AOA SVS conducts free vision evaluations at Jr. Olympics
August 24, 2009
AOA SVS volunteers traveled to the AAU Junior Olympics to conduct free vision evaluations.
The program, co-chaired by Steven Hitzeman, O.D., and Stephen Beckerman, O.D., provided volunteers the opportunity to establish testing protocols, gather data, and aid in identifying the best types of sports vision evaluation equipment.
In addition, it was an excellent opportunity to receive hands-on training and experience in the latest sports vision evaluation techniques.
The AAU Junior Olympic Games is the largest national multisport event conducted annually for youth in the United States.
More than 3,800 Junior Olympic athletes have received free vision evaluations from the SVS in the last 15 years.
The SVS issues a special thank you to all volunteers who helped make the program a success.
AAU Junior Olympic Games future dates:
Hampton Roads, Va. July 28 – Aug. 7, 2010
New Orleans, La. July 27 – Aug. 6, 2011
Knoxville, Tenn. July 25 – Aug. 4, 2012
For more information, visit www.aaujrogames.org.
