Share your products and services at 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.
It is a week-long national sport championship event open to athletes from 7 years of age. Sports on the program include archery, boccia ball, para powerlifting, paratriathlon, shooting, swimming, track and field, and wheelchair tennis. In addition to competition, there will be socials, educational sessions, and sports clinics for athletes, coaches, and family members.
See specific information about being a The Hartford Nationals vendor below.
The Hartford Nationals is a one of a kind opportunity to engage athletes with a physical, visual, or intellectual impairment, as well as coaches, family members, and the greater community.
We would love you to join us! Please read below for additional information and reach out to Leah Berkey at competitions@moveunitedsport.org (please cc Susan Rossi at srossi@moveunitedsport.org) with questions and to register for the July 11-17, 2025 National championship event in Grand Rapids, MI. The deadline to register as a vendor is June 15, 2025.
Vendor Fee:
Member full week: $750
Non-member full week: $1500
Greater sponsor opportunities and benefits for Nationals can be found HERE.
Business Engagement Opportunities overall for Move United can be found HERE.
Deadline to submit interest: June 15th, 2025
The Hartford Nationals Vendors will receive:
Vendor requirements:
Apply today completing the Vendor Registration Form below. You can also reach out about vendor opportunities by emailing Leah Berkey at competitions@moveunitedsport.org and cc-ing Susan Rossi at srossi@moveunitedsport.org.
Please arrive and set up 30 minutes prior to the 1st time mentioned in the registration form.
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
Please find hotel information on the Hotels & Host City page.
Vendor Fee:
Member full week: $750
Non-member full week: $1500
Greater benefits as a sponsor of the event can be found HERE.
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
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.
Local Sponsorship Info
Barb Benda, West Michigan Sports Commission
bbenda@westmisports.com
Vendor Info
Susan Rossi, Competitions Director
(240) 268-5379, srossi@moveunitedsport.org
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