United Adaptive Soccer Association

2024 US Youth Soccer Grassroots Symposium: Workshop Session
2024-09-21 14:15 - 15:30 (America/Los_Angeles)
We are proud to announce that our very own Joslynn Bigelow will be speaking at the 2024 US Youth Soccer Grassroots Symposium in Salt Lake City, Utah. Joining her will be Hall of Famer and Paralympian Josh McKinney, as well as Kendra Halterman, Executive Director of Beyond Sport and the USA Deaf Soccer Association.
While this event is not geared to the general public, we strongly encourage those involved with soccer-based youth-serving organizations or organizations that run soccer programming to attend. This is an incredible opportunity to engage with leaders in the field and gain valuable insights.

Adaptive Soccer Clinic October 2024
2024-10-13 11:00 - 14:00 | Shady Hill School, 178 Coolidge Hill Rd, Cambridge, MA, 02138, United States
Join United Adaptive Soccer Association (UASA) on October 13th at the American Amputee Soccer Association (AASA) Cup for an inclusive clinic for players of any age and disability category. UASA and AASA will host two sessions, one targeting youth and players who need more support, especially those without limb difference. The other session will serve those nearing/in adulthood looking for more opportunities to engage with the game as well as players with limb difference.
Participating players will engage in one of two sessions:

11:00 to 12:00 PM, Session 1: for players with any category of disability looking for a fun training environment to exist on the pitch however works best for them. Players in this category are generally aged four to adulthood who are new to soccer and/or have complex support needs that are best served by a recreation environment. *Best for players using walkers, gait trainers, and wheelchairs.
1:00 to 2:00 PM, Session 2: for players with specific disabilities, able and ready to participate in organized game models adapted for their specific needs. Players in this category are generally teens through adulthood interested in pursuing competitive and elite-level play.

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Player Packet and please note that this packet will always contain latest information
Questions? Email info@unitedadaptivesoccer.com.

United Soccer Coaches Convention
2025-01-08 - 2025-01-12 | McCormick Place Convention Center, 2301 S King Dr, Chicago, IL, 60616, United States
The 2025 United Soccer Coaches Convention takes place January 8–12, 2025, in Chicago, IL. Known as the “World’s Largest Annual Gathering of Soccer Coaches,” it features networking, field demos, panels, classroom sessions, and an Exhibit Hall with top soccer equipment, technology, and training resources.
Don’t miss out on this unique chance to enhance your coaching skills and connect with the soccer community!

Compete Sports Diversity Winter Membership Conference
2025-01-15 - 2025-01-17 | Flamingo Las Vegas | Savoy Ballroom, 3555 Las Vegas Blvd S, Las Vegas, NV, 89109, United States
Join us in Las Vegas for our Winter Membership Conference. The event brings together Sport Organizers, Small Businesses, Travel and Tourism Partners, and Community and Corporate Partners in an intimate setting to build strong business connections, create growth opportunities, and help further Sports For All!

U.S. Soccer Federation Annual General Meeting
2025-02-27 - 2025-03-02 | Atlanta Marriott Marquis, 265 Peachtree Center Ave NE, Atlanta, GA, 30303, United States
The 2025 Annual General Meeting (AGM) will take place at the Atlanta Marriott Marquis in Atlanta, GA from February 27-March 2, 2025. Schedule information is now available at http://www.ussocceragm.com/schedule.

Move United Education Conference
2025-03-03 - 2025-03-07 | National Ability Center Campus, 1000 Ability Way, Park City, UT, 84060, United States
This year’s conference invites sport providers to gather over a common interest in ensuring athletes with disabilities have access to sport. Anticipating 400+ attendees at the event, discussion will center around improving access to sport and recreation for individuals with disabilities. The event will feature pre-conference workshops, 30, 60 and 90 minute educational sessions and workshops, roundtable discussions, research poster displays, socials, an exhibitor hall, and more. Educational sessions will fall under one of the following tracks:

Sport-Specific Instruction
Non-Profit Management

Executive-Director/Organization Leadership sub-track

Inclusion in Schools & Universities
Intersections with Medical Professionals
General

All attendees can follow a specific category track or choose their own adventure!

