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# Goalball UK

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## Posts

- [News](https://goalballuk.com/news/) - Stay up to date with all the latest news from Goalball UK. From competition to celebrations we share stories from across the sport of goalball.
- [Goalball UK Restructures, Creating Three New Posts to Support Growth](https://goalballuk.com/goalball-uk-restructures-creating-three-new-posts-to-support-growth/) - Goalball UK has announced a restructuring of its team, creating three new posts in line with its new strategic plan, “Empowering Our People.” The reorganisation aims to strengthen the national governing body’s core functions and support its mission of growing the sport for blind and partially sighted people across the UK. New Appointments The new
- [The 2025/2026 goalball season is on the horizon!](https://goalballuk.com/the-2025-2026-goalball-season-is-on-the-horizon/) - Saturday 20th September sees the 2025-26 competition season getting under way with the start of the Intermediate South League at Reading University involving 9 teams with Birmingham Goalball Club looking to defend their title. Dan Webster, Goalball UK Competitions & Events Officer said: "We hope you are ready for a new, exciting season of goalball.
- [GB goalball squad announcement named for the European A Championships!](https://goalballuk.com/great-britain-goalball-squad-announcement-named-for-the-european-a-championships/) - Great Britain squad announcement!Goalball UK are thrilled to announce the Men and Women Squads who will be competing at the 2025 IBSA European A Championships in Pajulahti, Finland from Sunday 28th September until Monday 6th October. Flying the flag for Great Britain will be: GBR Women Kali Holder Chelsea Hudson Emma Tammaro Lois Turner Alexandra
- [Highlights from the first ever Goalball UK International Trophy](https://goalballuk.com/highlights-from-the-first-ever-goalball-uk-international-trophy/) - Catch up on the highlights from the 2025 Goalball UK International Trophy. Find out how our GB teams held up against top international goalball competition!
- [GB squads named for first Goalball UK International Trophy](https://goalballuk.com/gb-squads-named-for-first-goalball-uk-international-trophy/) - GB squad announcement!Goalball UK are thrilled to announce the 13 talented athletes who will be representing Great Britain at the inaugural Goalball UK International Trophy 2025 this summer. Taking place at Surrey Sports Park from 11–13 July, this exciting new tournament marks the first international goalball event hosted by Goalball UK in over a decade.
- [Join us for the first Goalball UK International Trophy](https://goalballuk.com/join-us-for-the-first-goalball-uk-international-trophy/) - It's the first ever Goalball UK International Trophy! Live from Surrey Sports Park 11-13 July watch elite Paralympic goalball teams battle it out for gold in this unique and fast paced Paralympic sport.
- [End of Season Award Winners announced for 2024/25!](https://goalballuk.com/end-of-season-award-winners-announced-for-2024-25/) - As another exciting season comes to a close, we are proud to announce and congratulate the winners of the Goalball UK End of Season Awards for the 2024/25 season. These individuals have exemplified the spirit of determination, teamwork, and inclusivity, leaving a positive effect on the goalball community! 2024-25 Player of the Season – Leo
- [Goalball UK Survey Shows High Satisfaction Despite Low Turnout  ](https://goalballuk.com/goalball-uk-survey-shows-high-satisfaction-despite-low-turnout/) - Goalball UK’s annual member survey, conducted over December and January, has revealed a strong level of member satisfaction despite a significant drop in completion of the survey. The survey, designed to gather feedback and inform future initiatives, saw only 74 members respond, the lowest number in the survey’s history. “We are concerned about the low
- [Goalball UK End of Season Awards 2024/25](https://goalballuk.com/goalball-uk-end-of-season-awards-2024-25/) - End of Season Awards nominations now open! It’s that time in the season again! Nominations for our End of Season Awards are now open, now is your opportunity to recognise a member of the #GoalballCommunity who’s contribution to goalball is deserving of celebration. The deadline for nominations is Monday 26th May 2025. If you have
- [Join the Goalball UK Team: Shape the Future of Inclusive Sport!](https://goalballuk.com/join-the-goalball-uk-team-shape-the-future-of-inclusive-sport/) - Goalball UK is thrilled to announce three exciting opportunities to join our dynamic team and contribute to the growth and development of our organisation! We are seeking passionate and dedicated individuals to fill the pivotal roles of two Non-Executive Directors and a Senior Independent Director (SID). These roles are crucial to our governance structure, providing vital
- [Female Futures Programme - Goalball UK and The FA Para Football joint initiative!](https://goalballuk.com/female-futures-programme/) - Female Futures is a new programme which aims to identify and increase the number of individuals within sight-loss sport. Goalball UK and The FA Para Football have teamed up to run three joint camps in 2025 to identify, recruit and develop female blind or partially sighted people with opportunities to play goalball and blind football.
- [A Winning Partnership: Sports Insure to Sponsor Goalball UK Intermediate Trophy and Regional Shield Competitions!](https://goalballuk.com/sports-insure-to-sponsor-goalball-uk/) - Goalball UK is delighted to welcome Sports Insure as the official sponsor of our prestigious Shield and Intermediate Trophy competitions. This collaboration marks a significant milestone in our journey to elevate the sport and provide enhanced opportunities for players at all levels. The Importance of the Shield and Intermediate Trophy: For those new to the
- [Goalball UK joins sector partners in appeal to government](https://goalballuk.com/goalball-uk-joins-sector-partners-in-appeal-to-government/) - In advance of Spring Statement on Wednesday 26 March, Goalball UK joined members of the Sport and Recreation Alliance, sector partners and organisations from across the sport, recreation, and physical activity space who have come together to highlight the potential significant adverse impacts of the Government’s proposed changes to health and disability benefits and employment
- [Goalball UK Launches Ambitious “Empowering Our People” Strategy for 2025 and Beyond ](https://goalballuk.com/goalball-uk-strategy-2025/) - 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
- [Annual Report 2024](https://goalballuk.com/annual-report-2024/) - The Goalball UK Impact and Progress Report 2024 Goalball UK are pleased to share our Impact and Progress report for the period 2024. The report details our successes in restructuring our performance pathway, expanding community outreach, and strengthening our commitment to inclusivity. With a significant number of changes, 2024 was a transformative year for Goalball
- [Goalball UK, Supporting the Global Game: Kenya Progress](https://goalballuk.com/goalball-uk-supporting-the-global-game-kenya-progress/) - Goalball UK, in partnership with the Kenya Sports Association for the Visually Impaired (KESAVI) and Kenya Academy for Sport (KAS), funded by UK Sport delivered a workforce project in December 2024 to support coaches and officials in Kenya. Through consultation and planning with KESAVI and KAS it was identified that developing the workforce from multiple
- [Goalball UK statement on the use of 'X' social media platform](https://goalballuk.com/goalball-uk-statement-on-the-use-of-x-social-media-platform/) - Goalball UK have decided to cease all activities on the social media platform X, with immediate effect. This decision comes after careful consideration by the Board of the platform’s recent evolution and its alignment with Goalball UK’s values of inclusivity, respect, and safety. Mark Winder, CEO said: “‘At Goalball UK, we are committed to fostering
- [European Champions League Goalball - Are you Ready?](https://goalballuk.com/european-champions-league-goalball-are-you-ready/) - Goalball UK are proud to be supporting Fen Tigers host the club European Champions League 2025, Peterborough Stage. The event taking place 21st – 23rd February 2025 at Oundle School Sports Centre is the first time ever the UK is hosting topflight European club goalball, and you have the chance to witness history in the
- [Goalball UK secures increased funding for LA 2028 Paralympic Cycle](https://goalballuk.com/goalball-uk-secures-increased-funding-for-la-2028-paralympic-cycle/) - Announced today - Goalball UK secures 96 per cent uplift in funding from UK Sport and Sport England for the LA 2028 Paralympic cycle in a boost to blind sport
- [Goalball UK announce Performance Pathway Programme athletes for 2024-2025](https://goalballuk.com/goalball-uk-announce-performance-programme-athletes-for-2024-2025/) - Today, Wednesday 11th December 2024, Goalball UK are pleased to announce the invited athletes for the Performance Pathway Programme 2024-2025. As part of a significant programme update, new staff, coaches, and training camps have been introduced throughout 2024 to revitalise the Performance Pathway Programme. This period has served as a transition phase ahead of our
- [Featured Thursday - Kathryn Fielding](https://goalballuk.com/featured-thursday-kathryn-fielding/) - Each Thursday we want to put the spotlight on a person involved with goalball – from players, officials to coaches, or anyone! What club do you play for or coach? Officially I coach both South Yorkshire and West Yorkshire but, as that isn’t physically possible at some tournaments, I have lots of help from players
- [Join the Action: Goalball UK's 2025 Performance Player Recruitment is Now Open](https://goalballuk.com/join-the-action-goalball-uks-2025-performance-player-recruitment-is-now-open/) - Goalball UK’s Performance Team have opened the doors to new applicants to join the Performance Pathway. We’re looking for players of all ages who want to get involved in a fast paced, dynamic and exciting team sport designed specifically for people who are blind and partially sighted. It doesn’t matter if you are new to
- [The Return of the Cambridge Friendly!](https://goalballuk.com/cambridge-dons-goalball-club-announces-the-return-of-the-cambridge-friendly/) - A goalball tournament for players not yet ready for regional tournaments or want to build confidence in the game. The Cambridge Dons Goalball Club announced that the Cambridge Friendly will be happening again this year, enabling players rated 1 or below, according the Goalball UK ratings, to enter a low-stress tournament to build up skills,
- [Fen Tigers to host 2025 European Club Goalball Champions League qualifiers](https://goalballuk.com/fen-tigers-to-host-2025-european-club-goalball-champions-league/) - Come and watch three days of top-flight European club goalball in the UK for the first time ever! Hosted by Fen Tigers from 21-23rd February 2025 in Peterbrough.
- [SEEEN and Goalball UK announce new partnership](https://goalballuk.com/seeen-and-goalball-uk-announce-new-partnership/) - SEEEN and Goalball UK are delighted to announce that they have entered into a partnership for SEEEN to provide Goalball UK with its interactive AI video solutions to drive increased awareness, membership and donations for Goalball UK.
- [The Goalball UK Youth Forum are looking for new members, could it be you?](https://goalballuk.com/the-goalball-uk-youth-forum-are-looking-for-new-members-could-it-be-you/) - The Goalball UK Youth Forum are looking for new members! Are you aged between 16 and 25 years old and passionate about goalball? This is the opportunity for you. The Goalball UK Youth Forum exists to raise the voice of young goalballers within the sport, to help shape future goalball opportunities for children and young
- [An invite to our 2024 AGM](https://goalballuk.com/an-invite-to-our-2024-agm/) - Dear Member, Annual General Meeting I am pleased to announce the Notice of Meeting for the 2024 Annual General Meeting (“AGM”) of Goalball UK and related documents (at the bottom of this page). The AGM will be held on Tuesday 8th October 2024 using Zoom video conferencing software. Registration will be from 6.45pm and the
- [An invite to our 2024 AGM](https://goalballuk.com/an-invite-to-our-agm-2/) - Dear Member, Annual General Meeting I am pleased to announce the Notice of Meeting for the 2024 Annual General Meeting (“AGM”) of Goalball UK and related documents (at the bottom of this page). The AGM will be held on Tuesday 8th October 2024 using Zoom video conferencing software. Registration will be from 6.45pm and the
- [2024-2025 Performance Pathway Programme Invitation Criteria](https://goalballuk.com/2024-2025-performance-pathway-programme-invitation-criteria/) - Goalball UK are pleased to share the invitation criteria for the 2024-2025 Performance Pathway Programme
- [Membership Update](https://goalballuk.com/membership-update-2024-25/) - We are pleased to share that the new Goalball UK Membership system is now in place and ready for you to renew your membership for 2024-2025
- [Youth Forum lead their first Summer Camp!](https://goalballuk.com/youth-forum-lead-their-first-summer-camp/) - 5th to 7th August 2024 saw the return of Goalball UK’s Summer Camp thanks to the amazing fundraising efforts of the Goalball UK Youth Forum, who successfully climbed Yr Wyddfa (Snowdon) in September 2023. Almost as soon as they got home from their climb, the Youth Forum began planning for Summer Camp 2024. The Forum
- [Summer Camp 2024 - full of laughter!](https://goalballuk.com/summer-camp-2024/) - We had a blast at Summer Camp 2024! Summer Camp 2024 took place from Monday 5th until Wednesday 7th August at Staffordshire University in Stoke on Trent. It was the first edition since 2022 thanks to the fundraising efforts of the Goalball UK Youth Forum, Summer Camp 2024 was made possible with the group climbing Mount
- [Goalball is coming to Chelmsford](https://goalballuk.com/goalball-is-coming-to-chelmsford/) - Following all the excitement of this summer’s Paralympics, we have sessions coming up in Chelmsford! What is goalball? Goalball is a Paralympic team sport for people with a visual impairment. Teams of three throw a ball (with bells inside) down a tactile court trying to score a goal, with the opposition team using their body
- [Briton's star on European Champions League Finals stage!](https://goalballuk.com/britons-star-on-european-champions-league-finals-stage/) - Qualification for the 2025 Club World Cup was up for grabs at the recent European Goalball Club Association Champions League! The finals of the European Goalball Club Association (E G C A) Champions League took place in Blankenberge, Belgium, from 27th June to 1st July! There were a number of British players competing in the
- [Goalball Academy Aspire Days - VICTA travel reimbursement scheme!](https://goalballuk.com/goalball-academy-aspire-days-victa-travel-reimbursement-scheme/) - Ahead of the first Goalball Academy Aspire Days, check out information on VICTA’s travel offer for attendees! The Goalball Academy programme supports young blind or partially sighted people to begin their journey along the Goalball UK Performance Pathway, with the opportunity to progress to the Talent Programme, and maybe one day Great Britain! Goalball Academy
- [Goalfix Cup 2024, that's a wrap!](https://goalballuk.com/goalfix-cup-2024-thats-a-wrap/) - Goalfix Cup 2024 – A weekend full of epic moments, miraculous saves, and last-gasp goals! This weekend 7 of the best teams battled it out to be crowned Goalfix Cup 2024 Champions, hosted at the St John’s Sports Centre, University of Worcester. To be crowned Goalfix Cup Champions is a title that we’re sure all
- [2023-24 End of Season Award Winners](https://goalballuk.com/end-of-season-award-winners/) - As another successful season comes to a close, we are proud to announce and congratulate the winners of the Goalball UK End of Season Awards. These individuals have exemplified the spirit of determination, teamwork, and inclusivity, leaving a positive effect on the goalball community! 2023-24 Player of the Season – Georgie Bullen Georgie is an
- [Goalball UK Join the #TakeTheLead Campaign](https://goalballuk.com/goalball-uk-join-the-takethelead-campaign/) - Leading bodies for health, sport, recreation, fitness and leisure urge Party leaders to commit to making the UK the most active nation in Europe. A coalition of more than 200 bodies, athletes, businesses and charities across health, sport, recreation, and physical activity has written an open letter to party leaders calling on them to use
- [Goalball UK Summer Camp 2024](https://goalballuk.com/goalball-uk-summer-camp-2024/) - Goalball UK’s Youth Forum are pleased to announce Summer Camp is returning in 2024! The camp will feature lots of opportunities to socialise with old and new friends, as well as practice your goalball skills, drills, and games! The camp will run Monday 5th August 2024, arrival between 11-11:30am, through to Wednesday 7th August 2024, departure from
- [New Coaches aim high as part of the Goalball UK’s New Performance Pathway Programme](https://goalballuk.com/new-coaches-aim-high-as-part-of-the-goalball-uks-new-performance-pathway-programme/) - Goalball UK’s new Performance Pathway Programme took place over the weekend of 17-19th May with its inaugural Centre of Excellence. Based at the English Institute of Sport in Sheffield, the camp took place over three days, supporting our talent, performance potential and high-performance athletes. Importantly we also have ambition to use the camps to grow and
- [A New Beginning for Goalball UK](https://goalballuk.com/a-new-beginning-for-goalball-uk/) - We are excited to share that our new Performance Pathway Programme commences this weekend with the launch of the Goalball UK Centre of Excellence. Based at the English Institute of Sport in Sheffield, the camp will take place over three days, supporting our talent, performance potential and high-performance athletes. Importantly we have ambition to use the
- [Journey to the Podium: We’re collaborating with UKAD for Clean Sport Week](https://goalballuk.com/journey-to-the-podium-were-collaborating-with-ukad-for-this-years-clean-sport-week-13-17-may/) - Goalball UK is proud to reaffirm our commitment to clean sport by backing UK Anti-Doping’s (UKAD’s) Clean Sport Week campaign from 13 – 17 May. Clean Sport Week is UKAD’s national awareness week championing clean sport, education and anti-doping initiatives with sports across the UK. This year’s Clean Sport Week theme is “Journey to the
- [Goalball is coming to North Wales!](https://goalballuk.com/goalball-is-coming-to-north-wales/) - Goalball is coming to North Wales! Pêl gôl yn dod i ogledd Cymru! If you're blind or partially sighted and looking for a fun team sport designed for you - check out our new North Wales Goalball Club and taster sessions!
