- United States Association of Blind Athletes (USABA) to host International Blind Sports Association
(IBSA) World Youth and Student Games, July 12 16, in Colorado Springs, Colorado.
- Over 300 blind youth from 27 countries to compete in Goalball and Judo at Colorado College,
Swimming at US Olympic Training Center, Track and Field at St. Marys Grace Center.
- IBSA Games Opening Ceremony, July 12, 6:30 pm, Colorado College Washburn Field. Opening
Ceremony parade to include blind youth and hundreds of Colorado Springs children. Enjoy a live
concert by KISSIDUGU, a high-octane drum and dance troupe, with high-flying Guinea dun dun dancing
and explosive West African Percussion. Spectator tickets are $7 and can be purchased in advance
on-line at http://www.showmyevent.com?jumptoevent=1071
or contact USABA at 719-630-0422 ext. 10.
In conjunction with the IBSA World Youth and Student Games, USABA and Divine Redeemer School are teaming up
to provide ALL children, Camp Vision July 9 13 9:00 am 4:00 pm For Ages 5 12 at Divine Redeemer
School.
- Learn about disabilities, culture, and sport from Olympians, Paralympians, and blind youth from 27
countries, understand how everyone is blessed with unique traits, gifts, and talents, participate in
Opening Ceremony parade and see KISSIDUGU live! For more information, please visit www.CampVisionForKids.org
or contact kim@campvisionforkids.org or (719) 630-0422 ext.10.
