New England Blind Athletic Association

Winter Acceptance Letter and Forms

NEBAA/USABA Sports Education Camp

Dear Parents and Athletes,

Thank you for your application to Sports Camp 2012! Congratulations! You have been accepted to the camp that is being held at Sunday River in Bethel, ME from March 9th – 11th, 2012.

Please contact Mark Sinclair about transportation to Sports Education Camp. 

Here are the forms you need for the SPORTS EDUCATION CAMP. Forms 1-4 need to be completed and submitted by February 29th, 2012. Form 5 is for your use only. Download PDF Package of all the forms, or fill out the forms individually by clicking the links below.

1. WAIVER/MEDICAL FORM – this is the agreement, assumption of risk, release, waiver & consent form. It is a liability release allowing us to photograph your child and to take him/her to the doctor if needed. To be filled out by parent.
    Waiver and Medical Form - Download Separately

2. CODE OF CONDUCT FORM – expectations of proper athlete behavior to be signed by Athlete
    Code of Conduct - Download Separately

3. USABA APPLICATION – 2 page application form. Your athlete must be an active member of USABA in order to be covered by insurance for this camp. Please submit your application with the $25 dollar check made out to U.S.A.B.A. If your athlete is already a 2011 member of USABA, return the form with this noted. If you have already submitted an application and payment to USABA for summer camp, you are covered for winter camp as well.
    2011 USABA Membership Form and Waiver - Download Separately

4. Medication Form
    Medication Form - Download Separately

5. SCHEDULE OF EVENTS

The first four of these documents must be filled out and returned with a $25.00 check or money order, payable to USABA. If these forms cannot be returned within the time frame allowed, please let Andrea know by calling 944-3754 and other arrangements may be made.

Please send all printed applications to:
Mark Sinclair
11 Veazie St.
Veazie, Me 04401

The athletes and chaperones will be staying at the SnowCap Dorms at Sunday River. There will be at least one adult supervisor for every three athletes. Linens, pillows, meals, and snacks will be provided, but you must supply personal items such as soap, shampoo, and change for vending machines or phone calls. The week’s activities will be athletic; so all athletes are required to bring sweat pants/shirts, swimsuit, towel, gym shoes, winter attire including ski pants, jacket, hat, ear muffs, gloves and/or face masks. A backpack or gym bag would also be needed to carry gear each day. Please attach name labels to all items, including luggage. Please do not send electronics, or other valuables, as we cannot be responsible for them.

Please note the enclosed schedule. Some important times and information:

• Check-in: Friday, March 9th at 8:00 a.m. at the Maine Adaptive Sports and Recreation Lodge at Sunday River. Please bring any medications that your child needs in the original containers and properly labeled. NOTE: If the athlete is on medication please provide 2 extra days worth if medication in case of snow storm or other inclement weather.

• Awards Ceremony and Pizza: for parents & athletes – Sunday, March 11th at 1:30.

• Final Pick up Sunday, March 11th at 1:30 (note: your child must be picked up no later than 1:30 pm on Sunday. There will be no staff available after that time)

• 1st Annual Maine State Games for Youths with Visual Impairments

  • Sunday- All competitive sports.

Note: Parents, teachers, and friends are invited to the 1st Annual Maine State Winter Games for Youths with Visual impairments to watch as your athlete participates in winter competitive sports. Please inform Mark Sinclair if you would like a room on Friday night in the dormitory.

There is no charge for the camp itself. However, we spend approximately 200.00 per athlete for room & board and would welcome donations of any amount. If you would like to make a donation, please make checks payable to USABA with the forms you are sending back to us. We do require that each athlete join the USABA, which costs $25.00. The USABA helps support the camp, coordinates competitions for blind athletes, and will send a newsletter to your son or daughter.

If you have any questions or concerns, please contact the Sports Education Camp Director: Mark Sinclair at cell number 831-5229, or e-mail to This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .