United States Association of Blind Athletes

4th IBSA World Championships and Games
and the
2011 IBSA World Youth and Student Championships

CALLING ALL ATHLETES!
Seeking athletes who meet the requirements for both competitions These events are being held at two different times of the year and in two different geographical locations. Age specifications vary.

In 2011 USABA will compete in two International Blind Sports Federation multi-sports events.

4th IBSA World Championships and Games

• Dates: April 1-10, 2011
• Location: Antalya, Turkey
• Sports we will enter as Team USA: Athletics (Track and Field) Goalball (based on prior Paralympic qualification status) Judo Powerlifting Swimming
• Age Standards: 15 (as of  April 3, 2011) and older
• Qualification Standards: Anticipated from IBSA on/about September 20, 2010
• Additional Information: http://www.usaba.org/Pages/usabaheadlines/MiscEvents/11%20IBSA%20World%20Champinships/11%20IBSA%20Athlete%20Ltr.doc

2011 IBSA World Youth and Student Championships

• Dates: July 13-18, 2011
• Location: Colorado Springs, Colorado
• Sports we will enter as Team USA: Athletics (Track and Field) Goalball Judo Powerlifting Swimming
• Age Standards: 12 (as of July 13, 2011) to 19 (as of July 18, 2011)
• Additional Information: http://www.usaba.org/Events/11WYSC/Athl_Ltr.doc

Don't miss out on an opportunity to be involved! Visit the websites listed for more information.