MIDDLE ATLANTIC BLIND GOLF
ASSOCIATION
MABGA
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MABGA Junior GolfRevised 08/30/2010
Free Golf Clinic FOR GIRLS AND BOYS AGES 5-21, WHO ARE BLIND OR VISUALLY IMPAIRED
SPONSORED BY The Middle Atlantic Blind Golf Association.
The MABGA Junior Golf Program Will Be Conducting Two Outings At The Walnut Lane Golf Course Beginning At 9:30 On THURSDAY JUNE 24 and at 9:30 on Thursday August 26. We will play 6 Holes Using a Modified Alternate Shot Format AND LUNCH is provided after our round. All expenses are covered by MABGA and are free to all eligible Participants.
Walnut Lane Golf Course 800 Walnut Lane Philadelphia, PA 19128
In Addition, There Will Be a Spring And Fall Clinic At The Overbrook School For The Blind. The First Clinic Is SATURDAY, May 22 And The Second Clinic Is Saturday, OCTOBER 2, 2010.
Both Clinic Run From 10:00 AM TO 12:00 NOON With FREE PIZZA TO FOLLOW.
WE WILL PLAY RAIN OR SHINE!
OVERBROOK SCHOOL FOR THE BLIND 6333 Malvern Avenue Philadelphia, PA 19151
PLEASE CALL SO WE CAN reserve a COACH FOR YOU. Contact us whether you are attending or not.
GIL KAYSON –
215-884-6589
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NORMAN KRITZ –
856-428-1420 OR 609-680-5480 (CELL)
MIDDLE ATLANTIC BLIND GOLF ASSOCIATION IS LOOKING FOR BLIND OR VISUALLY IMPAIRED CHILDREN AGES 5-21 WHO ARE INTERESTED IN LEARNING TO PLAY GOLF. WE ARE NEAR YOUTH LIVING IN PENNSYLVANIA, NEW JERSEY OR DELAWARE. WE CAN ALSO ACCOMMODATE THOSE OF YOU WHO LIVE OUTSIDE THE DELAWARE VALLEY. WE PROVIDE EACH PLAYER WITH A PGA TEACHER WHO WILL GIVE LESSONS NEAR A GOLF COURSE NEAR the junior golfer's home. WE WILL ALSO PROVIDE GOLF CLUBS, GOLF BALLS, AND A GOLF BAG. WE CAN TEACH YOU HOW TO PLAY GOLF! TRANSPORTATION TO THE LESSONS IS NOT INCLUDED. WE ALSO HAVE A GOLF CLINIC TWICE A YEAR AT THE OVERBROOK SCHOOL FOR THE BLIND IN PHILADELPHIA. After a wonderful day of golf, there are PRIZES, PIZZA AND SOFT DRINKS provided.
ALL THIS IS FREE of charge to the junior golfer! IN ADDITION, THIS YEAR WE ARE TRYING TO HAVE INDOOR LESSONS FOR YOU DURING THE WINTER. WE HOPE TO HAVE TWO PLACES, ONE IN SOUTH PHILLY AND ONE IN NORTH JERSEY. KEEP TUNED IN.
In 1994 the Middle Atlantic Blind Golf Association (MABGA) initiated a program of specialized golfing lessons to blind youth of Philadelphia and suburban communities. Today, the Association’s Blind Junior Golf Program provides each junior golfer with one-on-one instruction by volunteer PGA professionals, Golf clubs and all equipment to play the great game of golf. All junior golf activities are provided at the golf course, located on the grounds of the Overbrook School for the Blind, which includes a nine-hole chip-and-putt course and a beautiful putting green. The course was dedicated in 1996 and named in memory of the late Robert Allman, a prominent Philadelphia attorney and founder of MABGA.
Allman Golf Course was designed by Norman Kritz and his family and built specifically for blind boys and girls, with labor provided by the Overbrook School Maintenance Department. We host at least two golf outings every year for our junior golfers at this site.
The current chairman of the Blind Junior Golf Program, Gilbert KAYSON, is committed to promoting the benefits of recreational golfing. "Nothing that I have ever done has been as satisfying as this venture."
Any boy or girl, --through age 21--who is vision impaired/blind and interested in participating or in learning more about golfing can reach
Gil KAYSON - Chairman 215 884-6589.
Or
Norman Kritz - Program Coordinator 856 428-1420
Below are a few emails from parents of children who participated in the junior golf events:
Dear Norman :
Thank you so much for yesterday. AJ and our family had a Wonderful day and we cannot thank you enough for all your wonderful friends who Helped to make it a great day.
Dave was a very nice guy and it was great getting a chance To meet him. I cannot tell you as a parent with a blind child that loves Sports more than anything in this world, what a great day it was yesterday to See him with a smile on his face and just loving life. It meant everything In the world to us to have a day as a family and to share AJ with all of You.
Thank you again for yesterday. Kim Moncman
Subject: Thank you Norman,
Thank you once again for including Patrick in your planning for the Junior Blind Golf outing at Walnut Lane. I heard he had a great time. Once again we appreciate all that you have done with this group. It has meant so much to Patrick and affected him in such a positive way we are forever in your debt for all that you have done. To that end.... if there is ever a time when Patrick can help you by speaking to a group, making phone calls, whatever you need.... please don't hesitate to ask. He would be glad to help in any way he could. Thanks again. Be well.
Mike
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