Hackettstown, NJ — Wind and rain may have been the backdrop, but neither could dampen the energy surrounding the 2026 USA Fistball National Championships. The nation's top four fistball clubs gathered in Hackettstown, New Jersey, this past weekend for the annual championship, bringing together athletes, coaches, families, and fans for a weekend filled with competitive fistball and the festive atmosphere of the Hackettstown Oktoberfest. For the second consecutive year, the USA

Hackettstown, NJ - The road to a national championship runs through Hackettstown, New Jersey, as the 2026 USA Fistball National Championships take place September 26–27 as part of Hackettstown’s annual Oktoberfest celebrations. The weekend will bring together some of the nation’s top fistball athletes as teams compete for the title of USA Fistball National Champion in both the women’s and men’s divisions. With two women’s teams and four men’s teams set to compete, this year’s

The 2026 season is officially underway, and there has already been plenty to celebrate both on and off the field. From welcoming new sponsors to kicking off another domestic season, U.S. fistball continues to take important steps toward growing the sport across the country. Sponsors Join the U.S. Fistball Family One of the biggest developments this summer has been the addition of two new sponsors to the United States Fistball Association. We are proud to welcome Jay Taylor, A

The United States Fistball Association (USFA) is excited to announce its 2026 competition schedule, featuring domestic tournaments, national team training camps, and international competition as Team USA prepares for the Pan American Championships in Santiago, Chile. The season will officially begin on June 27 at the Swim and Sport Club (SSC) in Flanders, New Jersey, with the annual Summerfist Tournament. The event is expected to feature defending national champions South Jer

U.S. Fistball was proud to promote the sport at the Mount Laurel Beach Volleyball Association's (MLBVA) annual "The Clash" Tournament last weekend, sponsored by On The Square Comics. U.S. National Team members Mat Ogin and Todd Strassberger teamed up to compete in the tournament while also serving as ambassadors for the sport of fistball. Throughout the weekend, the pair operated a U.S. Fistball tent where attendees had the opportunity to learn more about the game. Visitors w

The United States Fistball Association (USFA) is entering a new chapter as several leadership changes take effect ahead of an important period of growth for the sport in the United States. After serving as President, Kyle Ejsmont has stepped down from the role and will continue supporting the organization as a Board Member At Large. Joining him in a transition to a Board Member At Large position is former Secretary John Moorhead, who has also stepped away from his secretary r

One of U.S. fistball’s most exciting developments this year started with a ball order. Dr. Suzanne Parker, a professor at Coker University, first connected with us in 2021 when she purchased two fistballs from our online store. When a new order came through a few months ago, we reached out to introduce ourselves and learn more about how she was using the sport. That conversation quickly grew into something more—a custom video created for her students introducing them to U.S.

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