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5 people are interested
Board Member position
ORGANIZATION: Achilles Para-Triathlon Team
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5 people are interested
The New York Achilles Para-Triathlon Team is a non-profit organization based in NYC that introduces individuals with disabilities to multi-sport competitions within New York state and nationwide. Participants have a spectrum of experience and athletic abilities. Many of the athletes have no previous triathlon training and are coached in swimming, biking, and running with the goal of competing in mainstream races alongside able-bodied peers.
We focus on raising funds to sponsor the race entry fees of our athletes, transportation to and from races and clinics in the Tri-State area, and to purchase and maintain adaptive triathlon equipment such as tandem bicycles.
We are looking for individuals to join our board who are as passionate about triathlon, sports, and enabling individuals with disabilities as we are!More opportunities with Achilles Para-Triathlon Team
No additional volunteer opportunities at this time.
About Achilles Para-Triathlon Team
Location:
42 W 38th St, 4th Fl, New York, NY 10018, US
Mission Statement
The New York Achilles Para-Triathlon Team introduces individuals with disabilities to multi-sport competitions within New York state and nationwide. Participants have a spectrum of experience and athletic abilities. Many of the athletes have no previous triathlon training and are coached in swimming, biking, and running with the goal of competing in mainstream races alongside able-bodied peers. Other veteran multi-sport athletes represent Achilles within the elite paratriathlon community on the world stage.
Description
Achilles New York Para-Triathlon Team is unique because of the wide spectrum of athletes with disabilities which it develops and supports. The athletes' physical challenges include complete and partial blindness, single and double amputations of both lower and upper extremities, traumatic brain injuries, polio, cerebral palsy, and multiple sclerosis. In addition to increasing their own self-esteem and confidence, Achilles athletes challenge the widely held perception of people with disabilities as frail. Their determination and perseverance inspire spectators, supporters, race officials and volunteers.
Starting in early spring, the team meets weekly for swim practice and twice weekly for running and bicycling workouts in Central Park. We invite you to come see how we swim, bike, and run!
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
42 w 38th St4th FlNew York, NY 10018
DATE POSTED
July 24, 2017
SKILLS
- Resource Development / Management
- Outdoor Recreation
- Fundraising
- Marketing & Communications (Mar/Com)
- Management
GOOD FOR
- People 55+
REQUIREMENTS
- Must be at least 25
- 4 meetings/year + email communications between the
- Financial commitment: $3000-5000/year; Strong connection to the cause of enabling disabled athletes;