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Warfighter Athlete Benefits at The Hartford Nationals

Warfighter Athlete Nationals Benefits

All Warfighter Athletes receive FREE registration to the 2026 The Hartford Nationals conducted by Move United taking place in Grand Rapids, MI from July 11-17, 2026!

More information about additional Warfighter benefits coming soon!

Eligibility, Registration and Scholarship Details

Eligibility

  1. Athletes must be an Individual Member of Move United
    1. Click here to become a Member – it’s Free!
  2. Athletes must be a member in good standing of the Move United Warfighters Program*:
    1. Apply here!
    2. It is not necessary to be a Warfighter Ambassador to qualify
  3. Athletes are responsible for qualifying for The Hartford Nationals conducted by Move United prior to July 1, 2026 at a Sanctioned Competition
    1. Find information about qualifying events HERE
  4. Athletes must register to compete by the registration deadline of July 1, 2026 at the 2026 The Hartford Nationals conducted by Move United
    1. All Warfighter Athletes will be reimbursed their registration fees upon arrival at Nationals.
  5. Athletes must be a Veteran or Member of the Armed Services who has a permanent disability with an eligible impairment as defined by the International Paralympic Committee and be classifiable in order to compete
    1. Find information about classification HERE
  6. Athletes must select “Active Duty” or “Veteran” on the registration form in response to “Are you an active or retired member of the Military?”

Registration Details

  • ALL Warfighter Athletes compete for Free
  • All Warfighter Athletes will be reimbursed their registration fees upon arrival at Nationals

Scholarship Details

  • A $500 scholarship will be awarded to the first 25 qualified, registered Veterans – Individuals selected based on registration date will be notified via email.
  • Scholarships will be provided directly to the athlete (versus a program/organization supporting the athlete)
  • Recipients must provide receipt(s) for expenses up to $500 in order to be reimbursed

Allowable Expenses

Athletes may request reimbursement for the following items (up to $500 total):

  • Nationals “add-on” fees (such as daily lunch tickets and/or Closing Celebration ticket expenses)
  • Air Travel or Ground Transportation per Move United’s travel policies
  • Hotel for up to 7 nights between July 10 and July 17 and according to Move United’s travel policies
  • $50 Per Diem for up to 7 days (per diem covers meals, tips, and parking – can include travel days)
  • Sports supplies or apparel needed for training or competition

 

Reimbursement Deadline and Process

  • Recipients must turn in all itemized receipts by Friday, August 1, 2026 in order to receive their scholarships
  • If itemized receipts are received by June 27, 2026, the scholarship will be provided to the recipient at Athlete Check In on site at Nationals
  • Itemized receipts received between June 28, 2026 and August 1, 2026, will be processed and mailed to the recipients following the close of Nationals