Hello MWABA,

Join us for yoga, blind birding, goalball, tandem biking, and more!

Yoga

· The next yoga class will be on Saturday, May 10th from 9:15-10:30 a.m. at UpDog studio, 1550 7th Street NW Suite C, DC. Sign up here: RSVP for Yoga!

Blind Birding Hike on May 18th

· Last day to register: MWABA is participating in the first-ever National Blind Bird-A-Thon on Sunday, May 18 from 9:00am-11:00am at Brookside Gardens in Wheaton Regional Park, sponsored by Birdability. The DC Bird Alliance will join us to identify bird species through song and sight, while enjoying a spring hike. Please sign up using this link: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScvjnC69q9BjF-4xjzsXQRbYGjiBwujQwInf-mhygl2tRY-zg/viewform by no later than 11:59 pm on Sunday, May 4. Also register for the national event using the link below to be in the running for an exciting prize drawing! Please indicate that you are registering as part of an already-organized group or team. https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSd_7kC7U11jWgEuXgGmwz1dwA0s6bB5ycrpy4TnqMpn0Wu5yw/viewform Check out this FAQ to learn about birding and bird-a-thons: https://www.birdability.org/blind-birder-birdathon Please also save the date for a virtual orientation to bird watching on May 13 from 6:30pm-7:30pm via Zoom. We can’t wait to get out there and enjoy local birdsong with you!

Goalball

· We will be hosting a youth Goalball practice this Saturday, May 10th, from 10 AM to 1 PM, at 1480 Girard St. NW, DC. Adult players are welcome and encouraged to come help out as we teach the game.

· Youth Goalball: MWABA is hosting a series of Youth Goalball events. Sign up by May 7th for our next practice which will be on Saturday, May 10. Please spread the word. At our May practice, we will go over throwing and defensive techniques and review game rules while playing practice games. We will also form teams for our first ever Youth Goalball Tournament which is scheduled for Saturday, June 7. All events will be from 10:00-1:00 at the Columbia Heights Community Center in Washington, DC. These events are open to blind and visually impaired youth ages 9-18 in DC, MD, and VA. Participants will have the opportunity to learn the game from adult players on the DC men’s and women’s goalball teams. This is a great opportunity for blind and visually impaired youth in the area to participate on a team in a fun and exciting sport designed for them. Please find more information at the sign-up link below. Sign-up here: https://forms.gle/to5TdYuTkFtzCnTH8

Tandem Biking

· Sign up by Tuesday night for our Thursday night ride from Eastern Market and our Friday night ride from Bethesda: https://forms.gle/a3fC438hzv9aH8m89

· Sign up for our bike camping skillshare on May 17th in Rock Creek Park! Feel free to join even if you aren’t coming on our tandem bike camping trip. https://forms.gle/PkvZA4HXtDzjcc6s7

· Do you have space to store a tandem bike? We are looking to relocate a couple of bikes in our fleet. If you have the space to keep a bike at your home, please contact Chris at cegeorge1 or 480-276-3256.

Additional Announcements

· Book Release: Joyfully and Faithfully Fit: The Extra Mile. Lindsey Rambo has generously offered to donate proceeds from her newly released book to MWABA! https://a.co/d/hV5Tesy Over the course of eight weeks, readers will be equipped with preparation, knowledge, and skills to complete a 5K run while growing their relationship with God. The purpose of this book is to provide a faith-filled approach to fitness for individuals who desire to further develop their running abilities and Bible study practices.

Thanks and see you out there!

Metro Washington Association of Blind Athletes (MWABA)

Sports and fun for everyone! https://gomwaba.org