Partnership opportunities
Your support of the following opportunities can help to grow the sport of beach volleyball and make it normal for adaptive athletes to achieve the extraordinary. You will empower adaptive athletes to compete in—and fall in love with—the sport of beach volleyball by advancing programs, funding specialized equipment for athletes, and supporting training clinics.
Competition support | $125,000
Commitments to competition support will enable ICN to sponsor teams of adaptive athletes at four major beach volleyball tournaments/events, such as the Motherlode Volleyball Classic and Waupaca. Additionally, funds will enable ICN to host pre-competition training camps to help prepare athletes.
Annual ICN training camp | $100,000
Your support can help launch an annual ICN training camp—a three-day adaptive beach volleyball training camp for up to 25 athletes with disabilities. The camp will expose adaptive athletes to professional players and Olympic coaches, as well as feature a competition.
Prosthetics support | $80,000
On top of training, competition fees, and travel, adaptive athletes often require specialized equipment. For many, competing at the highest levels of beach volleyball can cost an arm and a leg—and then some.
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A functional, body-powered prosthetic arm begins at about $10,000, while more advanced arms cost beyond $100,000.
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A prosthetic leg that enables running costs about $15,000, with computerized legs soaring above $70,000.
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Sand finds a way. Wear and tear—especially the kind caused by beach volleyball—can force individuals to replace their prosthetic devices every few years.
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To get the most out of training, adaptive athletes often require specialized training equipment that makes certain exercises possible and reduces the risk of injury.
Community outreach | $50,000
A gift in support of community outreach will enable ICN to partner with local volleyball clubs, organizations, and military groups to lead clinics and “train the trainer” programs that prepare coaches and leaders to better serve adaptive athletes.
Athlete support | $30,000
Contributions toward athlete support will enable ICN to provide gear and essentials to athletes. This gift will also fuel the annual ICN Transcend Award, which recognizes an adaptive athlete who embodies excellence and grows the sport.