- [Aiming high – Goalball UK launches transformational Performance Pathway Programme](https://goalballuk.com/aiming-high-goalball-uk-launches-transformational-performance-pathway-programme/) - The new Goalball UK Performance Pathway Programme launches today, offering a clear and exciting pathway for goalball players nationwide to represent Great Britain in the Paralympic sport of goalball!
- [Goalball UK End of Season Awards 2023-2024](https://goalballuk.com/goalball-uk-end-of-season-awards-2023-2024/) - Nominate now for the Goalball UK Player of the Season and Keith Lound Service to Sport Awards
- [Goalfix Cup is back for 2024!](https://goalballuk.com/goalfix-cup-is-back-for-2024/) - Tickets are now available for the pinnacle of the UK's goalball competition calendar. Join us on 15-16th June in Worcester to see top teams battle it out for Goalfix Cup glory!
- [Goalball UK and Northern Accountants Celebrate a Year in Partnership](https://goalballuk.com/goalball-uk-and-northern-accountants-celebrate-a-year-in-partnership/) - Northern Accountants partners with Goalball UK, enhancing lives through sport and showcasing how businesses can impact societal well-being.
- [Meet the runners tackling the LLHM for Goalball UK!](https://goalballuk.com/meet-the-runners-tackling-the-llhm-for-goalball-uk/) - The 2024 London Landmarks Half Marathon is just around the corner and we’re proud to introduce the Goalball UK running team. Get ready to support them (online or at the event!) as they prepare to raise awareness of our brilliant sport. The event takes place on Sunday 7th April, covering a distance 13.1 miles and
- [Sarah Leiter announces retirement from GB goalball](https://goalballuk.com/sarah-leiter-announces-retirement-from-gb-goalball/) - GB Women’s Sarah Leiter has decided to hang up her GB eyeshades after competing on the international goalball stage for over a decade.
- [Performance Programme Coach Vacancies](https://goalballuk.com/performance-programme-coach-vacancies/) - We're hiring performance coaches for the Goalball UK Performance Pathway. Apply by 12th April for our Performance Coach or Assistant Performance Coach roles!
- [Goalball UK and PE Office Partner to Offer Free Goalball Resources for Secondary Schools](https://goalballuk.com/goalball-uk-and-pe-office-partner-to-offer-free-goalball-resources-for-secondary-schools/) - Secondary PE teachers, It’s time to elevate your curriculum with the inclusive sport of goalball! With schemes of work, lesson plans and how-to videos we've got you covered
- [Remembering Christine Barrow 1951 - 2024](https://goalballuk.com/remembering-christine-barrow/) - Dina Murdie reflects on Christine Barrow's life as one of GB Women's first goalball Paralympians in Seoul 1988.
- [Aaron Ford & Becky Ashworth step down as coaches of the Great Britain's Senior Women's programme.](https://goalballuk.com/aaron-ford-becky-ashworth-step-down-as-coaches-of-great-britains-senior-womens-programme/) - Aaron Ford has been the Head Coach of Great Britain’s Senior Women’s team since 2014. He has decided to step down from his role with immediate effect. He will be joined in this decision by his assistant Becky Ashworth. Chief Executive, Mark Winder, said: “I want to pay tribute to Aaron for his significant contribution
- [Annual Report 2023](https://goalballuk.com/annual-report-2023/) - The Goalball UK Annual Report 2023 Goalball UK have released the Annual Report for the period 2023. A full version of the report is available to download on this page. Our impact in numbers Our officials, activators, and event staff have delivered 31 competition days. Our volunteer workforce grew by 100%. 87% satisfied or better
- [Student Volunteering Week - Alex Cockerham](https://goalballuk.com/student-volunteering-week-alex-cockerham/) - It’s Student Volunteering Week and we’re celebrating some of the wonderful student volunteers that have helped us over the years. First up is Goalball UK’s very own Alex Cockerham! Where were you studying and what were you studying when you became a Goalball UK Activator? Sport Development with Coaching at Sheffield Hallam University. How did
- [Student Volunteering Week - Felicity Jackson](https://goalballuk.com/student-volunteering-week-felicity-jackson/) - It’s Student Volunteering Week and we’re celebrating some of the wonderful student volunteers that have helped us over the years. Today we hear from Felicity Jackson. Where were you studying and what were you studying when you became a Goalball UK Activator? Sheffield Hallam University, studying Sport Business Management. How did you find out about
- [We join ParalympicsGB call to UK Government to prioritise disabled people](https://goalballuk.com/we-join-paralympicsgb-call-to-uk-government-to-prioritise-disabled-people/) - ParalympicsGB and sporting community urge UK Government to reconsider decision to scrap dedicated Minister of State for Disabled People
- [GB Men overcome Greece in historic victory to secure A Division status](https://goalballuk.com/gb-men-overcome-greece-to-prove-a-division-status/) - In the final day of the IBSA Goalball European A Championships 2023 GB Men beat Greece 5-3 to remain in the A division
- [GB Women to face Israel in Euros semi-final](https://goalballuk.com/gb-women-to-face-israel-in-euros-semi-final/) - GB Women's goalball squad lay down a solid victory over Finland to progress to the semi-finals of this Paris 2024 Paralympics qualifier.
- [Both GB squads reach Euros quarter finals](https://goalballuk.com/both-gb-squads-reach-euros-quarter-finals/) - GB's Men and Women goalball squads reach quarter final stage in Paris Paralympic qualifier event the IBSA European Championships 2023
- [Paralympic hopeful Antonia Bunyan's journey to the Euros and her inspiring message](https://goalballuk.com/paralympic-hopeful-antonia-bunyan-journey-to-ibsa-european-championships-2023/) - We caught up with GB goalball star Antonia Bunyan before the IBSA European A Championships - a crucial qualifier for the Paris 2024 Paralympics. Discover her journey and insights!
- [Great British Week Of Sport - Rainbow Mbuangi](https://goalballuk.com/great-british-week-of-sport-rainbow-mbuangi/) - We talk to Rainbow Mbuangi for Great British Week of Sport 2020!
- [Support GB at the IBSA European Championships 2023](https://goalballuk.com/support-gb-at-the-ibsa-european-championships-2023/) - Everything you need to know to support GB's Men and Women squads in goalball the Paralympic sport for blind and partially sighted people.
- [Goalball UK welcomes new Directors](https://goalballuk.com/goalball-uk-welcomes-new-directors/) - Goalball UK welcomes Scott McMunn, Lauren Kocher and Emma Henwood to the Board of Directors.
- [GB’s Dan Roper seeking European success after World Games injury](https://goalballuk.com/gbs-dan-roper-seeking-european-success-after-world-games-injury/) - GB goalball para-athlete Dan Roper makes selection for IBSA European A Championships after injury sustained at World Games cast doubt over his appearance.
- [Goalball UK Board bids farewell to long serving members](https://goalballuk.com/goalball-uk-board-bids-farewell-to-long-serving-members/) - Alison Burchell, Dyfrig Lewis-Smith and Gracy Clancey have all been an integral part of the goalball community for eight years, each serving two terms on the board.
- [GB Men squad update for IBSA Euros 2023](https://goalballuk.com/gb-men-squad-update-for-ibsa-euros-2023/) - Chris Colbert is confirmed as part of GB Men's squad for the IBSA Goalball European A Division Championships held 6-17 December in Montenegro.
- [Join Chris Colbert's charity spin challenge](https://goalballuk.com/join-chris-charity-spin-challenge/) - Join us on Saturday, 2nd December from 12-6pm for an exhilarating Spinathon! Organised by our very own Chris Colbert, this event is all in support of Goalball UK
- [Join the Goalball UK Youth Forum](https://goalballuk.com/join-the-goalball-uk-youth-forum/) - The Goalball UK Youth Forum are looking for two new members. Are you aged between 16 and 25 years old and passionate about goalball? Apply by 31 December!
- [What's stopping women and girls taking part in goalball?](https://goalballuk.com/whats-stopping-women-and-girls-taking-part-in-goalball/) - Exploring the challenges and triumphs of women in goalball: Here we delve into Goalball UK's initiatives to bridge the gender gap in sports.
- [The Goalball Ghoul's Grand Gaffe](https://goalballuk.com/the-goalball-ghouls-grand-gaffe/) - In the eerie town of Ghoulsborough, there was one sport that was incredibly popular among the supernatural beings: Goalball. Read our Hallowe'en story for a spooky goalball giggle!
- [Goalball GB athletes selected to compete at IBSA European Championships](https://goalballuk.com/goalball-gb-athletes-selected-to-compete-at-ibsa-european-championships/) - The IBSA European A Championships 2023 take place from 6-17th December in Montenegro. A Paris 2024 selection event for GB Men and GB Women's goalball squads.
- [Royal Couple try their hand at goalball during SportsAid’s Mental Health Awareness Day](https://goalballuk.com/royal-couple-try-their-hand-at-goalball-during-sportsaids-mental-health-awareness-day/) - The Prince and Princess of Wales delve into the world of goalball, bringing royal attention to a sport that champions mental wellbeing and inclusivity.
- [Goalball UK welcomes Direct Business Solutions as Official Energy Partner](https://goalballuk.com/goalball-uk-welcomes-direct-business-solutions-as-official-energy-partner/) - We are delighted to share that Direct Business Group join Goalball UK as our Official Energy Partner and GB Women's principle shirt sponsor!
- [Mark Winder's AGM Year in Review](https://goalballuk.com/mark-winders-agm-year-in-review/) - Missed the AGM? Don't worry - you can now read our CEO Mark Winder's introduction to our members!
- [Goalball UK statement on IPC announcement regarding Russian para-athletes](https://goalballuk.com/goalball-uk-statement-on-ipc-announcement-regarding-russian-para-athletes/) - Goalball UK are aware of the decision and are discussing it internally whilst working with partners to ascertain the full facts and possible impact it may have.
- [Goalball UK announces multi-year partnership with Perfection Travel and Events Ltd](https://goalballuk.com/goalball-uk-announces-multi-year-partnership-with-perfection-travel-and-events-ltd/) - Goalball UK announces multi-year partnership with Perfection Travel and Events Ltd supporting Goalball UK in all aspects of travel.
- [Goalball at the World Games: Highlights and hopes for an active blind community](https://goalballuk.com/goalball-at-the-world-games-highlights-and-hopes-for-an-active-blind-community/) - We reflect on our time at the IBSA World Games 2023 and what it means for goalball in the UK going forward!
- [Support GB at the IBSA World Games](https://goalballuk.com/support-gb-at-the-ibsa-world-games/) - Everything you need to watch, support and follow GB's progress at the IBSA World Games 2023! It's a chance to secure a place at the Paralympics for both squads
- [Goalball UK name GB men’s squad ahead of European Championships](https://goalballuk.com/goalball-uk-name-gb-mens-squad-ahead-of-european-championships/) - Goalball UK GB Men's sqaud announcement for the IBSA European (Group B) Championships, November 2022. The team will travel to Portugal in the hope of promotion.
- [Goalfix Cup 2022 – 2-time champs!](https://goalballuk.com/goalfix-cup-2022-2-time-champs/) - The sun was shining down on Brunel University on Saturday 18th and Sunday 19th June as members of the goalball family descended onto campus for the Goalfix Cup 2022. As temperatures on Friday soared to 30 degrees as the Goalball UK team set up for the event, people were in high spirits for the weekend
- [Goalball for all: Exciting new taster sessions across the UK!](https://goalballuk.com/goalball-for-all-exciting-new-taster-sessions-across-the-uk/) - Try goalball in one of the many extra taster sessions happening! Clubs across the UK are opening their doors for new and beginner players to give it a go!
- [Winchester Goalball Club celebrates ten years!](https://goalballuk.com/winchester-goalball-club-celebrates-ten-years/) - Winchester Goalball Club, set up by Paralympian Adam Knott, recently celebrated its tenth anniversary - a true Paralympic legacy for goalball in Great Britain.
- [Goalball GB athletes selected to compete at IBSA World Games](https://goalballuk.com/goalball-gb-athletes-to-compete-at-ibsa-world-games/) - 12 para-athletes selected to represent Great Britain in goalball at IBSA World Games 2023. Learn more about this exciting event and how you can get involved!
- [Goalball UK seeks to appoint three Independent Non-Executive Directors](https://goalballuk.com/goalball-uk-seeks-to-appoint-three-independent-non-executive-directors/) - We are looking for three motivated individuals to join the board as Independent Non-Executive Directors. Apply by Monday 17th July 2023.
- [Ticket details announced for IBSA World Games 2023](https://goalballuk.com/ticket-details-announced-for-ibsa-world-games-2023/) - IBSA World Games organisers announce tickets to watch all goalball games are now available. Book yours and support our Great Britain Men and Women!
- [Goalfix Cup 2023: Triumph, Teamwork, Unforgettable Moments](https://goalballuk.com/goalfix-cup-2023-triumph-teamwork-unforgettable-moments/) - Catch up on all the news from Goalfix Cup 2023 - a truly remarkable weekend of goalball action! Congratulations to all the players and teams who fought hard throughout.
- [Celebrating remarkable achievements: Goalball UK End of Season Award Winners](https://goalballuk.com/celebrating-remarkable-achievements-goalball-uk-end-of-season-and-goalfix-cup-award-winners/) - Celebrate the remarkable achievements of our End of Season Award winners! Join us as we honour exceptional members of the Goalball Family who made lasting impact.
- [Goalfix Cup 2023 comes to Worcester this weekend!](https://goalballuk.com/goalfix-cup-2023-comes-to-worcester-this-weekend/) - Experience the thrilling Goalfix Cup 2023! Join top goalball players from across the UK in Worcester for an intense tournament. Livestream available. Don't miss out!
- [GB Men head to Berlin for the Goalball Nations Cup 2023](https://goalballuk.com/gb-men-head-to-berlin-for-the-goalball-nations-cup-2023/) - GB Men head to Berlin for the Goalball Nations Cup from 9-11 June 2023. Find out the schedule plus livestream link and support our team to success!
- [Featured Thursday – Dina Murdie!](https://goalballuk.com/featured-thursday-dina-murdie/) - Each Thursday we want to put the spotlight on a person involved with goalball – from players, officials to coaches, or anyone! This week we caught up with Dina Murdie What is your role at Goalball UK/within the goalball world? For Goalball UK, I am a referee and chairperson of the Competition Committee. Internationally, I
- [GB Men take fourth place in Lithuania](https://goalballuk.com/gb-men-take-fourth-place-in-lithuania-and-stephen-newey-qualifies-as-an-ibsa-level-2-referee/) - May 12th to 14th saw GB Men compete in the Lithuanian Blind Sport Federation's International Goalball Tournament, securing fourth place against tough opposition.
