ATHLETES WITHOUT LIMITS

2025 Miller Family Open Para Track & Field Meet (University of Michigan)
2025-06-27 - 2025-06-28 | University of Michigan Track, MI, United States
Register before May 31st for FREE ENTRY for Athletes Without Limits
athletes with Intellectual Impairments or T20 Classification!

Regular Registration Closes June 15th ($30)
QUICKLINKS

Event Webpage
Technical Details, Travel & Schedule
About the Miller Family
Direct Link to Registration Form

HOST

University of Michigan Adaptive Student Athlete Program Sponsored by Guardian
ABOUT
Now in it’s second year, this uniquely inclusive annual meet offers an incredible opportunity for US and international para athletes to compete at a world class facility. University of Michigan Adaptive Sports has collaborated with Athletes Without Limits to ensure athletes with intellectual disability, down syndrome and autism (in all three Virtus groups) have the opportunity to compete as part of this event! In addition to established national athletes, newer athletes ages 14+ are invited to attend as the meet will also serve as talent identification event. We hope to see athletes from around the country come to Ann Arbor and the beautiful University of Michigan campus and athletic facilities for this important competition!

LOCATION
U-M Track & Field Stadium, Ann Arbor, MI

EVENTS

100M, Open 100M, 200M, 400M, 800M, 1500M, 3000M (depending on interest), 5000M (depending on interest), and Universal Relay (4*100M)
Long jump, high jump, javelin, shotput, discus, club

SANCTIONING

The 2025 Miller Family Open is World Para Athletics and Move United sanctioned – Qualify for 2025 Move United and USA Track & Field Nationals (for athletes who are eligible for Paralympic Track & Field classes for physical, visual impairment or intellectual disability (IQ 75 or lower).
The event also follows Athletes Without Limits & Virtus International sanctioning for athletes with Intellectual Impairment, Down Syndrome and Autism, with opportunities to qualify for Athletes Without Limits trips to high level Virtus World Championships & Global Games.

GENERAL ELIGIBILITY

Must be 14+ years of age to compete

Athletes with or without disabilities are invited to compete: Para Athletics, Special Olympics, Athletes Without Limits & Virtus, Club, Varsity, Veterans, Military, ROTC, etc
This is an open competition to all athletes – heats and events will be organized by function and seed times.

ELIGIBILITY NOTE FOR ATHLETES WITH INTELLECTUAL IMPAIRMENTS:

This uniquely inclusive event is also open to athletes in all three Virtus competition groups which means in addition to athletes with an IQ of 75 or lower who qualify for Virtus II1 and the Paralympic T20 Class, athletes with Down Syndrome get their own separate competition group (Virtus II2), and athletes with Autism who have an IQ above 75 can also compete (Virtus II3).

Athletes with Intellectual Impairment are encouraged to have applied to Athletes Without Limits for Virtus/Paralympic eligibility to confirm eligibility for additional opportunities but it is not required to compete in this all-comers meet. (At the meet Athletes will be placed in one of three Virtus groups noted above.)

Times earned can be used to qualify for upcoming Athletes Without Limits US National Team trips to:
2026 Virtus Regional Championships in Peru
2027 Virtus World Championships in Egypt.

REGISISTRATION

Athletes can enter this meet by clicking the large yellow registration button at the top of the event web page.
Registration for AWL athletes is free up until May 31, 2025, after that is is $30 through the deadline of June 15, 2025.
Note about registration form and free/reduced entry code: As you answer questions and confirm your affiliation with Athletes Without Limits and go through several pages of the form, you will eventually reach a page called ORDER SUMMARY. A discount code will appear at the top of that page that you can enter at the bottom of the page.

