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Sponsoring at The Hartford Nationals

Sponsoring at The Hartford Nationals

Thank You for Sponsoring!

Thank you for sponsoring 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.

 

Please complete the Sponsor Registration Form below.

Sponsor Information

Sponsor Registration Form

2025 Sponsor Registration - The Hartford Nationals

Sponsor

Sponsor Point of Contact

Attending The Hartford Nationals?

Is anyone from your organization coming to The Hartford Nationals in Grand Rapids?(Required)
Please list the name of each representative attending (starting with the onsite point of contact) as well as their t-shirt size.
If any attendees have dietary restrictions, please list their name and their restriction.
What day(s) wlll your representative(s) be at The Hartford Nationals? (Check all that apply.)
Will you staff a booth at The Hartford Nationals
Booth Days (Check all that apply)
For a detailed schedule of events click here Please plan to arrive and set up 30 minutes prior to the start of each event.
Will you bring a banner to be hung on-site?

Shipping

Will you ship items to Grand Rapids in advance of the event?(Required)
The deadline for shipped items to arrive for registration bags is July 3. Mail to West Michigan Sports Commission Attn: Katy Tigchelaar 300 Ottawa Ave. NW, Suite 240 Grand Rapids, MI 49503 Please note on outside of shipment: "For Registration/Goodie Bags" or "For [ORG NAME] pick-up"

Where are the venues located?

Venue Locations

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

What if I need a hotel room?

Please find hotel information on the Hotels & Host City page.

What if I or a member of my team also wants to volunteer at The Hartford Nationals?

If you would like to volunteer at The Hartford Nationals, registration is here: https://moveunitedsport.org/events/nationals/support-nationals/volunteer-at-nationals/

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 Contact
Barb Benda, West Michigan Sports Commission
bbenda@westmisports.com

 

National Sponsorship Contact
Dave Simonson, Move United
301-217-9837, dsimonson@moveunitedsport.org

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First day of ASUSA Junior Nationals, morning swim meet, afternoon archery, early evening shooting clinic. (Photo by Reed Hoffmann on 7/15/19) Shot with a NIKON D500, Aperture Priority, AUTO1 white balance, ISO 2000, 1/1250 at f/2.8 in multi-segment metering, +0.3 EV, Nikkor VR 300mm f/2.8G IF-ED lens at 300mm, focus mode of AF-C and Picture Control set to STANDARD. Photo copyright Reed Hoffmann.
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It means we are a part of something greater and bigger than ourselves, while still being included in something that affects and encourages all of us individually.

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It was a good feeling to be a part of something so big. I liked watching the athletes compete hard. I liked being with my team. I made new friends and I really liked the competition. It took a lot of practice to get there.