United States Boomerang Association

06/02/2026

https://www.thefrontonline.com/article/2026/05/boomerang-thrower-q-and-a?posthogSessionID=019E8899-A2FA-7322-AABE-4B66267B0111

This summer, Western Washington University will be represented on the national boomerang stage. Western second-year Forrest Morse, among others, will represent Team USA at the 2026 World Boomerang Championships in Indonesia. 

05/13/2026

Hello USBA Members,

The USBA is now accepting nominations for the 2026-2028 Board term. This is your chance to join up, and help shape the direction and growth of our sport over the next two years.
Nominations will run from now until July 31st, with an electronic voting period to run from August 1st through September 15th, finishing with in person voting at the US Nationals in Atlanta, Georgia. So that the new Board can take the reins immediately afterward.

All nominees are required to write a candidate statement stating why you would like to be on the Board, what position you would like to fill, and any specific goals you have for this term. This statement can be short or long. Current Board members should do the same.

The Board Positions :
- President
- Vice President
- Treasurer
-Secretary
- At-Large member (x5)

All nominations and candidate statements should be sent directly to USBA Secretary Jason Smucker. [email protected]

Thanks to all who have been serving the past two years, you’ve done a lot of good work to update the USBA and keep promoting boomerangs! Be proud of the things you’ve accomplished like:
Launching a new website
Bringing the MHR newsletter back to a regular release
Updated promotional and informational materials.
Hosting Tournaments and events!

Cheers and STAY RAD!
- Jason Smucker, USBA Secretary.

04/16/2026

Hey everyone!

The USBA is seeking throwers in the Youth/Developmental category; Under 18, or under 25 years old with limited team experience, to join the US Boomerang Team’s 2 Primary Teams at the World Championships in Indonesia this summer.
Presently we have 3 committed throwers, potentially 4, towards the Development Team but desire to send a full 6, or even 8 person squad.

We are open to fielding US throwers, and to supplementing that group with any international youth who need a home. The end goal is growing the sport and supporting younger throwers no matter where they hail from, so anyone willing to participate in that journey is welcome!

Please reach out to me; [email protected], Coach Rev Jim; [email protected] and coach Ed; [email protected] if you are interested in throwing, or if you know someone who may be.

Time is short! There is an April 25th cutoff to register for the WBC: https://www.wbc2026.com/registration and start the security clearance application that is required for the event (The throwing field is on a military base). Tournament Director Roger Perry says there is no trouble with registering and starting that process, even if you don’t end up making the trip.
The simple version of this is: REGISTER NOW, we will work details out together later! ;-)

Lastly, we know financial considerations are a big one, boomerang travel is generally self funded! The USBA is looking at sponsorship and fundraising options to reduce that burden. If you would like to help fundraise, or donate, please reach out to me and Rev Jim.

Stay Rad!
Rich Bower, USBA President [email protected]
Jim Schramm, USBA Vice-President [email protected]

04/08/2026

Thanks Snohomish County Parks & Recreation for the nice blurb about our recent US Team Trials! We are very proud of our team and hope you all cheer them on in Indonesia this summer!

04/05/2026

Great seeing Michael Gel in Seattle. Throwback pic!

03/31/2026

Thanks everyone who came out to the 2026 US Team Trials last weekend! We’ve got two great teams selected to travel to Indonesia in July for the World Cup. And will be finalizing the members of our developmental/youth team in the coming days.

USA Team 1; “Raditude”.
- Richard Bower
- Daniel Bower
- Logan Broadbent
- Jason Smucker
- Kenny Barr
- George Essig

USA Team 2; name TBD.
- Chicago Bob Leifeld
- Stevie Kavanaugh
- Rick Saidenberg
- Forrest Morse
- Gavin Bohling
- Ed Love

Congratulations on all your achievements, we are looking forward to seeing you compete for Uncle Toby’s Cup this summer!

03/08/2026

We are just 19 days away from the 2026 US Team Trials. If you have interest in attending and going to the 2026 World Boomerang Championship in Indoneisia, see below for info!

02/21/2026

Hello boomerang friends!
I am very proud to announce the USBA launched a revamped website this morning. Check it out at https://www.usba.org/

This is the result of a over year long effort by many volunteers who I will be eternally grateful to for their vision and work. Read more about them here: https://www.usba.org/welcome-home-html/ Our goal to to over time create more of a 'one stop shop" for boomerang information, history and data of all kinds here. So my simple request at this time is for everyone to:

1. Check out the website, click all the buttons, and let Jim and I know if anything isn't working! [email protected] and [email protected]

2. Help us build content! We can use: Historical and modern competition photos, boomerang crafting pictures and information, blogs to share, etc. If it relates to boomerangs, we would love to host it and preserve it!

3. Host a boomerang event this year! I don't just mean tournaments. We can also help with school demos, craftsmanship shows and much more. https://www.usba.org/outreach/ to get more of an idea.

4. Stay RAD and be awesome out there!

Cheers,
Rich Bower, USBA President

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02/07/2026

Hi Everyone!

We've got a friendly reminder to all throwers who want to attend the 2026 World Boomerang Championships in Indonesia to please register ASAP at https://www.wbc2026.com/ The organizing crew needs to collect initial deposits at the end of February.
And since the tournament is being held on an air base, they need time to complete everyone's admission clearances.

And another reminder that while anyone can attend the WBC on an international team, or just for the individuals. If you wish to be on the USA Boomerang team, attendance to the US Team Trails in March is required. All the important information for that can be found here: https://www.facebook.com/share/p/18CcCT4PzY/

Cheers and Stay Rad!

Rich Bower, USBA President

12/06/2025

We are proud to announce the date and location for the 2026 US Boomerang Team trials!
Come to Twin Rivers Park in Arlington, Washington March 27th through the 29th to compete for 3 days and earn your spot on the 2026 US Boomerang Team.

We are looking to send up to 4, 6-person teams to Indonesia from July 26th through August 5th to compete for the World Boomerang Cup!
- 2x "Primary" teams. Open to all USBA members and US citizens who attend Trials
- 1x Youth (under 18 years)
- 1x "Young Adult" (18-25 years)

This event will be hosted by Richard and Daniel Bower. There will be options for staying in the Seattle metro area with local throwers. Or if you need help finding a hotel that can be arranged.

Please see this Google doc for full information on the tournament format and location: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1RqdPhwVzeMrMECcVCbE6IkLJMtAnPZk0ARxJNEsC_NY/edit?usp=sharing

If you intend to attend, please RSVP through this Google form: https://forms.gle/Wga7JNgmRamba2qE9

Otherwise, reach out to Richard Bower and Daniel Bower with any questions. We look forward to seeing you in March, and having a great 2026 throwing season and WBC!