- [GB Women’s resilience shines through in Malmö](https://goalballuk.com/gb-womens-resilience-shines-through-in-malmo/) - GB Women showcase their resilience in defence, and progress in attack, at the Malmö Lady Intercup for a competitive experience against top teams.
- [GB Women head to Sweden for the Malmö Lady Intercup and Canada test game](https://goalballuk.com/gb-women-head-to-sweden-for-the-malmo-lady-intercup-and-canada-test-game/) - GB Women head to Sweden for the 2023 Malmö Lady Intercup goalball tournament followed by a training day and test match with the Canadian national team.
- [London Elephants finish top of the 2022-23 Intermediate South League](https://goalballuk.com/london-elephants-finish-top-of-the-2022-23-intermediate-south-league/) - Goalball UK's Intermediate South league concludes for the season with London Elephants finishing top or 2022-23.
- [Goalball squad to represent Great Britain in Lithuania announced](https://goalballuk.com/goalball-squad-to-represent-great-britain-in-lithuania-announced/) - GB Men travel to Lithuania to compete in the International Goalball Tournament for the 'Vytaitas the Great Lions Club' Cup
- [We’re part of the team, are you? Goalball UK are ready to support UKAD’s Clean Sport Week](https://goalballuk.com/were-part-of-the-team-are-you-goalball-uk-are-ready-to-support-ukads-clean-sport-week/) - Clean Sport Week is UKAD’s national awareness week championing clean sport, education and anti-doping initiatives with sports across the UK.
- [Northern Allstars remain champions of the Super League!](https://goalballuk.com/northern-allstars-remain-champions-of-the-super-league/) - Northern Allstars Goalball Club remain champions of the Goalball UK Super League 2022-23 Season after third tournament win in London.
- [Goalball is coming to Coventry for the World Games!](https://goalballuk.com/goalball-is-coming-to-coventry-for-the-world-games/) - Coventry has been announced as a host city alongside Birmingham for the world’s largest sporting event for blind and partially sighted people this summer.
- [Robert Avery selected to referee at IBSA World Games](https://goalballuk.com/robert-avery-selected-to-referee-at-ibsa-world-games/) - Robert Avery, a senior lecturer in health sciences at York St John University, has been selected to referee goalball matches at the IBSA World Games held in the UK this August.
- [Mark Winder celebrates six years with Goalball UK](https://goalballuk.com/mark-winder-celebrates-six-years-with-goalball-uk/) - Mark Winder, CEO at Goalball UK, shares highlights from the past six years, looking back at the growth of the sport, players, governance and team.
- [Annual Report 2021-22](https://goalballuk.com/annual-report-2021-22/) - The Goalball UK Annual Report 2021-22 is launched in March 2023 highlighting our successes and challenges over the period.
- [Featured Thursday – Robert Avery!](https://goalballuk.com/featured-thursday-robert-avery/) - Meet Robert Avery, one of the most highly regarded goalball referees in the game and founder of York Goalball Club
- [The Worshipful Company of Spectacle Makers support Goalball UK to create World Games legacy](https://goalballuk.com/worshipful-company-of-spectacle-makers-support-goalball-uk-to-create-world-games-legacy/) - The donation will support Goalball UK's Have a Go Days, Open Refereeing and Open Coaching Courses as part of the IBSA World Games Legacy.
- [Weekly round-up: #GoalballFamily on social media – 5k Day special!](https://goalballuk.com/weekly-round-up-goalballfamily-on-social-media-42/) - This week we’re dedicating the round-up to the amazing posts from the Goalball Family who took part in our 5k Day last weekend.
- [Goalball UK celebrates 10 years with 10 stories – Robert Avery](https://goalballuk.com/goalball-uk-celebrates-10-years-with-10-stories-robert-avery/) - This month we spoke with Robert Avery, who talked to us about his journey, what it takes to become one of the best goalball referees in the world.
- [Goalball UK celebrates 10 years with 10 stories – Clive Spencer](https://goalballuk.com/goalball-uk-celebrates-10-years-clive-spencer/) - Goalball UK celebrates 10 years with 10 stories – Clive Spencer
- [A return to Bromsgrove for our latest referee course!](https://goalballuk.com/a-return-to-bromsgrove-for-our-latest-referee-course/) - Six new goalball referees qualified through the Goalball UK Referee Course in February. Interested in being a referee? Get in touch!
- [Get Behind GB!](https://goalballuk.com/get-behind-gb/) - Get Behind GB! Help our GB goalball squads succeed in 2023 by donating £10 to have your name on their official kit. All funds raised go to supporting national athletes.
- [Goalball UK secure extra funding for Paralympic preparations](https://goalballuk.com/goalball-uk-secure-extra-funding-for-paralympic-preparations/) - Goalball UK secures extra funding from UK Sport for Paralympic preparations. Both GB squads will benefit from the funding uplift awarded in February 2023.
- [Six months to go until global sporting event arrives in UK first](https://goalballuk.com/six-months-to-go-until-global-sporting-event-arrives-in-uk-first/) - Birmingham is gearing up to welcome the world’s largest sporting event for blind and partially sighted athletes to the UK for the first time.
- [Super League Tournament 2 highlights!](https://goalballuk.com/super-league-tournament-2-highlights/) - The second tournament of the 2022/2023 Super League season got underway recently at Peter Symonds College, Winchester. Teams in attendance were Birmingham, Phoenix Blaze, Queen Bees, Fen Tigers, Fenland Tigers, London Elephants, RNC Academy, Northern Allstars, and Winchester Kings. The nine teams were split into two divisions as a result of Tournament 1 results, teams
- [Five things we’re excited about in 2023](https://goalballuk.com/five-things-were-excited-about-in-2023/) - 2023 promises to be a big year for Goalball UK and we have plenty to look forward to! From the World Games to the Goalfix Cup we are sharing our top five events
- [Chelsea Hudson makes BBC Young Sports Personality of the Year 2022 top ten](https://goalballuk.com/chelsea-hudson-makes-bbc-young-sports-personality-of-the-year-2022-top-ten/) - GB Women's Chelsea Hudson reached the final ten in the BBC Young Sports Personality of the Year, in a huge accolade for her activities in goalball and Parasport.
- [GB Women reach Goalball World Championships quarter final](https://goalballuk.com/gb-women-reach-goalball-world-championships-quarter-final/) - GB Women reach the quarter finals of the IBSA Goalball World Championships 2022 after charging through their group games with solid performance.
- [Student hooked on goalball brings Paralympic sport to Derby](https://goalballuk.com/student-hooked-on-goalball-brings-paralympic-sport-to-derby/) - A 15 year old student brings goalball to the Derby area through the Goalball UK School Leaders Course. Find out what inspired Clara to take action!
- [First Paris 2024 qualifying opportunity for GB Women at upcoming IBSA Goalball World Championships](https://goalballuk.com/first-paris-2024-qualifying-opportunity-for-gb-women-at-ibsa-goalball-world-championships-2022/) - GB Women to travel to Portugal for the IBSA Goalball World Championships. The competition is the first qualifying opportunity for the Paris 2024 Paralympics.
- [Featured Thursday – Anna Martin](https://goalballuk.com/featured-thursday-anna-martin/) - This week we feature Anna Martin, Goalball UK activator andreferee, PhD student and part of our new This Girl Can Working Group.
- [This Girl Can Open – new for 2023](https://goalballuk.com/this-girl-can-open-new-for-2023/) - Join us for the first all women and girls goalball event! Held on Saturday 4th February in Longbridge this promises to be a brilliant day of goalball! Sign up.
- [Intermediate South matchday 2 highlights](https://goalballuk.com/intermediate-south-matchday-2-highlights/) - All the highlights from the second Intermediate South matchday of the 2022-23 season. Reigning league headers London Elephants continue in their number one spot
- [GB Men take fourth at European Championships 2022](https://goalballuk.com/gb-take-fourth-at-european-championships-2022/) - GB Men finish their campaign at the IBSA Goalball European B Championships in fourth place after narrow misses for the finals.
- [GB Men reach semi finals at European Championships 2022](https://goalballuk.com/gb-men-reach-semi-finals-at-european-championships-2022-2/) - Undefeated GB Men beat Denmark to reach semi-finals The squad will play Israel once more in the semi-finals of the IBSA Goalball European (Group B) Championships 2022 Today, Friday 18th November, GB Men led an outstanding triumph over Denmark ending the game early at 13-3 in the second half. In goalball if a team leads
- [Thank you #GoalballFamily – Open letter from Megan Smithson-Booth!](https://goalballuk.com/thank-you-goalballfamily-open-letter-from-megan-smithson-booth/) - Fundraising goal success for Megan Smithson-Booth Our goal has been met in raising vital funds for Megan Smithson-Booth in the hope to keep her Paralympic dream alive, all thanks to you, the #GoalballFamily for raising £5,371! Megan would like to say thank you to everyone who supported her with donations and well wishes via an
- [Featured Thursday – Antonia Bunyan!](https://goalballuk.com/featured-thursday-antonia-bunyan/) - Antonia Bunyan is a GB Women goalball athlete playing for RNC and the Queen Bees in the Goalball UK Super and Intermediate Leagues.
- [Featured Thursday – Meme Robertson!](https://goalballuk.com/featured-thursday-meme-robertson/) - Meme (Amelia) Robertson is a GB Women goalball athlete also playing for RNC and the Queen Bees in the Goalball UK Super and Intermediate Leagues.
- [Featured Thursday – Georgie Bullen](https://goalballuk.com/featured-thursday-georgie-bullen/) - Meet Georgie Bullen. Paralympian and goalball player for Fen Tigers and the Queen Bees. Georgie has played goalball internationally since she was sixteen.
- [GB Men reach quarter finals at European Championships 2022](https://goalballuk.com/gb-men-reach-quarter-finals-at-european-championships-2022/) - Catch up on all the action from the group round of the European (Group B) Championships 2022. GB Men qualify for the quarter finals!
- [Featured Thursday – Aaron Mitchell!](https://goalballuk.com/featured-thursday-aaron-mitchell/) - It's time for Featured Thursday! Today we're talking to Aaron Mitchell of York St John Goalball Club. Aaron is a player and coach plus a Goalball UK referee.
- [Let’s Go GB! Support GB Men at the IBSA Goalball European Championships 2022](https://goalballuk.com/lets-go-gb-support-gb-men-at-the-ibsa-goalball-european-championships-2022/) - Watch live goalball as GB Men travel to Portugal for the IBSA Goalball European Championships 2022. Lets Go GB!
- [Goalball UK celebrates Rainbow Laces Day](https://goalballuk.com/goalball-uk-celebrates-rainbow-laces-day/) - Inclusion has no off season. On Rainbow Laces Day we speak to Leo Johnson, goalball player at South Yorkshire Goalball Club and Find The Next Academy member.
- [Featured Thursday – Nick Killen!](https://goalballuk.com/featured-thursday-nick-killen/) - For this week's Featured Thursday we catch up with Nick Killen of West Yorkshire Goalball Club.
- [Featured Thursday – Dani Dillon!](https://goalballuk.com/featured-thursday-dani-dillon/) - This week we meet Dani Dillon for Featured Thursday. Dani is a Goalball UK referee and on the Competition Committee. Read on to find out about Dani's skydiving!
- [GB Men defeated but not discouraged in Madrid](https://goalballuk.com/gb-men-defeated-but-not-discouraged-in-madrid/) - GB Men return after a tough weekend of international goalball competition in Madrid with determination for the IBSA Euro Bs next month.
- [Goalball UK Chair appointment extended](https://goalballuk.com/goalball-uk-chair-appointment-extended/) - Goalball UK are delighted to announce that John Grosvenor will continue to lead the Board for a further four years.
- [Featured Thursday – Hamza Azam!](https://goalballuk.com/featured-thursday-hamza-azam/) - This week we speak to Hamza Azam of the newly formed Bradford Goalball Club. Find out about Hamza's favourite post game meal and goalball inspirations!
- [Featured Thursday – Robyn Gell!](https://goalballuk.com/featured-thursday-robyn-gell/) - For this week's Featured Thursday we speak to Robyn Gell. Robyn loves Irish music, chicken nuggets and has just started at Birmingham City University!
- [Good luck GB Men at the FEDC International Goalball Tournament 2022](https://goalballuk.com/good-luck-gb-men-at-the-fedc-goalball-tournament-2022/) - GB Men goalball squad take on Israel, Spain and Finland in the FEDC International Goalball Tournament 2022 in Madrid, Spain.
- [The World Anti-Doping Agency releases 2023 Prohibited List](https://goalballuk.com/the-world-anti-doping-agency-releases-2023-prohibited-list/) - The World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) has published its 2023 List of Prohibited Substances and Methods. Stay up to date with these changes today.
- [Intermediate South matchday 1 highlights](https://goalballuk.com/intermediate-south-matchday-1-highlights/) - On 8th October the first Intermediate South matchday of the Goalball UK 22-23 season took place. Teams from across the South met for a full day of goalball.
- [Good luck GB Women at the Goalball Nations Cup Berlin 2022](https://goalballuk.com/good-luck-gb-women-at-the-goalball-nations-cup-berlin-2022/) - GB Women goalball athletes travel to Berlin to take on national teams in the Goalball Nations Cup 2022. Live stream available!
- [Goalball UK referee course dates announced](https://goalballuk.com/goalball-uk-referee-course-dates-announced/) - Registration is now open for the next Goalball UK referee course. Two days of practical, expert tuition on a residential course. Join now!
- [Featured Thursday – Daniel White!](https://goalballuk.com/featured-thursday-daniel-white/) - This week's Featured Thursday is from Daniel White of the Croysutt Warriors! Find out all about Daniel and his goalball journey.
- [National Inclusion Week 2022](https://goalballuk.com/national-inclusion-week-2022/) - This week, Goalball UK are celebrating National Inclusion Week and participating in work behind the scenes to help make our sport more inclusive!
- [Coming up in October 2022](https://goalballuk.com/coming-up-in-october-2022/) - All the goalball and Goalball UK activity coming up in October 2022 for you. International and regional competitions plus have a go days.
- [Goalball UK Super League season kicks off in Sheffield this Saturday](https://goalballuk.com/goalball-uk-super-league-season-kicks-off-in-sheffield-this-saturday/) - This weekend (Saturday 17th and Sunday 18th September) sees the first Goalball UK Super League tournament of the season take place in Sheffield.
- [GB Men finish fourth at the goalball Blind Games in Portugal](https://goalballuk.com/gb-men-finish-fourth-at-the-goalball-blind-games-in-portugal/) - Goalball UK GB men’s squad travelled to Portugal this weekend to compete in the Blind Games.
- [Featured Thursday – Mustafa Abbas!](https://goalballuk.com/featured-thursday-mustafa-abbas/) - Each Thursday we want to put the spotlight on a person involved with goalball – from players, officials, coaches, or anyone. This week we caught up with Mustafa Abbas! What club do you play for or coach? I play for New College Worcester (NCW) as I am a student there, as well as the #FindTheNext
- [This Girl Can Project Group – New season, new opportunity!](https://goalballuk.com/this-girl-can-project-group-new-season-new-opportunity/) - We're forming a This Girl Can Project Group and are searching for people who want to make a difference to shape our future delivery for women and girls.
- [Good luck Team GB Men at the Blind Games](https://goalballuk.com/good-luck-team-gb-men-at-the-blind-games/) - Team GB Men take on international goalball teams in the 2022 Blind Games - Goalball International Tournament in Portugal.
- [Her Majesty The Queen: Goalball UK expresses its deepest condolences to the Royal Family](https://goalballuk.com/her-majesty-the-queen-goalball-uk-expresses-its-deepest-condolences-to-the-royal-family/) - Goalball UK has expressed its deepest condolences to the Royal Family following the death of Her Majesty The Queen.