Early registration before May 31, 2025:

Athletes Without Limits / Virtus: Free before 5/31
College Students and Coaches: Free
Active Military, Veterans, ROTC: Free
Other Athletes and Coaches: $30

Registration June 1 – June 15, 2025:

Athletes Without Limits / Virtus: Only $30
College Students and Coaches: $30
Active Military, Veterans, ROTC: $30
Other Athletes and Coaches: $50

Registration Includes:

Access to discounted hotel rates
Event t-shirt and gift bag
Snacks, refreshments, lunch, and dinner on competition day

2024 USADSS & AWL Open National Swimming Championships (Florida)
2024-11-07 - 2024-11-10 | Rosen Aquatic Center (Orlando), 8422 International Dr., Orlando, 328189, United States
2024 AWL USADSS Inaugural National Swim Meet Photo by Andi Sligh
Athletes Without Limits (AWL) and USA Down Syndrome Swimming (USADSS) are uniting to host America’s first Open National Championship for swimmers with Intellectual Impairments including Intellectual Disability, Down Syndrome and Autism. This Short Course Meter (SCM) event will be held November 7-10, 2024 at the Rosen Aquatic Center in Orlando, Florida.

RESULTS & PRESS RELEASE:
Over 100 elite swimmers with Autism, Down syndrome and Intellectual Impairment
from the USA and seven additional countries shine in Orlando meet…
Read the full press release with highlight photos
View Results at Swimphone.com

ABOUT THE MEET:

The meet will be professionally timed and officiated by USA Swimming, World Aquatics and/or World Para Swimming licensed officials. Sanctioning of the event is being sought through Virtus, the International Federation for athletes with Intellectual Impairment, opening the event up to swimmers around the globe and making results valid for international records and rankings.
Venue:
Rosen Aquatic Center, Orlando Florida
Pool Specifications: 25 METER COURSE
Competition Groups:
There will be three Internationally recognized competition groups for Intellectual Impairment that include athletes with Intellectual Disability, Down Syndrome and Autism (see below). Classes will be further divided by gender and age.

Virtus II-1: Intellectual Disability (IQ of 75 or lower and significant limitations in Adaptive Behavior) includes Autism w/Intellectual Disability
Vitus II-2: Additional Impairment/Down Syndrome (Athletes with Intellectual Disability who also have Trisomy 21 or Translocation Down Syndrome or Similar Additional Physical Impairment)
Virtus II-3: Autism Open (for those with Autism who do not also meet the II-1 IQ and Adaptive Behavior Criteria above)
DD+ Open (athletes with complex developmental disabilities who may not meet the Virtus criteria above may compete in this open group at AWL discretion)

Who’s eligible?

U.S. Athletes who have applied for National level Virtus/Paralympic eligibility through Athletes Without Limits are eligible to compete in the National Championships (II1, II2 or II3 groups).
Click here to apply for AWL Eligibility.
U.S. Athletes with Trisomy 21 Down Syndrome who are registered with USADSS are eligible to compete in the National Championships (II2 group).
Click here to register with USA Down Syndrome Swimming.
Individual International athletes who have eligibility through their Virtus Member country or the Down Syndrome International Swimming Organisation (DSISO) in their country are also eligible to compete in the Open championships (II1, II2 or II3).

Time Standards:
The format for the event is short course meters. Swimmers must meet a minimum qualifying time standard MQS in at least one event to participate, but can then swim 3 events per day at the meet. (See Table Below)
Note: Minimum times must be achieved between Oct 1, 2023 and Sept 30, 2024. Please use the chart below to determine if your athlete qualifies for the event. Be careful to note if your athlete was in a Short Course Yard (SCY), Short Course Meters (SCM), or Long Course Meters (LCM) event when submitting times.

Session Dates & Times:

Session
Warm Up
Meet Starts

Thursday, November 7
3:15 PM
5:00 PM

Friday, November 8-PRELIMS
7:15 AM
9:00 AM

Friday, November 8-FINALS
3:15 PM
5:00 PM

Saturday, November 9- PRELIMS
7:15 AM
9:00 AM

Saturday, November 9- FINALS
3:15 PM
5:00 PM

Sunday, November 10- PRELIMS
7:15 AM
9:00 AM

Sunday, November 10- FINALS
3:15 PM
5:00 PM

Registration:
Online registration closes Oct 1, 2024. has been extended to Oct 13! for the USADSS/AWL Open National Championship! We have had an enthusiastic response from both USA and international swimmers. We look forward to seeing you all in Orlando Nov 7-10, 2024, Where Champions Unite! Please encourage families and coaches that you know to register early and reserve their hotel room ASAP.

