Hello MWABA!
Athlete Spotlight: We are excited to share a new feature to our website! Throughout the year, we will be spotlighting MWABA members who will share about their experience with our organization and our various sports and activities. Check out our first featured member, Vivian Fridas:
https://gomwaba.org/2024/01/12/athlete-spotlight-vivian-fridas/
It was a successful weekend for our men’s and women’s Goalball teams in Philadelphia. The men’s team took bronze and the women’s team, DC Corruption got the gold!
Hike: Last call to sign up for our next hike, which will take place on Sunday, January 21, departing from East Falls Church metro station. We’re traveling to Raven Rocks, in Bluemont, VA. This is a challenging 5.1-mile out-and-back hike along the Appalachian Trail. The terrain will be rocky, including some scrambling, and an elevation gain of about 1,500 feet. But hikers will certainly be rewarded with stunning mountain and valley views. We have plenty of volunteers, so we encourage anyone who is interested to sign up. There’s also a shorter hike option that some of us can do:
https://www.hikingupward.com/OVH/BearsDenOverlook/
If you’re interested in joining us for this next adventure, please sign up using the link below by no later than 11:59pm on Tuesday, January 16.
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdfvU-TE8oIM4qYhcPXX9G5vX-XduoAA5ehiUFBjPj3OD0Hkg/viewform
Tandem Ride: Our next tandem ride will be on January 27th from Eastern Market. Email mwaba.inc by 1/23 to RSVP and let us know if you have a preference for what time we meet and the route.
Dues: Thank you to everyone who has paid your 2024 Dues. Dues are $25 for the year, and help support all activities and events we organize: goalball, tandem cycling, yoga, kayaking, hiking, beep kickball, social gatherings, community outreach efforts, etc. We plan to bring you even more exciting opportunities in the coming year! Dues-paying members can request financial assistance to participate in other sporting activities and can vote on and run for MWABA board positions. The dues are due by January 31st.
Dues can be paid via Venmo, user name: @MWABADC (M W A B A D C) or Paypal, user name: treasurer If you are unable to pay your annual membership dues, pleasecontact mwaba.inc and we will work with you on a case by case basis.
Camping Trip Survey: We hope you’re ready for a thrilling outdoor experience! As we gear up for an exciting group activity, we are contemplating a one or two-night bike camping trip (or possibly multiple trips), and we would love your input to make it an unforgettable adventure for all. Picture this – a rejuvenating escape into nature, cycling through scenic landscapes, and spending the night under the stars. We had a wonderful 2023 bike camping trip
(https://www.adventurecycling.org/blog/trip-recap-bike-camping-with-the-metro-washington-association-of-blind-athletes/)
and we’re considering returning to the same campsite as last year, the Marsden Tract on the Potomac River. Of course, we’re open to exploring other options that align with the group’s preferences.
Important Details:
Duration: One or Two Nights
Camping Location: Marsden Tract (or possibly another site further away from DC if there’s sufficient interest in a longer biking distance)
Facilities: Please note that the Marsden Tract has port-a-potties and water, but no showers.
Before we finalize the details, we want to hear from you! Please take a few minutes to fill out the survey linked below by January 21st. Your preferences will help us tailor this adventure to suit the group’s collective interests:
https://forms.gle/rVTYp7A5wk1gWTBW6
See you out there!
Metro Washington Association of Blind Athletes
Sports and fun for everyone!
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