july 2-july 9, 2019 fort wayne, in, usa

July 2-July 9, 2019 | Fort Wayne, IN, USA

GOALBALL & JUDO INTERNATIONAL QUALIFIER

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Welcome Letters — 3

Participating Countries— 7

Goalball Schedule— 8

Judo Schedule— 18

List of Athletes— 25

Visit Fort Wayne— 27

Venue Maps— 31

Local Organizing Committee— 34

Art This Way— 40

Community Partners— 43

Social Media— 45

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Dear athletes, teams, members and sports fans,

Welcome to the 2019 International Blind Sports Federation (IBSA) Goalball and Judo International Qualifier in the wonderful city of Fort Wayne!

We, alongside the United States Association of Blind Athletes (USABA), the Turnstone Center, the Grand Wayne Convention Center and Indiana Tech, have a great week of competition lined-up for you.

More than 600 athletes from 40 countries, including the home teams, have made the journey to Fort Wayne in the hope of securing spots or qualification points for the Tokyo 2020 Paralympic Games.

We expect the competition to be fierce and exciting and I hope that you are entertained and inspired over the coming days by the incredible competitors.

On behalf of IBSA, I would like to thank USABA, the venues, the volunteers and the Fort Wayne 2019 partners for their support in bringing together what I am sure will be an excellent event.

Whether you are experiencing goalball and judo for the first time here or are a seasoned fan, I hope you enjoy your time and that we can count on you to support all the athletes in their quest for greatness.

Good luck to everyone competing this week!

Jannie Hammershoi

IBSA President

“ We expect the competition to be fierce and exciting...”

2019 IBSA GOALBALL & JUDO INTERNATIONAL QUALIFIERPROGRAM BOOK

Welcome to participants and guests of the 2019 International Blind Sports Federation Qualifying Competition:

As Mayor of this great city and on behalf of the residents of Fort Wayne, I would like to extend a warm welcome to all of the participants, delegates and guests who will take part in the 2019 International Blind Sports Federation Qualifying Competition. I appreciate the work that’s been done by Turnstone, Visit Fort Wayne and all of the organizations and volunteers who have helped make this unique event possible. It’s an honor that Fort Wayne is the first city in the United States to host these spectacular competitions. This also represents the largest international event to ever be held in Fort Wayne. Through the efforts and leadership of Turnstone, Fort Wayne has become a point of destination for adaptive sports opportunities. We’re experiencing unprecedented momentum in the City of Fort Wayne. In addition, we offer the best in restaurants, hotels, shopping centers, family entertainment, and cultural arts. We’re hopeful you’ll be able to enjoy some of our unique attractions and amenities. Enjoy your visit and best wishes.

Sincerely,

Thomas C. Henry

Mayor

City of Fort Wayne

2019 IBSA GOALBALL & JUDO INTERNATIONAL QUALIFIER PROGRAM BOOK

July 1, 2019

Greetings!

On behalf of the Local Organizing Committee, volunteers and the city of Fort Wayne, Indiana, USA, we would like to welcome all participants and guests to the 2019 IBSA Goalball and Judo International Qualifier. We are pleased and honored to host this prestigious event in Fort Wayne, the second largest city in Indiana, and one that has been named an All-America City. Turnstone and the United States Association of Blind Athletes (USABA) are excited to partner in welcoming athletes from 48 different countries to this event.

This International Qualifier will play an integral role in developing and demonstrating the athletic skills of young men and women who dream of representing their country in the Tokyo 2020 Paralympic Games. While each participating athlete aspires to compete in the Paralympic Games, it is important to note competitive sports support positive lifestyle choices and education while demonstrating the importance of teamwork. We wish you the best of luck in your competitive endeavors, but also hope this event brings new accomplishments, friendships, and memories.

To keep up to date with events happening throughout your time in Fort Wayne, please like our event page on Facebook, 2019 IBSA Goalball & Judo International Qualifier. This program guide serves as both a memento and an event information packet. Please refer to this guide for any questions you may have, or visit the event page mentioned above. We hope you enjoy your time in Fort Wayne, feeling comfortable and welcome during this week of competition.