Registration Fees

$175 entry per swimmer for 3.5 days of competition
$25 for one on-deck support person (coach, parent, club staff, etc.) with access to Warm-up Pool only and who has taken online Safesport Certification Course A. Athlete Protection Training (90 min) either through USA Swimming (coaches) or directly by creating an account on the Public Safesport Website. (Note there is an additional one-time Virtus eligibility review fee for new swimmers.)
For new swimmers there is a separate one-time eligibility review fee (see eligibility application).

Registration Page with full schedule and technical details:
REGISTRATION PAGE & SCHEDULE

Hotels: Book Early!

Host hotel: Embassy Suites ICON Park 8250 Jamaican Court Orlando, FL 32819 (.6 miles from facility)
Embassy Suites Room Block
Other Hotels: There are many hotels within walking distance to the Rosen Aquatic & Facility Center at reasonable rates Google Map Hotels

Questions:
Please read the Meet Packet & FAQ information provided above and all the information listed on the event registration page. If you still have questions about the logistics of this meet you can contact the Meet Directors by phone or email (listed on the registration page). If you have questions specifically about Athletes Without Limits (AWL) and Virtus eligibility for this meet please send us a message using our Contact Us form.

Congratulations to the 100 swimmers who competed in this years event!

AWL 2024 National Ski Team Training Camp (Oregon)
2024-01-22 08:00 - 2024-01-25 17:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Mt. Bachelor, Bend, OR, United States
Athletes Without Limits welcomes our 2024 National Ski Team to our Headquarter City Bend Oregon! The team will train together on Mt. Bachelor in anticipation of our trip to Poland to the 2024 Virtus World Skiing Championships in March.

2023 AWL Tennis Exhibition at the US Open (New York)
2023-09-07 11:00 - 18:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center (Louis Armstrong Stadium), Flushing Meadow - Corona Park, Flushing, NY, 11368, United States
The 2023 US Open grounds are free and open to the public during the day on Thursday, September 7th! Witness more championship tennis for all! From Doubles Semifinals, Junior Quarterfinals to the amazing Wheelchair Championships, spend your day watching some of the best tennis in the world – for free!
Don’t miss the Mixed Doubles Exhibition for players with Intellectual Impairments in partnership with Athletes Without Limits. The event features Athletes Without Limits player Kevin Meade, Rachel Sweatt, Brittany Tagliareni, and Ryan Smith. The exhibition will take place in Louis Armstrong Stadium between doubles matches.
Kevin Meade received first Player Development Player Grant for Athletes Without Limits National Team trip to the 2023 Virtus Global Games in Vichy, France this past June.
Plus experience everything the US Open has to offer like shopping and dining options to interactive partner activations and more!
Gates are open from 11am – 6pm. At 6pm gates open for the evening session (Session 21) and tickets are required.
Tournament play around the grounds includes:

Men’s Doubles Semifinals
Men’s & Women’s Wheelchair Doubles Semifinals
Quad Wheelchair Doubles Semifinals
Boys’ and Girls’ Junior Wheelchair Singles First Round
Boys’ and Girls’ Junior Singles and Doubles Quarterfinals

Athletes Without Limits would like to thank the USTA for their support of AWL players throughout this and other events!

Rachel Sweatt

Brittany Tagliareni

Ryan Smith

2022 Virtus World Cross Country Championships (San Diego USA)
2022-11-16 - 2022-11-20 | Mission Bay Park Cross Country Course, Mission Bay Park, San Diego, CA, United States
We are proud to announce the United States has been awarded host of the 2022 Virtus World Cross Country Championships, featuring the best distance runners and Paralympic Games athletes with intellectual impairment from around the globe competing on a renowned cross country course in Mission Bay Park along San Diego’s beautiful shoreline with team accommodation at the Chula Vista Elite Athlete Training Center.
Visit our official event webpage for details.

