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

<p>In Episode 24 of the Eyes Free Sports podcast, Fred Nickl of the American Blind Bowling Association is our guest. Nickl discussed: </p> <ul><li>- How he suddenly lost his vision from an accident</li> <li>Why losing a job actually helped him get into blind bowling</li> <li>The adaptations of bowling for the blind and visually impaired</li> <li>The history of the American Blind Bowling Association (ABBA)</li> <li>The annual national tournament the ABBA puts on and how the locations are selected for these tournaments</li> <li>The social aspects of the tournaments like the dance and exploring the locations of each event</li> <li>International participation in blind bowling and some unique rules in other countries</li> </ul> <p> Learn more about the American Blind Bowling Association and blind bowling in general at <a href='http://www.abba1951.com'>www.abba1951.com</a>.</p>