Wyoming Soccer Association Annual General Meeting
2025-03-07 - 2025-03-09 | Hilton Garden Inn, 1150 North Poplar Street, Casper, WY, 82601, United States
In addition to Jay DeMerit, we will have a full day of informational and educational workshops to benefit all Wyoming Soccer stakeholders, whether you are a parent, player, coach, referee, administrator, board member or volunteer, you will leave feeling enriched! We will have the complete schedule and line up published soon!
We want to know how many people to expect so we can ensure the event is setup to run as smooth as possible. Please let us know you are planning to come. The Wyoming AGM is open to ALL Wyoming Soccer Members… We welcome each and every one of you!

U.S. Soccer Federation ADAPTandTHRIVE Invitational
2025-03-19 - 2025-03-23 | McCurry Park, 185 McDonough Rd, Fayetteville, GA, 30215, United States
This will be the fourth year of our ADAPTandTHRIVE Invitational, and we are thrilled to continue providing a unique opportunity for integration across several of our Extended National Teams (ENTs) as well as our member programs. This year, we will host the following four ENTs, who will be running their training camps in parallel throughout the event:

Women’s CP National Team
Women’s Deaf National Team
Men’s Deaf National Team
Power Soccer National Team

U.S. Adult Soccer Association Veteran's Cup
2025-07-09 - 2025-07-13 | Keystone Soccer Complex, 712 N. Keystone Road, Traverse City, MI, 49686, United States
We are thrilled to announce that the 2025 USASA Veterans Cup will return to its original name after previously being known as the Adult Soccer Fest. The tournament will take place from July 9-13, 2025, in beautiful Traverse City, Michigan. This year’s event will be hosted at the Keystone Soccer Complex, a premier facility renowned for its exceptional fields and convenient access to the vibrant community and breathtaking scenery that Traverse City has to offer.
Mark your calendars and get ready for an unforgettable tournament experience!

UASA Adaptive Soccer Camp 2025
2025-07-25 - 2025-07-27 | North Shore Sportscenter, Northbrook, , Chicago, IL 60062, North Shore Sportscenter, Chicago, IL, 60062, United States
Join us for a three-day adaptive soccer experience built for connection, competition, and community.
From Friday, July 25 to Sunday, July 27, 2025, the United Adaptive Soccer Association (UASA) invites athletes from across the country to the fully accessible North Shore Sports Center in Northbrook, just outside Chicago.
This national event brings together players in Amputee Soccer, CP Soccer, Dwarf Soccer, and Power Soccer, offering discipline-specific training tracks led by experienced coaches and national team affiliates.
Whether you’re a seasoned competitor or emerging talent, you’ll experience high-level instruction in an environment that values inclusion and excellence.

USASA Annual General Meeting
2025-09-25 - 2025-09-27 | Hyatt Regency McCormick Place, Chicago, IL, 2233 S Martin Luther King Dr, Chicago, IL, 60616, United States
The United States Adult Soccer Association (USASA) is the premier national organization dedicated to promoting and supporting amateur soccer across the United States. USASA comprises 54 State Associations, Affiliates, National, and Regional leagues.

TEAMS Conference + Expo
2025-10-13 - 2025-10-16 | Greater Columbus Convention Center, 400 N High St, Columbus, OH, 43215, United States
TEAMS: TRAVEL, EVENTS AND MANAGEMENT IN SPORTS, is the world’s leading conference and expo for the sports-event industry.
Presented by SportsTravel, and hosted by the Greater Columbus Sports Commission, TEAMS ’25 will be held October 13–16 in Columbus, Ohio. Launched in 1998, TEAMS draws more than 1,300 participants including CEOs, executive directors and event managers from sports organizations as well as representatives from sports commissions and convention bureaus, corporate sponsors, event suppliers and other hospitality industry opinion leaders. For more than 25 years, TEAMS has helped define the sports-event and appointment-based trade show industries.

