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"Sports by ability, NOT disability!"

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Who are we?
We are a team of athletes with various physical disabilities who compete annually in the Michigan Victory Games, the regional games for Michigan. The Trailblazers are members of both the Michigan Disability Sports Alliance (MiDSA) and the National Disability Sports Alliance (NDSA). As members of the MiDSA & NDSA, we accept anyone within Ionia County with a diagnosed physical disability—you must be in 2nd or 3rd grade to passively participate and in 4th grade or older to actively compete at the regional games. We are not affiliated with Special Olympics.

Where are we from?
We represent all of the following six school districts in Ionia County:

  • Belding Area Schools
  • Ionia Public Schools
  • Lakewood Public Schools
  • Palo Community Schools
  • Portland Public Schools
  • Saranac Community Schools

Our Mission Statement:
Our mission is to provide competitive opportunities for those with physical disabilities, which are designed not only to increase self-esteem and improve physical well being, but also to enhance positive relationships between athletes, their parents, adult volunteers, and the community.

 

Contact Information

 

Jim Lóser
Email: jloser@ioniaisd.org

Address:
Ionia County Intermediate School District
2191 Harwood Road
Ionia, MI 48846

Phone: 616-527-4900 x1404
Fax: 616-527-4731

 

Donations & Sponsorship

 

The Ionia County Trailblazers athletes compete annually at the “Michigan Victory Games” at Michigan State University the third week of May. Entry Fees for an athlete to compete in the regional games is over $200. If you would like to donate to the team for purchase of practice and competitive equipment, or to sponsor an athlete, please contact Jim Lóser for a form.

The Ionia County Trailblazers Disabled Sports Team is a non-profit organization sponsored by the Ionia County Intermediate School District.

 

Current Events

 

  • Practices vary. Please contact us for the current schedule.
  • Boccia Tournament with the Grand Rapids Eagles Disabled Sports Team: Date & Time TBA
  • Bowling Tournament with the Grand Rapids Eagles Disabled Sports Team: Date & Time TBA; Lowell Lanes
  • Sports Training Conference at MSU: 2nd and 3rd Saturday in 2007
  • Michigan Victory Games at MSU: 3rd week of May

 

Membership Information

 

Membership includes the following financial obligations (which can be raised via fund-raising efforts, etc.):

NDSA membership fee: $ 25.00 (free for first time members)
MiDSA membership fee: $ 15.00
Victory Games: $200.00

TOTAL: $240.00

Membership to the National Disability Sports Alliance: NDSA
Membership to the Michigan Disability Sports Alliance: MiDSA

 

Photo Album

 


(Brock competing in the 60 Meter Weave)


(Kristopher competing in Shot Put)


(Alan, Kristopher, Missy, & Jacob)


(Missy competing in Club Throw)


(Tony & Mike competing in Cycling)

 

Links

 

Michigan Disability Sports Alliance (MiDSA)

National Disability Sports Alliance (NDSA)

United States Association for Blind Athletes (USABA)

Ionia County Intermediate School District (ICISD)