Latest DAAA World Dwarf Games Update From Lucy

March 20, 2017 Update

Hi everyone, Happy Monday! Hope you all had a nice weekend. 
 
TODAY at 9 pm Pacific/12 am midnight Eastern is the LAST DAY to order Team USA uniforms for the World Dwarf Games. If you would like to compete with Team USA at the World Dwarf Games this August in Guelph, Canada, you must order your uniforms by today. 
 
No uniform orders will be accepted after today. This will be the LAST and FINAL deadline to order uniforms.

• Click HERE to order your Team USA Uniforms.
• USA Athletes are REQUIRED to have the correct uniform to participate in each sport (ex. soccer jersey to play soccer, basketball jersey to play basketball, etc.)
• You do not have to order all of the different pieces of uniform. 
• Click here to learn which uniform pieces are required for each sport.
• The Team USA T-shirt is coming later (stay tuned!).
• No Uniform - No Play - No Exceptions!
• These uniforms will NOT be altered but will be shipped out soon after you order them so you'll have plenty of time to alter them.
  

Denver 2017

• DAAA is also excited for the 2017 Denver LPA National Conference in July
• Monday, July 3rd - DAAA will co-host the fun East vs. West Softball game with LPA at the National Conference in Denver, CO. (Transportation available through LPA City Park Shuttle, or transportation is on your own.)
• Tuesday, July 4th - DAAA will host a boccia event for all ages and abilities during the Denver LPA Conference.

• Online registration for boccia will open in April at $25 per athlete. To register, go to daaa.org.
• Online registration will close June 1. After that, athletes can register onsite with an additional late fee ($35). 
  
• DAAA will not host any other sporting events in Denver. 

Please let me know if you have any questions, comments, feedback, suggestions, ideas or if you would like to get more involved in DAAA. 
 
Go Team USA! 
 
Best, 
Lucy Woika, Team USA Chef de Mission
DAAA President
 
Click here to donate to the  Dwarf Athletic Association of America. 
Dwarf Athletic Association of America |300 Center Drive, Suite G #150, Superior, CO 80027 | [email protected]

March 16, 2017 Update

Hi everyone, I hope you all are doing well. If you would like to compete with Team USA at the World Dwarf Games this August in Guelph, Canada, you must order your uniforms between now and March 20! 
No uniform orders will be accepted after March 20th. This will be the LAST and FINAL deadline to order uniforms. Now is the time to get your uniforms and passports, as well as finalize your travel and sleeping accommodations.

Online registration for the World Dwarf Games is open. Register now on the WDG website and avoid paying late fees! Please note athletes ARE ALLOWED to sign up for multiple events occurring at the same time such as archery + soccer, badminton + boccia, badminton + archery, etc.

EVERYONE attending the World Dwarf Games must register for the World Games, even if you are a parent, relative, friend. To register, go to the WDG website and select "spectator" rather than athlete.  You must be registered to (1.) compete, (2.) stay/eat at the Athlete's village, (3.) attend WDG receptions/sporting events, (4.) participate in recreational activities.

Team USA Update 
Uniforms

• Click HERE to order your Team USA Uniforms.
• Team USA Uniforms are available for ordering today to March 20th!
• March 20th 2017 - Deadline to order Team USA Uniforms
• USA Athletes are REQUIRED to have the correct uniform to participate in each sport (ex. soccer jersey to play soccer, basketball jersey to play basketball, etc.)
• You do not have to order all of the different pieces of uniform. 
• Click here to learn which uniform pieces are required for each sport.
• The Team USA T-shirt is coming later (stay tuned!).
• No Uniform - No Play - No Exceptions!
• These uniforms will NOT be altered but will be shipped out soon after you order them so you'll have plenty of time to alter them.

