Register for The Hartford Nationals
Registration Information
Registration will open on May 1, 2026!
Late registration June 27 - 30
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Athlete Fees
Entry fees cover access to competition, socials, educational sessions and clinics, medals for the top finishers, and an event communication app as well as a goody bag, credential, and event t-shirt.
1 sport $50
2 sports $100
3 sports $150
4 + sports $175
Late registration fee: $50
Additional Fees:
- Lunch ticket $12: Tuesday – Thursday
- Saturday – Monday: Food available for purchase by athletes at food trucks at Calvin University Track and Field Complex.
- Closing Celebrating ticket $10 (12 and younger), $20 (13 and older)
- Closing Celebration to include awards, dessert, and entertainment
Military Athlete Nationals Benefits
All Military athletes receive free registration. They will be reimbursed at check-in on site at The Hartford Nationals. Learn more here.
Coach and Guide Fees
Coach
Entry fees will include access to Coaches’ meetings, competition field of play, socials, educational sessions and clinics, and an event communication app as well as a goody bag, credential, and event t-shirt.
1+ sports: $50
Additional Fees:
- Lunch ticket $12: Tuesday – Thursday
- Saturday – Monday: Food available for purchase at food trucks at Calvin University Track and Field Complex.
- Closing Celebrating ticket $20
- Closing Celebration to include awards, dessert, and entertainment
*Coach registration will stay open through 7/16/2026. Coaches that register after 6/26/2026 are not guaranteed an event t-shirt or printed credential.
Guide
Entry fees will include an event t-shirt
*Guides are for athletes with a visual or intellectual impairment, where allowed by sport rules.
1+ sports $0
Late registration fee: $0
Additional Fees:
- Lunch ticket $12: Tuesday – Thursday
- Saturday – Monday: Food available for purchase at food trucks at Calvin University Track and Field Complex.
- Closing Celebrating ticket $20
- Closing Celebration to include awards, dessert, and entertainment
Midwest Wheelchair Tennis Championship and MWTC-Para Standing Tournament
To register for the Midwest Wheelchair Tennis Championship or MWTC-Para Standing Tournament follow the links below.
Refund Policy
The Hartford Nationals conducted by Move United have a no refund policy. All registrations are considered final upon submission. We will evaluate requests for a refund on a case by case basis for those with a medical or family emergency.
Qualify to Compete
You can qualify for the The Hartford Nationals at a Move United Sanctioned Competition near you! View the Move United Sanctioned Competitions Calendar. View qualifying criteria and eligibility information.
National Classification
National classification will be offered for archery, para powerlifting, swimming, and track and field. If you have a physical impairment and you require national classification, please schedule an appointment. If you have a visual impairment or an intellectual impairment and you require national classification, please follow procedures outlined here. Scroll down for links to the classification sign up forms.
Athlete Bios needed!
Athletes, please become an Individual Member of Move United. Following completing your membership, please complete the Athlete Bio by June 26, 2026 so that we can better promote your participation at The Hartford Nationals.
Shooting Qualifying Round Sign-Up
All athletes registered to compete in shooting must additionally sign up for a shooting qualifying round for Tuesday, July 14th. Please sign up here.
Para Powerlifting Weigh In Sign-Up
Para Powerlifting weigh in will be held on Monday, July 13 and Tuesday, July 14. There are a limited number of slots available for weigh in on Monday. If you would like to weigh in on Monday, please sign up here. All remaining athletes will be go through weigh in on Tuesday, July 14 and do not need to sign up for a slot on Tuesday.
Sport Classification Opportunities
Archery Classification Request Form
Click on Archery Classification Request Form above to access the sign up.
National archery classification will be hosted on Monday, July 13th and Tuesday, July 14th.
Para Powerlifting Classification
Click on Archery Classification Request Form above to access the sign up.
National archery classification will be hosted on Monday, July 13th.
Swimming Classification Request Form
Click on Swimming Classification Request Form above to access the sign up.
National swimming classification will be hosted on Monday, July 13th and Tuesday, July 14th.
Track and Field Classification Request Form
Click on Track and Field Classification Request Form above to access the sign up.
National track and field classification will be hosted on Thursday, July 9th and Friday, July 10th.
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
Volunteers
Katy Tigchelaar, West Michigan Sports Commission
ktigchelaar@westmisports.com