The U.S. Association of Blind Athletes would like to announce that registration for the 2024 Goalball National Championships is now open! This premier event is attended by goalball athletes across the nation, will be held from August 2-4, 2024, at the Turnstone Center for Children and Adults with Disabilities, a U.S. Paralympic Training Site, in Fort Wayne, Indiana.
Event Details:
Dates: August 2-4, 2024
Location: Turnstone, Fort Wayne, Indiana
Venue
Turnstone Center – 3320 N Clinton St, Fort Wayne, IN 46805
Gym 1 – Plassman Athletic Center
Gym 2 – Goalball Center of Excellence
Eligibility:
To be eligible, all athletes must have competed in a USABA-sanctioned goalball tournament during the 2024 season, and all athletes and coaches must hold a current USABA membership. Each team must have a point of contact with a current SafeSport certification and background check completed prior to competition.
*Teams must register with at least 3 players
*Teams may register up to 6 players and up to 3 support staff
All participants, regardless of role, are required to adhere to the Minor Athlete Abuse Prevention Policy. Additional details on the policy and reporting process can be found on the USABA Safety Page.
Meals:
Meals Provided: Friday Dinner, Saturday Lunch and Dinner, Sunday Lunch
Transportation:
Airport – Fort Wayne International, FWA
Airport transportation and game-day shuttles will be available beginning on Friday the 2nd and concluding on Sunday the 4th. During registration, you will be given the option to request transportation. If requesting or utilizing transportation, you will be contacted later for flight times and additional details. Transportation outside of tournament dates will be the responsibility of the individual.
