National and International Events

For participation opportunities, please contact your National Sport Organization by clicking "Sports" on the left-side vertical menu. Also, click "Events" for USADSF and international event calendars.

News

	2009 Summer Deaflympics/US Team Logo Contest The US Team invites you to participate in the logo design contest for the US Team. The logo will be used on team apparel and accessories and souvenir pins. The US Team will participate in the 2009 Summer Deaflympics which will take place in Taipei, Taiwan, September 5-15, 2009. More info about the contest...
	USA Deaf Shooting Seeking Coaching Candidates The USA Deaf Shooting is is pleased to announce a Head Coach position for the US Shooting Team to the 2009 Summer Deaflympics. More...
	USA Deaf Shooting Seeking Male and Female Shooters The USA Deaf Shooting is seeking to identify deaf individuals who are interested in participating in shooting competition leading up to the 2009 Summer Deaflympics in Taipei, Taiwan on September 5-15, 2009. More...
	Longtime Deaf Sports Leader Jerald Jordan Dies Jerald Jordan, who served in many different roles with the national and international deaf sports organizations, has died. He was 80. More...
	Lewis Selected as Team Leader of US Team to 2011 Winter Deaflympics The USA Deaf Sports Federation is pleased to announce that Dr. Jeffrey Lewis of Frederick, MD will be joining the 2011 U.S. Winter Team in the capacity of Team Director beginning immediately. More...
	Volunteer Position Wanted: Communications/Media Specialist The Games Preparation Committee (GPC) is seeking a qualified volunteer who will assume the responsibility of coordinating all aspects of communication activities for all international events. More...
	Head Coach Position Opening for US Deaf National Tennis Team The Tennis Committee is pleased to announce a Head Coach position opening for the US National Men and Women Tennis Teams, starting May 1, 2008. Read the press release...
	Triathlon - Anyone Interested? If you are a deaf or hard of hearing triathlon athlete, please contact Cathly Lee-Saxton at . She has been a triathlon athlete since 2005 and would like to organize a group of triathlon athletes. If enough triathletes are interested, an email discussion group and/or website could be set up.
	USADSF to Host Seminar on Deaf Sports Reform An all-day seminar on the topic Deaf Sports Reform is scheduled to be held on Saturday December 1, 2007 at Gallaudet University. The weekend will begin with NSO Council on Friday evening November 30 and conclude with 2007 House of Delegates on Sunday morning December 2. More...
	President's Semi-Annual Report (Year 2007) In President Lawrence Fleischer's semi-annual report, he outlined the positive and negative developments that have taken place since the previous House of Delegates and concluded the report with an important development that may affect the structure of the USA Deaf Sports Federation in the long term. More...
	U.S. Team Highlights at 4th Pan American Deaf Games in Venezuela The U.S. Team traveled to Valencia, Venezuela in mid-August and participated in athletics, basketball, swimming and volleyball. More...
	Women's National Volleyball Team Selections The women's volleyball tryouts were held in Austin, Texas on June 29 - July 1, 2007. Fifteen athletes were selected to the US Women's National Volleyball Team. More...
	Participation Criteria Expanded to Include Selection Procedures for Coaches and Athletes of US Teams Accessible under the "Athletes" menu, the Participation Criteria was expanded to include selection procedures for US Teams. Each sport's selection criteria are posted to provide prospective coaches and athletes with information on qualifications and benchmark levels. More...

Professional Photos for Sale!

We have been very fortunate to have professional sports photographer Michael Pimentel take pictures on behalf of the US Team to the 2007 Winter Deaflympics. The good news is that his high-quality photos are for sale! Ten percent of the sale proceeds will be set aside to support the Federation's programs. Please go to http://www.michaelpimentel.com and click "BUY PHOTOS", then "Deaflympics - Salt Lake 2007". There are three different types of print to choose from in several albums: glossy (coated paper with a very smooth, shiny reflective surface), matte (matte finishes have a very smooth, non-glare finish), and lustre (premier paper most preferred by portrait and wedding photographers - in between glossy and matte).