Best wishes,

Mark Lucas and Michael Mushett; Co-Chairs

2019 IBSA Goalball & Judo International Qualifier

Mark Lucas Michael Mushett

2019 IBSA GOALBALL & JUDO INTERNATIONAL QUALIFIER

ALBANIA

GERMANY ANGOLA ARGENTINA AUSTRALIA BELARUS BELGIUM BRAZIL CAMEROON CANADA CHINA COLOMBIA COTE D’IVOIRE

CROATIA

CUBA

DENMARK

ECUADOR

SPAIN

UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

participating COUNTRIES

FINLAND

FRANCE

GEORGIA

GREAT BRITAIN

GREECE

HUNGARY

INDIA

ICELAND

ISRAEL

ITALY

JAMAICA

JAPAN

KAZAKHSTAN

LITHUANIA

MOROCCO

MEXICO

REPUBLIC OF MOLDOVA

MONGOLIA

POLAND

PUERTO RICO

PORTUGAL

REPUBLICOF KOREA

ROMANIA

SWEDEN

CHINESE TAIPEI

CZECH REPUBLIC

THAILAND

TUNISIA

TURKEY

UKRAINE


POLAND

PUERTO RICO

PORTUGAL

REPUBLICOF KOREA

ROMANIA

SWEDEN

CHINESE TAIPEI

CZECH REPUBLIC

THAILAND

TUNISIA

TURKEY

UKRAINE

2019 International Qualifier

July 2-9, 2019


MENS POOL A

LithuaniaTurkey

SwedenCanada

Czech RepublicArgentinaGreece

WOMENS POOL X

ChinaIsrael

AustraliaGreat Britain

GermanySouth Korea

Spain

MENS POOL B

ChinaUSA

UkraineFinlandSpain

PolandSouth Korea

WOMENS POOL Y

CanadaUSA

GreeceUkraine

DenmarkFinland


tuesday

10:15

29 AM GAME #1 |Pool A

Lithuania vs. Sweden

GAME #3|Pool ATurkey vs. Canada

11:30 GAME #5 |Pool AArgentina vs. Greece

12:45 GAME #7 |Pool BUSA vs. Ukraine

14:00 GAME #9|Pool BPoland vs. Finland

15:15 GAME #11|Pool BSouth Korea vs. Spain

MALE GAMES

FEMALE GAMES

10:15

9 AM GAME #2 |Pool XSouth Korea vs. Germany

GAME #4|Pool XGreat Britain vs. Israel

11:30 GAME #6|Pool XChina vs. Spain

12:45 GAME #8 |Pool YCanada vs. Finland

14:00 GAME #10|Pool YUkraine vs. Greece

15:15 GAME #12|Pool YDenmark vs. USA

TURNSTONE INDIANA TECH


monday 89 AM GAME #87|Pool 5th-8th

L:79/81/83/85 vs. L:79/81/83/85

10:15 GAME #89 |Pool 5th-8thL:79/81/83/85 vs. L:79/81/83/85

11:30 GAME #91|Pool SF1W:QF1 vs. W:QF2


14:00 GAME #95|Pool 7th-8thL:87 vs. L:89

15:15 GAME #97|Pool 5th-6thW:87 vs. W:89

9 AM GAME #88 |Pool 5th-8thL:80/82/84/86vs. L:80/82/84/86

10:15 GAME #90 |Pool 5th-8thL:80/82/84/86 vs. L:80/82/84/86



14:00 GAME #96|Pool 7th-8thL:88 vs. L:90

15:15 GAME #98 |Pool 5th-6thW:88 vs. W:90



tuesday 912:45 GAME #100|Pool Bronze

L:SF1 vs. L:SF2

15:15 GAME #102|Pool GoldW:SF1 vs. W:SF2

11:30 GAME #99|Pool BronzeL:SF1 vs. Y L:SF2

14:00 GAME #101 |Pool GoldW:SF1 vs. W:SF2

TURNSTONE

Built in 1928, the Embassy Theatre is the region’s gem of venues, and the Grande Page theater pipe organ is one of its most popular features. During the concert, volunteer house organist Cletus Goens will surprise and delight patrons with a variety of musical selections and also provide historical and other fun facts about the Embassy and its world-famous Page pipe organ. Cletus is a dedicated member of the American Theatre Organ Society and has performed throughout the tri-state area. During the day, he can be found managing Sweetwater Music’s acoustic and institutional piano department.

For more ‘Things to Do’ while in Fort Wayne, see page 31

Grande Page Theater Pipe Organ concert July 5, 2019

7:30-8:30 PM

Organist Cletus Goens.

Open to the Public

Free

2019 International Qualifier

July 3-5, 2019

8 AM Random Weigh-In

9 AM-2 PM

Preliminary & Repechage Fights

3 PM-6 PM

Final Blocks &Medal Ceremonies

wednesday3 thursday 48 AM Random Weigh-In

9 AM-2 PM


9 AM Random Weigh-In

10 AM-to bedetermined


**Depending on # of teams to show up

to bedetermined


will last roughly 3 hours

friday 5

3 PM-6 PM


** ALL FIGHT TIMES ARE APPROXIMATE **

COMPETITION DAY 1Women: -48, -52, -57, -63, -70,

+70kgs

COMPETITION DAY 2Men: -60, -66, -73, -81, -90, -100,

+100kgs

COMPETITION DAY 3Team Championships

Final schedule posted at the Grand Wayne Center, The Hilton, & Courtyard by Marriott


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ADAMS COUNTY: Cities & Towns: Berne, Decatur, Geneva. What Makes It Special: Playing off of its artistic

roots, being the birthplace of one of America’s best 20th century sculptors David Smith and home to preeminent sculptor Ralph Hurst, Decatur focuses on art inspired innovation.

