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Blind Soccer Clinic
Saturday, December 13
3:00 pm - 5:30 pm
Check in begins at 2:45 pm
Arena Sports Magnuson
7751 63rd Ave NE
Seattle, WA 98115
Overview
Join the U.S. Association of Blind Athletes (USABA) and the Seattle FIFA World Cup Local Organizing Committee (SeattleFWC26) for a hands-on Blind Soccer clinic and practical information session for coaches/officials/recreation leaders, a demonstration from the US National Blind Soccer Men's Team, and a short press moment spotlighting Seattle's Blind Soccer legacy.
All experience levels welcome—players who are blind or low vision, sighted goalkeepers/guides, coaches, referees/officials, PE teachers, program directors, media, community partners, and anyone interested in learning more about adaptable sports.
What is blind soccer
Played by five-a-side teams with four field players and one goalkeeper. The pitch is 130’ × 65’ with kick-boards along the sidelines to prevent the ball from going out of play. Field players wear eye patches and eyeshades; the goalkeeper may be sighted or partially sighted (B2/B3). The ball contains bells so players track it by sound. Coaches, guides and goalkeepers provide verbal to assist in strategy and positioning. Matches are two 20-minute halves; there’s no offside, and corner kicks are used.
Who should attend
- Players who are blind or low vision (any experience level).
- Sighted Goalkeepers interested in learning/progressing (any experience level).
- Coaches, PE teachers, and officials seeking rules, progressions, and safety.
- Recreation leaders & facility managers exploring how to host Blind Soccer.
- Media & community partners following Seattle’s Blind Soccer legacy.
- Guides interested in volunteering/learning.
What you will Learn & Do
- Try core Blind Soccer techniques: dribbling, passing, shooting, orientation, and communication.
- Learn coaching and officiating adaptations and safety best practices.
- Understand equipment and field setup (audible balls, eye shades, boundaries).
- Hear how Seattle is becoming a Pacific Northwest hub for Blind Soccer—and how to get involved.
Arena Sports Magnuson offers step-free access, accessible restrooms, clear sound cues, and safe field boundaries. Service animals are welcome.
Need ASL or spoken-language interpretation or other accommodations? Let us know in your registration, and we’ll confirm by email.
Registration
Deadline to Register is December 10th, 2025.
You’ll receive a confirmation email after Step 2.
For questions or changes, email info@seattlefwc26.org.
FAqs
Yes—free and RSVP required due to limited capacity.
No. It’s beginner-friendly and valuable for experienced players/coaches, too.
Yes. Sighted goalkeepers, guides, coaches, officials, and supporters are encouraged. Some drills simulate low-vision play to teach communication and orientation.
Athletic shoes (no metal studs), comfortable sportswear, and a water bottle. We’ll provide eye shades and audible balls.
Blind Soccer uses a bell ball, kick-boards on the sidelines, five-a-side teams, and two 20-minute halves; outfield players wear eye patches and eyeshades. There’s no offside, and corner kicks are in play. Goalkeepers can be sighted or partially sighted (B2/B3). usaba.org
Yes—safety, positioning, rules, communication, training progressions, and pathways to certification/continued learning.
Yes. Tell us any guidance you’d like our team/volunteers to follow.
Yes—ASL with advance notice (request on the form).
You’ll get a confirmation email after registering and an update with any final logistics before the event.
Yes, for more details email info@seattlefwc26.org.
We’ll share updates on Seattle’s Blind Soccer hub, future clinics, coaching/officiating trainings, and the planned international friendly window May 22–May 25, 2026 (opponent/venue TBD).
Email info@seattlefwc26.org.