New England Blind Athletic Association

NEBAA Sports Education Camps Objectives

NEBAA/USABA SPORTS EDUCATION CAMP (SEC) For STUDENTS with VISUAL IMPAIRMENTS
  • Provide educational workshops to blind and visually impaired youth around the United States in health, fitness and sports programs.
  • Provide youth the opportunity to meet world-class elite blind athletes and learn about overcoming obstacles, the importance of discipline, staying in school, etc..
  • Provide youth an opportunity to participate in a variety of sports, which they might ordinarily be excluded from in traditional settings.
  • Provide blind and visually impaired athletes with the necessary skills to compete on an equal basis with their sighted peers.
  • Further involve the local community as volunteers at both events, which in turn will promote the abilities of youth with disabilities.
  • Be better prepared for competition in USABA  local, national, and international events, including the world games and para-olympics.
Please join us for the 6th annual SPORTS EDUCATION CAMP for Students with Visual Impairments.

Location:

Running Track
Running Track
University of Maine on the Orono Campus
Athletes will be housed in dormitory rooms at the University of Maine Orono Campus.  Meals provided.

Eligibility: Blind & Visually Impaired students in 3rd to 12th grade

Dates: June 23 to June 26, 2010
Note: Day Camp Available with prior approval by director. Call director for more details.

Application Deadline: Completed applications due May 28, 2010.
Athletes will be notified of acceptance by June 4, 2010. Contact Andrea Bickford at 561-4023 or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it for an application.

Cost: When notified of acceptance, all athletes will need to join USABA and pay a $25 fee, which will cover insurance. This will be the only charge to athletes.

Events will include:
Competitive Events: Wrestling, Track and Field, Goal Ball
Introductory Recreational Events: Swimming, Bowling, Rock Climbing, Gymnastics, Tandem bike riding, Fencing.

Staff will consist of students from the University and other qualified professionals and volunteers.

Goals:
  • teach visually impaired and blind youth various adapted sports
  • encourage youth to better participate in school physical education classes
  • encourage overall physical well- being

For more information contact Mark A. Sinclair C/O  NEBAA 11 Veazie Street, Veazie, Maine 04401 Tel. (207) 831-5229 This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it