Registration

• Please note athletes ARE ALLOWED to sign up for multiple events occurring at the same time such as archery + soccer, badminton + boccia, badminton + archery, etc.  
• OPEN NOW -  Go to WorldDwarfGames2017.org or click here to register online with Team USA to compete at the 2017 World Dwarf Games. 
• APRIL 1 - Team USA registration closes. 
• There will be NO onsite registration and no applications will be accepted after April 30th. No exceptions. 
• Go to worlddwarfgames2017.org/schedule check out the latest World Dwarf Games schedule
• Parents, friends and family also attending the WDG need to register for the World Dwarf Games to get access to the Opening and Closing Ceremonies as well as sporting events.

Teams

• In addition to registering for Team USA on the WDG website, you can fill out the Team USA Roster forms here.
• If you don't have a team but you know which athletes you would like to compete with in a sport, click here to fill out Teammate Preference forms.

• MAY 1 - Team USA team rosters and/or teammate preference forms  are due to Team USA Leadership team. We will not be able to accommodate any team or teammate preferences after May 1.   

Passport

• Apply for your passport NOW!
• The games are approaching quickly and passports can take up to 6 months to be processed and shipped back to you.
• Click here for more info. 

Transportation

• Book your travel (flights, rental car, shuttle, etc.) to Guelph, Canada ASAP! 
• You can use Red Car Service shuttle for transportation between Guelph Airport at the dorms/hotel.

Accommodations

• The hotels are FILLING UP! If you're interested in staying at the Delta or Holiday Inn, please make your reservation soon by clicking here. 

• Dorm reservations and meal plan options are available NOW when you register for the WDG (here)

Sports Managers

• We are still looking for Team USA sports managers for Archery, Shooting, Kurling, Table Tennis. If interested, please contact Mike Krajewski ([email protected]) for more information. 

Training

• Athletes - start your training and conditioning NOW! Check out the Overall Fitness Guide created by Assistant Chef de Mission and DAAA Vice President, Ted Hannes. 
• Check out the specific training guides for each sport. 
• Contact the sports managers about questions pertaining to rules, drills and skills. 

• Promote your journey to the Games! Contact your local news and share your training journey with your friends, family and community. Send us a link and we'll promote it on Facebook and the website.

Denver 2017

• DAAA is also excited for the 2017 Denver LPA National Conference in July
• Monday, July 3 - DAAA will co-host the fun East vs. West Softball game with LPA at the National Conference in Denver, CO. (Transportation available through LPA City Park Shuttle, or transportation is on your own.)
• Tuesday, July 4th - DAAA will host a boccia event for all ages and abilities during the Denver LPA Conference.

• Online registration for boccia will open in April at $25 per athlete. To register, go to daaa.org.
• Online registration will close June 1. After that, athletes can register onsite with an additional late fee ($35). 
• DAAA will not host any other sporting events in Denver. 

Fundraising
Calling all athletes, family and friends of Team USA!DAAA is actively looking for sponsors for Team USA but we need your help!  Take this Team USA sponsorship request form with you into your community.   Bring it to your employer and all of your favorite local businesses!  The more companies you can connect with the better!  
 
Have questions?  Reach out to your Asst. Chef de Mission and Head of Fundraising Ted Hannes ([email protected]).

Working together we can make a difference!  

• We understand the Games are expensive. DAAA can help with personal fundraising guidance. For more information, please contact Ted Hannes ([email protected]).
• Thank you to everyone who has donated to DAAA! We appreciate your support!
• Amazon purchases: go to  smile.amazon.com, select DAAA, and every eligible purchase you make will result in a donation.
• Mail a check to Dwarf Athletic Association of America, 300 Center Drive, Suite G #150, Superior, CO 80027
• Ask if your company has a corporate matching gift/donation program. Double your donation today!

Please let me know if you have any questions, comments, feedback, suggestions, ideas or if you would like to get more involved in DAAA. 
 
Go Team USA! 
Have a great day! 
 
Best, 
 Lucy Woika
Team USA Chef de Mission
DAAA President
 
Dwarf Athletic Association of America |300 Center Drive, Suite G #150, Superior, CO 80027 | [email protected]