Little Legs Big Heart Skeletal Dysplasia Conference: Connecting Hearts, Minds & Medicine
2025-10-23 - 2025-10-26 | Hilton West Palm Beach, 600 Okeechobee Blvd, West Palm Beach, FL, 33401, United States
The Little Legs Big Heart Foundation is set to host its Second Annual Skeletal Dysplasia Conference: Connecting Hearts, Minds & Medicine, taking place October 23–26, 2025, in West Palm Beach, Florida.
Following the success of its inaugural year, which welcomed 188 attendees, the Foundation is returning with an even larger gathering—promising more impact, more connection, and more opportunities for families, medical experts, and community members to come together.
This year’s program will feature a dynamic blend of sessions focused on:

Advances in medical care and treatment

Mental health and emotional wellness strategies

Family and caregiver support resources

Updates on research, clinical trials, vosoritide, and limb lengthening innovations

Firsthand stories and shared lived experiences

Beyond the sessions, the conference aims to foster joy and connection through engaging activities, including:

Family-friendly entertainment such as face painting and magic shows

Wellness opportunities, from morning walk/run/rolls by the water to accessible pool workouts

Evening events filled with karaoke, dancing, and live music

A fully staffed kids’ room, ensuring caregivers can relax and connect

All meals and activities are included with registration, making this event a truly inclusive and enriching experience for attendees of all ages and diagnoses.

UASA Adaptive Soccer Education Event in Seattle, WA
2025-12-11 08:00 - 2025-12-14 17:00
UASA’s national Adaptive Soccer Education Event brings together coaches, referees, pathway leaders, and adaptive sport professionals from across the country for one of the most collaborative disability soccer gatherings in the U.S. Hosted in partnership with U.S. Soccer and Explore Seattle Southside, the event provides cross-pathway education for Amputee, Dwarf, Power, IDD, Blind, and Deaf Soccer.

Held over multiple days at Starfire Sports in Tukwila, the program includes:

Amputee Soccer Referee Education

Power Soccer Referee Education

U.S. Soccer Grassroots Adaptive Coaching Education

Integrated player practicums and cross-disability training environments

The Education Event supports UASA’s mission to raise national standards, expand inclusive coaching models, and strengthen disability soccer pathways ahead of World Cup 2026.

Blind Soccer Clinic in Seattle, WA
2025-12-13 15:00 - 17:30 | Arena Sports Magnuson, 7751 63rd Ave NE, Seattle, Washington, 98115, United States
On Saturday, December 13, 2025, U.S. Association of Blind Athletes (USABA) and SeattleFWC26 are hosting a free Blind Soccer Clinic at Arena Sports Magnuson (7751 63rd Ave NE, Seattle) from 3:00–5:30 PM.

The clinic offers a unique opportunity to experience Blind Soccer — a fast-paced, adapted version of soccer designed for players who are blind or have low vision. The event will include hands-on drills for blind and low-vision athletes, participation options for sighted goalkeepers or guides, and an information session for coaches, referees, PE teachers, recreation leaders, and community partners. A demonstration by members of the U.S. Blind Soccer National Team will also take place, giving attendees a first-hand look at how the sport is played at a national level.

This clinic is open to all levels and backgrounds – whether you are a visually impaired player, a sighted goalkeeper or guide, a coach or referee, a recreation leader, or someone just curious about adaptive soccer. The goal is to build local awareness, grow participation, and strengthen the inclusive soccer community in Seattle and across the Pacific Northwest.

Registration is required (spots are limited). For more information and to reserve your spot, visit: seattlefwc26.org/blind-soccer-clinic.

Accessibility is a priority – the venue offers step-free access, service animals are welcome, and interpretation is available with advance notice.

By hosting this clinic, USABA and SeattleFWC26 aim to help expand access to sport and recreation for people who are blind or visually impaired, and to bring inclusive, adaptive soccer opportunities to our region.

Community Adaptive Soccer Clinic in Seattle, WA
2025-12-14 09:30 - 11:30
To close the Education Event weekend, UASA will host a Sunday Community Adaptive Soccer Clinic designed for local athletes with any disability. This welcoming session offers an introduction to adaptive soccer through hands-on activities, small-sided games, and demonstrations from national pathway coaches and players.

Athletes of all experience levels – whether new to the sport or returning – are encouraged to join. The clinic also provides opportunities for families, community programs, and recreation partners to learn how to support inclusive soccer in their own communities.

The goal of this Sunday session is simple: create access, spark interest, and connect Seattle-area athletes to the growing world of adaptive soccer.

United Soccer Coaches Convention
2026-01-14 08:00 - 2026-01-17 17:00
United Adaptive Soccer Association (UASA) will have a confirmed presence at the United Soccer Coaches Convention, taking place January 14–17. UASA will be featured as the only disability soccer organization represented in the exhibit hall, with a dedicated booth throughout the convention.