- [An invite to our AGM](https://goalballuk.com/an-invite-to-our-agm/) - Join the Goalball UK AGM and have your say!
- [Digging through the Goalball UK archives – London Paralympics 2012](https://goalballuk.com/digging-through-the-goalball-uk-archives-london-paralympics-2012/) - Our London 2012 Paralympics experience - Goalball UK
- [Featured Thursday – Leo Stubbs!](https://goalballuk.com/featured-thursday-leo-stubbs/) - Each Thursday we want to put the spotlight on a person involved with goalball – from players, officials, coaches, or anyone. This week we caught up with Leo Stubbs! What club do you play for or coach? I play for Winchester. How did you discover goalball? The VI Specialist at my school introduced me to
- [Brethertons select Goalball UK as their new Charity of The Year!](https://goalballuk.com/brethertons-select-goalball-uk-as-their-new-charity-of-the-year/) - Goalball UK selected as Brethertons Solicitors LLP Charity of the Year for 2022-2023. Fundraising begins with the Autumn Wolf Run 2022!
- [Featured Thursday – Max Dyble!](https://goalballuk.com/featured-thursday-max-dyble/) - Each Thursday we want to put the spotlight on a person involved with goalball – from players, officials, coaches, or anyone. This week we caught up with Max Dyble! What club do you play for or coach? I am part of the #FindTheNext Goalball Academy. I played in my 1st tournament in July 2022 –
- [Coming up in September](https://goalballuk.com/coming-up-in-september-2022/) - We’ve got a busy month ahead with the 2022-23 competition season stating, Team GB training and Men’s international competitions, goalball taster sessions and the Leeds Sight Village coming up! Here’s the low down of September goalball activity for you: 9th – 11th September 2022: Team GB Men travel to Portugal for the International Blind Games. Good
- [Weekly round-up! #GoalballFamily on social media!](https://goalballuk.com/weekly-round-up-goalballfamily-on-social-media-111/) - In this weeks weekly roundup, we celebrate the support for our Great Britain Women’s squad, GCSE results day, and more! Let’s go GB, lets go! Let’s go GB 🇬🇧 💪 https://t.co/ICFmgNDJvg— Georgie Bullen PLY (@GeorgieGoalball) August 23, 2022 Be proud of yourself #GoalballFamily, for the results you achieved! Photo description in original tweet: A yellow
- [Goalball UK appoints Jo Hercberg as Digital and Communications Lead!](https://goalballuk.com/goalball-uk-appoints-jo-hercberg-as-digital-and-communications-lead/) - Goalball UK has appointed Jo Hercberg to the new full-time role of Digital and Communications Lead. Jo will work with the team to build awareness of Goalball UK and the sport of goalball both on and offline. This is a crucial time for Goalball UK as the teams prepare for the IBSA World Games 2023
- [Featured Thursday – Ella Shipley!](https://goalballuk.com/featured-thursday-ella-shipley/) - Each Thursday we want to put the spotlight on a person involved with goalball – from players, officials, coaches, or anyone. This week we caught up with Ella Shipley! What club do you play for or coach? I play at Novice level for West Yorkshire How did you discover goalball? Through the London 2012 Paralympics.
- [Team GB Women Goalball squad qualify for IBSA World Goalball Championships](https://goalballuk.com/team-gb-women-goalball-squad-qualify-for-ibsa-world-goalball-championships/) - Image credit: RyolCHIKAWA/IBSA Team GB (Great Britain) Women have qualified for the IBSA (International Blind Sports Federation) World Championships 2022, to be held in Portugal from 4-17th December 2022. The event will be held in The Sports and Congress Center (Centro de Desportos e Congressos) in Matosinhos. Team GB could be up against competition from
- [Weekly round-up! #GoalballFamily on social media!](https://goalballuk.com/weekly-round-up-goalballfamily-on-social-media-110/) - Another week has passed, let’s check out what’s been happening this week including A Level results day, IBSA World Games countdown and more! Congratulations to Meme and everyone who received their results yesterday! Results Day! Meme Robertson, from Colne, Lancashire, achieved:BTEC L3 National Diploma in Sporting Excellence and Performance – Distinction*GCE A Level Biology –
- [Featured Thursday – Steve Jones!](https://goalballuk.com/featured-thursday-steve-jones/) - Each Thursday we want to put the spotlight on a person involved with goalball – from players, officials, coaches, or anyone. This week we caught up with Steve Jones! What club do you play for or coach? I coach at South Wales Goalball Club. How did you discover goalball? When volunteering as a Games Maker
- [Fen Tigers…take a bow!](https://goalballuk.com/fen-tigers-take-a-bow/) - Fen Tigers recently returned to Super European Goalball League action, for stage 2 which was hosted in Brussels, Belgium! In case you missed it, Fen Tigers have been a part of the Super European Goalball League (SEGL) 2022 season! Europe’s Elite goalball clubs come together across 2 divisions (Northern, and Southern) to fight for a
- [Happy International Youth Day!](https://goalballuk.com/happy-international-youth-day/) - On International Youth Day, we're looking back at the recent #FindTheNext Goalball Academy & Summer Camp! Setting the scene The two camps returned to Nottingham Trent University Clifton Campus, it was fantastic to return following 2021! Despite being in the same places, there were distinct differences from 2021 as the two camps were able to mix
- [Weekly round-up! #GoalballFamily on social media!](https://goalballuk.com/weekly-round-up-goalballfamily-on-social-media-109/) - Let’s take a look back on the past week, including a spotlight on traveling solo, Parasport Festival and more… It’s #InternationalAssistanceDogWeek this week! Check out an interesting fact from Guide Dogs… It's #InternationalAssistanceDogWeek 🦮Did you know that our Cryogenic facility allows us to freeze and store semen from our guide dog dads, and share with
- [Featured Thursday – Kirsty Allen!](https://goalballuk.com/featured-thursday-kirsty-allen/) - Each Thursday we want to put the spotlight on a person involved with goalball – from players, officials, coaches, or anyone. This week we caught up with Kirsty Allen! What club do you play for or coach? I have been coaching at Nottinghamshire Sheriffs for around 9 years now. How did you discover goalball? Through My
- [Weekly round-up! #GoalballFamily on social media!](https://goalballuk.com/weekly-round-up-goalballfamily-on-social-media-108/) - Let’s take a look back on the past week, including an award winner, some expert dancing moves, and more! Make sure to check out the Commonwealth Games 2022 closing ceremony today! Your Closing Ceremony line-up is here. This is a party you definitely do not want to miss.@JorjaSmith, @ub40official, @mahalia, @DexysOfficial, @lauramvula and more.Last remaining
- [Weekly round-up! #GoalballFamily on social media!](https://goalballuk.com/weekly-round-up-goalballfamily-on-social-media-107/) - Summer is here, check out our latest weekly roundup! Fancy following along a summer of sport? Look no further than the Commonwealth Games! BBS is looking forward to the start of the Birmingham #CommonwealthGames2022 this Thursday and wishes the athletes luck! Here's a rundown of the sports and the UK's blind and partially sighted competitors...
- [Featured Thursday – Klaudia Orzel!](https://goalballuk.com/featured-thursday-klaudia-orzel/) - Each Thursday we want to put the spotlight on a person involved with goalball – from players, officials, coaches, or anyone. This week we caught up with Klaudia Orzel! What club do you play for or coach? I play for South Yorkshire. How did you discover goalball? I started playing when I was about 13
- [Featured Thursday – Laura Brooks!](https://goalballuk.com/featured-thursday-laura-brooks/) - Each Thursday we want to put the spotlight on a person involved with goalball – from players, officials, coaches, or anyone. This week we caught up with Laura Brooks! What club do you play for or coach? I play at the Intermediate level for Birmingham. How did you discover goalball? I had heard of goalball
- [We are Pioneers of the True Athlete Project Wellbeing Partnership!](https://goalballuk.com/were-pioneers-of-the-true-athlete-project-wellbeing-partnership/) - Pioneering Wellbeing Partnership Launches! Four sporting national governing bodies have joined forces to create a pioneering “Wellbeing Partnership.” Goalball UK, Archery GB, Boccia England, and England Handball will work together for three years on a series of initiatives designed to nurture the well-being of young people. The project has been funded by Sport England and
- [National Finals 2022 – Championes!](https://goalballuk.com/national-finals-2022-championes/) - All roads throughout the 2021/2022 Competition Structure led to the National Finals on Saturday 2nd – Sunday 3rd July at the English Institute of Sport, Sheffield! Clubs have been competing throughout the season in all 3 levels of play (Novice, Intermediate, and Elite) with the opportunity to travel to Sheffield to fight for the crown of
- [Weekly round-up! #GoalballFamily on social media!](https://goalballuk.com/weekly-round-up-goalballfamily-on-social-media-106/) - The 2021/2022 goalball season is complete! We’re looking back on the past week, join us! Their excitement could not be contained!! Looks like a rowdy bunch! 😉 Hope you all had a cracking time! #goalball #goalballfamily https://t.co/5HMLkXMadG— Winchester Goalball (@WinchGoalball) July 17, 2022 RNIB give us their take on the “Little Miss/Mr” trend! That Little
- [The 2021/2022 Season finale!](https://goalballuk.com/the-2021-2022-season-finale/) - The 2021/2022 season curtailed with the annual End of Season tournament at Bromsgrove School on Saturday 16th and Sunday 17th July 2022. Over 40 players were in attendance with players attending from a variety of clubs. A key tradition of the End of Season Tournament is that teams are randomly allocated on the day, meaning
- [Featured Thursday – Abbie-Rose Reddington!](https://goalballuk.com/featured-thursday-abbie-rose-reddington/) - Each Thursday we want to put the spotlight on a person involved with goalball – from players, officials, coaches, or anyone. This week we caught up with Abbie-Rose Reddington! What club do you play for or coach? I am a uni student so when I’m at home I play for Norwich Pirates, however, when I’m
- [Weekly round-up! #GoalballFamily on social media!](https://goalballuk.com/weekly-round-up-goalballfamily-on-social-media-105/) - We cannot wait to finish off the season on a high at the End of Season Tournament this weekend, check out our latest weekly roundup beforehand! Massive good luck to Adam Knott and Rosie Patts on their move to New Zealand, you will both be missed!! Such a special day with my goalball family! 😎
- [Support Goalball UK & Loughborough University!](https://goalballuk.com/can-you-help-shape-the-future-of-classification/) - Are you a goalball player? Or have experience playing goalball? Then we need your help! Researchers at Loughborough University are currently undertaking a research project looking to understand the relationship between vision and goalball performance. As part of this project, they are looking for goalball players to take part in their research who have vision
- [Featured Thursday – Andrew Boardman!](https://goalballuk.com/featured-thursday-andrew-boardman/) - Each Thursday we want to put the spotlight on a person involved with goalball – from players, officials, coaches, or anyone. This week we caught up with Andrew Boardman! What club do you play for or coach? I play (and am starting to coach) for Cambridge Dons. How did you discover goalball? I’d never heard
- [Great Britain bring home bronze!](https://goalballuk.com/great-britain-bring-home-bronze/) - The European Para Youth Games (EPYG) returned to Pajulahti Olympic & Paralympic Training Centre, Finland from 27th June until 4th July! Great Britain was represented by an Under 19 Men’s & Women’s squad for the first time at the EPYG, which is fantastic and demonstrates the development of youth goalball in the UK. The Women’s
- [Weekly round-up! #GoalballFamily on social media!](https://goalballuk.com/weekly-round-up-goalballfamily-on-social-media-104/) - What a week, National Finals, the European Para Youth Games, and more! Hear from Samantha of the Under 19 GB Women’s squad who achieved Bronze at the European Para Youth Games! Today I’m on Sport Live black diamond 6pm sharing my story of European para youth games in Finland representing Great Britain 🇬🇧❤️ anyone can
- [Novice Tournament 3 – Bake sale!](https://goalballuk.com/novice-tournament-3-bake-sale/) - The final Matchday of the regular Novice season. Check out who will compete in the National Finals! Two weeks ago teams from up and down the three novice regions came together for the last tournament of the regular season. Places were up for grabs for the upcoming National Finals on Saturday 2nd and Sunday 3rd
- [Featured Thursday – Susan Hookway!](https://goalballuk.com/featured-thursday-susan-hookway/) - Each Thursday we want to put the spotlight on a person involved with goalball – from players, officials, coaches, or anyone. This week we caught up with Susan Hookway! What club do you play for or coach? I play for the one and only Croysutt Warriors! How did you discover goalball? About 9 months ago
- [Summer Camp returns for 2022!](https://goalballuk.com/goalball-uks-summer-camp-returns-for-2022/) - Following the success of Summer Camp in 2021, we are pleased to announce our Summer Camp is returning for 2022! The camp will feature lots of opportunities to socialise with old and new friends, both on and off the goalball court! The camp will run from Monday 1st August 2022, arriving 12:30-1:30 pm, through to Thursday 4th August
- [Featured Thursday - Niall Geddes!](https://goalballuk.com/featured-thursday-niall-geddes/) - Each Thursday we want to put the spotlight on a person involved with goalball – from players, officials, coaches, or anyone. This week we caught up with Niall Geddes! What club do you play for or coach? I play for Phoenix Blaze. How did you discover goalball? My basketball coach referred me. I went along
- [Goalball UK appoints Gary Fraser as High-Performance Lead!](https://goalballuk.com/goalball-uk-appoints-gary-fraser-as-high-performance-lead/) - Goalball UK has appointed Gary Fraser to the new full-time role of High-Performance Lead. He will work with staff and athletes to develop the programme across all levels of play. This is a crucial time for the team as they prepare for the IBSA World Games 2023 and the Paralympics 2024. Gary comes with a
- [Great Britain are raring to take on the 2022 European Para Youth Games!](https://goalballuk.com/great-britain-are-raring-to-take-on-the-2022-european-para-youth-games/) - The European Para Youth Games (EPYG) return in 2022 for the first time since 2019 from the 27th June until the 4th July. This year’s games are to be hosted at the Pajulahti Olympic and Paralympic Training Centre, Finland and will be the biggest event in history with over 500 athletes from 29 countries! The EPYG
- [Weekly round-up! #GoalballFamily on social media!](https://goalballuk.com/weekly-round-up-goalballfamily-on-social-media-103/) - Check out our latest weekly roundup, with excitement following the Goalfix Cup 2022! Congratulations to Caleb and the Northern Allstars team! Fantastic team performance from @northernstars5 at this past weekend’s @goalfix cup 2022. Coming away with the gold medal and top goal scorer for me. Massive thank you to @GoalballUK for a brilliant tournament and
- [Featured Thursday - Emma Tammaro!](https://goalballuk.com/featured-thursday-emma-tammoro/) - Each Thursday we want to put the spotlight on a person involved with goalball – from players, officials, coaches, or anyone. This week we caught up with Emma Tammaro! What club do you play for or coach? I play for Northern Allstars in the Super League (Elite). How did you discover goalball? Just after losing
- [Goalball UK End of Season Tournament 2021/22 - Entries Now Open!](https://goalballuk.com/endofseasontournament21-22/) - Goalball UK are pleased to announce entries for the End of Season tournament 2021/22 are now open! We will be hosting the End of Season tournament on Saturday 16th and Sunday 17th July at Bromsgrove School. This will be an exciting opportunity to play goalball over 2 days in a mixture of teams and formats,
- [Goalball UK End of Season Awards 2021/22 - Nominations Now Open!](https://goalballuk.com/goalball-uk-end-of-season-awards-2021-2022/) - Goalball UK are pleased to announce nominations for the the End of Season awards 2021/22 are now open! In what has been an exciting season, there have been some outstanding contributions to our sport from the #GoalballFamily both on and off the court which will be acknowledged with the Goalball UK End of Season awards.
