Today marks 15 years since the constitution of Goalball UK, and we are delighted to announce the launch of our new strategic plan, ‘Empowering Our People’.  

The strategy outlines the vision and goals for Goalball UK throughout 2025 and beyond. It focuses on six core pillars including:  

  • Grow and Develop Our Players: Expand participation opportunities and talent pathways for players of all ages and abilities.  
  • Grow and Develop Our Workforce: Invest in training and resources to enhance the skills and expertise of coaches, officials, and volunteers.  
  • Provide High-Quality Experiences: Deliver exceptional experiences for players, fans, and the wider goalball community.  
  • Create and Develop Partnerships: Collaborate with key stakeholders to strengthen the reach and impact of goalball.  
  • Ensure We Continue to Improve Our Organisational Health: Maintain a strong and sustainable organization with robust governance and effective leadership.  
  • Continue to Raise Awareness of Our Sport and Our People: Increase the visibility and profile of goalball across the UK.  

 Our “Empowering Our People” strategy will be implemented through a series of targeted initiatives and programs, including:   

  • Increased participation opportunities: Expand programs and initiatives to engage more people with goalball, regardless of age, ability, or background.  
  • Enhanced talent development pathways: Identify and nurture talented athletes to achieve success at the highest levels.  
  • Investment in workforce development: Provide comprehensive training and support for coaches, officials, and volunteers.  
  • Strengthened partnerships: Collaborate with schools, community organisations, and other sporting bodies to promote goalball and increase its reach.  

Members of the Goalball UK Senior Leadership team will be present both online and in person at the below events to answer any questions you may have regarding the new strategy: 

  • Goalball UK Youth Forum, 24th April 2025 (Virtual meeting) 
  • Goalball Academy, 5th March (Virtual meeting) 
  • This Girl Can, Saturday 8th March: The Factory 
  • Performance Pathway Programme, Saturday 22nd March 

Regional

  • Saturday 31st May: Goalball UK Regional Shield 

Intermediate

  • Saturday 10th May: Goalball UK Intermediate Trophy 

Super League

  • Sunday 13th April

Goalfix Cup

  • Saturday 14th June (Board present)

 To learn more about the strategy please download PDF version here or a Word version here

 An audio and video version of our strategy is also available, to allow anyone to access this without the need for a screen reader – Goalball UK 2025 and Beyond… Empowering Our People – YouTube