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The following video was shot and produced by Hans Morrison, an independent film and documentary maker from the Netherlands. Hans traveled to the 2010 National Games in Nashville, TN to produce the video:
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Paralympian Makes His Mark on World Stage Scott Danberg, a fitness coach at Pritikin Longevity Center and Spa in Aventura, won his first international medal when he took second place in javelin at the 1988 Paralympic Games in Seoul, South Korea. He went on to compete in the 1992 Paralympic Games in Barcelona, the 2004 Games in Athens and the 2008 Games in Beijing. "The chance to represent my country in these competitions has been so rewarding," said Danberg, 47. "Walking out of the tunnel at the opening ceremonies, a sold-out stadium of 100,000 fans cheering for you, there is nothing like that experience." Danberg, who had the opportunity to throw out the first pitch at the Marlins game Wednesday, is hoping to add to his athletic résumé this weekend. More than 150 athletes, who will be competing in different classifications based on their types of disabilities, will participate in hopes of qualifying for the International Paralympic Committee Athletics World Championships in January 2011 in Christchurch, New Zealand. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ 2011 DAAA National Games Two hundred and eightyfive athletes participated in the 2011 National Games. In addition to US athletes, the Games attracted athletes from Australia, Brazil, Egypt, Holland, Japan, Norway, Sweden, United Arab Emirates, and the United Kingdom. Events included track and field, soccer, basketball, volleyball, badminton, swimming, boccia, and flag football. The 2011 golf outing hosted 32 participants. Nearly 190 athletes participated in each of our team sports of basketball and soccer, fielding 10 open teams and 2 junior "A" teams and 3 junior "B" teams for basketball. Our athletes experienced a healthy dose of competition, friendship and camaraderie in all of the events at this year’s Games. Competition results for the 2011 DAAA National Games are online. To find results for previous National and World Games, see the Archive. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ 2012 DAAA National Games In support of our athletes, DAAA usually needs about 100 volunteers to assist with the organization and execution of each year’s National Games. We appreciate any commitment that athletes, family, and friends can make to volunteer time while attending the 2012 National Games. DAAA is seeking sponsors and donors to support and help to defer the cost of hosting Games. You can help DAAA athletes and volunteers continue to provide quality athletic events for dwarf athletes by either becoming or enlisting a sponsor for the 2012 National Games. If you or someone or a business you know is able to help, please complete a sponsorship form and return it to DAAA with the contribution. As an alternative, DAAA would be happy to make contact with any potential sponsors that you might recommend. Please e-mail Mike Cekanor, DAAA Board Vice President, with the name of the contact person, business name (if applicable), phone number and e-mail address of the potential sponsor you would like us to contact. We will contact the sponsor and advise you of our results. Special Note to DAAA Athletes: Any athlete that recommends a sponsor who commits to a sponsorship amount of $500 or more will receive a free registration to this year’s National Games! ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ NEW! Over 400 athletes from around the world will compete in the 2013 World Dwarf Games. Some of the countries that will likely be represented will include Australia, Bulgaria, Canada, France, Germany, Ghana, Great Britain, India, Ireland, Mexico, Northern Ireland, Serbia, Slovenia, Sri Lanka and the United States. The United States was honored to host the first World Dwarf Games in Chicago in 1992. Subsequent World Games have been held in England (1997), Canada (2001), France (2005), and Northern Ireland (2009). All athletes who are eligible for competition in International Dwarf Athletic Federation (IDAF) events are eligible to participate in the World Games (this includes first time recreational athletes as well as returning elite athletes). Each country’s sanctioning body for IDAF will make up the composition of each country’s team. A 23-page (pdf) presentation that contains additional information on the 2013 World Dwarf Games can be found here. A flyer and FAQ that can be shared with athletes, friends and supporters of the World Dwarf Games can be found here. |
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