Decatur’s annual sculpture tour is a months-long event promoting its growing arts scene. Berne and Geneva have an artistic flair all their very own with their Swiss architecture.

ALLEN COUNTY: Cities & Towns: Fort Wayne, New Haven, Woodburn, Grabill, Leo-Cedarville, Monroeville, Huntertown.

What Makes It Special: Allen County and its largest city Fort Wayne are the vibrant, bustling center of Northeast Indiana. Allen County also includes smaller towns like Grabill, known for its

Country Fair that welcomes 100,000 visitors to the heart of Amish country for craft demonstrations, music and shopping.

DEKALB COUNTY: Cities & Towns: Auburn, Butler, Garrett, Waterloo. What Makes It Special: DeKalb County takes advantage of

its history. Auburn hosts the largest event in the county with its annual Auburn Cord Duesenberg Festival and a multi-million dollar classic cars auction. The Downtown Butler Historic District encompasses most of

the town’s commercial resources; and The Garrett Historical Museum showcases the county’s heritage, which dates back to the early 1800s.

HUNTINGTON COUNTY: Cities & Towns: Huntington, Roanoke, Warren, Markle. What Makes It Special: One of the many strengths of Huntington County is its passion for farm-to-fork food and locally crafted

beverages. Roanoke boasts Joseph Decuis, a restaurant specializing in offering its homegrown Wagyu beef, a Japanese delicacy. And, just down

the road from this award-winning restaurant is the award-winning Two EE’s Winery. USA Today ranked its tasting room as number one in the nation.

KOSCIUSKO COUNTY: Cities & Towns: Warsaw, Winona Lake, Syracuse. What Makes It Special: Kosciusko County is known internationally as the Orthopedic Capitol of the World. Locally, however, Kosciusko County is renowned for its beautiful lakes and laidback lifestyle. With a fast-growing tourism industry, Kosciusko’s charming lakeside towns not only feature the amenities required with lakeside living but also vibrant and thriving downtowns with locally prepared cuisine and an emphasis on the arts.

LAGRANGE COUNTY: Cities & Towns: LaGrange, Shipshewana. What Makes It Special: LaGrange County is home to Shipshewana, where simple living is the focus, and Amish culture is engrained in the community. From homemade goods to quality woodworking, Amish craftsmanship is on display. As one of the state’s most visited communities, Shipshewana’s culture complements its natural beauty with an abundance of parks, trails and lakes. LaGrange County is the place to turn moments into memories.

NOBLE COUNTY: Cities & Towns: Albion, Kendallville, Ligonier. What Makes It Special: With traversing waterways linking to eight connecting lakes at Chain O’Lakes State Park, outdoor recreation is the focal point for Noble County. Kendallville offers Bixler Lake, a 530-acre park and a 117-acre lake for fishing, boating and swimming, as well as trails for walking and biking. Noble County also features a few unusual museums including the Mid-America Windmill Museum, the largest windmill museum in the country.

STEUBEN COUNTY: Cities & Towns: Angola, Fremont. What Makes It Special: With 101 natural lakes, Steuben County is a popular destination for lake living and communing with nature. Pokagon State Park, known for its crystal-blue glacial Lake James features camping, fishing and swimming. During the winter months it provides great toboggan runs and other cold weather recreational activities. Downtown Angola is bustling thanks to local investment that has revitalized the area with new restaurants and shops; it is also home to the restored 88-year-old Art Deco-styled Brokaw Movie House.

WABASH COUNTY: Cities & Towns: Wabash, North Manchester. What Makes It Special: Named one of Indiana’s Stellar Communities and a finalist in America’s Best Communities contest, Wabash County is a lively and diverse locale. It has two college campuses, Ivy Tech Community College and Manchester University as well as the the Honeywell Center that provides artistic, recreational and cultural opportunities as well as the historic Eagles Theatre for movies and live entertainment; the 13-24 Drive In movie theater; and a state-of-the-art YMCA. In North Manchester, Salamonie and Mississinewa reservoirs are the perfect location for hiking, boating, camping and other outdoor activities.

WELLS COUNTY: Cities & Towns: Bluffton, Ossian. What Makes It Special: Nestled along the Wabash River, Bluffton is the heart of Wells County with over 100 acres of award-winning parkland. It is recognized as a beautiful and well-kept city. Just north is Ossian, a friendly community known for its local food offerings — including the popular Ossian smoked ham and bacon. Whether it’s food or fun, Wells County offers affordable living and an abundance of amenities.

WHITLEY COUNTY: Cities & Towns: Columbia City, Churubusco, South Whitley. What Makes It Special: Whitley County is a peaceful rural community situated between Indiana’s second largest city, Fort Wayne and Warsaw, the orthopedic capital of the world. Columbia City is the fastest-growing community in the county — experiencing a 20% population growth over the past 15 years. Churubusco has been nicknamed Turtle Town USA after a famous 1940s turtle hunt and is home to Indiana’s oldest continually held festival, the Turtle Days Festival.

