We are proud to partner with the City of Hoover to host The Hartford Nationals and welcome athletes with disabilities from all over the country to compete in archery, power lifting, triathlon, shooting, swimming, track & field and wheelchair tennis.
The Hartford Nationals is the largest and longest-standing national multi-sport event for athletes with a physical, visual, and/or intellectual disability. The 2024 event, scheduled for July 12-18, marks the 68th year of competition.
For more information on this year’s competition, please visit https://thehartfordnationals.org.
Get Involved
If you are an athlete with a physical disability or visual impairment, join Team Lakeshore and compete against some of the best Para athletes in the country! Contact Kris King for more information at or 205-313-7435.
Athletes must qualify to compete through one of more than two dozen local or regional Move United Sanctioned Competitions, a National Governing Body or High School Athletic Association sanctioned event, or other held across the country event approved by Move United.
On average, over 250 volunteers are used annually onsite during the week of the Move United Nationals, many of whom live in the host city and surrounding area. As a volunteer for The Hartford Nationals, you will have the opportunity to support an estimated 400+ athletes, 100+ coaches and 500+ spectators throughout the week.
Volunteer opportunities include:
Sport Practice and Competition Volunteers (July 11-18)
- Archery July 17-18: The Hoover Met
- Powerlifting July 16: Lakeshore Foundation
- Paratriathlon July 16: Oak Mountain State Park
- Shooting July 15-17: The Finley Center
- Swimming July 15-18: Birmingham Crossplex
- Track & Field July 11-15: Spain Park High School
- Wheelchair Tennis July 13-14: Spain Park High School
Athlete & Coach Registration (July 11-17) Hyatt Regency Birmingham
Click here to learn about each volunteer position and register.
Volunteers must be at least 16 years old and complete a background screening. If you have a group of 10 or more individuals interested in volunteering, please email .
Thank you to our local sponsors!
The Hartford Nationals would not be possible without the generous support of our sponsors. This financial support helps offset the cost of developing, planning, promoting and facilitating the event, and makes the national championship a reality for the athletes.
If you would like to become a sponsor, please contact Kelly Peoples (
