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Join us as a vendor!

Share your products and services at The Hartford Nationals, the largest, long-standing annual multi-sport event in the United States for individuals with a physical, visual, and/or intellectual impairment.

Join us in Hoover, Alabama with over 300 of the best adaptive athletes in the country at one of the largest adaptive summer sports events in the U.S. Also participating are representatives from adaptive sports organizations, Paralympic National Governing Bodies, hospitals, and other adaptive sports advocates.

It is a week-long national sport championship event open to athletes from 7 years of age. Sports on the program include archery, para powerlifting, paratriathlon, shooting, swimming, track and field, and wheelchair tennis. In addition to competition, there will be socials, educational sessions, and sports clinics for athletes, coaches, and family members.

See specific information about being a The Hartford Nationals vendor below.

Vendor Information

Vendor Specifics

The Hartford Nationals is a one of a kind opportunity to engage athletes with a physical, visual, or intellectual impairment, as well as coaches, family members, and the greater community.

Limited space is available – please read below for additional information and reach out to Dave Simonson at dsimonson@moveunitedsport.org with questions for the July 8-14 national championship event in Hoover, Alabama.

Vendor Fee: $500 / day onsite or $1500 for the week-long event. Greater sponsor opportunities and benefits can be found HERE.

Deadline to submit interest: TBD

The Hartford Nationals Vendors will receive:

Sponsor logo with hyperlink on the The Hartford Nationals webpage and name listed on the event app
Opportunity to provide collateral material and branded giveaways in the registration bag or agreed upon times throughout Nationals (600 pieces)
Booth opportunity the week of The Hartford Nationals with the ability to outreach and have an email sign-up list out at participating events (one event session – 6 foot table, 2 chairs, vendor provided 10×10 tent if outdoors or request on through Move United while they last)
Opportunity to hang a banner at your booth, provided by vendor
Opportunity for vendor staff and family members to serve as volunteers at the events of choice (sign up at )
Onsite lunch ticket (2 per vendor per day)

Apply today by filling out the form in the Vendor Form section below. A follow-up email will come from Dave Simonson.

Vendor Application Form

Please complete the vendor application form.

What if I need a hotel room?

Please find hotel information on the Hotels & Host City page.

What are the event's COVID-19 protocols?

2023 The Hartford Nationals Covid-19 Protocols to be released prior to event.

Move United recommends vendors be fully vaccinated prior to arrival onsite at Nationals.

How much does it cost to be a vendor at The Hartford Nationals?

Vendor Fee: $500 / day or $1500 for the week-long event.

Greater benefits as a sponsor of the event can be found HERE.

Where do I get updates and announcements?

Please follow us on social media and share with your friends! Additionally, you will be welcome to subscribe to the free The Hartford Nationals app closer to the event date.

Facebook – @MoveUnitedSports
Twitter – @MoveUnitedSport
Instagram – @MoveUnitedSport
YouTube – @MoveUnited
LinkedIn – @MoveUnited

What happens in the case of inclement weather or an emergency?

Announcements will be posted on Facebook and on this webpage as well as posted at the host hotel and through the The Hartford Nationals app.

If severe weather happens during a competition, an announcement will be made and the emergency plan will be followed. Rain day make up times exists on the schedule.

Male athlete in racing chair participating in track and field event at junior nationals.

Athletes line up for swimming competition

Four children sitting on a bench laughing with each other

Female athlete in wheelchair doing archery

First day of ASUSA Junior Nationals, morning swim meet, afternoon archery, early evening shooting clinic. (Photo by Reed Hoffmann on 7/15/19) Shot with a NIKON D500, Aperture Priority, AUTO1 white balance, ISO 2000, 1/1250 at f/2.8 in multi-segment metering, +0.3 EV, Nikkor VR 300mm f/2.8G IF-ED lens at 300mm, focus mode of AF-C and Picture Control set to STANDARD. Photo copyright Reed Hoffmann.

Male athlete with left arm amputation throwing a discus

Group of athletes posed for a picture smiling at the camera

Three young athletes doing archery and aiming

Three athletes in racing wheelchairs posed for a picture smiling at the camera

Group of young athletes posed for a group picture holding a bennett blazers banner

Young male athlete holding table tennis racket smiling with his tongue out at the camera with his coach beside him pointing to the camera

Group of people with their arms raised smiling at the camera

Contacts

Local Sponsorship Info
Kelly Peoples, City of Hoover
kelly.peoples@hooveralabama.gov

Registration, Eligibility and Sports-Specific Info
Jessie Cloy, Competition Manager
240-268-5380, jcloy@moveunitedsport.org

National Sponsorship Info
Dave Simonson, Development Director
301-217-9837, dsimonson@moveunitedsport.org

Media Relations
Shuan Butcher, Communications Manager
240-268-2180, sbutcher@moveunitedsport.org

Volunteer Manager
Amy Belcher
amybel@lakeshore.org

Participating at nationals for the athletes is truly a growth experience not only from a travel perspective but also from the aspect of being a fierce competitor on the field of play and then putting that aside and supporting, cheering on and complimenting a fellow competitor. Learning from others and respecting others and their efforts and abilities to be the best they can be.

I love the event very much because it brings out the best in me and makes me feel stronger and more empowered. I trained hard to get here but I know I could train harder

It means we are a part of something greater and bigger than ourselves, while still being included in something that affects and encourages all of us individually.

It was a good feeling to be a part of something so big. I liked watching the athletes compete hard. I liked being with my team. I made new friends and I really liked the competition. It took a lot of practice to get there.