $400 to make it worlds
Nick Wilks - Needs $150 to make it worlds
Jesse Curtis - Needs $400 to make it worlds
Thank you in-advance for reading this message & showing your support for NWABA. We are gearing up for a big YEAR!
If you would like to donate please reply to this email, or contact NWABA at 1-800-880-9837
Thanks Again! Northwest Association for Blind Athletes Board of Directors
September 1,2007 NWABA is Proud to announce that we are now have a portion of our site where interested supporters can discuss NWABA events. To go to the Discussion CLICK HERE
NWABA is Proud to announce that we are now accepting donations to support our cause online. Supporters can choose what program they to donate to and we will credit the money to it. Members also have the option of paying for there membership online. If anyone is interested in donating or paying for there individual membership fees they can CLICK HERE.
NWABA is pleased to announce that we are looking for 5 coaches, one head coach and two assistant coaches for Powerlifting, and two assistant coaches for Goalball. Click here if you are interested in applying.
NWABA is looking for Individuals interested in competing on our competitive youth and adult Goalball team. Interested people should contact Ray@nwaba.org for more information on how to Join. Click Here for a current list of team members.
NWABA has Just received a scholarship from the Vancouver Lions Club, to help fund some of its blind athletes that are attending the Iron Gladiator Bench Press and Deadlift Championships. This donation will help us pay for transportation, hotel and team entry fees. THANK YOU LIONS!!!
NWABA Is BACK! We have a whole new board that is ready to get to work with all our new ideas. Right now NWABA is in the filing process, trying to get threw the 25 pages of federal tax forms that were required to fill out.
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