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Media Center for Move United Nationals

Media Center for THE HARTFORD Nationals

Information about The Hartford Nationals

Event Videos

 

Press Contact

Press Contact

Shuan Butcher
Communications Manager
240-268-2180
sbutcher@moveunitedsport.org
Shuan is prepared to facilitate interviews, recommend / locate experts and access visuals for your story.

Fact Sheet & Quick Facts

 2025 The Hartford Nationals Fact Sheet – COMING SOON!

  • The Hartford Nationals is the largest, long-standing annual multi-sport event in the U.S. for individuals with a physical, visual, and/or intellectual impairment
  • A week-long national sport championship event for more than 350 athletes.
  • Athletes qualify to participate at one of over 35 Move United Sanctioned Competitions
  • Sports include archery, para powerlifting, paratriathlon, shooting, swimming, track and field, and wheelchair tennis.
  • Running annually for 38 years
  • The event is presented by The Hartford insurance company
  • Includes competitions, clinics, education, and social opportunities.
  • New in 2025 – Boccia will be a contested sport at Nationals!

Press Releases and Downloadable Outreach Materials

Contacts

Local Sponsorship Info
Barb Benda, West Michigan Sports Commission
bbenda@westmisports.com

 

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