Front cover of the UASA 2026 National Adaptive Soccer Camp packet, featuring the UASA logo and Seattle green and blue branding

ABOUT THE EVENT

The 2026 UASA National Adaptive Soccer Camp brings together adaptive soccer athletes, coach candidates, referee candidates, and pathway leaders from across the country for a weekend of training, education, and community-building.

Hosted August 28-30, 2026 at the state-of-the-art Elite 90 Soccer Complex in Seattle, Washington, the camp provides athlete development opportunities across multiple adaptive soccer pathways while also creating space for emerging coaches and referees to learn, connect, and grow within the adaptive game.

Whether you’re pursuing competitive athlete development, coaching education, or referee education, the UASA National Adaptive Soccer Camp is designed to strengthen adaptive soccer by bringing the entire community together under one roof.

SOCCER PATHWAYS

Final spots remain

Thank you for the incredible response to this year’s National Adaptive Soccer Camp.

While registration has now closed for most pathways, a small number of places remain available in Amputee Soccer and Blind Soccer.

Interested participants are encouraged to get in touch at info@unitedadaptivesoccer.com to discuss availability.

AMPUTEE SOCCER

Ages 11-17 • Co-ed • Beginner/Developing Athletes

Limb Loss or Limb Difference Pathway

 

This pathway is open to beginner and developing athletes with upper or lower limb loss or limb difference who want to build their soccer skills in a welcoming adaptive soccer environment.

 

Athletes will play seven-a-side on indoor turf, giving players a structured game model that supports teamwork, movement, decision-making, and competitive development.

 

Sessions will emphasize skill-building, confidence, connection with other athletes, and growth within the amputee soccer pathway.

BLIND SOCCER

Ages 11+ through adulthood • Co-ed

Blind / Visual Impairment Pathway

 

This pathway is open to blind soccer players ages 11 through adulthood, with players welcome from across the United States.

 

Athletes will play five-a-side on indoor turf, using the blind soccer game model to develop technical skill, spatial awareness, communication, orientation, and team play.

 

Players will train with skilled coaching staff, share space with other adaptive soccer pathways, and build community through a focused soccer experience.

CP SOCCER

Ages 11+ through adulthood

Ambulatory Cerebral palsy / Stroke / Traumatic brain injury Pathway

 

This pathway is open to athletes with cerebral palsy, stroke, traumatic brain injury, and related conditions, ages 11 through adulthood.

 

Athletes will play five-a-side on indoor turf, creating a fast-paced and competitive environment that supports individual skill development, game awareness, tactical decision-making, and confidence.

 

This pathway is designed for athletes who want to improve their game while connecting with the broader adaptive soccer community.

DWARF SOCCER

Beginner/Developing Athletes

Dwarfism / Little Person Pathway

 

This pathway is open to beginner and developing athletes with dwarfism and related conditions who want to grow their soccer skills in an adaptive environment.

 

Athletes will play seven-a-side on a five-a-side indoor pitch, allowing for a game model that supports frequent touches, teamwork, movement, and competitive development.

 

Sessions will focus on confidence, skill growth, peer connection, and helping players learn, compete, and thrive.

POWER SOCCER

All power wheelchair users

Complex Physical Disabilities Pathway

 

This pathway is open to athletes who use power wheelchairs and are seeking focused adaptive soccer training in a competitive camp environment.

 

Athletes will play full-length, small-sided games on an indoor court, with a strong emphasis on individual skill training.

 

Sessions will support ball control, chair control, tactical decision-making, game confidence, and connection with other power soccer athletes.

FRAME SOCCER

Open pathway

Restricted Mobility Pathway

 

This pathway is open to athletes of any age who use assistive devices to move around and are interested in developing soccer skills in a supportive environment.

 

Athletes will experience tailored programming that introduces and develops frame soccer skills, with activities designed around each player’s mobility, confidence, and access needs.

 

This pathway is a strong fit for athletes exploring an emerging adaptive soccer option and looking to build comfort, connection, and soccer-specific movement skills.

IDD SOCCER

(Intellectual
Developmental Disability)
Ages 16+ • Co-ed

Intellectual Disability Pathway

 

This pathway is open to players ages 16 and older with intellectual disabilities who want to train in a competitive and supportive environment.

 

Athletes will play seven-a-side on indoor turf, using a game model that supports teamwork, decision-making, movement, technical development, and game confidence.

 

Sessions will challenge players appropriately while helping them connect with coaches and fellow athletes from across the region.

KEEPER CAMP

Open to all goalkeepers with disabilities

Goalkeepers with Disabilities Pathway

 

This pathway is open to goalkeepers of all ages, genders, and disabilities who want dedicated goalkeeper training within an adaptive soccer environment.

 

Goalkeepers will train on indoor turf and indoor court depending on the nature of the session, allowing them to develop skills that transfer across multiple adaptive soccer pathways.

 

Training may include positioning, shot-stopping, distribution, communication, reaction work, and pathway-specific goalkeeper adaptations.

COACH / REFEREE COURSE

The Coach Candidate pathway is designed for coaches who already know the game and want to become better coaches by way of adaptive and inclusive methodology.

 

Coach education will take place onsite at Elite 90 Soccer Complex within a live adaptive soccer camp environment.

 

Coach candidates will participate in certified grassroots coaching course through US Soccer Federation programming (one day), applied learning with ongoing mentorship across six training sessions, and a certificate of completion from UASA.

The Referee Candidate pathway is designed for licensed referees or aspiring referees seeking pathway-specific adaptive soccer education.

 

Referee education will take place onsite at Elite 90 Soccer Complex and will be connected to adaptive soccer pathways with legitimate competition structures.

 

Referee candidates will receive pathway-specific training, along with a certificate of completion from UASA. Candidates will receive full-event mentorship from an instructor.

 

FAQs

Players should arrive before 9:00 AM on Friday, August 28. Coaches and referees may have different arrival times and will receive separate instructions.

Players, staff, and approved essential caregivers will stay at the primary event hotel. Non-essential caregivers may be housed at a nearby sister property.

Hotel accommodations and meals on event days are covered for approved participants. Participants are responsible for travel, personal expenses, additional snacks, medications, and other incidental costs.

Possibly. Eligibility exceptions are reviewed on a case-by-case basis. Please contact UASA to discuss your specific situation.

Friday and Saturday training sessions are closed to the public and non-essential caregivers. Spectating is permitted on Sunday from designated off-pitch and off-court viewing areas.

TESTIMONIALS

Know a friend or family member who would love to attend future camps, or be interested to learn more?