- [Weekly round-up! #GoalballFamily on social media!](https://goalballuk.com/weekly-round-up-goalballfamily-on-social-media-102/) - Check out our latest weekly roundup, featuring British Blind Sport Have a Go Days, Goalfix Cup excitement, and #InternationalAlbinismAwarenessDay! The Tigers are roaring ahead of a big weekend! Awesome last training session before @GoalballUK’s Goalfix Cup next weekend. Full power on display with solid defence to boot, ending in a one hour rolling game, testing
- [The Goalfix Cup 2022 is around the corner!](https://goalballuk.com/the-goalfix-cup-2022-is-around-the-corner/) - The excitement is building for the Goalfix Cup 2022, find out all you need to know ahead of this year’s competition! Saturday 18th – Sunday 19th June, 8 teams, 16 games, let the action commence! In the first edition since 2019 due to Covid-19, it is easy to see why excitement is building across the goalball
- [Featured Thursday - Connor Scott-Gardner!](https://goalballuk.com/featured-thursday-connor-scott-gardner/) - Each Thursday we want to put the spotlight on a person involved with goalball – from players, officials, coaches, or anyone. This week we caught up with Connor Scott-Gardner! What club do you play for or coach? I play for West Yorkshire at both Novice and Intermediate levels. How did you discover goalball? When I
- [Weekly round-up! #GoalballFamily on social media!](https://goalballuk.com/weekly-round-up-goalballfamily-on-social-media-101/) - June is flying by, as we edge towards the second half of the year. Check out this week’s weekly roundup to kickoff the weekend! Birmingham novice coach Conna Jeffs is proud of his team! Couldn’t be prouder of our novices, who are @bhamgoalball1 first team to have qualified for the newly introduced national finals in
- [Featured Thursday - Frin Lewis-Smith!](https://goalballuk.com/featured-thursday-frin-lewis-smith/) - Each Thursday we want to put the spotlight on a person involved with goalball – from players, officials, coaches, or anyone. This week we caught up with Frin Lewis-Smith! What is your role at Goalball UK/within the goalball world? I’m a level 1 IBSA referee and have blown the whistle at tournaments since 2014. How
- [Weekly round-up! #GoalballFamily on social media!](https://goalballuk.com/weekly-round-up-goalballfamily-on-social-media-100/) - Happy #PlatinumJubilee weekend! Check out what has been going on in our world via our weekly roundup! Fantastic to see the excitement building for the 2022 Goalfix Cup (Saturday 18th – Sunday 19th June), shown by Kings coach Geoff! So excited for this! Goalball is the greatest sport you did not know about! Come along
- [Featured Thursday - Grant Mallabar!](https://goalballuk.com/featured-thursday-grant-mallabar/) - Each Thursday we want to put the spotlight on a person involved with goalball – from players, officials, coaches, or anyone. This week we caught up with Grant Mallabar! What club do you play for or coach? I play for Lancashire Lions. How did you discover goalball? I moved to Manchester in September 2021
- [Weekly round-up! #GoalballFamily on social media!](https://goalballuk.com/weekly-round-up-goalballfamily-on-social-media-99/) - The regular novice season has been completed! Check out this week’s weekly roundup as we delve into our world on social media in the past 7 days. A great rally to start the second half! The start of the 2nd half versus @WYGoalball. @qasem_asad receives the ball at centre and passes to @LeoJohn10100051 on the
- [Make a difference to the future of goalball in schools!](https://goalballuk.com/make-a-difference-to-the-future-of-goalball-in-schools/) - Goalball UK will be conducting some filming for a project and need the #GoalballFamily’s help! Where – Peter Symonds College, Owens Road, Winchester, SO22 6RX (reasonable travel expenses will be covered by Goalball UK). When – Tuesday 9th & Wednesday 10th August 2022, 09:00 – 17:00 (if you are only available for one of these days, we would still
- [Featured Thursday - Ameen Memon!](https://goalballuk.com/featured-thursday-ameen-memon/) - Each Thursday we want to put the spotlight on a person involved with goalball – from players, officials, coaches, or anyone. This week we caught up with Ameen Memon! What club do you play for or coach? I play for South Yorkshire on the Novice team. How did you discover goalball? A community support worker
- [Weekly round-up! #GoalballFamily on social media!](https://goalballuk.com/weekly-round-up-goalballfamily-on-social-media-98/) - The 3rd and final Novice regional tournaments get underway tomorrow! Before that, check out our latest weekly roundup! Very important tip here for us all to remember! Important reminder 🚨#GAAD #accessibility pic.twitter.com/BoHI89yZfY— Sightsavers (@Sightsavers) May 16, 2022 What a great combination! ❤️🔵 Diwrnod prysur gyda hyfforddiant Cymorth Cyntaf a sesiwn i ddatblygu sgiliau pêl-gôl.❤️🔵 A
- [Featured Thursday - Harry Boden!](https://goalballuk.com/featured-thursday-harry-boden/) - Each Thursday we want to put the spotlight on a person involved with goalball – from players, officials, coaches, or anyone. This week we caught up with Harry Boden! What club do you play for or coach? I play for Nottinghamshire Sheriffs. How did you discover goalball? My primary school set up an after-school goalball
- [Intermediate South Matchday 4 - Does it have to end?](https://goalballuk.com/intermediate-south-matchday-4-does-it-have-to-end/) - The final Matchday of the regular Intermediate season. Check out who will face West Yorkshire and Fen Tigers in the National Finals! Two places are up for grabs for the National Finals from each region of the Intermediate League. West Yorkshire and Fen Tigers, who qualified from the intermediate North League would surely be watching
- [Featured Thursday - Marcus Bu-Rashid!](https://goalballuk.com/featured-thursday-marcus-bu-rashid/) - Each Thursday we want to put the spotlight on a person involved with goalball – from players, officials, coaches, or anyone. This week we caught up with Marcus Bu-Rashid! What club do you play for or coach? I play for Winchester Goalball Club. How did you discover goalball? When I was 8, I went on
- [Weekly round-up! #GoalballFamily on social media!](https://goalballuk.com/weekly-round-up-goalballfamily-on-social-media-97/) - Check out our latest weekly roundup, with a joint training session, teammate love, excitement for the National Finals and more! This is fab, we hope everyone had a great time! We enjoyed a fantastic day of goalball on Saturday with @SYGoalballClub @WYGoalball. A big thank you to Kathryn, Kirsty and all of the players who
- [What is the Goalfix Cup?](https://goalballuk.com/what-is-the-goalfix-cup/) - The Goalfix Cup returns on Saturday 18th – Sunday 19th June at Brunel University Sports Park! But, what is it? The Goalfix Cup has been a mainstay in some form of the UK goalball competition calendar even before Goalball UK was formed in 2010. Previous names for the most prestigious competition in the UK included
- [Weekly round-up! #GoalballFamily on social media!](https://goalballuk.com/weekly-round-up-goalballfamily-on-social-media-96/) - Well done to the GB Women’s squad for their performances at the 2022 Malmö Inter Lady Cup, here are some of our favourites from the past week! Could you volunteer? .@GuideDogs is looking for My Sighted Guide volunteers. Volunteers will undergo training and learn to safely guide someone with sight loss, navigating environments while building
- [Featured Thursday - Conall Moore!](https://goalballuk.com/featured-thursday-conall-moore/) - Each Thursday we want to put the spotlight on a person involved with goalball – from players, officials, coaches, or anyone. This week we caught up with Conall Moore! What club do you play for or coach? I play for RNC. I made my debut at the Intermediate League South (Matchday 3) in March this
- [Weekly round-up! #GoalballFamily on social media!](https://goalballuk.com/weekly-round-up-goalballfamily-on-social-media-95/) - What a week! Check out our weekly roundup featuring the IBSA World Games 2023 Launch, Super League and more! We are so excited for the IBSA World Games next year! The @IBSAGames2023 launch is underway with special guests @ClarkieGB7 and blind athletes @loraturnham, @neilfachie, @mwhapples and @AntoniaB_GB. pic.twitter.com/p3F9i4nofq— RNIB (@RNIB) April 27, 2022 Well done
- [Featured Thursday - Aure Aflalo!](https://goalballuk.com/featured-thursday-aure-aflalo/) - Each Thursday we want to put the spotlight on a person involved with goalball – from players, officials, coaches, or anyone. This week we caught up with Aure Aflalo! What club do you play for or coach? I play for, and sometimes coach, for the Cambridge Dons. How did you discover goalball? I discovered goalball
- [The countdown to the IBSA World Games 2023 is on!](https://goalballuk.com/the-countdown-to-the-2023-ibsa-world-games-is-on/) - IBSA World Games 2023 are on the way to Birmingham The international games for blind and partially sighted athletes will take place in the second city in August 2023! Today (27th April) the countdown to the 2023 International Blind Sport Federation (IBSA) World Games, a multi-sport event for blind and partially sighted athletes, has officially
- [Super League Matchday 3 - Tigers roar!](https://goalballuk.com/super-league-matchday-3-tigers-roar/) - Yet again another ‘final’ Matchday of the season, this time for the Super League (Elite)! An exciting weekend laid ahead for the 9 teams competing in the Super League (Birmingham, Cambridge Dons, Croysutt Warriors, RNC Academy, Fen Tigers, Fenland Tigers, Phoenix Blaze, Winchester Kings, and Northern Allstars) as they all sought to finish their league
- [Weekly round-up! #GoalballFamily on social media!](https://goalballuk.com/weekly-round-up-goalballfamily-on-social-media-94/) - Super League Matchday 3 this weekend at Bromsgrove School! Check out our weekly roundup ahead of an exciting weekend: Remind yourself of the details of our next goalball School Leaders course on Wednesday 27th April! Check out the details for our upcoming School Leaders Course, Bristol😄 🔵Wednesday 27th April, 9.30am to 2.30pm🔵Shine Community Sports Hall,
- [Featured Thursday - Adam Phillips!](https://goalballuk.com/featured-thursday-adam-phillips/) - Each Thursday we want to put the spotlight on a person involved with goalball – from players, officials, coaches, or anyone. This week we caught up with Adam Phillips! What club do you play for or coach? I play for York St John in the Novice League (Region A) and most recently the Novice Shield.
- [The May goalball Junior Days head to the East Midlands & Greater Manchester!](https://goalballuk.com/our-may-junior-days-head-to-manchester-the-east-midlands/) - After the success of our Easter Junior Days in Hammersmith and York, check out the details of our next two Junior Days! East Midlands – Monday 30th May 2022 & Greater Manchester – Tuesday 31th May 2022 These events are open to young people aged 8-16 of any sight level and new or existing players. Players will
- [Intermediate North Matchday 4 - All smiles!](https://goalballuk.com/intermediate-north-matchday-4-all-smiles/) - The 4th and final Matchday of the Intermediate North League! Time has flown by as we are heading into the final Matchdays across the 2021/2022 Competition Structure. The 4th and final Matchday of the Intermediate North League took place at Wright Robinson College, Manchester, with 4 teams in attendance (Lancashire Lions, Mersey Sharks, West Yorkshire,
- [Weekly round-up! #GoalballFamily on social media!](https://goalballuk.com/weekly-round-up-goalballfamily-on-social-media-93/) - It’s Good Friday! A good time to check out our weekly roundup: A fab video to break the stereotypes of people living with sight loss, congratulations Claire! Blind awareness: Claire started making social media content when she was accused of not being blind. Now after going viral, she's been given an award. pic.twitter.com/x1MaHi7GIs— BBC London
- [Featured Thursday - Marcus Strait!](https://goalballuk.com/featured-thursday-marcus-strait/) - Each Thursday we want to put the spotlight on a person involved with goalball – from players, officials, coaches, or anyone This week we caught up with Marcus Strait! What club do you play for or coach? I play for South Wales. How did you discover goalball? I was born in Cardiff, but I lived
- [Novice Shield 2022 - Remember the name!](https://goalballuk.com/novice-shield-2022-remember-the-name/) - The Competition Structure returned to cup action at the Novice Shield a week ago at Bromsgrove School! As with the Intermediate Trophy, a highlight of the domestic goalball season returned with the 2022 Novice Shield. 12 teams from across the 3 Novice regions came together to compete for silverware. The Shield kicked off with
- [Weekly round-up! #GoalballFamily on social media!](https://goalballuk.com/weekly-round-up-goalballfamily-on-social-media-92/) - As the Easter holidays get underway across the UK, check out our favourites from the past week! Gleeful for goalball, that has a good ring to it! #SOTC students go gleeful for Goalball… an exciting Paralympic sport. 🏅We hope this will be the start of an excellent relationship with @GoalballUK, leading to some exciting new
- [Featured Thursday - Amjad Khan!](https://goalballuk.com/featured-thursday-amjad-khan/) - Each Thursday we want to put the spotlight on a person involved with goalball – from players, officials, coaches, or anyone This week we caught up with Amjad Khan! What club do you play for or coach? I play for Lancashire Lions at Intermediate level. How did you discover goalball? I got into goalball around
- [Weekly round-up! #GoalballFamily on social media - 2022 Novice Shield special!](https://goalballuk.com/weekly-round-up-goalballfamily-on-social-media-91/) - Here are some of our favourites from the 2022 Novice Shield for this week’s weekly roundup! Well deserved Freya!! *Remember the name*Introducing FreyaNovice Shield nominated player of the day ✅Gold medal winner ✅Scored the only goal in the final ✅Kept a clean sheet in the final as centre player ✅Well done Freya, great job 💪#PROUD
- [Intermediate South Matchday 3 - The chase is on!](https://goalballuk.com/intermediate-south-matchday-3-the-chase-is-on/) - The 2021/2022 Competition Structure returned to Reading at the University of Reading Sports Park for Matchday 3 of the Intermediate South League! 6 teams featured, including London Elephants, RNC Academy, RNC Hereford, Cambridge Town, Cambridge Gown, and Birmingham. A number of the games were well contested, with the “anyone can beat anyone” cliché in effect! As an example, Game 1 started
- [Featured Thursday - Mark Turnham!](https://goalballuk.com/featured-thursday-mark-turnham/) - Each Thursday we want to put the spotlight on a person involved with goalball – from players, officials, coaches, or anyone This week we caught up with Mark Turnham! What club do you play for or coach? I play for Mersey Sharks in the Intermediate League and Birmingham in the Elite League. How did you
- [Weekly round-up! #GoalballFamily on social media](https://goalballuk.com/weekly-round-up-goalballfamily-on-social-media-90/) - Mothers Day and a goalball Matchday this weekend? G’won then! Great to see London Elephants player Joe Scott smashing his 5k last Saturday! 5k completed 51mins on tredmill @GoalballUK @LondonGoalball pic.twitter.com/S9s5Q3gPs9— Joe scott (@Joescott1989) March 19, 2022 Make your voice heard by completing the survey to ensure sport and physical activity is inclusive! Do you
- [#5kDay...Part 2!](https://goalballuk.com/5kday-part-2/) - Following on from the success of last year’s event, Saturday 19th March was declared #5kDay Part 2! The spring sun was once again shining and the #GoalballFamily got involved all around the country. Mum and daughter dynamic duos Kirsty and Keira Mills from Winchester were at Medina parkun on the Isle of Wight, whilst Gwennan
- [Featured Thursday - Kate Exley!](https://goalballuk.com/featured-thursday-kate-exley/) - Each Thursday we want to put the spotlight on a person involved with goalball – from players, officials, coaches, or anyone! This week we caught up with Kate Exley! What club do you play for or coach? I play for Winchester Goalball Club. How did you discover goalball? My friend Phoebe brought me along for
- [Intermediate North Matchday 3 - The season is hotting up!](https://goalballuk.com/intermediate-north-matchday-3-the-season-is-hotting-up/) - 7 teams, 21 games, 343 goals later! The next stop on the 2021/2022 Competition Calendar was Matchday 3 of the Intermediate North League on Saturday 12th – Sunday 13th March. 2 weeks after the Intermediate Trophy, some of the teams were swiftly back in action looking to achieve their league aspirations. Fen Tigers top the
- [Weekly round-up! #GoalballFamily on social media](https://goalballuk.com/weekly-round-up-goalballfamily-on-social-media-89/) - We cannot wait for 5k Day part two tomorrow! For now, it is weekly roundup time! Congratulations RNC! Huge congrats to RNC's Partially Sighted Football Team who were proclaimed Championship League Winners at the weekend with 15 points clear and 1 tournament to go. What an achievement and a fab 150th birthday present for the
- [Featured Thursday - Amber Whaley!](https://goalballuk.com/featured-thursday-amber-whaley/) - Each Thursday we want to put the spotlight on a person involved with goalball – from players, officials, coaches, or anyone! This week we caught up with Amber Whaley! What club do you play for or coach? I play for South Yorkshire. How did you discover goalball? A staff member where I lived introduced me
- [#5kDay is back!](https://goalballuk.com/5kday-is-back/) - Last year, on Saturday 20th March, we challenged the #GoalballFamily to walk, jog or run 5k. Well, we're doing the same again this year so on Saturday 19th March put your trainers on and go for it! If you have been considering doing a parkrun for a while, this could be the perfect day to start. Or maybe it
- [Weekly round-up! #GoalballFamily on social media](https://goalballuk.com/weekly-round-up-goalballfamily-on-social-media-88/) - After the fantastic news that we are growing our partnership with Sport England to Transform More Lives, and an exciting weekend ahead at the Intermediate North Matchday 3, check out our weekly roundup! Head down to Gateshead College, Neilson Rd, Gateshead to try goalball this Sunday with Lois Turner and Matt Loftus of the Great Britain
