Florida and Utah Win Gold at High School Goalball Nationals

The 2023 USABA High School Goalball National Championships wrapped up three days of intense competition on Sunday, Nov. 4, at the Texas School for the Blind and Visually Impaired (TSBVI) in Austin, Texas. Twelve boys' teams and 11 girls' teams took part in the championship event. In the boys' competition, two undefeated teams faced off in the gold medal final when host team Texas played Florida. The match was tied 16-16 at the end of regulation and Florida was able to pull out the victory in the overtime period. The boys' bronze medal went to the team from Atlanta as…  Read More

Hal Simpson Named 2023 Ronald W. Plassman Gold Standard Award Honoree

The U.S. Association for Blind Athletes (USABA) and Turnstone Center are pleased to announce Hal Simpson has been named the recipient of the 2023 Ronald W. Plassman Gold Standard Award. Established in 2021, this prestigious award is presented annually to deserving athletes, coaches and program supporters who demonstrate the gold standard values lived out by the actions and support of Ron Plassman (1940-2022). These include excellence on the field of play, sportsmanship, leadership, and championing the sport of goalball. Simpson, of Smyrna, Ga., formed Georgia Blind Sports in 2011 and his leadership has enabled hundreds of people who are blind…  Read More

Experienced USA Goalball Roster Set for 2023 Parapan American Games

(October 3, 2023) — With the 2023 Parapan American Games representing the final chance for Paris 2024 Paralympic Games qualification, the United States will send an experienced roster of athletes to the November event in Santiago, Chile. Nine Paralympians are among the 12 athletes selected for the U.S. teams, including seven Paralympic medalists. The U.S. teams will need first-place finishes in Santiago to secure their respective berths at the 2024 Paralympic Games in Paris. The U.S. men’s team can also qualify by finishing second to Brazil as the Brazil men’s team already achieved qualification for Paris by winning the 2022 IBSA…  Read More