Move United Junior Nationals coming to Denver area July 17-23
The Move United Junior Nationals presented by The Hartford is set to take over Metro Denver, Colorado from July 17-23. Now, in its 37th year, Move United Junior Nationals is the largest and longest-standing national sport championship event for young athletes with a physical disability, visual and/or intellectual impairment through the age of twenty-two.
With more than 300 athletes with disabilities and coaches participating, the weeklong event includes competitions, clinics, education and social opportunities. The sports contested include archery, paratriathlon, para powerlifting, shooting, swimming as well as track and field along with a wheelchair tennis and sitting volleyball clinic. The event will also include appearances by Wheelchair basketball World Champion Matt Scott and Paratriathlete World Champion Hailey Danz, as well as a surprise donation of custom-fit sports equipment for two youth as part of The Hartford’s Ability Equipped program.
The Move United Junior Nationals presented by The Hartford serves as a platform to promote physical activity, independence for youth with disabilities and may one day lead them to compete at the international level and the Paralympic Games.
“Sports make us stronger,” said Glenn Merry, Executive Director of Move United. “Move United’s community-based adaptive sports movement focuses on leaving no one on the sidelines. In partnership with The Hartford, Move United is proud to offer this elevated field of play for young athletes to test themselves, discover what’s possible and achieve new heights in becoming their best selves.”
As the Title Sponsor for the event, The Hartford is committed to empowering youth and adults with disabilities by making adaptive sports more accessible – delivering the power of ability. As a leading disability insurer, the company has a long-held belief that sports are an important part of physical rehabilitation following a disabling illness or injury.
“We have been an advocate for the adaptive sports movement and sponsor of athletes with disabilities for more than 25 years,” said Kathy Bromage, Chief Marketing Officer of The Hartford. “We are proud to be a part of the Move United Junior Nationals this year in Colorado and excited to see these young athletes compete on the national stage and inspire others to participate in adaptive sports.”
Move United Junior Nationals presented by The Hartford is also sponsored by the Daniels Fund, Challenged Athletes Foundation, and Hanger. For more information about the Move United Junior Nationals and the complete event schedule click here.