THIS IS NORTHEAST INDIANA

How 11 Counties Make It Their Own

Northeast Indiana is in the middle of i t a l l , has i ts own unique vibe and

easygoing l i festyle and is just a three hour (or less) dr ive from Chicago,

Cincinnati and Indianapol is. Northeast Indiana affords you the opportunity

to real ize your idea of the American dream, whether you’re looking to grow

your career, create a family or bui ld your ult imate home.

Fort Wayne, the region’s hub and Indiana’s

second largest city, consistently ranks as one of the

best places to live in the US and offers one of the

lowest cost of living regions in the country. This

means throughout Northeast Indiana you can find

housing to suit your budget or lifestyle — from trendy

downtown lofts to lakeside cottages to small town

living with larger homesteads.

With a legacy of makers, doers, creators and

innovators, Northeast Indiana offers the opportunity

to work in one of the region’s various industries

including medical-device manufacturing, specialty

insurance sales and product development and

design. The region’s major employers include

Sweetwater Sound, Zimmer Biomet, Parkview Health,

Ash Brokerage, Fort Wayne Metals and General

Motors. Through its various programs and initiatives,

Northeast Indiana is also a great place to let your

entrepreneurial spirit blossom.

No matter which direction you take with your

career or personal life, Northeast Indiana is a vibrant

region to work, live and play.

MEN’S GOALBALL TEAMS

Argentina -Hernan Alejandro Almada -Matias Britez -Maximiliano Diaz -Eloy David Nieva -Luis Fernando Rodriguez -Alex Daniel Suarez CarraCanada -Brendan Gaulin -Aron Ghebreyohannes -Bruno Hache -Blair Nesbitt -Doug Ripley -Ahmad ZeividaviChina -Changgui Cai -Liangliang Chen -Mingyao Hu -Liangyu Lai -Mingyua Yang -Qingquan YuCzech Republic -Jan Bosek -Tomas Jirout -Josef Sarkany -Vaclav Svoboda -Lukas ValerFinland -Eetu Eronen -Miika Honkanen -Erkki Miinala -Ville Montonen -Joni Ylonen -Ehsan ZoveidaviGreece -Andriano Bezhani -Athansios Chatzipantou -Antonios Karamitsos -Charalampos Kordakis -Ioannis Skourmpoutis -Grigorios TatsisKorea -Sung Wook Hong -Hak Su Im -In Tae Jeong -Chanwoo Kim -Chul Hwan Kim -Wonjin SonLithuania -Mantas Brazauskis -Arturas Jonikaitis -Nerijus Montvydas -Mantas Panovas -Justas Pazarauskas -Marius ZibolisPoland -Damian Hortecki -Marcin Lisowski -Marcin Lubczyk -Marek Moscicki -Adrian Piotrowicz -Krzysztof SuchockiSpain -Pedro Carlos Martin Garcia -Alvaro Rubio Paramo

-Javier Serrato Calero -Felix Jose Vargas Rodriguez -Nicolas Verdejo Aroca Sweden -Dzenan Ajdinovic -Mikael Akerberg -Stefan Gahne -Olof Ryberg -Fatmir Seremeti -Peter WeichelTurkey -Huseyin Alkan -Abdullah Aydogdu -Tekin Okan Duzgun -Ekrem Gundogdu -Ebubekir Siddik Kara -Tuncay KarakayaUkraine -Vitali Haponenko -Vasyl Oliinyk -Anton Strelchyk -Oleksandr Toporkov -Yevheniy Tsyhanenko -Rodion ZhyhalinUSA -Joe Hamilton -Andy Jenks -John Kusku -Tyler Merren -Josh Welborn -Calahan Young

WOMEN’S GOALBALL TEAMS

Australia -Jennifer Blow -Meica Horsburgh -Alison Jones -Brodie Smith -Tyan TaylorCanada -Whitney Bogart -Amy Burk -Ruby Hammad Solomon -Meghan Mahon -Emma ReinkeChina -Zhenhua Cao -Fengqing Chen -Chunhua Wang -Shasha Wang -Miao Xu -Xiling ZhangDenmark -Anja Christensen -Ida Marie Christensen -Beritan Fener -Hazel GezenFinland -Miina Groenroos -Sara Susanna Halme -Iida Kauppila -Raisa Kuusela -Krista Leppanen Germany -Stefanie Behrens -Natascha Bretzke