- [Open Letter From Mark Winder!](https://goalballuk.com/open-letter-from-mark-winder/) - Dear Goalball Friends, Family and Partners, This month marks 5 years since I became CEO of Goalball UK, so it seems a good time to write to you and reflect on our progress and where we are going. We are hugely grateful to all our partners and stakeholders, in particular, Sport England for their ongoing,
- [Featured Thursday - Ashleigh Dilnot!](https://goalballuk.com/featured-thursday-ashleigh-dilnot/)
- [Goalball Junior Days return in 2022!](https://goalballuk.com/goalball-junior-days-return-in-2022/) - Aged 8-16 and want to try goalball? Well, why not sign up for our upcoming Junior Days on 7th & 12th April? The event is open to young people aged 8 – 16, of any sight level and to new or existing players. Players will have the opportunity to develop their on-court skills through fun
- [Sport England continues to support our obsession with Transforming More Lives!](https://goalballuk.com/sport-england-continue-to-support-our-obsession-to-transform-peoples-lives/) - Goalball UK is among the first group of over 40 organisations working in partnership with Sport England to receive funding from its new funding model. Goalball UK has a foundational role in the sport and physical activity sector and is therefore well placed to help level up access to sport and physical activity across the
- [Say hello to Sophie Blagg!](https://goalballuk.com/say-hello-to-sophie-blagg/) - Sophie joins the #GoalballFamily, and the Goalball UK team as part of her 10-week second-year university placement. As Sophie settles into her role, we caught up to find out more about her: So Sophie, can you give us a bit of a background on where you are studying? I am a second-year student from Sheffield
- [2022 Intermediate Trophy - Extra throws galore!](https://goalballuk.com/2022-intermediate-trophy-extra-throws-galore/) - Intermediate Trophy 2022 – 26th & 27th February! In one of the highlights of the 2021/2022 Competition Structure with the opportunity for teams to compete against players they would not usually test themselves against during the regular season, the 2022 Intermediate Trophy certainly did not disappoint! 12 teams, 2 days, 36 games, a busy but
- [Weekly round-up! #GoalballFamily on social media](https://goalballuk.com/weekly-round-up-goalballfamily-on-social-media-87/) - Friday is here once again, check out our next weekly roundup! RNC recently celebrated their 150th birthday! Happy Birthday to us! On this day in 1872 our founding fathers, Dr Thomas Armitage and Sir Francis Campbell opened the doors to The Royal Normal College and Academy of Music for the Blind, now RNC. More about
- [Featured Thursday - Yahye Siyad!](https://goalballuk.com/featured-thursday-yahye-siyad/)
- [Goalball U.K. (GUK) stands in solidarity with Ukraine.](https://goalballuk.com/goalball-u-k-guk-stands-in-solidarity-with-ukraine/) - We feel extreme sadness and shock at recent developments. We condemn the atrocities being committed by the Russian Government in its invasion of Ukraine and the support of Belarus in facilitating this. GUK has decided that none of our Great Britain teams will play any international fixtures against Russia or Belarus for the foreseeable future, at any level of
- [Weekly round-up! #GoalballFamily on social media](https://goalballuk.com/weekly-round-up-goalballfamily-on-social-media-86/) - Ahead of a BIG weekend with the Intermediate Trophy, check out our weekly roundup! Great to watch Goalball UK Ambassador Kelsey Trevett speaking to Kay Burley with Siobhan Meade on the importance of educating young people about disabilities. Paving the way for a new generation.Two visually impaired campaigners explain how they hope to educate children
- [Featured Thursday - Michael Allen!](https://goalballuk.com/featured-thursday-michael-allan/)
- [High balls & high winds!](https://goalballuk.com/high-balls-high-winds/) - Storm Eunice tried, but goalball prevailed! Despite the challenges brought by Storm Eunice, the long-awaited referee’s course took place at Bromsgrove School, near Birmingham on Saturday 19th and Sunday 20th February! Congratulations to our 7 newly qualified referees, and thank you to all the players who came along to throw high balls! All 7 candidates had
- [Weekly round-up! #GoalballFamily on social media](https://goalballuk.com/weekly-round-up-goalballfamily-on-social-media-85/) - What a week! Busy times in the goalball world, lets check out what’s going on! Fantastic to read the first UK guidelines for disabled young peope which provide recommendations from Chief medical officers’ on levels of physical activity. Disabled children should exercise for 20 minutes a day, first UK guidelines say. Chief Medical Officers’ recommendations
- [Featured Thursday - Jake Coles!](https://goalballuk.com/featured-thursday-jake-coles/) - Each Thursday we want to put the spotlight on a person involved with goalball – from players, officials, coaches, or anyone! This week we caught up with Jake Coles! What club do you play for or coach? I play for Nottinghamshire Sheriffs. How did you discover goalball? I discovered goalball when I went to New
- [Fen Tigers take on Europe's Elite!](https://goalballuk.com/fen-tigers-take-on-europes-elite/) - Watch out Super European Goalball League, the Tigers are coming! Fen Tigers are in Vilnius, Lithuania to compete in Stage 1 of the Super European Goalball League (SEGL) from 17th-20th February 2022. The SEGL is an international club based goalball competition with 13 teams from 11 countries, split into 2 geographical divisions, with all teams
- [Weekly round-up! #GoalballFamily on social media](https://goalballuk.com/weekly-round-up-goalballfamily-on-social-media-84/) - In an exciting time at Goalball UK with the chance to #JoinOurJourney, let’s check out our latest weekly roundup! It has been great to read the response to the opportunities to join the Goalball UK team and the #GoalballFamily. Take time to see if these opportunities would be for you! #GoalballUK are looking to appoint
- [Featured Thursday - Ciara McDonagh!](https://goalballuk.com/featured-thursday-ciara-mcdonagh/) - Each Thursday we want to put the spotlight on a person involved with goalball – from players, officials, coaches, or anyone! This week we caught up with Ciara McDonagh! What club do you play for or coach? I play for New College Worcester (NCW). How did you discover goalball? My mum found out about goalball
- [Join our Journey!](https://goalballuk.com/join-our-journey/) - As the national governing body for goalball in the U.K. Goalball U.K. oversees the development and management of the sport across the home nations. Since its inception in 2010, Goalball UK has developed to become a successful and robust organisation. We are looking to appoint three new, exciting positions to help us further develop goalball
- [2021/2022 Super League (Elite) Matchday 2 - Trust in youth!](https://goalballuk.com/2021-2022-super-league-elite-matchday-2-trust-in-youth/) - Super League Matchday 2 – Saturday 29th – Sunday 30th January The Super League table is hotting up as the season continued last weekend with Matchday 2 at the English Institute of Sport, Sheffield. Northern Allstars sit pretty at the top of the table with an impressive 30 points after 11 fixtures, resulting in 10
- [Weekly round-up! #GoalballFamily on social media](https://goalballuk.com/weekly-round-up-goalballfamily-on-social-media-83/) - February is here, and so is our latest weekly roundup! Yesterday was #TimeToTalkDay, an important memo 365 days a year! #TimeToTalk Day is all about having conversations. With friends, family, colleagues. Anyone you want.But sometimes, speaking to people you know about your mental health can be too tough. That's ok. Here are some people to
- [Featured Thursday - Jade Puckering!](https://goalballuk.com/featured-thursday-jade-puckering/) - Each Thursday we want to put the spotlight on a person involved with goalball – from players, officials, coaches, or anyone! This week we caught up with Jade Puckering! What club do you play for or coach? I play for York. How did you discover goalball? I first heard about goalball when I was a
- [Weekly round-up! #GoalballFamily on social media](https://goalballuk.com/weekly-round-up-goalballfamily-on-social-media-82/) - As teams make their way to the English Institute of Sport, Sheffield for the Elite Super League Matchday 2, let’s check out this week’s weekly roundup! Thursday 27th January was the first-ever #ParentMentalHealth day! An important day to raise awareness to support parents in all walks of life. What are you doing today to #TiptheBalance
- [Featured Thursday - James Wood!](https://goalballuk.com/featured-thursday-james-wood/) - Each Thursday we want to put the spotlight on a person involved with goalball – from players, officials, coaches, or anyone! This week we caught up with James Wood! What club do you play for or coach? I play for Mersey Sharks. How did you discover goalball? Through word of mouth. My first tournament was
- [2021/2022 Novice Tournament 2 - To the wire!](https://goalballuk.com/2021-2022-novice-tournament-2-to-the-wire/) - The Novice season continued on Saturday 15th January for Tournament 2 in Sheffield, Birmingham and Winchester! In an exciting action packed day, all 3 tournaments went down to the wire! Region A West Yorkshire, Lancashire Lions, Mersey Sharks, South Yorkshire and a Composite team descended on the English Institute of Sport, Sheffield for Region A’s
- [Weekly round-up! #GoalballFamily on social media](https://goalballuk.com/weekly-round-up-goalballfamily-on-social-media-81/) - It was fantastic to get the 2021/2022 Competition Structure back under way last Saturday, here are some of our favourites from the day! (And an important message!) We love this from Cambridge! Be sure to find out more information if you know someone who would like to #GiveGoalballAGo! Giving #SightImpaired kids a chance to get
- [Featured Thursday - Alan Lewis!](https://goalballuk.com/featured-thursday-alan-lewis/) - Each Thursday we want to put the spotlight on a person involved with goalball – from players, officials, coaches, or anyone! This week we caught up with Alan Lewis! What club do you play for or coach? I play for Glasgow Goalball Club. How did you discover goalball? I had a Canadian friend who played
- [Adventures with Aggie podcast in partnership with Goalball UK!](https://goalballuk.com/adventures-with-aggie-podcast-in-partnership-with-goalball-uk-2/) - We have been working in partnership with the team at Adventures with Aggie to develop a podcast series all about goalball and some of the amazing members of our #GoalballFamily Our CEO Mark Winder kicked us off with an introduction to goalball for those who are not aware as well as us at Goalball UK!
- [Weekly round-up! #GoalballFamily on social media](https://goalballuk.com/weekly-round-up-goalballfamily-on-social-media-80/) - The Novice season continues to rock ‘n’ roll this Saturday! Let’s check out our weekly roundup before hand: Interested in joining Yusuf and the team? Information to come to apply to our Youth Forum! An opportunity to get involved with the @GoalballUK youth forum. Goalball uk are looking for three additional members. Further information will
- [Apply to join the Goalball UK Youth Forum!](https://goalballuk.com/apply-to-join-the-goalball-uk-youth-forum/) - Aged between 16 and 25 years old? Why not join our Goalball UK Youth Forum for our second year! Over the year, you will shape various projects and activities to increase the voice of young people in our sport and you will also be responsible for planning and leading an annual fundraising event! You will also
- [Featured Thursday - George Williams!](https://goalballuk.com/featured-thursday-george-williams/) - Each Thursday we want to put the spotlight on a person involved with goalball – from players, officials, coaches, or anyone! This week we caught up with George Williams! What club do you play for or coach? I play for RNC Academy. How did you discover goalball? I was introduced by Aaron Ford (Sports Academy
- [Weekly round-up! #GoalballFamily on social media](https://goalballuk.com/weekly-round-up-of-the-year-goalballfamily-on-social-media-2/) - It’s 2022, is it still acceptable to say Happy New Year? Anyway, here is our first weekly roundup of the year! Goalball UK Ambassador Kelsey Trevett chatted to Tom Grant of BBC Oxford on World Braille Day on the importance of braille! Skip to 36:30 to hear from Kelsey. 🎙 Thanks so much to @tomarchiegrant
- [Featured Thursday - Riyaz Hazi!](https://goalballuk.com/featured-thursday-riyaz-hazi/) - Each Thursday we want to put the spotlight on a person involved with goalball – from players, officials, coaches, or anyone! This week we caught up with Riyaz Hazi! What club do you play for or coach? I play for Kirklees, which is a club located in West Yorkshire. How did you discover goalball? I
- [Goalball UK - CEO Update](https://goalballuk.com/goalball-uk-ceo-update/) - Hi everyone, Happy New Year! We have taken the decision that Goalball UK events will continue to be delivered if we have staff healthy and available. We feel we have a duty to continue to deliver the sport for you the Goalball Family while we can. Goalball sessions delivered by other organisations including clubs can
- [Weekly round-up of the year! #GoalballFamily on social media](https://goalballuk.com/weekly-round-up-of-the-year-goalballfamily-on-social-media/) - Happy New Years Eve #GoalballFamily, check out our weekly roundup of the year below! First up, let’s look back on the GB Women’s epic result against reigning Paralympic Champions Turkey! What. A. Performance!👏A truly world class performance this morning saw Great Britain Women beat reigning @Paralympics champion Turkey 3-2!Well done all💙 #LetsGoGB🇬🇧 We will face
- [2021 - A year in goalball - Part 3!](https://goalballuk.com/2021-a-year-in-goalball-part-3/) - There are only 48 hours to go in 2021, which is crazy! Here is part 3 where we are looking back on July, August and September! July began with the End of Season Awards with Tracy Compton (London Elephants) being named as Player of the Season and Cambridge Dons as Club of the Season, whilst
- [Featured Thursday - Kyla Smith!](https://goalballuk.com/featured-thursday-kyla-smith/) - Each Thursday we want to put the spotlight on a person involved with goalball – from players, officials, coaches, or anyone This week we caught up with Kyla Smith! What club do you play for or coach? I play at Novice level for South Wales. How did you discover goalball? I didn’t really play sport
- [2021 - A year in goalball - Part 4!](https://goalballuk.com/2021-a-year-in-goalball-part-4/) - Happy New Years Eve, here is part 4! Let's look back on October, November and December. The season was in full swing in the final 3 months of 2021 with Novice, Intermediate North, Intermediate South and Elite competitions taking place around the country. During October half term, there were also Junior Days in Croydon and Bradford as
- [2021 - A year in goalball - Part 2](https://goalballuk.com/2021-a-year-in-goalball-part-2/) - We're continuing our 'A year in goalball' series with part 2, to look back on the positive aspects of 2021! Here is April, May and June! In April, Aaron Ford was accepted onto UK Sport's High-Performance Coach Apprenticeship and Goalball UK supported the launch of the Youth Sport Trust Active Recovery Hub. As Covid restrictions
- [2021 - A year in goalball - Part 1!](https://goalballuk.com/2021-a-year-in-goalball-part-1/) - Despite the challenges we have all faced, lots of great things have happened in the goalball world in 2021. Over the next four days in the run up to 2022, we will be looking back on some of those! Starting with January, February and March! Despite being in another lockdown, Goalball UK encouraged everyone to start
- [Weekly round-up: #GoalballFamily on social media](https://goalballuk.com/weekly-round-up-goalballfamily-on-social-media-79/) - Whilst tucking in to a mince pie, check out our final weekly roundup before Christmas! Christmas wishes were flooding through our timeline, like this one from Birmingham! Everyone at birmingham Goalball club wants to wish the @GoalballUK Family and beyond a safe and happy Christmas and a wonderful New Year. Thanks to everybody for their
- [Featured Thursday - Charlie Brown!](https://goalballuk.com/featured-thursday-charlie-brown-2/) - Each Thursday we want to put the spotlight on a person involved with goalball – from players, officials, coaches, or anyone This week we caught up with Charlie Brown! What club do you play for or coach? I play for Cambridge Dons. How did you discover goalball? Warren Wilson came to a Camsight youth group
- [Weekly round-up: #GoalballFamily on social media](https://goalballuk.com/weekly-round-up-goalballfamily-on-social-media-78/) - We hope you enjoy the last weekend before Christmas #GoalballFamily! Check out our latest weekly roundup to get into the festive spirit! Birmingham Goalball Club made a great combination on Sunday with goalball and food! On Sunday was our penultimate #goalball session with a great attendance by all. the club also had its Christmas meal
- [2021/2022 Intermediate South Matchday 2 - Goals galore!](https://goalballuk.com/2021-2022-intermediate-south-matchday-2-goals-galore/) - Matchday 2 of the Intermediate South League rounded off the Competition Structure for 2021! Birmingham, Croysutt Crusaders, Croysutt Warriors, RNC Hereford, RNC Academy and Winchester Kings vied for points at the Reading South Leisure Centre and the John Madejski Academy, Reading. With every team in the Intermediate South League getting points on the board, the
- [Featured Thursday - Caleb Nanevie](https://goalballuk.com/featured-thursday-caleb-nanevie/) - Each Thursday we want to put the spotlight on a person involved with goalball – from players, officials, coaches, or anyone This week we caught up with Caleb Nanevie! What club do you play for or coach? I play for Northern Allstars and GB Men and I’m also a coach at South Yorkshire Goalball Club.
