uodsp: Swimming Volunteer Opportunity with the Northwest Association for Blind Athletes

[Amanda Deml]

Hi All,

I apologize for the last email- I have obviously now figured it out (accidently) how to share with the group. But I did want to share an opportunity!

Our intramural Sports Program here in PE & REC is starting a Unified Basketball League in partnership with Special Olympics. This program allows UO Students/fac/staff, referred to as "partners" to play on the same basketball team with local, adult Special Olympic athletes, referred to as "athletes". Teams will be comprised of half athletes and half partners, playing side by side! This program is becoming very popular with campus recreation departments across the country and provides a fun environment to promote social inclusion, build community, and create friendships and understanding.

Games will be consistently on Sundays at 11:30am-12:30pm in the SRC Uptown Basketball Courts. First date is this Sunday, Jan 28th and will run through Sunday, March 11th. On the first day we will offer a small orientation and do player assessment. Then all players will be divided into evenly skilled teams comprised of both athletes and partners. The following weekend you'll have the opportunity to have a team practice, and then we will start game play with a league and playoffs! High School basketball rules will apply and all games will be officiated by our student officials. We ask for only people who can consistently show up to sign up, as teams will depend on your being there! You do NOT have to be a great basketball player, we are mainly looking for people who will be supportive, encouraging and show good sportsmanship to all players, coaches, and staff.

If you are interested, please sign up on IMLeagues under the Unified Basketball tab or contact me and I will happily assist you and walk you through the process. Again this is only for UO Students/Fac/Staff. Please share with those who may be interested! 

Thanks & hope to have you involved!



Amanda Deml, Assistant Director for Intramural Sports
Department of Physical Education and Recreation, Division of Student Life
University of Oregon
1320 E. 15th Ave. Eugene, Oregon 97403-1273
P: 541-346-4009
E: ademl at uoregon.edu
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From: uodsp-bounces at lists.uoregon.edu [mailto:uodsp-bounces at lists.uoregon.edu] On Behalf Of Joanne Smyth
Sent: Tuesday, January 23, 2018 12:17 PM
To: uodsp at lists.uoregon.edu
Subject: uodsp: Swimming Volunteer Opportunity with the Northwest Association for Blind Athletes


Hello All,

The Northwest Association for Blind Athletes (NWABA) will be holding a swim clinic for individuals who are blind and visually impaired at Sheldon Pool and Fitness Center in Eugene. We are looking for volunteers with a background in either lifeguarding, teaching swimming, or both! We have both adults and children throughout the area coming to this clinic. We are hoping to have a few extra hands to teach some basic skills to the athletes.

Date: Saturday March 17, 2018
Time: 2:30pm-4:30pm
Location: Sheldon Pool and Fitness Center- 2443 Willakenzie Rd, Eugene, OR 97401

Please contact Joanne Smyth if you're interested in volunteering or have any questions!
Email: jsmyth at nwaba.org<mailto:jsmyth at nwaba.org>
Office phone: (360) 768-5649

Thank you,

Joanne Smyth
Programs Specialist
Northwest Association for Blind Athletes
direct: 360-768-5649 Ext. 107| web: www.nwaba.org<http://www.nwaba.org/>
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