The Eyes Free Sports Podcast: Ep. 24: Hitting the Lanes with the American Blind Bowling Association

In Episode 24 of the Eyes Free Sports podcast, Fred Nickl of the American Blind Bowling Association is our guest. Nickl discussed:

• - How he suddenly lost his vision from an accident
• Why losing a job actually helped him get into blind bowling
• The adaptations of bowling for the blind and visually impaired
• The history of the American Blind Bowling Association (ABBA)
• The annual national tournament the ABBA puts on and how the locations are selected for these tournaments
• The social aspects of the tournaments like the dance and exploring the locations of each event
• International participation in blind bowling and some unique rules in other countries

Learn more about the American Blind Bowling Association and blind bowling in general at www.abba1951.com.