In addition to the exhibit presence, UASA will participate in two confirmed program highlights:

Adaptive Soccer Demonstration on Friday (specific sport to be announced)

Panel Discussion on Saturday, featuring U.S. Men’s & Women’s Deaf National Team gold medalists, sharing insights and lived experience from the elite adaptive soccer landscape

Together, these activations will spotlight adaptive soccer, elevate athlete voices, and provide coaches and industry leaders with meaningful exposure to inclusive pathways within the game.

U.S. Soccer AGM
2026-02-19 08:00 - 2026-02-22 17:00
The U.S. Soccer Annual General Meeting (AGM) is the Federation’s premier annual governance event, bringing together member organizations, leaders, councils, and stakeholders from across the U.S. soccer ecosystem. The 2026 AGM will take place February 19–22, 2026 at The Westin Peachtree Plaza in Atlanta, GA. U.S. Soccer AGM+1

Designed for delegates, alternates, guests, and community partners, the AGM features a full schedule of learning sessions, council meetings, governance discussions, and collaborative forums focused on key topics shaping the sport’s future. Highlights include virtual bylaw and budget Q&As, the U.S. Soccer Sports Career Summit powered by The Coca-Cola Foundation, learning booths, regional and national council meetings, leadership workshops, and the National Council Meeting.

The AGM is also the platform where member organizations engage in strategic planning, financial and governance transparency, and decision-making that impacts soccer at all levels across the country. Registration is open through January 21, and accommodations are available through the event’s passkey booking.

Sports ETA Symposium
2026-04-20 08:00 - 2026-04-23 17:00 | Las Vegas, NV
The Sports ETA Symposium is the premier annual gathering of the Sports Events & Tourism Association, bringing together leaders from across the sports tourism industry for education, networking, and business development. Taking place April 20–23, 2026 in Las Vegas, Nevada, the event is expected to host over 1,000 industry professionals, including destination leaders, event rights holders, and sports organizations.

The symposium serves as a central hub for collaboration and innovation within the sports events and tourism sector. Attendees participate in dozens of educational sessions, one-on-one marketplace appointments, and high-impact networking opportunities, all designed to foster partnerships, share best practices, and drive economic impact through sport.

Throughout the week, participants gain insights into emerging trends, destination strategy, and event hosting while building relationships that shape the future of sports tourism. The event is widely recognized as one of the industry’s most influential gatherings, offering a unique environment where decision-makers connect and business opportunities are created.

At the 2026 Symposium, the United Adaptive Soccer Association (UASA) will be represented by leadership, with Joslynn Bigelow (President) and Michel Tume (Vice President) scheduled to speak, contributing perspectives on adaptive sport and inclusive growth within the sports tourism landscape.

New England Amputee Soccer Open Cup
2026-04-24 08:00 - 2026-04-25 17:00 | SBLI Fields at Progin Park, 512 Old Union Turnpike, Lancaster, Massachusetts, 01523, United States
The inaugural New England Amputee Soccer Open Cup brings together 40+ athletes from across the country for two days of competitive tournament play, community clinics, and coaching/referee education. Designed as a development-focused event, the Open Cup builds community, maximizes playing time, and prepares athletes for the AASA U.S. Amputee Soccer Cup.

Tournament Format

Individually registered players

Staff-selected balanced teams

Four-team, round-robin format

Four guaranteed matches per team

Rosters capped at 10 field players + 2 goalkeepers NE Amputee Soccer Open Cup Pack…

In addition to match play, the event includes:

Coaching & referee education sessions (Friday morning)

Recreation amputee and pan-disability community clinics (Saturday)

Player Eligibility

Participants must:

Be age 14+

Be of any gender identity

Have limb difference or limb loss

Meet amputee soccer eligibility criteria

Be able to safely participate without significant accommodations(Final eligibility determined by event staff.)

Registration Fees

$50 – New England & New York residents

$25 – All other states NE Amputee Soccer Open Cup Pack…

Registration includes lodging, meals, event kit, and guaranteed playing time

Registration Deadline

All players must complete required registration steps and payment by March 31, 2026. Players must register and submit dues via the UASA website.

More Information