-Annkathrin Denker -Charlotte Hartz -Pia KnauteGreat Britain -Georgie Bullen -Antonia Bunyan -Kali Holder -Sarah Leiter -Meme Robertson -Lois TurnerGreece -Vasiliki Agko -Eleni Chalkiadaki -Konstantina Driva -Aikaterini Lorentzou -Paraskevi Naka -Evgenia StamatiIsrael -Sivan Abravaya Levi -Lihi Ben David -Gal Hamrani -Or Mizrahi -Roni Ohayon -Karin PisahovKorea -Eun Ji Kim -Hee Jin Kim -Yeon Seung Lee -Deokyun Oh -Min Kyoung Park -Seon Hwa SimSpain -Sara Alvarez Bejarano -Esther Avila Lorente -Sonia Lopez Calleja -Marie Del Mar Marino Medio -Maider Santesteban SantestebanUkraine -Yuliia Fakieieva -Olha Lukianchuk -Kateryna Martynovych -Liliia Pasko -Olena Rud -Yuliia StetsiakUSA -Lisa Czechowski -Amanda Dennis -Marybai Huking -Shavon Lockhardt -Eliana Mason -Asya Miller

MEN’S JUDO TEAMS

Argentina -Eduardo Gauto -Fabian Rodolfo RamirezBelarus -Aliaksandr KazlouBrazil -Arthur Cavalcante da Silva -Harlley Damiao Pereira Arruda -Luan Marques da Silva -Thiego Marques da Silva -Antonio Tenorio da SilvaCanada -Justin Raymond Oscar Karn

China -Yanchen Li -Jinxin Ma -Weijun Ma -Song Wang -Puqi Wu -Yurong Wu -Xu ZhaoColombia -Juan Pablo Castellanos CortesFrance -Helios Latchoumanaya -Lois Leger -Nathan PetitGeorgia -Revaz Chikoidze -Giorgi Gamjashvili -Zviad Gogotchuri -Avtandil Kirkitadze -Bachuki Shelia -Tariel UdzliauriGermany -Daniel Goral -Sebastian Junk -Nikolai Kornhass -Marc Milano -Shugaa Nashwan -Oliver UpmannGreat Britain -Connah Anders -Jack Hodgson -Evan Molloy -Daniel Powell -Christopher Skelley -Elliot StewartGreece -Theoklitos Papachristos Italy -Simone Cannizzaro -Giuseppe Federico Dura -Valerio Romano TeodoriJamaica -Theadore Denis SubbaKazakhstan -Temirzhan Daulet -Olzhas Orazalyuly -Anuar Sariyev -Azamat TurumbetovKorea -Gwang Geun Choi -Jaewoong Han -Cheol Seong Kim -Hyeonbin Kim -Jungmin Lee -Junhui LeeLithuania -Osvaldas BareikisMexico -Bryan Gerardo Aburto -Eduardo Adrian Avila -Brayan Misael ValenciaMoldova -Ion Basoc -Oleg CretulMongolia -Batkhuyag Battugs -Galbadrakh Chuluunsukh

-Enkhtuya Davaadagva -Malikhuu Lantuu -Aajim Munkhbat -Sukhbaatar YadamdorjPortugal -Iafa Djibril -Ruben Goncalves -Nuno Rocha -Miguel VieiraPuerto Rico -Luis Jabdiel Perez-DiazRomania -Florin Alexandru BologaRussia -Vasilii Kutuev -Victor Rudenko -Ruslan SabirovSpain -David Garcia Orozco -Alvaro Gavilan Lorenzo -Luis Daniel Gavilan Lorenzo -Inigo Gerboles Lopez -Sergio Ibanez Banon -Borja Pahissa Pastor -Abel Vazquez CortijoSweden -Oscar WidegrenChinese Taipei -Shao-Hao ChangThailand -Kittikai Chaisin -Vitoon Kongsuk -Phongkit SriraksaUkraine -Davyd Khorava -Olexandr Kosinov -Serhii Kotenko -Rufat Mahomedov -Oleksandr Nazarenko -Nykyta Omelchuk -Oleksandr Pominov -Dmytro SoloveyUSA -Robert Anderson -Anthony Ferraro -Benjamin Goodrich -Adrian Gutic -Ronald Hawthorne -Marlon Lopez -Nathan Ostergaard -Robert Tanaka -Ricky Ties -Howard Wilson

WOMEN’S JUDO TEAMS

Argentina -Paula Gomez -Laura Gonzalez -Rocio Ledesma DureBelarus -Elena BogdanovaBrazil -Lucia da Silva Teixeira Araujo -Rebeca de Souza Silva -Maria Nubea dos Santos Lins -Giulia dos Santos Pereira

-Karla Ferreira Cardoso -Alana Martins Maldonado -Meg Rodrigues EmmerichCanada -Priscilla GagneChina -Liqing Li -Yanquing Li -Zhilian Lin -Hongyu Wang -Ping Wang -Yue WangFrance -Sandrine Aurieres Martinet -Manon Cellier -Prescillia LezeGermany -Carmen Brussig -Ramona BrussigGreat Britain -Natalie GreenhoughGreece -Emmanouela Masourou -Theodora PaschalidouItaly -Carolina CostaJapan -Yui Fujiwara -Shizuka Hangai -Junko Hirose -Sonoko Hosoda -Ayumi Ishii -Hiroko Kudo -Atsumi Nishimura -Kazusa Ogawa -Sawa Shimada -Minako TsuchiyaKorea -Gaeun LeeMexico -Lenia Fabiola RuvalcabaMongolia -Nyamaa AltantsetsegSpain -Marta Arce PaynoSweden -Nicolina PernheimChinese Taipei -Kai-Lin Lee -Chiao-Yuan LinThailand -Aitsaraphon Khwaengmueang -Pornnapa Thongsri -Methini WongchomphuUkraine -Inna Cherniak -Yuliya Halinska -Anastasiia Harnyk -Iryna HusievaUSA -Marissa Arndt -Sarah Chung -Kate Davis -Liana Mutia -Cindy Simon


Welcome to Fort Wayne,International Blind Sports Federation!