A Most Beautiful Thing Inclusion Fund Grant Ceremony & Boat Dedication
2022-10-01 13:00 - 17:00 (America/New_York) | Annacostia Community Boathouse, Anacostia Park Section F, Washington, DC, 20003, United States
This event has been postponed due to inclement weather affecting the area as well as those traveling to attend the event.
Join us for a celebration of diversity in rowing for people of color.

Athletes Without Limits Rowing invites you to join us as we celebrate people of color in rowing by honoring athletes of the past, guiding athletes of the present, and inspiring athletes of the future.
Download AMBTIF Ceremony Invitation (pdf)
1:00-5:00pm
Boathouse Tours & Interactive
Rowing Demonstrations (indoor and on-water)
2:00 pm
AMBTIF Boat Dedication
honoring Howard University Class of ’64 Rowing team
Read more in the Smithsonian Magazine article
“The Barrier Breaking Rowers of America’s First All-Black Rowing Team”
With Special Guests
Arshay Cooper
Author & Motivational Speaker
Aquil Abdullah
Olympic Rower
Kari Miller-Ortiz
US Paralympic Sitting Volleyball Gold Medalist

www.pocockfoundation.org/ambt
www.amostbeautifulthing.com

COMING SOON: Athletes Without Limits 2021 Skyliners Cycling TT, Duathlon, Run Series (Virtual in Bend)
2021-05-31 17:00 - 19:00 (America/New_York) | Skyliners Road, 19150 Skyliners Road, Bend, OR, 97703
We’ve partnered with Bend-based Race Manager to bring back a high tech, socially distanced version of this local favorite event! Check back soon for updates on dates, courses and how to register.
Event Page: www.athelteswithoutlimits.org/skyliners

CANCELLED: 2020 Skyliners Cycling TT, Duathlon, Run Series (Bend)
2020-05-21 17:00 - 19:00, 2020-05-14 17:00 - 19:00, 2020-05-07 17:00 - 19:00 (America/New_York) | MI
May 7th, May 14th, May 21st, May 28th
Our weeklyÂ Skyliners Series has been postponed as part of community-wide measures to safeguard public health. We are exploring when we might reschedule and will post updates as we all know more. Detailed information about the 2020 Event is posted on the official web page: www.athelteswithoutlimits.org/skylinersÂ

May Tri-Team Military/Veteran's Rowing Challenge (Virtual)
2020-05-01 - 2020-05-31 | MI
Who*:
ATHLETES WITHOUT LIMITSÂ – Veteran Leaders
CRI COMMUNITY ROWING INC. – Military Rowing
ROW NEW YORK – Veteran’s Rowing
What:
The Tri-Team Military/Veteran Challenge is a month-long competition between three Rowing Club’s Military/Veterans Rowing Programs â€” to see who can rack up as many active minutes as possible throughout May 2020!
Where:
The Interwebs/At home/The outdoors when social distancing is possible (cycling, runs, hikes, walks, rows, etc.)
When:
Workouts May 1-31, 2020
Why:
During the COVID-19 pandemic we are all trying our hardest to stay healthy, safe, and to flatten the curve by slowing the spread; which for many Veteran/Military Rowing programs means no team training. Letâ€™s try to create a fun and healthy competition between our teams so that they can have a competitive outlet this spring and give you all a bit of motivation. We’re logging time instead of distances so that athletes who donâ€™t have access to equipment or are under stay at home orders can be included.
How:
Teams will be given contact information so you can text or email your total TIME for that day to AWL’s Patrick Johnson (or you can send it every few days) with the type of workout (walk, run, skip, row, bike, treadmill, etc.) Weekly updates will be emailed to participants with final standings posted to the website in June.
Results:
Results for the categories below have been posted to the AWL DC Sports Website.

