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Exhibit at Nationals

The Hartford Nationals

Join Us as a Exhibitor!

Your brand in front of passionate athletes and family members – one unforgettable event, endless opportunities

Join us in Grand Rapids, Michigan, July 10-16 with over 1,600 adaptive athletes, coaches and spectators attending the largest adaptive summer sports events in the U.S.

A week-long national sport championship event open to athletes from 7 years of age. Sports on the program include archery, boccia, para powerlifting, paratriathlon, air rifle, 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.

Exhibitor Information

Why Join Us

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.

 

Registration deadline is June 15, 2026.

Questions? E-Mail srossi@moveunitedsport.org

Benefits

The Hartford Nationals Exhibitors will receive:

  • Name, link and logo in The Hartford Nationals event app
  • Opportunity to provide collateral material and branded giveaways in the registration bag or agreed upon times throughout Nationals
  • Table and chairs included
  • Space to bring exhibitor provided 10×10 tent or display and signage
  • Access to the Para-College recruiting showcase
  • Opportunity for exhibitor staff and family members to serve as volunteers at the events of choice
  • Onsite lunch tickets (2 per day)
  • Opportunity to sponsor additional engagements such as hydration station, snack wall and more!

Fees

Member (chapter, club, event partner): $750

Member (affiliate): $700

For Profit / Non-member: $1,500

Greater sponsor opportunities and benefits for Nationals can be found HERE.

Business Engagement Opportunities overall for Move United can be found HERE.

Exhibitor Registration Form

Group of smiling adaptive youth athletes
Male athlete in racing chair participating in track and field event at junior nationals.
Athletes line up for swimming competition
Four children sitting on a bench laughing with each other
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.
Male athlete with left arm amputation throwing a discus
Three young athletes doing archery and aiming
Group of young athletes posed for a group picture holding a bennett blazers banner
Young male athlete holding table tennis racket smiling with his tongue out at the camera with his coach beside him pointing to the camera
Group of people with their arms raised smiling at the camera
Group of athletes smiling at the camera

Contacts

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

 

 

Exhibitor 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

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Participating at nationals for the athletes is truly a growth experience not only from a travel perspective but also from the aspect of being a fierce competitor on the field of play and then putting that aside and supporting, cheering on and complimenting a fellow competitor. Learning from others and respecting others and their efforts and abilities to be the best they can be.

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I love the event very much because it brings out the best in me and makes me feel stronger and more empowered. I trained hard to get here but I know I could train harder

Group of athletes smiling at the camera
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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.

Group of young athletes posed for a group picture holding a bennett blazers banner
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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.