@newyorknico: Beep baseball is a sport for athletes with vision disabilities that dates back to the 1970’s. All players wear blindfolds to even the playing field as some are fully blind, and others are partially blind. It is a game that depends on sound. The ball beeps, and the bases buzz. If a batter can reach the base before the opposing team grabs the ball, they score it as a run. I got to witness the Long Island Bombers defeat Boston Strong in an exhibition game in Central Park as a part of the National Beep Ball Association which has teams all over the country. The Long Island Bombers are dedicated to educating the community about blindness. Through the game of beep baseball, they provide athletes that are blind or with a vision disability the opportunity to play the game and offer a support network to its members. It is the Bomber’s goal to expand educational clinics, speaking engagements and demonstrations throughout the entire region. You can learn more at LIbombers.org #beepball #nyc

Nicolas Heller

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Sunday 19 May 2024 14:46:34 GMT