2025 Sport Ambassador Applications Now Open

2025 Sport Ambassador Applications Now Open: Join the USABA–Google Pixel Partnership January 22, 2025 — Calling all aspiring sport ambassadors! The 2025 Sport Ambassador Program application period is now officially open, offering a unique opportunity for individuals to represent their communities, advocate for accessible technology, and collaborate with leading industry partners. In partnership with the United States Association of Blind Athletes (USABA) and Google Pixel, this year’s program promises to be a milestone in promoting sports and accessible tech integration for the blind and visually impaired community.   Why Become a 2025 Sport Ambassador? Access to Cutting-Edge Technology Last year,…  Read More

2025 USABA National Goalball Qualifying Tournaments

Gear up for an unforgettable year of Goalball as teams compete for a chance to shine on the national stage! The 2025 USABA National Goalball Qualifier Tournaments are your pathway to the Goalball National Tournament, taking place in Colorado Springs, CO, in August 2025.   Tournament Schedule: March 28-30, 2025 Southwest National Goalball Qualifier Phoenix, AZ Click here to Register Now for Phoenix!   May 16-18, 2025 Southeast National Goalball Qualifier Smyrna, GA   June 13-15, 2025 Northeast National Goalball Qualifier Haddon Township, NJ   Don’t miss your opportunity to be part of the journey!   Whether you're stepping onto…  Read More

2024 USA Blind Soccer International Cup

Join us in Chula Vista, CA, to experience the energy and excitement as the U.S.A. Blind Soccer Men’s National team welcomes the National Teams from England and Japan to compete the USA Blind Soccer International Cup.   Show your support for Team USA in person or follow the action live on USABA's YouTube channel @usaba1976   Event Details Dates: November 9-10, 2024 Location: Chula Vista Elite Athlete Training Center, Chula Vista, CA Hosted By: U.S. Association of Blind Athletes (USABA)   Match Schedule   USA vs England: November 9 at 10:00 AM (PST) England vs Japan: November 9 at 3:00…  Read More

USA Goalball Secures Back-to-Back Wins to Finish 2nd in Pool, Advances to Quarterfinals Against Japan

(Calahan Young with Goalball in Hand - Photo Credit Joe Kusumoto USOPC) PARIS, France – In back-to-back games that closed out pool play in the Paralympic Goalball tournament, Team USA secured two crucial victories, finishing second in their pool and positioning themselves for a strong run in the knockout rounds. In their second pool match against France, the USA earned a hard-fought 5-4 win at South Paris Arena. The game began with explosive action, as Christian King (#8) put the USA on the board just ten seconds into the match. Tyler Merren (#2) quickly followed with another goal, extending the lead to 2-0.…  Read More

New Jersey Honeybees and Seattle King Cobras Triumph at 2024 USABA Goalball National Championships

FORT WAYNE, Ind. (August 7, 2024) – More than 70 athletes representing 12 teams from across the United States converged at Fort Wayne’s Turnstone Center August 2-4 for the 2024 U.S. Association of Blind Athletes’ (USABA) Goalball National Championships. All these athletes competing qualified to compete in the national championships by competing at one or more national qualifiers earlier this year. Competitors include seven members of the 2020 USA Paralympic Goalball Men’s and Women’s Team, many of whom trained at Turnstone Center as part of the USA Goalball National Team Resident Athlete Program, at various times, leading into the 2020 Tokyo…  Read More