For information on restaurants, attractions and things to do, go to VisitFortWayne.com.

June 28 - July 9, 2019 The City of Fort Wayne and Visit Fort Wayne welcome you to our

great city for the 2019 IBSA Goalball & Judo International Qualifier!

Show Your Badge at any participating downtown restaurant or attraction to receive exclusive discounts. See the full list of offers at VisitFortWayne.com/ShowYourBadge

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Welcome to Fort Wayne,International Blind Sports Federation!

For information on restaurants, attractions and things to do, go to VisitFortWayne.com.

June 28 - July 9, 2019 The City of Fort Wayne and Visit Fort Wayne welcome you to our

great city for the 2019 IBSA Goalball & Judo International Qualifier!

Show Your Badge at any participating downtown restaurant or attraction to receive exclusive discounts. See the full list of offers at VisitFortWayne.com/ShowYourBadge


While you’re in town, get out and explore Fort Wayne’s numerous attractions, activities, and dining opportunities.

If you’re looking to enjoy all of Fort Wayne’s local flavors, pull up a seat at one of our favorite restaurants, including local favorites like 816 Pint & Slice, Cindy’s Diner, and Coney Island. For a nice meal out, book a reservation at Club Soda, Ruth’s Chris Steakhouse, Tolon, or Copper Spoon. No matter your interests, there are plenty of options for dining in the City of Restaurants.

In downtown Fort Wayne, you can discover numerous arts and entertainment venues including the historic Embassy Theatre and the Fort Wayne Museum of Art; test your imagination (and the rules of gravity!) at our hands-on science center; wander through lush indoor gardens at the Botanical Conservatory; or hop on the downtown Rivergreenway trail to discover Fort Wayne’s three rivers

Indiana’s second largest city is excited to welcome the athletes, coaches and delegates

of the 2019 IBSA Goalball & Judo International Qualifier for two weeks of elite level competition

and enjoyment of our diverse arts, culture, dining and entertainment.

This is the first Paralympic qualifier of its kind to ever be held in the United States, and we have been

anticipating your arrival! During the competition you will experience our Paralympic training site Turnstone

as well as the facilitiesat the Grand Wayne Convention Center and Indiana Tech.

Experience Fort Wayne, Indiana

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What to Enjoy During Your Stay

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Summer Nights at the Embassy Enjoy an evening dedicated to relaxation and entertainment while taking in the Fort Wayne skyline with Summer Nights at the Embassy Theater July 3rd and 10th. TinCaps Baseball Games Enjoy “America’s favorite pass time” at the award-winning Parkview Field. During your stay, there are home games taking place June 28th-July 1st and July 4th and 5th. All games but June 30th and July 1st will feature a firework show.

Farmers Market Enjoy fresh local produce, sweet treats, food trucks and live music every Saturday from 9 a.m.- 1 p.m. at Wayne & Barr St for the Fort Wayne Outdoor Farmers Market.

This is summer in Indiana. We’re so glad you’re here!

Good luck to all the participating athletes, and we hope you take time to explore our city and celebrate!

VisitFortWayne.com/Summer

Events



The award-winning Fort Wayne Children’s Zoo offers two new exhibits in 2019, in addition to their rides and activities in every part of the zoo. It’s no wonder they’ve been named “One of the Top Ten Zoos for Kids!”

Fort Wayne’s Outdoor Farmers Market is open for business every Saturday from 9 a.m.-1p.m. Stroll through the sea of local vendors and enjoy live music and a sweet treat (or two!)

Our butterfly exhibit is back! Walk among these beauties (and maybe even let one land on your finger!) as butterflies invade our Botanical Conservatory.

Discover the great outdoors along Fort Wayne’s more than 100 miles of trails, kayak and canoe trails, or Fort Wayne’s 86 parks.

TinCaps Baseball has been named the “#1 Fan Experience in Minor League Sports,” and features an awesome downtown ballpark, great family fun, food, and tickets starting at $6!

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There’s a reason they call us the City of Restaurants! From local favorites, to your favorite national chain, we’ve got hundreds of great options that your family will love!

Headwaters Park, our downtown festival plaza, hosts unique ethnic festivals, celebrations of the arts, and amazing events. Find your favorite at VisitFortWayne.com/Festivals.

