2023 USABA Goalball National Championships
September 22-24, 2023
Fort Wayne, Indiana
UPDATE
***ALL DIVISIONS AND POOL PLAY SLOTS ARE CURRENTLY AT CAPACITY. Eligible players may be added to currently registered teams through the registration deadline.
PLEASE REACH OUT DIRECTLY TO MARYBAI HUKING (mhuking@usaba.org) TO BE PLACED ON THE WAIT LIST***
There will be one final late registration price increase on July 19 to $135.
Eligibility
To be eligible, all athletes must have competed in a USABA-sanctioned goalball tournament during the 2023 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.
Venue
Turnstone Center – 3320 N Clinton St, Fort Wayne, IN 46805
Gym 1 – Plassman Athletic Center
Gym 2 – Goalball Center of Excellence
Host Hotel
Hampton Inns & Suites Fort Wayne North – 702 Challenger Parkway, Fort Wayne, IN 46818
Booking – Reservations must be made before August 25th and can be made via the Booking Link or by calling 260-489-0908 (Mention USABA)
Rate – $119/night double occupancy, includes hot breakfast, free parking, and a grassy area for guide dogs
Location: 11 minutes from Turnstone, 25 minutes from Fort Wayne International Airport
Meals
Meals Provided:
- Friday Dinner
- Saturday Lunch/Dinner
- Sunday Lunch
Transportation
Airport – Fort Wayne International, FWA
Airport transportation and game-day shuttles will be available beginning on Friday the 22nd and concluding on Sunday the 24th. During registration, you will be given the option to request transportation. If requesting or utilizing transportation, you will be contacted at a later date for flight times and additional details. Transportation outside of tournament dates will be the responsibility of the individual.
Tournament Structure
Games will begin Friday, September 22, in the early afternoon and conclude Sunday, September 24, around 3:00 pm. 10-minute halves will be played throughout the tournament. Teams will be accepted on a first-come, first-served basis with one team per club accepted per division. Divisions will be closed once full.
Men’s Divisions (14 total teams divided based on ranking)
- Division A
- Division B
Women’s Division – 8 Teams
Registration
Registration opens – June 22
Registration closes – August 1
Per-Person Registration Fee:
$95 if registered on or before July 4
$115 if registered on or before July 18
$135 if registered from July 19 on
*No refunds after July 7