United States Boomerang Association

08/22/2026

Hi all,

We have finished the nomination period for the 2026-28 Board and are now moving into the voting period. See below for the list of nominees, we have 9 people running for 9 Board positions. Please pick your top 9 and send that list of names to me, Jason Smucker, via email: [email protected] with the subject line “2026-28 USBA Board Vote”.
Or you can vote online through the forthcoming poll on USBA.org. Or through this Google Form: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSe18xPjuzQ3C704SSXzYA7yLmuE8sA4U-SH510kbZtLVzu37w/viewform?usp=publish-editor

As was done for the previous 3 elections, while Board nominees are allowed to list a “Preferred position”, their exact position will be sorted out internally on the first conference call held after election votes are tallied.

Votes will be recorded between now and September 21st. Afterwards they will be tallied so the new Board can take over as soon as possible.

If anyone on social media has trouble with this list and it’s formatting, please try looking directly at this Google Doc:
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1aJ3U6jxQea6M8hlKSNdeMCgA4iMWOabd/edit?usp=sharing

Canidate Statements can be read here: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1CbZ22JDGpRlW7hpCd6G8fKwH7k4h-S-D/view?usp=drive_link

I look forward to hearing from all of you, and to seeing a new Board take over soon.

Cheers,
Jason Smucker, USBA Secretary, [email protected]

Nominee list (Pick 9 of 10):
1. Kenny Barr
2. Richard Bower
3. Logan Broadbent
4. George Essig
5. Betsylew Miale-Gix
6. Tom Luczycki
7. Jason Smucker
8. Jim Schramm
9. John Flynn

07/27/2026

Check out updates from the 2026 World Boomerang Cup here!!

World Boomerang Championships 2026 | LIVE STREAMING
Livestream🎥: https://fubolivetv.xyz/world-boomerang/
🪃 World Boomerang Championships 2026
📍 Bandung, Indonesia 🇮🇩
📅 26 July – 5 August 2026

07/18/2026

Tournament Results!
New Hampshire July 18, 2026

07/11/2026

Hello USBA Members,

We are reaching out to remind you of the ongoing 2026-2028 USBA Board elections, and that all nominations MUST be in by Friday July 31st!

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 8th, 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.

07/09/2026

Hey Rangers! Is there anyone in the Los Angeles area who might be willing to teach a novice how to throw a boomerang for a film shoot? They are looking for someone to give them a hand early the week of 7/12. I am hoping to confirm some details soon. If you are interested (or know someone who may be), contact me at [email protected]. Thanks!

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!