Thank you for reaching out. Your contact form has been successfully submitted. We'll be in touch soon!

Press Releases

United States Association of Blind Athletes Partners with WE Fit Wellness to Expand Reach and Program Offerings


FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE United States Association of Blind Athletes Partners with WE Fit Wellness to Expand Reach and Program Offerings Colorado Springs, Colorado (September 16, 2015) - The United States Association of Blind Athletes (USABA) is partnering with WE Fit Wellness to expand program and service offerings to increase community outreach. The partnership will promote a wide array of sport, recreation, and fitness options for people who are blind or visually impaired. “Research shows that individuals who are blind are twice as likely to be obese as the general population and significantly more likely to lead sedentary lifestyles,” said WE Fit…  Read More

Fort Wayne, Indiana Selected as 2016 USABA Goalball National Championship Site


The United States Association of Blind Athletes is pleased to announce that Turnstone Center for Children and Adults with Disabilities and the City of Fort Wayne, Indiana will partner to host the 2016 USABA Goalball National Championships. The tournament is set to take place June 23-25, 2016 and will welcome top teams from across the United States. “Turnstone and the Fort Wayne community have an established reputation as outstanding hosts of many previous international and national-level athletic competitions,” said John Potts, USABA National Goalball Program Manager. “While relatively new members of the Goalball community, Turnstone and the Fort Wayne community…  Read More

USABA and Anthem Partner Again to Promote Health & Fitness Across the U.S.

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Anthem Foundation Impacting Blind and Visually Impaired People Nationwide More than 500 people from 12 agencies participating in USABA Fitness Challenge Colorado Springs, Colo. (September 16, 2015) – Thanks to a generous $213,120 grant from the Anthem Foundation, the United States Association of Blind Athletes (USABA) is pleased to implement the National Fitness Challenge for the fourth consecutive year. During the next year, the USABA is partnering with 12 agencies throughout the United States to provide more than 500 blind and visually impaired adults with opportunities to increase their physical fitness levels and live healthier, more active lives.…  Read More

2015 IBSA World Youth Championships


This week, athletes from around the world will compete on an international stage in Colorado Springs, Colorado, USA, for the title of World Champion. The 2015 IBSA World Youth Goalball Championship will feature some of the world’s top up and coming athletic talent, many of whom aspire to be Paralympians. Delegations from Canada, China, Germany, Hungary, South Korea, Sweden and the United States began arriving Friday evening. “This event is an incredible opportunity for our elite junior teams to compete on an international stage that will showcase some of the best youth goalball athletes in the world. It is another…  Read More

Cyclists Attend Learn to Race Cycling Camp in Colorado Springs


The United States Association of Blind Athletes (USABA) is pleased to host a “Learn to Race” Tandem Cycling Development Camp for riders who are blind and visually impaired at the Olympic Training Center in Colorado Springs, May 5-10, 2015. Below are specific events with times to highlight for this year’s tandem cycling camp schedule. Tuesday, May 5: 9:00 AM -11:30 AM  Skills Clinic at Velodrome Track Wednesday, 6: 9:30 AM -12:30 PM  Hill Climb on Gold Camp Road Thursday, May 7: 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM  Track Skills Training at Velodrome Track Friday, May 8: 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM …  Read More

Page 5 of 8

Categories

Upcoming Events

Breakfast With Champions Weekend
10/02-10/03
200 S Sierra Madre St, Colorado Springs, CO 80903

View Full Calendar  

Quick Links

<