Member Newsletter | September 2025

In this Issue:

2026 Move United Education Conference

Don't Miss The Hartford Ski Spectacular

Essential Sport Protection Policy Updates

Connect, Learn, Grow: Member Events

Military Resource Guide Now Available!

Meet Nora Hertel

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2026 Move United Education Conference


Join Move United and Spaulding Adaptive Sports Centers on Cape Cod for the nation’s premier gathering of sport providers dedicated to ensuring athletes with disabilities have equal access to sport and recreation. This action-packed event will bring together 500+ leaders, innovators, and changemakers from across the country for four days of learning, networking, and inspiration.


Get ready for:

  • Dynamic pre-conference workshops April 18 - 20
  • Move United Education Conference April 20 - 23
  • Engaging educational sessions
  • Cutting-edge research poster displays
  • Lively socials & networking events
  • A bustling exhibitor hall
  • …and so much more!


Mark your calendar now—Cape Cod Can Be Truly Yours!

Sports Make Us More

Here's what you should know this month.

The Hartford Ski Spectacular

Registration launches September 4th - Mark your calendars for the ultimate winter sports event!


Discover your next adventure with Programs Including:

  • Learn to Ski & Snowboard Lessons
  • Weeklong Ski, Snowboard, and Nordic Ski Race Camps
  • Ski Spectacular Instructor Academy Continuing Education Clinics, endorsed by PSIA-AASI
  • Adaptive Equipment Demos
  • Free Sport Clinics
  • Social Events

Sport Protection Policy Updates


Earlier this summer Move United announced updates to the Sport Protection Handbook. Move United remains committed to creating safe, welcoming environments where every athlete can thrive. Member organizations are required to adopt a comprehensive written Sport Protection policy. To support this, Move United has released an updated Sport Protection Policy template to guide organizations in drafting or updating their own policies.


Deadline to submit: September 30th, 2025

Get in the Game

Join an upcoming event.

Sport Protection Policy Open Office Hours

September 10th 11:00 PM - 1:00 PM ET

Join Ryan Semke for open office hours to discuss and ask questions regarding the Sport Protection Handbook Updates.

Move United Sanctioned Competitions


Ready to create an unforgettable competition experience? Whether you're launching a new event or enhancing an existing competition, our partnership and expertise will help you deliver excellence. Set up a 1-on-1 meeting with Competition Manager, Nina Cutro-Kelly, who can support you with planning, answer your questions, and collaborate on ways to take your event to the next level.


Let’s make your competition a standout success!

Join the Movement

Member updates and highlights

Member Benefits Spotlight



The 2025 Move United Military Adaptive Sports Resource Guide is here – your gateway to connecting veterans with transformative adaptive sports opportunities!


This comprehensive guide is built to empower veterans with adaptive sports programs that fuel strength, community and athletic opportunities.


Let’s work together to ensure every veteran has access to the life-changing power of adaptive sports.

Meet Move United


Nora Hertel

Marketing Manager

Since joining Move United's Marketing Communications team in 2022, Nora has been amplifying stories of athletic achievement and community connection as our Marketing Manager. Nora directly supports all Move United marketing initiatives including managing the website. She studied Communications and Journalism at Wilmington University in Delaware where she earned a Bachelor’s degree. Learn More about Nora and her passion for adaptive sports.

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