Search downtown to find the 50 unique pieces of public art and more than a dozen amazing murals - be sure to take a picture with your favorite! VisitFortWayne.com/PublicArt.

Northern Indiana Beer Trail. Get a taste of our craft beer scene on the dozens of stops along the Northern Indiana Beer Trail. Map out your favorites at VisitFortWayne.com/BeerTrail.

We make it easy! See the best of the best things to do at www.VisitFortWayne.com!

Top 10Join us in one of the midwest’s hottest

destinations for these can’t miss attractions and events!

Adventures in Fort Wayne, Indiana

Summer evenings are delightful in Fort Wayne! From fireworks at the TinCaps Baseball games – to free outdoor movies at Foellinger Theatre – to free live music at Jefferson Pointe’s Friday Nites Live concert series – we make evenings magical!



The award-winning Fort Wayne Children’s Zoo offers two new exhibits in 2019, in addition to their rides and activities in every part of the zoo. It’s no wonder they’ve been named “One of the Top Ten Zoos for Kids!”

Fort Wayne’s Outdoor Farmers Market is open for business every Saturday from 9 a.m.-1p.m. Stroll through the sea of local vendors and enjoy live music and a sweet treat (or two!)

Our butterfly exhibit is back! Walk among these beauties (and maybe even let one land on your finger!) as butterflies invade our Botanical Conservatory.

Discover the great outdoors along Fort Wayne’s more than 100 miles of trails, kayak and canoe trails, or Fort Wayne’s 86 parks.

TinCaps Baseball has been named the “#1 Fan Experience in Minor League Sports,” and features an awesome downtown ballpark, great family fun, food, and tickets starting at $6!

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There’s a reason they call us the City of Restaurants! From local favorites, to your favorite national chain, we’ve got hundreds of great options that your family will love!

Headwaters Park, our downtown festival plaza, hosts unique ethnic festivals, celebrations of the arts, and amazing events. Find your favorite at VisitFortWayne.com/Festivals.

Search downtown to find the 50 unique pieces of public art and more than a dozen amazing murals - be sure to take a picture with your favorite! VisitFortWayne.com/PublicArt.

Northern Indiana Beer Trail. Get a taste of our craft beer scene on the dozens of stops along the Northern Indiana Beer Trail. Map out your favorites at VisitFortWayne.com/BeerTrail.

We make it easy! See the best of the best things to do at www.VisitFortWayne.com!

Top 10Join us in one of the midwest’s hottest

destinations for these can’t miss attractions and events!

Adventures in Fort Wayne, Indiana

Summer evenings are delightful in Fort Wayne! From fireworks at the TinCaps Baseball games – to free outdoor movies at Foellinger Theatre – to free live music at Jefferson Pointe’s Friday Nites Live concert series – we make evenings magical!


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Event Co-Chairs:Mark LucasMike Mushett

PlanningKelly Clevenger

Event DirectorJaime Garzon

Competition & Venues- Grand Wayne CenterEmrah KarajicVickie DanielsBrad DanielsLauren WidenhoferVaughn Anderson- TurnstoneEJ WhitneyKevin HughesZach Lothamer- Indiana TechMolly CinkerBethany BallardKelsey Church

Security/Medical/ ClassificationDenise HughesMichelle Kimpel

Doping ControlsKatie BakerJustin Miller

Delegation RegistrationSteve Rauch

VolunteerBeth MoodyAngela Migues

Team LiaisonKelsey ChurchJoe Guise

MealsColin Lyman

Housing Emilee Stemmler

TransportationJanell McIntosh

FinanceLaura RamseyMelissa Hostetler

Communication & BroadcastBill KellickStasha CarrasquilloHeather PaynterCaroline Chastain

Resource DevelopmentRena ShownKenna Davis

IBSA Delegate AssemblyRena Shown

Marketing / CeremoniesStasha CarrasquilloRena ShownHeather PaynterCaroline Chastain

ProtocolCheri Becker

Community RelationsDan O’ConnellRachel StephensEmily Stuck


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LOCAL ORGANIZINGCOMMITTEE

Proud sponsor and competition

site for the 2019 IBSA Goalball

and Judo International Qualifier.

Welcome athletes, coaches and fans!

indianatech.edu


CONGRATULATIONSTO ALL OF THE PARTICIPANTS INTHE 2019 IBSA GOALBALL & JUDO

INTERNATIONAL QUALIFIER

Stop by our kiosk at the Grand Wayne Center, and find out more about all the services we provide at

The League for the Blind & Disabled, Inc.

Visit our website at: www.the-league.org

(260) 441-0551Chuck & Lisa SurackOrganizational Sponsors

Chuck & Lisa Surack

Organizational Sponsors

** ART THIS WAY TOURS AVAILABLE DAILY AT 3:30 PM & 6 PM **

Fort Wayne is exploding with new art and is quickly becoming a hub for creative expression. Enjoy murals that span whole alleys, and new innovative sculptures that are truly making this city a premiere art destination. Here’s just a few examples of the public art around Fort Wayne, but make sure to visit them all! If you visit any of these masterpieces, share it with us on social media with #MyFortWayne!

