USA-Russia Goalball Exchange Program: May 10-20, 2015

The U.S. Embassy in Moscow will host 6 youth athletes and 4 coaches from the United States for a Goalball sports exchange program, May 10-20, 2015. The exchange program is a partnership between the United States Association of Blind Athletes (USABA), the United States Embassy in Russia and the U.S. Department of State’s division of Sports Diplomacy – SportsUnited, and has been made possible by funding from the Department of State. This exchange is part of the U.S. government’s efforts to reach out to youth populations, to facilitate people-to-people connections and to promote inclusion and diversity.  The program will help…  Read More

Distance and Speed: A Winning Combination

Loss of independence is an upsetting and difficult stage for those who become visually impaired. Last year, ultra-runner, Jason Romero, experienced this uncomfortable setback when he lost his job and stopped driving due to rapid deterioration in his eyesight. When faced with this sudden loss of independence, Romero slipped into depression. He struggled to stay motivated in a sport he had been introduced to by his uncle that had become his life, ultra-athletics. In the months following, he gained courage through support and encouragement from the visually impaired community and became resilient in proving anything is possible for those who…  Read More

U.S. Paralympics National Swimming and Track and Field Teams Named

U.S. Paralympics recently announced its National Teams for track & field and swimming for the upcoming 2015 season. Congrats to everyone who was named and special congratulations to athletes with visual impairments striving for their elite competition goals! Click here for a complete list of the U.S. Track & Field National Team and here for a complete list of the U.S. Swimming National Team. Track & Field National Team: Stephanie Timmer; F11 (Naperville, Ill.) David Brown; T11/F11 (St. Louis, Mo.) Elexis Gillette; T11/F11 (Raleigh, N.C.) Jerome Avery; Guide (Lemoore, Calif.) Rolland Slade; Guide (San Diego, Calif.) Wes Williams; Guide (Visalia,…  Read More

Rocky Mountain State Games Results

With a successful day of competition on Saturday, July 19, the Rocky Mountain State Games—a Colorado-based, multi-sport event that spans two weekends—witnessed goalball for the first time since 1990. Veterans, athletes, staff, coaches and officials from across the country attended a 3-day clinic leading up to the tournament. Five teams in total competed in the day-long competition. Congratulations to all teams who participated and to the staff, coaches, officials and volunteers that made this tournament possible. Check out our Facebook page to view pictures as well as news videos and articles from local media. Below are the tournament results: 1st Place –…  Read More