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Ann Arbor to Host 2027 Move United Education Conference

Ann Arbor, Michigan, will host the 2027 Move United Education Conference that unites athletes and adaptive sports leaders as well as healthcare and rehabilitation professionals, recreation providers, educators, students and advocates committed to advancing inclusive sport and recreation for individuals with disabilities. The event will be held from May 11-13 and be hosted locally by […]

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Move United Seeks Hosts for 2027–2028 Nationals

One of the largest adaptive sports events in the United States is seeking host cities for 2027 and 2028. Move United is seeking hosts for the Hartford Nationals, which includes a youth and adult competition component. The weeklong event is staged in July on an annual basis, designed for youth, adults and masters athletes with […]

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The 2024 Hartford Nationals took place in Hoover, Alabama, and will now be in Grand Rapids the next two years. Photo courtesy of Move United

Grand Rapids Prepares to Host 2025 Hartford Nationals

The Hartford Nationals, the largest and longest-running national sport championship event for athletes with a physical disability, visual impairment, and/or intellectual disability, is approaching in Grand Rapids, Michigan, with competition running from July 11–17. A first for the city and only the second time in Michigan, the competition — conducted by Move United — will […]

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Move United Releases 2025 Sanctioned Competitions Schedule

Adaptive sports and recreation organization Move United has released its sanctioned competitions schedule for 2025 with 34 sanctioned competitions taking place in 24 states, serving over 2,500 athletes of all ages and performance levels, including new athletes, Paralympians and warfighters. Five new events have been added to this year’s schedule, providing more opportunities for individuals […]

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3X Paralympian Tyler "TC" Carter presents the 2024 Rings of Gold Award to Move United's Jessie Cloy (left) and Susan Rossi

Move United Recognized with USOPC Rings of Gold Award

Move United was given the 2024 Rings of Gold Award by the United States Olympic and Paralympic Committee during its annual assembly last week in Colorado Springs, Colorado. The Rings of Gold award, inaugurated in 1996, annually recognizes an individual and a program dedicated to helping children develop their Olympic or Paralympic dreams and reach […]

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Las Vegas to Host USA Wheelchair Football League Tournament

Wheelchair football athletes from across the country will compete at a USA Wheelchair Football League tournament hosted by the Las Vegas Parks & Recreation Department on October 19–20 at the Llama Lot in downtown Las Vegas. The event marks the final tournament of the 2024 USAWFL regular season, the fourth competition season for the league. […]

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Grand Rapids, Michigan, will host The Hartford Nationals in 2025 and 2026, welcoming the nation's best disabled athletes. Photo courtesy of Move United (Timothy Brown photo)

Grand Rapids to Host The Hartford Nationals in 2025 and 2026

Move United has selected Grand Rapids, Michigan, as the host site for The Hartford Nationals in 2025 and 2026. The 2025 event, scheduled for July 11–17, marks the 68th year of competition for the largest and longest-running national sport championship event for athletes with a physical disability, visual impairment or intellectual disability. It will be […]

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2024 Move United Sanctioned Competitions Schedule Announced

Move United will sanction 35 events in 24 states throughout 2024, the most ever. The competitions overall will serve more than 2,000 athletes of all ages and performance levels, including new athletes, Paralympians and veterans. The number of 2024 competitions is up nine on the total from last year with two additional states added to […]

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From left, Michelle Kimpel, Glenn Merry, Molly Quinn, Roderick Townsend and Julie (O'Neill) Dussliere. Photo by Jared Wickerham

TEAMS ’23: Opportunities in Adaptive Sports

More and more opportunities are being presented for athletes in adaptive sports, from new competitions to potential new sports on the Paralympic program. In this session at the TEAMS Conference & Expo at the Palm Beach County Convention Center, leaders in the space discussed what’s coming next, what your destination needs to consider when planning […]

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Move United Expands its National Adaptive Shooting League

Move United, an organization specializing in community-based sports and recreation for individuals with disabilities, is expanding its national Adaptive Shooting League. The Move United Adaptive Shooting League is comprised of Move United member organizations and community partners located across the country that have an interest in fostering the sport of adaptive shooting (air rifle and […]

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