abba publications

Below you will find the current ABBA Bylaws, League policies, letters from our secretary as well as the ABBA newsletters.  If you have anything to contribute to our newsletters contact the ABBA Secretary.

any announcements that arise between newsletters will also be posted here.

2011-2012 ABBA Officers and Committee members

Guiderail information: Association/Sanctioned Tournament Rental = $3.50 per rail + $252 security deposit, (returned if guiderails are not damaged) Non Association = $280 security deposit + the cost of shipping Purchase of guiderails ABBA members – (1) 12 ft & extension = $252 plus the cost of shipping. Non ABBA members – (1) 12ft @ extension = $280 + the cost of shipping. (shipping will be determined by the number of rails ordered.) If funds become available, the cost per member will be reduced.

Here are the forms mentioned in the letter above.
Forms

Challenged Athletes Grant

Dear Prospective Grant Recipient:

Thank you for requesting a grant from the Challenged Athletes Foundation (CAF). Please read this letter carefully as it outlines the requirements each applicant must meet to be considered for funding from CAF. It is the mission of CAF to provide you the opportunities and support you need to reach your goals, big or small. It is our goal to distribute meaningful grants that will make a difference in your pursuit of physical fitness and sports.

CAF offers 3 different grant categories that you can apply for possible funding. Each person may submit ONLY ONE request in ONLY ONE of the following categories:

1. Equipment grant


2. Training grant


3. Competition grant

Please be sure to fill out the application exactly as instructed, complete with financial statements and necessary documentation. Your grant request must be postmarked by Dec 1st, 2010 in order to be considered for a 2011 grant. ALL grant requests received after that date will be put on a wait list and only be considered if funds are available for the 2011 grant distribution. If funds are not available you will need to reapply for the next grant period for 2012.

If you are a past grant recipient, you must have completed all the requirements from your previous grant to be eligible for another CAF grant (i.e. receipts from previous CAF grants). If in 2010 you received a 2-year equipment grant, you will not be eligible to apply for a 2011 equipment grant.

• If you are asking for equipment, do your homework, research specifications on the Internet
  with the manufacturers (eg www.highperformancemobility), talk with coaches and fellow team members to research what kind of equipment is right for you. However, CAF reserves the right to award an equipment grant from a different manufacturer than requested.



Please note that equipment grants will match your athletic endeavors and accomplishments. If you are at a recreational level of play, you will be awarded a recreational valued equipment grant.



• You must have been participating in your sport for at least 6 months to be eligible for a CAF equipment grant.



Items such as a handcycle, monoski, sports wheelchair (rugby, basketball, etc) or prosthetics are considered 2-year grants.




NOTE: CAF distributes ALL wheelchair sports/handcycle/racing chair sport equipment grants through vouchers redeemable at the CAF selected distributor. If you receive a wheelchair sport grant voucher, you MUST go through our distributor to redeem it. Cash reimbursement for equipment grants are not given for these items. Also, if you receive a 2010 equipment grant, you will not be eligible for a CAF equipment grant in 2011; equipment grants are considered 2-year grants.




Please note: A postcard will be mailed from the CAF office verifying we received your application. If you don't receive a verification postcard by January 5th, 2011, please call the office at 858-866-0959.






The following information is mandatory to include with your application.





Note: submitted materials, photos, news clippings, etc. will not be returned.




• PROOF OF INCOME: Please attach documents to the financial statement on pg. #4


• REFERENCE LETTERS: Include two letters of reference along with phone numbers.


1. One letter must come from a physician verifying your qualifying physical challenge.


2. The other must be from a fellow athlete, peer, physical therapist, family member, teacher or coach.


• Your UPDATED biography or story: 1-3 paragraphs about yourself. Include how you came to be in your current situation and your fitness goals.


• If you have competed in your sport before, please let us know your updated results.


• If you have been a past CAF grantee please submit a letter stating how the grant has benefited you.


• A photo of yourself, preferably in your sport or at play



(Optional) Other printed press clippings (NO videotapes, CDs, or DVDs please)
Please DO NOT Submit binders or bulky folders.
FAXED SUBMISSIONS WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED. APPLICATIONS MUST BE MAILED WITH ALL MANDATORY ITEMS IN ONE PACKET, THEY CANNOT ARRIVE SEPARATELY.






Your grant request MUST be postmarked by Dec 1st 2010 in order to be considered for a 2011 grant.
ALL grant requests postmarked after that date will be put on a wait list and only be considered if funds are available for the 2011 grant distribution. If funds are not available you will need to reapply for the next grant period in 2012.


CAF considers the following criteria when evaluating each grant application:


• CAF funds those with physical disabilities and uses the same qualifying criteria set forth by the Paralympic committee.



Disability classifications are amputee, blindness, spinal cord injury, polio, spina bifida, cerebral palsy and les autres. More information on disability classification can be found at
http://www.paralympic.org


• Financial need (Income is a major factor in determining eligibility. Only those with the greatest needs will be granted)


• Motivation of grant applicant


• Effort of grant application


• Volunteer & Community work


Support of CAF
If approved for a grant, you will be required to do the following:


• Return a signed letter of agreement.


• Use your grant for the purpose it was approved.


• Submit a receipt to prove the funds were used for the purpose it was approved.



This excludes wheelchair sports/handcycle/racing chair sport equipment as we receive the receipt directly from our distributor.



• Follow-up with CAF in regards to your results and accomplishments in relation to this grant.


• Represent CAF and its mission in a positive manner.



Please send your COMPLETED grant application and ALL mandatory attachments to:

For regular US Post Office Mail Service: For non US Post Office Mail Service:


Challenged Athletes Foundation
P.O. Box 910769 9990 Mesa Rim Road
San Diego, CA 92191

You will be notified by US mail after April 1, 2011 if you have been selected to receive a grant from the
Challenged Athletes Foundation. For Questions please call JulieAnne White at (858) 526-6565


Sincerely,


JulieAnne White
Access for Athletes Program Manager (Grants)


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