Rochester Area Blind Athletes Inc.

Empowered with facilitating and providing athletics, recreation, health and wellness for those with a vision loss in the Greater Rochester, New York Area.

Archives for April 2019

Self Defense Workshop

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Ever wondered if your vision loss would compromise your  ability to defend yourself in a  dangerous situation?

 

Rochester Area Blind Athletes is sponsoring a  free one hour  self- defense  workshop on Friday, May 10, 2019 from 6-7PM at:
Showgun Martial Arts
60 Barrett Dr.,  Webster 14580
*Note: The entrance is on the right of the building in the back.

 

Master instructor Shaun Hahn and assistant Dustin Newell, who  is visually impaired  himself, will offer strategies to move with confidence and self-awareness, techniques to block and disengage  from conflict, and information about how to best respond in and after  an attack.

 

Call 585.721.2624 or email info@rabainc.org to register.

No age restrictions or previous experience  needed.

Take the Bait

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In conjunction with the Hector and Sodus Lions Clubs and Rochester Area Blind Athletes, Mr. Ron Koniz of the Finger Lakes Preserve will be sponsoring the annual NY State Fishing Tournament for blind and visually impaired participants on Saturday, June 1. Individuals ages 18-99 with any level of vision loss are welcome to spend the day fishing for a variety of lake fish . An experienced sighted guide will be paired with each visually impaired person (VIP) to assist with baiting, casting, and reeling, as needed. The event is free and a picnic lunch will be served. Transportation will be provided.

 

Finger Lakes Preserve and the Hector LIONS will send the winning VIPs and their guests to the National VIP Fishing Tournament in October 2019 in the Outer Banks of NC.

 

Whether you’ve never cast a line before or have years of experience, you are encouraged to hang your “Gone fishin’” sign and join us for a lovely day of sport and comeraderie on the Finger Lakes. Take the bait!

 

For more information, please contact Kirstyn Smith at: info@rabainc.org or call 585.721.2624