- [Dave Potter - Keith Lound Service to Sport Award 2020/21](https://goalballuk.com/dave-potter-keith-lound-service-to-sport-award-2020-21/) - Back in July, at the Goalball UK End of Season Awards 2020/21, Dave Potter was announced as the recipient of the Keith Lound Service to Sport Award. Dave attended the recent Intermediate Matchday in York and was presented with his award by Tom Dobson (Goalball UK Club and Competitions Officer). He gave a short, emotional
- [Apply to become a See My Voice Young Leader!](https://goalballuk.com/apply-to-become-a-see-my-voice-young-leader/) - See My Voice is a British Blind Sport project to encourage young people (14-19) with a visual impairment to participate in a year long scheme to help them access sports volunteering roles within their local community. British Blind Sport have released details on the opportunity, saying “See My Voice is a Leadership and Volunteering programme
- [2021/2022 Elite Super League Matchday 1 - Cobwebs...what cobwebs?](https://goalballuk.com/2021-2022-elite-super-league-matchday-1-cobwebs-what-cobwebs/) - The Elite Super League got underway 9 days ago with 8 teams competing for top spot heading into Matchday 2! The Elite Super League got underway recently on Saturday 4th and Sunday 5th December 2021 with 8 teams descending on the English Institute of Sport (EIS), Sheffield! As the last Elite competition was way back
- [#FindTheNext Goalball Academy: Sam & Jacob Lace Up & Speak Up!](https://goalballuk.com/findthenext-goalball-academy-sam-jacob-lace-up-speak-up/) - Rainbow Laces, a Stonewall campaign revolved around raising awareness of the barriers people still face in the world of sport and physical activity. Sam and Jacob of the #FindTheNext Goalball Academy #LacedUp & #SpokeUp on how we can take steps to #MakeSportEveryonesGame! So Sam & Jacob, how can we make sport and fitness more inclusive for
- [#FindTheNext Goalball Academy: Leo & Harry Lace Up & Speak Up!](https://goalballuk.com/findthenext-goalball-academy-leo-harry-lace-up-speak-up/) - Rainbow Laces, a Stonewall campaign revolved around raising awareness of the barriers people still face in the world of sport and physical activity. Leo and Harry of the #FindTheNext Goalball Academy #LacedUp & #SpokeUp on how we can take steps to #MakeSportEveryonesGame! So Harry & Leo, how can we make sport and fitness more inclusive for
- [Weekly round-up: #GoalballFamily on social media](https://goalballuk.com/weekly-round-up-goalballfamily-on-social-media-77/) - The final Matchday of 2021 brings us to Reading for Matchday 2 of the Intermediate South League! Check out this week’s roundup beforehand! Croysutt Warriors and #FindTheNext Goalball Academy player Alex Ulysses speaks to BBC Radio 4 on the obstacles she has faced in accessing technology in eduction! Listen to @BBCRadio4's In Touch as George
- [Featured Thursday - James Hill!](https://goalballuk.com/featured-thursday-james-hill/) - Each Thursday we want to put the spotlight on a person involved with goalball – from players, officials, coaches, or anyone This week we caught up with James Hill! What club do you play for or coach? I play for Croysutt Warriors. How did you discover goalball? Just simply through a Google search of ‘VI
- [#FindTheNext Goalball Academy: Keira & Eilidh Lace Up & Speak Up!](https://goalballuk.com/findthenext-goalball-academy-keira-eilidh-lace-up-speak-up/) - Rainbow Laces, a Stonewall campaign revolved around raising awareness of the barriers people still face in the world of sport and physical activity. Keira and Eilidh of the #FindTheNext Goalball Academy #LacedUp & #SpokeUp on how we can take steps to #MakeSportEveryonesGame! So Keira and Eilidh, how can we make sport and fitness more inclusive for
- [2022 - World Anti-Doping Agency Prohibited list is live!](https://goalballuk.com/2022-world-anti-doping-agency-prohibited-list-is-live/) - Major changes are on the way in 2022 to ensure all athletes play true! The UK Anti-Doping Agency (UKAD) followed on communication released by the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) with the 2022 Prohibited List. This will come into effect on Saturday 1st January. In a publication by the UKAD on the 2022 Prohibited List, the
- [2021/2022 Intermediate North Matchday 2 - Storm Arwen fails to steal the show!](https://goalballuk.com/2021-2022-intermediate-north-matchday-2-storm-arwen-fails-to-steal-the-show/) - Matchday 2 of the Intermediate North League kicked off the run up to Christmas in the 2021/2022 Competition Structure, check out what happened below! With the run up to Christmas officially on, goalball action has been coming thick and fast recently, with three Matchday’s in three weekends! First up was Matchday 2 of the Intermediate
- [Goalball UK to review guidance and policy for transgender inclusion](https://goalballuk.com/goalball-uk-to-review-guidance-and-policy-for-transgender-inclusion/) - As the National Governing Body for Goalball in the UK, we are committed to the full participation of trans athletes, coaches and other volunteers in domestic competitions which we organise or oversee. Our current policy on the Inclusion of Trans People can be found online here. During 2020, the Sports Councils Equality Group (SCEG) commissioned
- [Weekly round-up: #GoalballFamily on social media](https://goalballuk.com/weekly-round-up-goalballfamily-on-social-media-76/) - Another week, another Matchday! This weekend (4th-5th December) kicks off the Elite Super League! Fantastic news that Fen Tigers will be competing in the Super European Goalball League in 2022!! We're in!! Just had confirmation of our Super European Goalball League entry! We will be heading to Lithuania & Russia to compete against the best
- [Featured Thursday - Phoebe Clifton!](https://goalballuk.com/featured-thursday-phoebe-clifton/) - Each Thursday we want to put the spotlight on a person involved with goalball – from players, officials, coaches, or anyone This week we caught up with Phoebe Clifton! What club do you play for or coach? I play for Winchester Goalball Club. How did you discover goalball? I had a go, at Winchester Goalball
- [Goalball UK supports Rainbow Laces 2021, let's lace up and speak up!](https://goalballuk.com/lets-lace-up-and-speak-up-rainbow-laces-2021/) - It started with a lace. We’re so proud of our Rainbow Laces, worn in support of LGBTQ+ equality. With more than a million people lacing up in rainbow so far, we are Team PROUD. But something’s still tied up in knots. Large parts of the LGBTQ+ community still feel unwelcome at sporting events, where the
- [Goalball UK Christmas Quiz - Tuesday 14th December!](https://goalballuk.com/goalball-uk-christmas-quiz-tuesday-14th-december/) - Ho! Ho! Ho! Digout your festive jumpers and start revising the names of all the reindeers as Kathryn and Tom are back with the Jingle Balls Christmas Quiz! When: Tuesday 14th December @ 7pm Where: Your house (via Zoom) Who: The entire #GoalballFamily How: Register using the Jingle Balls sign up form or email tom.dobson@goalballuk.com. What: Our Jingle Balls Christmas Quiz will run
- [Weekly round-up: #GoalballFamily on social media](https://goalballuk.com/weekly-round-up-goalballfamily-on-social-media-75/) - On Saturday, the Intermediate North League returns for Matchday 2! Before then, find out this week’s weekly roundup! Amazing to see Lancashire Lions & Merseyside Sharks linking up to train together. #GoalballFamily! A great day joining our friends at @MerseySharks for their goalball practice. Thanks for the invite, our guys really enjoyed it. @GoalballUK https://t.co/rnmn5ptSX2—
- [Featured Thursday - Charlie Brown!](https://goalballuk.com/featured-thursday-charlie-brown/) - Each Thursday we want to put the spotlight on a person involved with goalball – from players, officials, coaches, or anyone This week we caught up with Charlie Brown! What club do you play for or coach? I play at Novice level for West Yorkshire. How did you discover goalball? I used to go to
- [Running away with it!](https://goalballuk.com/running-away-with-it/) - It’s well known that lots of us in the #GoalballFamily love to spend our Saturday mornings walking, jogging or running 5k’s at parkrun. Some have decided to go that bit further though. Goalball UK Ambassador, Naqi Rizvi (London Elephants Goalball Club) completed the London Marathon on Sunday 3rd October. As did Louise Simpson (South Yorkshire Goalball
- [Weekly round-up: #GoalballFamily on social media](https://goalballuk.com/weekly-round-up-goalballfamily-on-social-media-74/) - Happy #InternationalMensDay! Also, find out some of our favourite posts from the goalball world this week below: And…that’s a wrap for the GB Men’s squad for 2021! What better way to finish than with a chocolate selection box! Final GB men’s training camp of 2021, phenomenal year with many hurdles to overcome. We’ve secured our
- [Featured Thursday - Matt Wooff!](https://goalballuk.com/featured-thursday-matt-wooff/) - Each Thursday we want to put the spotlight on a person involved with goalball – from players, officials, coaches, or anyone This week we caught up with Matt Wooff! What club do you play for or coach? I play at Intermediate level for the Lancashire Lions, and I also help a bit at the club
- [Weekly round-up: #GoalballFamily on social media](https://goalballuk.com/weekly-round-up-goalballfamily-on-social-media-73/) - The GB Women’s squad take on France in their final game of the European A Championships at 8:20am GMT! Before then, check out our weekly roundup: Alex Ulysses showing support for the GB Women’s squad after their 6-2 victory over Germany! What an incredible performance by The GB 🇬🇧women’s #Goalball team against Germany 🇩🇪 strong
- [Featured Thursday - Holly Graham!](https://goalballuk.com/featured-thursday-holly-graham/) - Each Thursday we want to put the spotlight on a person involved with goalball – from players, officials, coaches, or anyone This week we caught up with Holly Graham! What club do you play for or coach? I play for Birmingham. How did you discover goalball? I did a taster session at the Albinism Fellowship
- [Weekly round-up: #GoalballFamily on social media](https://goalballuk.com/weekly-round-up-goalballfamily-on-social-media-72/) - The Euro A’s have started! The support for our Great Britain Women’s squad has been amazing, check out our weekly roundup dedicated to just that! Cambridge Dons showing their support for Kali Holder and Sarah Leiter! We are very proud of @SarahLeiter and @Kali_Holder! You can do it, ladies! You’ll smash it at the Euros.
- [Featured Thursday - Khalil Richard!](https://goalballuk.com/featured-thursday-khalil-richard/) - Each Thursday we want to put the spotlight on a person involved with goalball – from players, officials, coaches, or anyone This week we caught up with Khalil Richard! What club do you play for or coach? I play for South Yorkshire. How did you discover goalball? I played a little bit at secondary school
- [Women’s Great Britain squad announced ahead of European A Championships!](https://goalballuk.com/womens-great-britain-squad-announced-ahead-of-european-a-championships/) - Great Britain has announced the women’s squad which will compete at the IBSA Goalball European A Championships, taking place in Samsun, Turkey. The squad that will compete at the tournament from 5th to 13th November 2021 are Sarah Leiter, Kali Holder, Antonia Bunyan, Lois Turner, Amelia (Meme) Robertson and Georgie Bullen! Great Britain has been
- [Weekly round-up: #GoalballFamily on social media](https://goalballuk.com/weekly-round-up-goalballfamily-on-social-media-71/) - #LetsGoGB! Ahead of the start of the IBSA European Championships A on 5th November, check out our weekly roundup! Georgie Bullen and the GB Women’s squad are #ReadyForTheEuros! Last throwing practice before the Euro’s ✅ #Ready #Goalball @GoalballUK pic.twitter.com/CRSjA0I433— Georgie Bullen (@GeorgieGoalball) October 28, 2021 VICTA hosted a sports camp at the Royal National College
- [The Great Britain Women's Group Stage Fixture List is Out!](https://goalballuk.com/the-great-britain-womens-group-stage-fixture-list-is-out/) - Find out Great Britain Women’s squads journey at the IBSA Goalball European A Championships below! It’s almost time to take to the court for our Great Britain Women’s goalball squad, who are competing in Samsun, Turkey in the IBSA Goalball European A Championships! The Championships kickoff in just two days time on Friday 5th November,
- [Goalball UK Referee Course 2022 - Registration Now Open!](https://goalballuk.com/refereecourse2022/) - We are looking to recruit and train a new group of referees to support our growing competition framework. To help develop the next group of referees, Goalball UK are running a two-day practical course in February 2022. Details of the course and how to register your interest can be found below. Course details Venue: Bromsgrove
- [Featured Thursday - Anes Salah!](https://goalballuk.com/featured-thursday-anes-salah/) - Each Thursday we want to put the spotlight on a person involved with goalball – from players, officials, coaches, or anyone! This week we caught up with Anes Salah! What club do you play for or coach? I play for Fen Tigers at Intermediate and Elite level. How did you discover goalball? I played a
- [Weekly round-up: #GoalballFamily on social media](https://goalballuk.com/weekly-round-up-goalballfamily-on-social-media-70/) - As the Great Britain Women’s squad are competing in Madrid ahead of the upcoming IBSA European Championships A…AND the start of the Intermediate South League this weekend, check out our weekly roundup! Massive congratulations and good luck to Mersey Sharks goalball player Rainbow Mbuangi who is taking part in BBC’s Children In Need’s Rickshaw Challenge!