â€¢ Military Service Branch (ARMY, NAVY, MARINE CORPS)
â€¢ Rowing Club (AWL, Row New York, CRI)
â€¢ Age Groups (21-35, 36-55, 56-100)
â€¢ Overall ‘Regatta’ Champion (Most Minutes)
*Participating clubs are US Rowing Freedom Rows programs.

Cancelled: 2nd Virtus Indoor Rowing Video Competition
2020-04-01 - 2020-04-30 | MI
This event has been cancelled for Spring 2020 â€” organizers will revisit hosting the event in early 2021.
The 2nd Virtus Indoor Rowing Video Competition hosted by Athletes Without Limits National (the US Member Of Virtus). Rowers with Virtus Provisional/National level eligibility in the II1, II2 and II3 sport classes will have four weeks to submit performances by video in various ergometer events (500m, 1,000m & 2,000m). Entry details will be posted here and on the Virtus.sport event calendar.

Save the Date: #NoLimits Skyliners Series Time Trial/Duathlon/Run (Bend, Oregon)
2019-05-01 - 2019-05-29 | Skyliners Road, 19150 Skyliners Road, Bend, OR, 97703
Presented by Copperline Homes
Building on the success and popularity of previous Skyliners Time Trial Series, Athletes Without Limits is proud to offer an expanded 2019 event to Central Oregon cyclists, triathletes, runners, para-athletes and youth.

OFFICIAL WEBSITE:
athleteswithoutlimits.org/skyliners
DATES
Wednesdays in May (May 1st, 8th, 15th, 22nd, 29th)
LOCATION
Skyliners Road @Skyliner Ranch Road
EVENTS
Cycling Time Trial Series
Duathlon Series (Bike/Run)
Run Series
High School Team Cycling & Youth Series
Adaptive & Para Athlete Inclusion
BENEFICIARY
The 2019 #NoLimits Skyliners Series is managed by and benefits Athletes Without Limits, a National nonprofit headquartered in Bend, Oregon helping people with intellectual and developmental disabilities reach their highest potential in sport, and life.
SPONSORS
Copperline Homes Presenting Sponsor
Sunnyside Sports Time TrialÂ Sponsor
Footzone Run Sponsor
Central Oregon Health Council Inclusion Sponsor
Central Oregon Pediatric Associates (COPA) Youth Sponsor
Duathlon Sponsorship still available! Contact us!

2018 AWL Swimming National Championships - Rowdy Gaines Classic, Orlando FL
2019-02-14 13:23 (America/New_York) | MI
As part of Athletes Without Limits (AWL) mission of integrating athletes with intellectual impairment into mainstream sport we are excited to announce that the 2018 AWL Swimming National Championships will be integrated as part of the prestigious Rowdy Gaines Classic USMS Meet in at the YMCA Aquatic Center in Orlando, Florida. In addition to open masters events the meet will include athletes with intellectual impairment in the following three Inas classes:
1. Intellectual DisabilityÂ (Inas Class II1/Paralympic Class S14)
2. Down Syndrome (Inas Class II2)
3. Autism + (Inas Class II3 for those with Autism who do not meet the ID eligibility 1. above)
RESULTS: Results from the meet will count toward qualification and possible selection for the Athletes Without Limits USA Swim Team competing at the 2019 Inas Global Games in Brisbane, Australia. Inas will also sanction the results toward current Inas Records and Rankings.
ELIGIBILITY: Because the event is being held as part of a USMS meet swimmers must be age 18 to enter. A minimum of National Level Inas eligibility is required. Visit our eligibility page for instructions on applying to Athletes Without Limits for Inas eligibility.
REGISTRATION: Registration is not yet open for the 2018 meet (last year it opened in late April) â€” when it does athletes/teams will register directly from the Rowdy Gaines Classic event website once it has been updated with 2018 meet information. Eligible athletes with intellectual impairment may register as part of their current Masters Team, unattached or join our AWL Masters Team based in Orlando. To learn more or inquire about our Florida-based Athletes Without Limits Masters Swim Team for athletes with intellectual impairment visit our AWL USMS Team page.

