Sports ETA Symposium
2026-04-20 08:00 - 2026-04-23 17:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | 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

Connecticut Power Soccer Clinic
2026-05-16 10:00 - 16:00
UASA and Made For More Inc. Bring Adaptive Soccer Education to Connecticut

The United Adaptive Soccer Association (UASA), in partnership with Made For More Inc., is bringing adaptive soccer to Connecticut with a Power Soccer Clinic and Adaptive Soccer Coaching Course designed to grow opportunities for athletes while developing the next generation of adaptive soccer coaches.

Taking place at Hospital for Special Care in New Britain, the event will welcome power soccer athletes for an afternoon of training and community, while coaches and volunteers gain practical knowledge and experience to help expand adaptive soccer programs throughout Connecticut and beyond.

Event Details

Connecticut Power Soccer Clinic & Adaptive Soccer Coaching Course

Date: Saturday, May 16, 2026

Power Soccer Clinic: 10:00–4:00 PM ET

Location: Hospital for Special CareNew Britain, Hartford County, Connecticut

2026 Compete Sports Network
2026-06-11 08:00 - 17:00 | Corpus Christi, Texas
UASA President Joslynn Bigelow to Speak at 2026 Compete Sports Network Sports Business Conference

Challenging the Sports Industry to Move Beyond Good Intentions

United Adaptive Soccer Association (UASA) President and Co-Founder Joslynn Bigelow will take the stage at the 2026 Compete Sports Network Summer Sports Business Conference in Corpus Christi, Texas, to lead a thought-provoking session on access and inclusion in sport.

Titled “Uncomfortable on Purpose: What Actually Gets in the Way of Access and Inclusion,” the session will encourage sports professionals to examine the systemic barriers that continue to limit opportunities for athletes with disabilities—and explore how meaningful change begins by moving beyond good intentions.

Drawing on UASA’s national work expanding adaptive soccer pathways across the United States, Joslynn will share practical insights into creating more accessible, inclusive, and sustainable sporting environments for athletes of all abilities.

Event Details

2026 Compete Sports Network Summer Sports Business Conference

Speaker: Joslynn Bigelow, Co-Founder and President, United Adaptive Soccer Association

Session: Uncomfortable on Purpose: What Actually Gets in the Way of Access and Inclusion

Date: Thursday, June 11, 2026

Location: Corpus Christi, Texas

Adaptive Soccer Clinic – Vacaville, CA
2026-07-18 09:00 - 12:00 | Hospital For Special Care, 2150 Corbin Avenue, New Britain, Connecticut 06053
📅 Date: Saturday, July 18, 2026🕘 Time: 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM📍 Location: Horse Creek Soccer Complex, Vacaville, California

Join Us for a Community Adaptive Soccer Clinic

The United Adaptive Soccer Association (UASA), in partnership with the American Amputee Soccer Association (AASA), Limb Care Foundation, Hanger, and Sacramento Republic FC, is proud to host a community adaptive soccer clinic in Vacaville, California.

This clinic welcomes athletes with disabilities of all ages and genders for a fun, inclusive day of soccer, skill development, and community connection. Programming will place an emphasis on amputee soccer while also providing opportunities for mixed adaptive play, coach and referee exposure, and future adaptive soccer program development.

Whether you’re an athlete looking to get involved, a coach or referee interested in adaptive soccer, or a family member wanting to learn more, we’d love to see you there.

Who Can Attend?

Athletes with disabilities

Coaches and referees

Participants of all ages and genders

Family members and caregivers (spectators welcome)

Volunteers

Registration is required.

Event Details

Date: Saturday, July 18, 2026Time: 9:00 AM – 12:00 PMVenue: Horse Creek Soccer ComplexLocation: Vacaville, California

Register

Register online at:

https://tinyurl.com/CA-Clinic

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.

Register and find out more

"All May Play" Adaptive Soccer Clinic in Long Island, NY
2026-08-01 11:00 - 12:00 | SUSA Orlin & Cohen Sports Complex, 271 Carleton Ave, Central Islip, NY 11722
The FIFA World Cup may be over… but your soccer journey is just getting started.

Inspired by the excitement of the FIFA World Cup? There’s never been a better time to discover adaptive soccer.

Join the United Adaptive Soccer Association (UASA) in Long Island, New York, for a free adaptive soccer clinic designed to welcome youth and adults with disabilities into the game.

Whether you’re kicking a ball for the first time, returning to soccer, or simply looking for a fun, inclusive environment to play, there’s a place for you in adaptive soccer.

UASA “All May Play” Adaptive Soccer Clinic

Join us during the U.S. Amputee Soccer Cup for a free community adaptive soccer clinic in Long Island, New York.

The clinic is open to youth and adults with disabilities who want to try adaptive soccer, return to the game, or simply enjoy playing in an inclusive and welcoming environment. Participants will also have the opportunity to meet adaptive soccer athletes and stay to watch one of the nation’s premier amputee soccer tournaments.

Event Details

Date: Saturday, August 1, 2026

Time: 11:00 AM–12:00 PM ET

Location: Long Island, New York

What to Expect

The clinic is open to youth and adults with disabilities of all experience levels.

Participants will enjoy:

Inclusive adaptive soccer activities

Coaching from experienced adaptive soccer coaches and athletes

A welcoming environment focused on fun, confidence, and community

The opportunity to stay and watch the U.S. Amputee Soccer Cup, featuring men’s and women’s teams from across the country

No previous soccer experience is required, and participants do not need to be amputees to attend.

Register Today

Registration is free and helps us prepare for each participant’s age, experience, disability-related support needs, and equipment considerations.

Register: tinyurl.com/UASA-NY

Register Today

UASA 2026 Adaptive Soccer Camp
2026-08-28 08:00 - 2026-08-30 17:00 | Elite 90 Soccer, 495 Andover Park E, Tukwila, Washington, 98188, United States
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.

Register and find out more
