Sportable, Central Virginia’s premier adaptive sports club, is proud to introduce soccer to individuals with visual impairments, hosting a free Blind Soccer Clinic on Saturday, August 10, 12 to 2 p.m. at SCOR.
Led by U.S. National Blind Soccer player and U.S. Association of Blind Athletes ambassador Antoine Craig, the Sportable blind soccer clinic will focus on soccer fundamentals, drills, game play, and communication.
Ambulatory individuals of all ages with visual impairments are encouraged to attend. Registration is available now at Sportable.org.
“The sport of blind soccer is incredibly fast-paced and exciting,” commented Hunter Leemon, Sportable Chief Executive Officer. “Athletes use speed, strength, stamina, and spatial awareness to work together as a team and we are thrilled to bring the sport to individuals with visual impairments in Central Virginia.”
Blind soccer is played on a 40m x 20m field enclosed by kickboards or a physical barrier to indicate the boundaries of the playing area. Teams of five players, including a goalkeeper, work together to score goals using a ball modified with bells. Outfield players wear eyeshades, whereas goalkeepers can be sighted or partially sighted.
Played in more than sixty countries, blind soccer is the fastest-growing Paralympic sport in the world and has been contested in the Paralympic Games since 2004. Team USA will make its Paralympic debut as the host nation of the Los Angeles 2028 Games.
About Sportable Since 2005, Sportable has created opportunities and transformed lives through sport for individuals with physical disabilities and visual impairments. The non-profit organization provides sporting opportunities to more than 400 athletes of all ages by offering competitive and recreational adaptive sports programs year-round. By fostering a fun, inclusive, competitive, and accessible environment, Sportable transforms the lives of athletes and frees them to see beyond their disabilities, enhances their peer relationships and helps them to reach their personal finish line. To make an impact today, visit Sportable.org/donate.
About U.S. Association of Blind Athletes Founded in 1976, the U.S. Association of Blind Athletes (USABA) is a dual-mission organization proud to serve as the National Governing Body for the Paralympic team sports of goalball and blind soccer and providing sport and recreational opportunities for the blind and visually impaired community. USABA is a member organization of the International Blind Sports Federation (IBSA), the United States Olympic & Paralympic Committee (USOPC), and US Soccer. In addition to community outreach and grassroots work with athletes, coaches, and referees, USABA is committed to developing a comprehensive support system, fostering a culture of excellence, and ensuring athletes have the resources to compete in all levels of sport. Our commitment is to provide quality programming and enriching experiences for the blind and visually impaired. Learn more at www.usaba.org.