2018 Rowdy Gaines Masters Classic - Athletes Without Limits Swimming Nationals, Orlando, FL
2018-10-12 - 2018-10-14 | YMCA Aquatic Center Orlando, 8422 International Drive, Orlando, FL, 32819, United States
SAVE THE DATE: As part of Athletes Without Limits mission of integrating athletes with intellectual impairment into mainstream sport we are excited to announce that the 2018 AWL Swimming National Championships will be part of the prestigious Rowdy Gaines Masters Classic MeetÂ at the YMCA Aquatic Center in Orlando, Florida. The event is sanctioned by U.S. Masters Swimming. In addition to open masters events the meet will also include athletes with intellectual impairment in the following three Inas classes:
1. Intellectual DisabilityÂ (Inas Class II1/Paralympic Class S14)
2. Down Syndrome (Inas Class II2)
3. Autism+ (Inas Class II3 for those with Autism who do not meet the ID eligibility 1. above)
ELIGIBILITY: Because the event is being held as part of a USMS meet swimmers must be age 18 to enter. A minimum of National Level Inas eligibility is required. Visit our eligibility page for instructions on applying to Athletes Without Limits for Inas eligibility.
RESULTS: Results from the meet will count toward qualification and possible selection for the Athletes Without Limits USA Swim Team competing at the 2019 Inas Global Games in Brisbane, Australia. Inas will also sanction the results toward current Inas Records and Rankings.
REGISTRATION: Registration is not yet open for the 2018 meet (last year it opened in late April) â€” when it does athletes/teams will register directly from the Rowdy Gaines Masters Classic event website once it has been updated with 2018 meet information. Eligible athletes with intellectual impairment may register as part of their current Masters Team, unattached or join our AWL Masters Team based in Orlando. To inquire about this event or learn more about our Florida-based Athletes Without Limits Masters Swim Team please contact us using the form below:
INQUIRIES:
Fill out my LGL form!

1st Athletes Without Limits National Equestrian Video Competition
2018-10-02 | MI
Save the date for our inaugural AWL National Equestrian Competition! This inclusive event is open to athlete is any Inas Sport Class including athletes with Intellectual and Developmental Disability, Down Syndrome and/or Autism, and offers a range of dressage tests (English or Western) for riders of all levels.

IMPORTANT DATES:
All Event Tests, Rules & Entry Form will be posted to this page on August 6, 2018. Video entries will be due October 2, 2018. Interested athletes who have not already applied for an eligibility review may start that process immediately.
ELIGIBILITY: This event is open to riders with Athletes Without Limits/INAS National Level Eligibility in any of the three Inas Sport Classes:Â 1) Intellectual or Developmental Disability 2) Down Syndrome or 3) Autism+. There is a one-time $150 fee to apply for eligibility but 2018 applicants who compete in the 1st National Equestrian Competition will receive 1 free class entry! AWL/INAS eligibility reviews can take several weeks so we encourage you to start this process early at: www.athleteswithoutlimits.org/eligibilityÂ

CLASS LIST:

Dressage
(Using USDF, USEF and FEI Â Tests)
Equitation
(Using 2018 AWL Equitation Tests)
In-Hand
(Using 2018 AWL
In-Hand Tests)
Divisions (Include 1 Dressage, 1 Equitation, and 1 In-Hand class performed with the SAME horse)

101. Walk test
(Para-Dressage Grade I Introductory Test B)
201. Walk-Only
301. In-Hand Walk
401. Walk-Only
(Includes classes 101, 201, & 301)

102. Intro
(USDF Intro Level test B)
202. Walk/Trot

302. In-Hand
Walk/Trot-Basic
402. Walk/Trot
(Includes classes 102, 202, & 302)

103. Training Level
(USEF Training Level test 2)
203. W/T/C-Basic

403. W/T/C-Basic (Includes classes 103, 203, & 302)

104. First Level
(USEF First Level test 1)
204. W/T/C-Advanced
303. In-Hand
Walk/Trot-Advanced
404. W/T/C-Advanced (Includes classes 104, 204, & 303)

