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In 2026, The U.S. Association of Blind Athletes Turns 50.

In those 50 years, the U.S. has earned 12 Paralympic medals in Goalball, more than any other nation. And in 2028, the USA Blind Soccer Men's National Team will play at the Paralympic Games, the first time an American team ever has.


We'd like you to spend a weekend with us in Colorado Springs to celebrate what we started 50 years ago and to hear how we will continue to empower blind and low vision athletes over the next 50 years, from grassroots programs to the Paralympic Podium.

Join us Friday, Oct. 2, 2026, for Breakfast with Champions, a meal built around conversation at the U.S. Olympic & Paralympic Museum

Doors open at 7:30 a.m. Program runs from 8:00–9:00 a.m.


Tickets start at $75 individually and table sponsorships at $1500


Additional sponsorship opportunities available; contact marketing@usaba.org for more information
 
 
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$75.00 - $1,500.00
 

Event Details


Welcome: Colorado Springs Mayor Yemi Mobolade


Opening Remarks: USABA Executive Director, Michael Holmes.


We will have two panel discussions:


Employment and the Blind and Low Vision Community: we will discuss the challenges of unemployment and underemployment within the community and also highlight how our athletes are building their careers while training full-time.


Telling the Story of Adaptive Sport: Both our Blind Soccer and Goalball teams have documentary crews filming them through LA28. Representatives from each crew will discuss what the film is about and why greater awareness and visibility for adaptive sports matter.


Closing Remarks: Mark Ackermann, Chairman of the USABA Board of Directors

Blind Soccer Pitch Dedication & International Friendly- Friday, October 2

Join us as we dedicate one of the first blind soccer pitches built in this country. The pitch will host most national team camps between now and the Los Angeles Paralympic Games, and cheer on Team USA as our Men's Blind Soccer National Team plays an international friendly against France.


More Details to Come. Free to the Public, Family Friendly
Blind Soccer athlete Ethan Kunes in Red challenging a romanian player in yellow for the ball
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