Blind and Visually Impaired Skiers Learn to Ski in Breckenridge, CO

Anthem Life Insurance Company Sponsors USABA/BOEC Winter Ski Camp The United States Association of Blind Athletes (USABA) is pleased to announce they will be hosting the 7th annual Winter Ski Camp in Breckenridge, Colorado, from Thursday, March 7 through Monday, March 11, thanks to generous support from the Anthem Life Insurance Company. For this event, USABA partners with the Breckenridge Outdoor Education Center (BOEC) for lodging and trained ski guides, a key element for athletes who are blind and visually impaired. This year USABA and BOEC will provide two days of alpine skiing and one day of nordic skiing in…  Read More

Biggest Loser to Biggest Winner

On December 25, 2011 I weighed myself and saw the red arrow point towards 240 pounds. I knew that this was an unhealthy weight for a 15-year-old and realized I had to do something about it. I could no longer blame my low vision on the fact that I was not physically active (I am considered a B3 - visual acuity above 20/600 and up to visual acuity of 20/200 and/or a visual field of less than 20 degrees and more than 5 degrees in the best eye with the best practical eye correction). I was supposed to be participating…  Read More

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

WellPoint Foundation Impacting Blind and Visually Impaired Teens Nationwide

Dec 12, 2012 Over 20 Agencies Participating in Fitness Challenge The United States Association of Blind Athletes (USABA) is pleased to announce a second year of the National Fitness Challenge thanks to a generous $150,000 grant from the WellPoint Foundation. This year we will partner with over 20 agencies from across the United States who will provide more than 700 teenagers who are blind and visually impaired with an opportunity to increase their physical fitness levels and live a healthier and more active lifestyle. “We are extremely pleased and excited to partner with the WellPoint Foundation to host a second year…  Read More

2012 USABA Marathon National Championships

The 4th Annual USABA Marathon National Championships sponsored by VSP Vision Care took place on December 2 in Sacramento, California at the California International Marathon. We had 16 marathoners, 15 relay runners and 39 guides. Included in these numbers were participants from New Zealand, Hong Kong, Canada, 6 military Veterans, Paralympians and world/national championship holders! Even though it poured rain, a great thanks to our generous sponsors VSP Vision Care, Dr. Michael Schermer, Every Man Jack and Folsom Lake Lions Club...we cannot wait until next year! Below are the results for all the participants as well as links to various media coverage.…  Read More