THE STORY
In 2010, Beep Kickball was
founded in Atlanta by volunteer Judy Byrd while playing
on a newly formed beep
baseball team. She noticed
all the baseball players were
older teens and adults and
wondered what team sport
the kids played. Then it
came to her...Kickball!
Same rules, different ball!
THE GOAL
Judy Byrd's goal is
that every person who
is visually impaired or
blind have the opportunity
to benefit from playing a
sport. Last summer, over
40 summer camps and
schools for the blind across
the nation played Beep
Kickball.
THE EQUIPMENT
A Beep Kickball costs
$130 and a set of kickball
bases costs $100. To order,
go to the website or call
Judy Byrd.
THE PROFITS
All profits from equipment
sales are used to promote
Beep Kickball and give discounts to struggling organizations that serve the blind
community.
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How do Kids Benefit?
· Preschoolers increase agility, motor skills and fitness
· Kids experience determination, persistence and patience
· Players experience teamwork and learn about fairness
· Players share camaraderie and develop friendships
· Players develop trust and a willingness to risk
· All of these lead to self-confidence and independence
· All of these are useful in becoming a successful adult
· They all say "If I can do this, I can do anything!"
"I love how loud it is!"
8/14/11 Lauren Lieberman, PhD
Professor at SUNY Brockport, founder of Camp Abilities
"It is a very safe, enjoyable game for a wide range of ages and skill
levels to play together. The rules are very basic and easy to learn,
which gave the campers more time to play."
7/23/11 Aly Nagy
Teacher, South Carolina School for the Deaf and Blind
"Our students loved it. They had a great success rate."
5/23/12 Robbin Keating
VRT for the state of Connecticut
"As a member of the National Beep Baseball Association since
1986, I am so impressed with the thought and effort put in to the
development of Beep Kickball by friend and associate, Judy Byrd.
Besides an excellent stand alone game for all ages, it's a fun,
easy introduction to the sport of Beep Baseball, which uses the
same equipment and many of the rules. I recommend it highly."
6/24/12 Janet Leonard
Lakewood, Colorado
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Judy Byrd, Director of the Beep Kickball Association, a 501c3 non-profit corporation
