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The Northwest Association for Blind Athletes (NWABA)'s powerlifting will be attending the WABDL W.A. State Championships in Aberdeen, Washington on September 15, 2007! Please wish all of the lifters good luck - they have worked hard...

We are looking for a treasurer for our Board of Directors, If anyone is interested please contact Nicholas Wilks, NWABA Vice-President.

Check out our results from Aberdeen, Washington @ www.NWABA.org

3RD PLACE TEAM

7 TROPHIES

10 RECORDS
- WORDL
- NATIONAL
- W.A. State
- NWABA
- Personal

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

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
November 20, 2007
Contact: Billy Henry, Billy@nwaba.org

The Northwest Association for Blind Athletes (NWABA) is pleased to announce that our regional Powerlifting team has returned from the WABDL World Powerlifting Championships held in Anaheim, California (Nov 15 – 20).

The whole weekend was packed full of activities. On Friday, it was dinner and Jazz music at the House of Blues in the Downtown Disney District, than it was Disneyland and California Adventures on Saturday. We did everything from rides that went 55mph hour to dinner at Red Rocket Pizza.

Finally, Sunday came, it started out with Billy Bench Press, and he did fairly well taking second in his category with a lift of 190lbs. Next up was Nick’s Bench, he took second as well with a lift of a 125lbs. Once Benching finished, then came the Deadlift session. That started once again with Billy’s Deadlift, which was 330lbs, that was 1st in his category. Following that was Nick Deadlifting Session; Nick had a lift of 270lbs, which was 3rd in his category. Last but not least was Jacob who broke a State, National, World & NWABA record with his lift of 199.0lbs.

NWABA would like to thank all the sponsors, volunteers & supporters that helped us attend this competition. This would not have happened with out all of your help. To see more stats and pictures, please visit us on web (listed below) , or contact a NWABA Board Member --- GO NIGHTMARE ---

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www.NWABA.org

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!

”Weight training is a natural means of exercise for the blind, as it requires little start-up expenses and can be achieved at home or in a gymnasium. For the competitive athlete who is looking for an activity that he or she can perform with able-bodied individuals, Powerlifting is one of the few sports where a blind person can compete on an equal basis.” – From the International Blind Sports Association

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
10800 N.E. 93rd Street
Vancouver, WA 98662
Phone: 1-800-880-9837
Fax: 1-800-880-9837
Email: Billy@NWABA.org
Web: www.NWABA.org

NWABA Team is going to be attending WABDL Regionals on March 7th, 2008

Contact Billy for more details!

For Immediate Release
August 13, 2008
Contact: Billy Henry, billy@nwaba.org 1-800-800-9837 x4

NWABA partners with WA Dept. of Services for the Blind
To sponsor Conference for Blind Youth

(Vancouver, Washington) The Northwest Association for Blind Athletes is pleased to announce that we have partnered with the Washington State Department of Services for the Blind to co-sponsor the 6th Annual Conference for Blind Youth in conjunction with the Washington Council of the Blind’s conference on October 23-25th, 2008.

“Through this event we hope to showcase the adaptations and sporting activities for the Blind and Visually Impaired” said Billy Henry, Regional Programs Director “We invite all blind and visually impaired youth in the State of Washington to take part in this exciting opportunity.”

Please continue to visit our website, as the event nears for more information about registration.

About NWABA: 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.

About DSB: Inclusion, Independence, and Economic Vitality for People with Visual Disabilities.

“Enriching the lives of the blind through athletics”
“Our primary goal is to encourage participation in sporting programs”

Donations to Support Sporting Opportunities
Can be sent to:
PO BOX 65265, Vancouver, Washington 98665