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Deaflympics Flame Relay Travels through Europe

2013 Jul 06
For the first time ever, a Deaflympics will see a flame relay travel from the first city to host the Dealfympics to the site of the 2013 Summer Deaflympics.
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Barish Announces New Website

2013 Jun 27
Joel Barish has announced the release of his campaign website for the ICSD presidency.
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Worthington Inducted into AVCA Hall of Fame

2013 Jun 19
Peg Worthington, a coach on five USA Deaf Volleyball Deaflympic teams, has been inducted into the American Volleyball Coaches Association Hall of Fame.
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2013 Prep Track & Field Team, Player of the Year, and Coach of the Year Awards Announced

2013 Jun 15
The USADTF review committee has reviewed and nominated winners based on the 2013 season
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Belsky Passes Away

2013 May 31
Martin Belsky, who served as the president of USA Deaf Sports Federation in 1988-1990, passed away after a long illness.
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Two Athletes Selected for Tae Kwon Do

2013 May 25
Headlined by the first USA Deaflympian to compete in the martial arts discipline of tae kwon do, the United States is sending a team of two martial arts to Sofia, Bulgaria for the 22nd Summer Deaflympics.
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Clark Visits China as Sports Envoy for Disabled Sports

2013 May 25
As part of a special U.S. Department of State Sports Envoy to China, Dr. Becky Clark, a Board member of the USA Deaf Sports Federation visited Guangzhou, China last week. Dr. Clark was accompanied by Dr. Andrea Woodson-Smith, a 2012 Paralympian.
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Sixth Berg/Seeger Classic Completes the Mission

2013 May 17
The original 6th Berg/Seeger Classic was to be scheduled on April 12-13. It was called off due to wintery weather conditions. Then it was rescheduled for May 11 and the Deaf Schools track & field teams were happy it got another chance.
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Ashland Pole Vaulter Athlete Eric Klucar Sets Indoor American and Collegiate Record

2013 Feb 09
Last night at Grand Valley State University in Allendale, Michigan, Eric pole vaulted 16
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U.S. Deaf Beach Teams Selected for 2013 Summer Deaflympics

2013 Feb 09
Four beach volleyball teams were selected to represent the United States in the 2013 Summer Deaflympics.
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USADSF Signs Brighton Declaration

2013 Jan 31
In a historic event, the USA Deaf Sports Federation has become the first national deaf sports organization in the world to endorse the Brighton Declaration on Women and Sport, an international document that affirms women
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USADSF to Endorse Brighton Declaration

2013 Jan 23
In a special ceremony on January 28, in collaboration with the office of the Honorable Jim Langevin (D-RI), co-chair of the Olympic and Paralympic Caucus, the USA Deaf Sports Federation (USADSF) will endorse the Brighton Declaration on Women and Sport, an international document that seeks equality for women in all levels of sport.
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Project: Top 10 All-Time Performers Now Underway!

2012 Dec 11
USA Deaf Track & Field is now working on another big project, Top 10 All-Time Performers.
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Martial Arts Seeking Qualified Athletes

2012 Dec 09
The American Martial Arts Association for the Deaf is seeking qualified deaf and hard of hearing athletes to compete in the 2013 Summer Deaflympics, said Dr. Frank Lala, president of AMAAD.
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RIT Cross Country Athlete Erin LaFave Named the Liberty League Performer of the Week

2012 Nov 30
Standout athlete, Erin LaFave continues to shine as she closes out her cross country career at RIT.
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USADSF announces logo contest

2012 Oct 29
Since 1945, USADSF has had two different logos for the Federation. Now, the Executive Board says it's time for a new look for the Federation.
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ICSD Announces List of Sports Featured at 2013 Deaflympics

2012 Oct 12
The International Committee of Sports for the Deaf (ICSD) announced the list of sporting events that will be featured at the 22nd Summer Deaflympics in Sofia, Bulgaria, next summer.
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Bulgaria Signs Agreement With ICSD to Host 2013 Deaflympics

2012 Sep 26
Today the International Committee of Sports for the Deaf has signed a formal agreement with the Bulgarian government to host the 2013 Summer Deaflympics in Sofia.
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Becca Meyers Completes Paralympics with Two Medals

2012 Sep 08
The 2011 USADSF Athlete of the Year, Rebecca Meyers, closes the curtain on 2012 with stellar swims in the 200 IM and 100 breaststroke.
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Becca Meyers, USDS Swimmer, Wins Bronze in London 2012

2012 Sep 04
Becca Meyers starts off her Paralympic trip with a surprise.
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Clark Appointed as Board Member

2012 Sep 03
The USADSF Executive Board has appointed Dr. Becky Clark, a certified consultant of the Association for Applied Sport Psychology (AASP) and licensed clinical social worker/psychotherapist as its first Board Member-at-Large.
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U.S. Women's National Team Earns Silver at 2012 World Deaf Volleyball Championships

2012 Sep 01
Eight months of fundraising. 50 hours of training camp. 37 hours of travel. 455 points scored. 30 plus new international friends. 1 shiny new silver medal.
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6th Berg/Seeger Track & Field Classic Confirmed

2012 Aug 10
The 6th Berg/Seeger Track & Field Classic will be hosted by Minnesota State Academy for the Deaf in Faribault on 12-13 April 2013.
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USDS Coach Bill Snape's Top 10 Olympic Thoughts

2012 Aug 07
United States Deaf Swimming Coach Bill Snape reports on the latest swimming and USDS news.
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