Event Details

 

 What:  A golf rehabilitation program as well as other recreational activities for veterans who are   legally blind, amputees, those who use wheelchairs and veterans with other disabilities. The NDVTEE Tournament uses a therapeutic format to promote health, wellness, rehabilitation,   fellowship and camaraderie among its participants.

 

When:  September 8-13, 2019

 

Where:  Golf events will take place at various courses located in the Iowa City area including the Elks Club, Blue Top Golf Course, Riverside; Kalona Golf Course; West Liberty Country Club, West Liberty and Lake McBride Golf Course in Solon. Bowling events will take place at Colonial Bowling Lanes in Iowa City.

 

Who:  Participation is open to U.S. military veterans with visual impairments, amputations, traumatic brain injuries, psychological trauma, certain neurological conditions, spinal cord injuries and other life changing disabilities.

 

Why:  The event provides legally blind veterans and those with other disabilities an opportunity to participate in a therapeutic golfing event as well as other sports activities.  By participating, veterans develop new skills and strengthen their self-esteem.

 

How: Veteran applicants must apply for participation to attend the event. Applications are available the NDVTEE Tournament Office see information below.

 

Hosted by:  The Iowa City VA Health Care System, with support from more than 400 VA and community volunteers.

 

Information:  Kirt Sickels, National Disabled Veterans TEE Tournament Director, at

(319) 358-5963; or by e-mail at: Kirt.Sickels@va.gov , or by Kim Heeren, NDVTEE Program Assistant, at 319-258-5962 or by e-mail at; Kimberly.Heeren@va.gov; John Kleindienst, DAV Voluntary Services Director, (859) 442-2056, jkleindienst@dav.org