Adaptive Sports Iowa to Host 2014 USABA Goalball National Championships

The United States Association of Blind Athletes is excited to announce Adaptive Sports Iowa and Ames, Iowa will host the 2014 USABA Goalball National Championships. “Although they’re a relatively young organization, Adaptive Sports Iowa has become a national leader in adaptive sports,” says John Potts, USABA’s sports director.  “This past year, Adaptive Sports Iowa in conjunction with the Ames Iowa Visitors and Convention Bureau hosted the 2012 National Beep Baseball Association World Series, acclaimed as one of the best-ever events of its kind ever held.  USABA is absolutely excited about the ability to partner with an organizing committee and a…  Read More

Utah Rage and VIP Sports Claim 2012 USABA National High School Championship Titles

by James Crozier, Tournament Director Twenty-Four teams from all regions of the United States converged at the campus of the Florida School for the Deaf and the Blind November 8th-10th, 2012, to compete for 2012 USABA National High School Goalball Championship titles.   The tournament proved to be action-packed, with a tournament field comprised of highly competitive teams.  There were many great contests boasting intense action, which contributed to an exciting event for the fans and the student-athletes involved had experiences they will never forget. On the girls’ side, the Utah Rage captured the gold medal and 2012 National Championship.  Led…  Read More

USABA Announces 2012 USA Women’s Paralympic Goalball Team

Jun 19, 2012 USABA Announces 2012 USA Women’s Paralympic Goalball Team The United States Association of Blind Athletes is proud to announce Team USA’s 2012 Women’s Paralympic Goalball Team.  Team USA, the current Paralympic Games and Parapan American Games champions are an extremely versatile mix of new and veteran talent.  This mix makes them an absolute can’t-miss for a second consecutive Paralympic Gold medal for 2012! Here is your 2012 USA Paralympic Women’s Goalball Team: Jen Armbruster (Portland, Oregon) – Making her sixth Paralympic Games appearance, Jen is looking to add a second gold medal to her collection that also…  Read More

2012 USABA Goalball Season Kicks off with John Bakos/USABA Midwest Regional Tournament

A new tournament site, several new teams and all-star matches were among changes US goalball enthusiasts experienced this past weekend as the 2012 goalball season kicked off at the John Bakos/USABA Midwest Regional Goalball Tournament. After many years at Kalamazoo, Michigan, the 28th edition of this tournament found a new home in Warren, Michigan and along with the change of venue, the tournament welcomed several US teams that participated for the first time or returning after an absence of several years: California Cyclones Michigan Striders Ohio Bats Rose City Thorns – Men South Florida Rage Tennessee Tornados After a heated…  Read More