THE HARTFORD Nationals
Join us as a vendor!
Share your products and services at THE HARTFORD Nationals, the largest, long-standing annual multi-sport event in the United States for individuals with a physical, visual, and/or intellectual impairment.
Join us in Grand Rapids, Michigan with over 400 of the best adaptive athletes in the country at one of the largest adaptive summer sports events in the U.S. Also participating are representatives from adaptive sports organizations, Paralympic National Governing Bodies, hospitals, and other adaptive sports advocates.
It is a week-long national sport championship event open to athletes from 7 years of age. Sports on the program include archery, boccia ball, para powerlifting, paratriathlon, shooting, swimming, track and field, and wheelchair tennis. In addition to competition, there will be socials, educational sessions, and sports clinics for athletes, coaches, and family members.
See specific information about being a THE HARTFORD Nationals vendor below.
Vendor Information
Vendor Specifics
The Hartford Nationals is a one of a kind opportunity to engage athletes with a physical, visual, or intellectual impairment, as well as coaches, family members, and the greater community.
Limited space is available – please read below for additional information and reach out to Susan Rossie at srossi@moveunitedsport.org with questions for the July 11-17, 2025 national championship event in Grand Rapids, MI.
Vendor Fee: $500 / day onsite or $1500 for the week-long event. Greater sponsor opportunities and benefits can be found HERE.
Deadline to submit interest: May 30th, 2025
The Hartford Nationals Vendors will receive:
- Name with hyperlink on the The Hartford Nationals event app
- Opportunity to provide collateral material and branded giveaways in the registration bag or agreed upon times throughout Nationals (600 pieces)
- Booth opportunity the week of The Hartford Nationals with the ability to outreach and have an email sign-up list out at participating events (one event session – 6 foot table, 2 chairs, vendor provided 10×10 tent if outdoors or request on through Move United while they last)
- Opportunity to hang a banner at your booth, provided by vendor
- Opportunity for vendor staff and family members to serve as volunteers at the events of choice
- Onsite lunch ticket (2 per vendor per day)
Vendor requirements:
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- Name Move United, 451 Hungerford Drive Suite 608, Rockville MD 20850 as an additional insured for the duration of the event (7/11/24-7/17/25) and provide a certificate of insurance as evidence of the required coverage by May 31, 2024. Having insurance will help protect your company should a claim arise for something that occurs while participants are using your equipment. Please keep a copy of your company’s proof of insurance certificate available for the duration of the event.
- Provide Move United with proof of Commercial General Liability Insurance with not less than $1,000,000 per occurrence limit including: Coverage for Bodily Injury, Property Damage, Personal and Advertising Injury, Products-Completed Operations and not less than $2,000,000 General Aggregate Limit.
- Vendors failing to provide the required proof of Commercial General Liability Insurance by the May 31, 2025 deadline will not be able to demonstrate their equipment during the The Hartford Nationals 2025.
- Ensure all participants testing equipment are registered with the event.
- In addition, any participants that test the equipment must sign a waiver related to this coverage.
Apply today by filling out the form in the Vendor Form section below. A follow-up email will come from Move United.
Vendor Application Form
Please arrive and set up 30 minutes prior to the 1st time mentioned in the application form.
Venue Addresses
Gainey Athletic Complex – Calvin University
1661 E Paris Ave SE
Grand Rapids, MI 49546
Mary Free Bed YMCA
5500 Burton Street Southeast
Grand Rapids, MI 49546
MSA Woodland
2100 28th Street Southeast
Grand Rapids, MI 49508
Venema Aquatic Center – Calvin University
3195 Knight Way Southeast
Grand Rapids, MI 49546
2025 The Hartford Nationals Vendor Application
Application Deadline: May 30, 2025
What if I need a hotel room?
Please find hotel information on the Hotels & Host City page.
How much does it cost to be a vendor at The Hartford Nationals?
Vendor Fee: $500 / day or $1500 for the week-long event.
Greater benefits as a sponsor of the event can be found HERE.
Where do I get updates and announcements?
Please follow us on social media and share with your friends! Additionally, you will be welcome to subscribe to the free The Hartford Nationals app closer to the event date.
Facebook – @MoveUnitedSports
Twitter – @MoveUnitedSport
Instagram – @MoveUnitedSport
YouTube – @MoveUnited
LinkedIn – @MoveUnited
What happens in the case of inclement weather or an emergency?
Announcements will be posted on The Hartford Nationals app. We urge you to subscribe to this free app once onsite via a QR code which will be provided.
Contacts
Local Sponsorship Info
Barb Benda, West Michigan Sports Commission
bbenda@westmisports.com
Vendor Info
Susan Rossi, Competitions Director
(240) 268-5379, srossi@moveunitedsport.org
Eligibility, Sports-Specific Info, and Registration
Jessie Cloy, Competition Manager
240-268-5380, jcloy@moveunitedsport.org
National Sponsorship Info
Dave Simonson, Development Director
301-217-9837, dsimonson@moveunitedsport.org
Media Relations
Shuan Butcher, Communications Manager
240-268-2180, sbutcher@moveunitedsport.org
Volunteer Oversight
Katy Tigchelaar, West Michigan Sports Commission
ktigchelaar@westmisports.com