Fort Wayne Public Art

Sculpture With Purpose - Bike Rack Sculptures

VisitFortWayne.com/art/publicart

Rev. 12/2018

The innovative designs of over 50 unique bike racks around the city not only encourage more cycling, but they also create a wealth of new sculptures to discover and enjoy. Rent your own bike for the day and explore Fort Wayne while appreciating all of our great art! VisitFortWayne.com/trails

2101 E Coliseum Blvd 347 W Berry St 1300 S Clinton St

Promenade Park at the River (coming in 2019)

Hallway at the Grand Wayne Center Visit Fort Wayne Alley - 927 S Harrison St Midtowne Alley - 112 W Wayne St SOCA Alley - 128 W Wayne St Alley - 118 W Washington Blvd Wellspring Mural - 1316 Broadway The Landing - 126 W Columbia St

Large Sculptures and Statues Arts United Campus Freimann Square Superior Circle Headwaters Park Fort Wayne Museum of Art

Fort Wayne Murals DeBrand Fine Chocolates - 878 Harrison St Brass Rail - 1121 Broadway Firefly Coffee House - 3523 N Anthony Blvd (3 located here)

Hyde Brothers Books - 1428 Wells Street Arts United Campus - 300 E Main Street Pint N Slice - 816 S Calhoun Street Wunderkammer - 3402 Fairfield Avenue Allen County Courthouse - 715 S Calhoun St Old Fort Trail - 1201 Spy Run Ave MKM Architecture - 119 W Wayne St Lincoln Tower - 116 E Berry St E Columbia St Mural - near Three Rivers Apartments

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Sculpture With PurposeUnique Bike Rack Sculptures scattered throughout Fort Wayne.Can you find them all?

There are another dozen sculptures located on the Purdue Fort Wayne Campus, and at other businesses throughout Fort Wayne.

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Turnstone is proud to partner with the United States Association of Blind Athletes and the International Blind Sports Federation to host the 2019 IBSA Goalball & Blind Judo International Qualifier in Fort Wayne, IN, USA.

Founded in 1943, Turnstone offers one of the most comprehensive menus of programs and services for people with disabilities under one roof in the United States. These offerings include adult day services, adult therapy, early learning childcare, social services, equipment loans, health & wellness fitness center, intellectual disability programs, memory care, pediatric therapy, sports and recreation programs, and more!

For more info about our programs and services, opportunities to volunteer and support our mission and more ways to experience the upcoming

Paralympic qualifying event,

VISIT TURNSTONE.ORG OR CALL 260-483-2100.


Platinum Sponsor

AWS FoundationFuji MatsPlassman FamilyUnited States Olympic & Paralympic Committee

Gold Sponsor

Ash BrokerageBOSMACity of Fort WayneSports IndianaVisit Fort WayneVisit Indiana

Silver Sponsor

Ambassador EnterprisesParkview Sports MedicineSummit City Chevrolet

Bronze Sponsor

Indiana TechParkview FieldSweetwater All Stars

Copper Sponsor

Design CollaborativeRuoff Home Mortgage

In-Kind (Products & Services)

Ash BrokerageCoca ColaDeBrand Fine ChocolatesEnviro CleanERS WirelessGrand Wayne CenterLombart InstrumentLonge OpticalLutheran Health NetworkOffice ConceptsSave-A-LotSweetwaterThe International CenterThe LeagueWilliams Electronic

Turnstone Annual Sponsors

PHPPro ResourcesSteel Dynamics (SDI)

Volunteer Organizations

Ash Brokerage InternsBoys & Girls ClubCarroll High School Men’s & Women’s Rugby TeamsCity of Fort WayneDelta Gamma FraternityKatz Sapper & Miller

Lincoln Financial GroupMad Ants BasketballParkview HealthSpecial Olympics IndianaStar Financial BankStrahm Building SolutionsVera BradleyPHP

Community Contributor

Alexandra HallDowntown Improvement DistrictFort Wayne Dance CollectiveFort Wayne PhilharmonicHeather MillerLutheran Life VillagesMarathon TechnologyNeighborlinkThe Embassy TheatreUnity Performing Arts FoundationWunderkammer

THANK YOU TO OUR COMMUNITY PARTNERS!

KEEP UP WITH THE ACTION & DON’T MISS A BEAT!Go to IBSAFORTWAYNE2019.com for all things 2019 International Qualifier,or simply scan the QR code!

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@TurnstoneCenter

@turnstonecenter

IBSA Goalball

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IBSA Judo

@IBSAJudo

@ibsajudo

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@USABA

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Local Organizing Committee Social Media Accounts

IBSA Social Media Accounts

Special Thank you

Become a #1 fan and join us in our mission to empower people with disabilities to achieve their highest potential.

Your gift today will be matched up to $5,000 thanks to generous support from our local possibility partner, 3Rivers Federal

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