ENTRY FEES:
1st Class $25 or 1st Division $50
Additional classes: $15
Additional divisions: $40
GENERAL ENTRY RULES:
â€¢ Riders may enter up to 3 horses
â€¢ Riders may perform in English or Western tack in ANY (For specifications on tack/rider requirements for each class please see Event Rules, which will to be posted by August 6.)
â€¢ Rider/Horse Combination may not enter a class or division more than once.
â€¢ Riders in Canter riding classes may not cross enter into Walk classes or W/T riding
â€¢ Riders in W/T In-Hand classes may not cross enter into Walk In-Hand
â€¢ Division riders must ride the same horse and perform under the same discipline category (English/Western) in a division.
VIDEO SUBMISSION:
Upon receipt of Entry Form and payment, AWL will assign each rider/horse combo a number and send instructions on how to submit videos.
QUESTIONS:
Event Tests, Rules & Entry Form will be posted to this webpage by August 6th. For other questions contact the show manager by selecting “Equestrian” on our Contact Form.

2017 Long Course & Open Water Swimming National Championships
2017-07-06 - 2017-07-09 | Cherokee County Aquatic Center, 1200 Gresham Mill Parkway , Holly Springs, GA, 30142, United States
Results for this event will be posted at athleteswithoutlimits.org/results
The 2017 Athletes Without Limits (AWL) Long Course and Open Water Swimming National Championships is the first-ever opportunity for all swimmers with an Intellectual or Developmental Disability (IDD) to compete against their peers. The event will host swimmers in three classes:
1.Â Intellectual Disability (S14)
2. Down Syndrome
3. Autism + (for those with Autism who do not meet the S14 eligibility criteria)
The meet is also the selection event for swimmers in the above classes wishing to compete at the November 2017 Inas World Swimming Championships in Mexico.
In addition to a full pool meet, this event offers swimmers the opportunity to compete in the first-ever US open water national championships (1k and 3k). This is an optional event for those swimmers capable of and interested in open water swimming. For those not competing in the open water event, Saturday is a free day to enjoy the Atlanta area.
MEET PACKET & ONLINE ENTRY
Online entries must be made by July 3, 2017. Entries received after this date will be handled as deck entries. Please review the Meet Packet (will be posted June 15th) prior to completing online registration:
DOWNLOAD MEET PACKET (PDF)
LINK TO ONLINE REGISTRATION (LIVE!)

ELIGIBILITY: Swimmers seeking eligibility for the 2017 Athletes Without Limits Swimming Nationals: Athletes with Intellectual Disability should complete AWL’s INAS eligibility application seeking “National Level” eligibility. For the additional pilot classes for Down Syndrome or Autism+ (IQ over 75)Â please email documentation showing diagnosis to info “at” athleteswithoutlimits.org.Â Please submit eligibility documentation by July 1st, 2017.
SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES
We welcome the support of the local community through sponsorship and volunteer opportunities.Â Sponsor benefits range from on-site logo placement to promotional opportunities to social media mentions. Please contact Catherine Brack for more details on sponsorship by emailing catherine “at” athleteswithoutlimits.org.

2016 Virtus Tennis World Championships (Sea Colony, DE)
2016-06-10 - 2016-06-19 | Sea Colony Beach & Tennis Center, 39359 Racquet Lane, Bethany Beach, DE, 19930, United States
Athletes Without Limits is proud to host the 2016 Virtus (Formerly Inas) Tennis World Championships for athletes with intellectual impairment at the beautiful, ocean-front Sea Colony Resort & Tennis Center, located on Delaware’s Atlantic coast. The Inas Tennis World Championships showcases the world’s best players with intellectual impairment and was a spectator favorite at the 2015 Inas Global Games in Ecuador because of the incredibly high level of play and sportsmanship each match.
Inas Member Countries will receive an email invitation to complete the online Intent to Compete by January 31, 2016.

