Media Center for The Hartford Nationals
Information about The Hartford Nationals
Event Videos
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- 2025 The Hartford Nationals: Event Preview
- 2024 The Hartford Nationals: Event Video
- 2024 The Hartford Nationals: Event Slideshow
Media Coverage
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