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Call for Nominations: Athlete Advisory Council Nominations

The U.S. Association of Blind Athletes invites eligible athletes to run for an elected position on the Athlete Advisory Council (AAC). The AAC helps set the organization's direction. We will have a town hall on September 30, 2026 at 8:00pm EST with the AAC for those who have questions regarding what involvement with the AAC looks like. Qualifications to be a part of the AAC can be found in our Bylaws. The nominations timeline: October 2nd: Nominations open October 26th: Nominations close November 16th: Election begins. More information will be forthcoming Read More

USABA seeks Director of Operations

USABA is seeking a Director of Operations to serve as the organization’s primary operational partner to the Executive Director and help lead the day-to-day management of a growing national sport organization. This is a senior leadership position for someone who can turn strategy into execution, create structure in a fast-moving environment, and coordinate people, programs, events, finances, and organizational systems. The Director of Operations will oversee major aspects of USABA’s national-team and program operations while building reliable processes that allow the organization to operate more efficiently and consistently. The role requires a strong financial background, including experience with budgeting, forecasting,… Read More

Rose City Thorns and Omega Claim National Titles at 2026 USABA Goalball Nationals

The United States Association of Blind Athletes crowned new national champions last weekend at the 2026 USABA Goalball National Championships, with the Rose City Thorns taking gold in the women's division and Omega finishing on top of the men's bracket. Women's Division The Rose City Thorns closed out the tournament as national champions, powered by a roster of Eliana Mason-Young, PLY, Reese Branch, Tayler Moses, and Jen Armbruster. Throughout the weekend, the Thorns leaned on court awareness, powerful throws, and a relentless defensive front to hold off a deep women's field. Paralympian Eliana Mason-Young also took home the Sharon Gunderman… Read More

U.S. Association of Blind Athletes to Host Goalball National Championships in Colorado Springs This Weekend

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. – The U.S. Association of Blind Athletes (USABA) is returning for the second year to host the 2026 Goalball National Championships in Colorado Springs from Friday, August 14, through Sunday, August 16, at the Colorado School for the Deaf and the Blind (CSDB). The event will gather the nation’s top athletes for three days of intense competition in the only Paralympic sport designed specifically for individuals who are blind or visually impaired. Goalball is played by teams of three on a volleyball-sized court. All players wear blackout eye shades to ensure equal vision impairment and track a… Read More

USABA Names Team USA Rosters for 2026 IBSA Goalball Youth World Championships

Next Generation of Goalball Athletes to Represent the United States on the World Stage COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. August 4, 2026- The United States Association of Blind Athletes (USABA) today announced the rosters of athletes who will represent Team USA at the 2026 IBSA Goalball Youth World Championships, set for Astana, Kazakhstan, Nov 27 -Dec 5, 2026 The Youth World Championships bring together some of the world's most promising young goalball talent, giving the next generation of athletes their first taste of elite international competition. For USABA, the event provides an important opportunity for young athletes to gain international experience and… Read More