2024 Move United Sanctioned Competitions Schedule Announced
35 adaptive sports events in 24 states scheduled
Posted On: February 8, 2024 By :Move United will sanction 35 events in 24 states throughout 2024, the most ever.
The competitions overall will serve more than 2,000 athletes of all ages and performance levels, including new athletes, Paralympians and veterans. The number of 2024 competitions is up nine on the total from last year with two additional states added to the schedule. Last year saw 1,537 individual athletes, including 201 military veterans, compete in 15 different sports overall.
The first competition starts March 2 with the Tri-State Regional Swim Meet in Piscataway, New Jersey and concludes with the GUMBO State Governor’s Games in Natchitoches, Louisiana. Each event serves as a qualifier for The Hartford Nationals, which is scheduled to take place July 12–18 in Hoover, Alabama. Move United sanctioning represents a commitment to follow national and, when applicable, international rules.
“Competition develops the dedication, self-confidence and resilience that translate to all areas of athlete’s lives,” said Move United Executive Director Glenn Merry. “We are excited to see the number of opportunities continue to grow across the country.”
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