The Competitors
The Australian team is expected to defend its multiple 2015 team and individual titles amongst other top players from the United States, Belgium, Czech Republic and more. Download the full 2015 World Championships and 2014 World ChampionshipÂ results for more information.
Events
The competition categories are: Men’s Singles, Women’s Singles, Men’s Doubles, Women’s Doubles and Mixed Doubles. Each nation may enter up to 5 female and 5 male players, plus 2 staff.
Venue
Sea ColonyÂ Tennis CenterÂ was named a United States Tennis Association â€œOutstanding Facilityâ€ in 2012 and features 34 tennis courts (6 indoor hard, 14 outdoor hard with 6 lit and 4 on the oceanfront, and 14 Har-Tru) and a full service pro-shop with re-gripping and re-stringing services.
Eligibility/Entry
Detailed information and an internet-based entry system will be made available to Inas member countriesÂ to enter their delegations. Athletes must meet Inas Eligibility Criteria and appear on the Inas Master List no later than April 30. US players mayÂ apply for eligibility through Athletes Without Limits. Athletes outside the US should contact their country’s Inas Member Organization.
Rules of Play
The competition is governed by the rules of INAS with the approved adjustments for players with an intellectual disability.
Travel
Teams will be picked up at the airport and driven to Bethany Beach. All events and accommodation are on the resort grounds so are eitherÂ walkable or there is a circulating pedestrian tram. (DownloadÂ map from ResortQuest website.)
Accommodation & Meals
Housing will be arranged atÂ Sea Colony Resort vacation condos, townhomes and single family homes based on each country’s delegation size.Â Sea Colonyâ€™s amenities include a half mile private beach, 12 pools, fitness centers, activities for all ages, community shuttle and year-round security.
Meals are included with entry and all housing has fullÂ kitchens. Breakfast will be self-prepared in your kitchen whileÂ lunch and dinner will be provided by local restaurants.
Families
Athlete’s families are encouraged to attend the World Championships. Accommodation at Sea Colony will be facilitated by Athletes Without Limits.
Media Contact
2016 marks the first year that the US will begin hostingÂ Â Inas World Championships events for high-performance athletes with intellectual disability. The athletes’ stories and long lists of accomplishments to reach the world stage deserve to be shared â€” including their re-inclusion into the Paralympics in select sports. For media inquiries please contact us from: http://www.athleteswithoutlimits.org/about/contact
Sponsorship Contact
Sponsorship opportunities are available for this and other US-hosted international world championship events.
For more informationÂ visit our sponsorship page or complete our sponsorship inquiry form.

Athletes Without Limits U.S. Team Basketball Tryouts (Houston)
2015-03-14 10:00 - 12:00 (America/New_York) | Univeristy of Houston Jesse H. Jones Student Life Center, 913 Girard Street, Houston, TX, 77002, United States
Houston area male and female basketball players age 16+ with learning/intellectual disability are invited to compete for spots on Athletes Without Limitsâ€™ teams representing the United States at international competitions. Our first tournament is the Inas Global Games in Ecuador September 20-27, 2015.
Contact:Â Coach Leon TrimminghamÂ Â Â 281-468-2246

2012 Athletes Without Limits DC Rowing Camp
2012-04-04 - 2012-04-07 | Annacostia Community Boathouse, Anacostia Park Section F, Washington, DC, 20003, United States
Registration has closed for this event.
Athletes Without Limits is hosting an on-water 4-day training camp for athletes with intellectual disability interested in rowing with our Rowing Team at local and national regattas. Following the camp, athletes who do not live in the DC area can train at their respective boathouses and race with the Athletes Without Limits team at regattas.
Camp Director, Coach Patrick Johnson, brings 20 years of teaching experience at the high school and collegiate level and is the founding director for two adaptive programs including the integrated Athletes Without Limits/US Paralympic Military Program (USPMP) Rowing Team in Washington DC. Johnson and his team of coaches and volunteers are experienced in motivating athletes with intellectual disability to make rowing both fun and challenging. We invite coaches to join us at the camp to share and strengthen the growing movement for the “ID” classification in US and international rowing.