- [Featured Thursday - Tom Lancaster!](https://goalballuk.com/featured-thursday-tom-lancaster/) - Each Thursday we want to put the spotlight on a person involved with goalball – from players, officials, coaches, or anyone! This week we caught up with Tom Lancaster! What club do you play for or coach? I play for New College Worcester (NCW). How did you discover goalball? I started playing goalball in Year
- [2021/2022 Competition Calendar - 3 Competitions, 1 Day!](https://goalballuk.com/2021-2022-competition-calendar-3-competitions-1-day/) - 3 competitions, 3 locations, 1 day! What a fantastic day we had last weekend with our Novice season getting underway. Find out everything that went down below: It was AMAZING for so many teams returning to competition after what has felt like a lifetime since our last Novice competition which was (*checks archive*) 15th February
- [Weekly round-up: #GoalballFamily on social media](https://goalballuk.com/weekly-round-up-goalballfamily-on-social-media-69/) - After we have just about recovered from an exciting day last Saturday with the return of our Novice competitions, check out this week’s weekly roundup! The caterpillar cake goalball showdown is on! Who will win between Wiggles and Colin? Thanks to @brittanystead we can tonight exclusively bring you the #goalball game you've all been waiting
- [Weekly round-up: #GoalballFamily on social media](https://goalballuk.com/weekly-round-up-goalballfamily-on-social-media-68/) - Good luck to all teams competing in all 3 Novice region competitions this weekend! Check out this week’s weekly roundup in preparation… For anyone in the Swansea area, check out the details for an upcoming goalball session with South Wales Goalball Club on 13th November! Sesiwn blasu Pêl-gôl ar bnawn Sadwrn 13eg Tachwedd yn Ysgol
- [Featured Thursday - Jacob Hare!](https://goalballuk.com/featured-thursday-jacob-hare/) - Each Thursday we want to put the spotlight on a person involved with goalball – from players, officials to coaches, or anyone! This week we caught up with Jacob Hare! What club do you play for or coach? I play for Croysutt Warriors. I am also a member of the Goalball UK #FindTheNext Goalball Academy
- [5 Ways To 'Protect Your Goalball Family'!](https://goalballuk.com/5-ways-to-protect-your-goalball-family-2/) - The 2021/2022 Competition Structure is upon us! With our competitions coming thick and fast, we want to remind you of five ways you can protect your #GoalballFamily. In what is an unbelievably exciting time for us at Goalball UK and you, our #GoalballFamily as the 2021/2022 season is underway, we want to make you aware
- [2021/2022 Competition Calendar is under way!](https://goalballuk.com/2021-2022-competition-calendar-is-under-way/) - So, it finally happened – after 18 months competitive goalball finally returned to our shores. Last weekend, the Intermediate North Matchday 1 at English Institute of Sport, Sheffield took place and it was like we were never away! Blackburn, Fen Tigers, Lancashire Lions, Mersey Sharks, and Scarborough Panthers took to the court for a day of exhilarating action. There were so
- [Weekly round-up: #GoalballFamily on social media](https://goalballuk.com/weekly-round-up-goalballfamily-on-social-media-67/) - With the return of Novice goalball next weekend, check out our favourite social media posts from the #goalball world! We have been buzzing all week following start of the new season! A massive thank you to everyone that made it happen… Thank you @GoalballUK, all Teams, Players, Referees and Officials!! So good to be back
- [Featured Thursday - Harry Bainbridge!](https://goalballuk.com/featured-thursday-harry-bainbridge/) - Each Thursday we want to put the spotlight on a person involved with goalball – from players, officials to coaches, or anyone! This week we caught up with Harry Bainbridge! What club do you play for or coach? I play for Nottinghamshire Sheriffs. How did you discover goalball? Around five years ago, I attended a
- [It's National Sporting Heritage Day 2021!](https://goalballuk.com/its-national-sporting-heritage-day-2021/) - Today is National Sporting Heritage Day, so we caught up with Ann Fairweather who was part of the GB Women’s squad for many years and asked her specifically about her memories of the Sydney 2000 Paralympics. I had previously represented Great Britain at European and World Championships. However, these were goalball only events so did
- [Goalball Junior Days - give goalball a go in October!](https://goalballuk.com/goalball-junior-days-give-goalball-a-go-in-october/) - Aged 8-16 and want to try goalball? Well, why not sign up to our upcoming junior days on 26th & 28th October? The event is open to young people aged 8 – 16, of any sight level and to new or existing players. Players will have the opportunity to develop their on-court skills through fun
- [Weekly round-up: #GoalballFamily on social media](https://goalballuk.com/weekly-round-up-goalballfamily-on-social-media-66/) - It is Intermediate North Matchday 1 Eve, we cannot wait! In the meantime, check out this week’s weekly roundup! If you haven’t listened already, you do not want to miss this latest Adventures with Aggie podcast! Great fun to part of this amazing podcast series and tell our story and love for the sport we
- [Featured Thursday - Helen Lawson!](https://goalballuk.com/featured-thursday-helen-lawson/) - Each Thursday we want to put the spotlight on a person involved with goalball – from players, officials to coaches, or anyone! This week we caught up with Helen Lawson! What club do you play for or coach? I play for Blackburn. How did you discover goalball? Shortly after losing my sight in 2015, I
- [Tokyo 2020 Paralympics Update](https://goalballuk.com/tokyo-2020-paralympics-update/) - It has come to light in the last 24 hours that the Tokyo 2020 goalball group draw has been postponed following a late withdrawal of one of the women’s teams. As the Great Britain women’s team is the first reserve for a place at the Paralympics, we have immediately begun conversations with Paralympics GB and
- [Digging through the Archives - This Girl Can](https://goalballuk.com/digging-through-the-archives-this-girl-can/) - Each week we are digging through the Goalball UK archives to look back at some of our favourite memories from the sport from years gone by. This week we are putting the spotlight on our ‘This Girl Can’ events. Sport England have historically had lots of great campaigns to help people get active. Currently ongoing
- [Goalball UK receive National Squads Support Fund!](https://goalballuk.com/goalball-uk-receive-national-squads-support-fund/) - Goalball UK has been awarded £245,000 from UK Sport as part of the National Squads Support Fund. The National Squads Support Fund has been made available to summer Olympic and Paralympic sports that did not receive World Class Programme or Progression funding as part of UK Sport’s December investment process for the build up to
- [Let the Games begin!](https://goalballuk.com/let-the-games-begin/) - Following an incredible Opening Ceremony today, the goalball action gets underway at the Tokyo 2020 Paralympics early tomorrow morning, with reigning Men’s gold medallists Lithuania playing reigning Men’s World Champions Brazil in what is sure to be a great game! The goalball competition takes place in the Makuhari Messe Hall with 10 teams playing in
- [Shining a spotlight on...Sight Loss Councils](https://goalballuk.com/shining-a-spotlight-on-sight-loss-councils/) - Each week we are going to be saying “Hello” to another organisation in the VI world to learn more about who they are and what they do. This week, we are chatting to Kevin Satizabal (Communications Officer) and Iain Mitchell (Engagement Manager) from the Sight Loss Council. So, Hi Kevin and Iain, please can you
- [Shining a spotlight on...Haggeye!](https://goalballuk.com/shining-a-spotlight-on-haggeye/) - Each week we are going to be saying “Hello” to another organisation in the VI world to learn more about who they are and what they do. This week, we are chatting to Rachael McMurchy (Policy and Campaigns Officer) from RNIB Scotland. So, Hi Rachael, please can you tell us about Haggeye: Haggeye is RNIB
- [Spotlight on...Be My Eyes!](https://goalballuk.com/spotlight-on-be-my-eyes/) - Each week we are saying “Hello” to another organisation in the VI world to learn more about who they are and what they do. This week, we are chatting to Will Butler (VP of Community) from Be My Eyes. So, Hi Will, please can you tell us about Be My Eyes: Be My Eyes is
- [Goalball UK celebrates Black History Month - Who Inspires you?](https://goalballuk.com/goalball-uk-celebrates-black-history-month-who-inspires-you-2/) - Ada Eravama – Merseyside Sharks This month at Goalball UK, we are celebrating Black History Month by catching up with goalballers to speak about their black sporting idols – from trailblazers on the pitch, to those that use their platform to fight for equality. Today Ada Eravama tells us why elite level players in the
- [Happy #SportsAidWeek!](https://goalballuk.com/happy-sportsaid-week/) - It’s #SportsAidWeek! This week is a week dedicated to the amazing support SportsAid have provided talented athletes of the future over the last 45 years! SportsAid week will take place from 20-26th September as part of their 45th anniversary! SportsAid is a fantastic charity which enriches the lives of talented young athletes by recognizing and
- [Goalball UK Celebrates Black History Month – Who Inspires you?](https://goalballuk.com/goalball-uk-celebrates-black-history-month-who-inspires-you/) - Caleb Nanevie – Great Britain Men’s Squad and Northern Allstars This month at Goalball UK, we are celebrating Black History Month by catching up with goalballers to speak about their black sporting idols – from trailblazers on the pitch, to those that use their platform to fight for equality. Today Caleb Nanevie tells us why
- [Goalball UK celebrates Black History Month - Who Inspires you?](https://goalballuk.com/goalball-uk-celebrates-black-history-month-who-inspires-you-3/) - Aneesah Rabbaane – Nottinghamshire Sheriffs This month at Goalball UK, we are celebrating Black History Month by catching up with goalballers to speak about their black sporting idols – from trailblazers on the pitch, to those that use their platform to fight for equality. Today Aneesah Rabbaane tells us why elite level players in the
- [Goalball UK celebrates Black History Month - Who Inspires you?](https://goalballuk.com/goalball-uk-celebrates-black-history-month-who-inspires-you-4/) - Devante Claridge – Winchester Goalball Club This month at Goalball UK, we are celebrating Black History Month by catching up with goalballers to speak about their black sporting idols – from trailblazers on the pitch, to those that use their platform to fight for equality. Today Devante Claridge tells us why both Lewis Hamilton and
- [World Goalball Day Weekly round-up special!](https://goalballuk.com/world-goalball-day-weekly-round-up-special/) - Following a fantastic inaugural World Goalball Day, we want to carry on the fun and dedicate this round-up to the day. It was brilliant that so many embraced the celebrations, both in the UK and beyond. So here’s a small selection of what was posted last Sunday. A goalballing trio will get us underway in
- [Featured Thursday - Emily Watton!](https://goalballuk.com/featured-thursday-emily-watton/) - Each Thursday we want to put the spotlight on a person involved with goalball – from players, officials to coaches, or anyone This week we caught up with Emily Watton! What club do you play for or coach? I play for Cambridge Dons. How did you discover goalball? I was big into sport at university
- [Join Croysutt Warriors on 18th September with Toyota Parasport!](https://goalballuk.com/join-croysutt-warriors-on-18th-september-with-toyota-parasport/) - Been inspired by the Paralympics? Now is the time to have a go at a Paralympic sport yourself! In association with Toyota Parasport, goalball and Showdown sessions are available free on Saturday 18th September 2021. Date: Saturday 18th September, 10am- Venue: The Minster School, Warrington Road, Croydon, CR0 4BH There will be 2 2 hour ‘Have a
- [Weekly round-up: #GoalballFamily on social media](https://goalballuk.com/weekly-round-up-goalballfamily-on-social-media-65/) - Ahead of an exciting weekend with the very first World Goalball Day, check out this week’s weekly roundup! Remember to keep an eye on our social media channels this weekend to see how we’re celebrating – we can’t wait to see what you have planned! What have you got planned for World Goalball Day?12 September
- [Featured Thursday - Gwennan Young!](https://goalballuk.com/featured-thursday-gwennan-young/) - Each Thursday we want to put the spotlight on a person involved with goalball – from players, officials to coaches, or anyone This week we caught up with Gwennan Young! What club do you play for or coach? I play for South Wales Goalball Club. How did you discover goalball? I went along with my
- [TASS puts talented athletes in the picture](https://goalballuk.com/tass-puts-talented-athletes-in-the-picture/) - Student athletes from across England have teamed up to showcase the value of pursuing full-time education alongside performance sport. In a revealing short film commissioned by the Talented Athlete Scholarship Scheme (TASS), a range of athletes prove it is possible to thrive within a supported dual career programme. And the stars of the show speak
- [Sunday 12th September...the inaugural World Goalball Day!!](https://goalballuk.com/sunday-12th-september-the-inaugural-world-goalball-day/) - Coming off the back of the exhilarating goalball action at the Paralympics, there is reason to celebrate goalball once more with World Goalball Day on Sunday 12 September! As the Paralympics have come to a close, we want to congratulate everyone involved with ParalympicsGB for an amazing performance at this years games which was truly #ImpossibleToIgnore!
- [2021/22 Competition Season Update](https://goalballuk.com/2021-22-competition-season-update/) - Over the spring and summer, the Clubs and Competitions Committee at Goalball UK has been working hard to secure venues for the upcoming 2021/22 season. It has also been a priority to process entries from clubs for the new campaign. With this in mind, we are pleased to announce that over 90% of the venues
- [UK Coaching Awards 2021 - Nominations are open!](https://goalballuk.com/uk-coaching-awards-2021-nominations-are-open/) - Nominations for ‘prestigious’ coaching awards open! Nominations for the 24th UK Coaching Awards are now open UK Coaching is encouraging the British public to nominate a coach as part of its Great Coaching Comeback campaign Hosted by UK Coaching, the highly regarded awards showcase the diverse work of coaches from all walks of life, helping
- [Weekly round-up: #GoalballFamily on social media](https://goalballuk.com/weekly-round-up-goalballfamily-on-social-media-64/) - We hope that this round-up can help to keep you entertained, fuel your passion for the sport and provide inspiration to keep active. It’s been a proud moment for the whole goalball family to see the brilliant Robert Avery do his thing in Tokyo… Enjoying paternity leave watching York's own @Hamraider officiating the goalball quarter
- [Apply to join the #FindTheNext Goalball Academy!](https://goalballuk.com/apply-to-join-the-findthenext-goalball-academy/) - Want to become a #FindTheNext Goalball Academy player? Applications are open once again! Applications are now open for the #FindTheNext Goalball Academy as we are looking to expand our team. Are you or do you know someone who: Aged 12 – 18-years old (if you are aged 19-20, please still apply!). Registered blind or partially
- [Weekly round-up: #GoalballFamily on social media](https://goalballuk.com/weekly-round-up-goalballfamily-on-social-media-63/) - Let’s check out what has been going on in the #Goalball world this week! Robert Avery looking very dapper in his Tokyo 2020 formal outfit! This is the formal outfit for the male referees in Tokyo. @ibsagoalball @Paralympics #Goalball PD Me in a blue jacket, light blue shirt and red tie, with grey formal trousers
- [5 Ways To 'Protect Your Goalball Family'!](https://goalballuk.com/5-ways-to-protect-your-goalball-family/) - The 2021/2022 Competition Structure is on the horizon! With the first tournament in over 18 months scheduled for Saturday 25th September (a month today!) we want to let you know of five ways you can protect your #GoalballFamily. In what is an unbelievably exciting time for us at Goalball UK and you, our #GoalballFamily as
- [Featured Thursday - Freya Gavin!](https://goalballuk.com/featured-thursday-freya-gavin/) - Each Thursday we want to put the spotlight on a person involved with goalball – from players, officials to coaches, or anyone This week we caught up with Freya Gavin! What club do you play for or coach? I play for Lancashire Lions although I am starting at RNC in September so will be playing
- [Weekly round-up: #GoalballFamily on social media](https://goalballuk.com/weekly-round-up-goalballfamily-on-social-media-62/) - Let’s check out what has been going on in the #Goalball world this week! This week the Paralympics launched its #WeThe15 campaign, with this brilliant video. The campaign aims to end discrimination towards persons with disabilities and act as a global movement publicly campaigning for disability visibility, accessibility, and inclusion. People with disabilities make up
- [World Goalball Day!](https://goalballuk.com/world-goalball-day/) - World Goalball Day to take place on 12 September We are delighted to share with the goalball family that Sunday 12 September will mark the first ever World Goalball Day. Our friends at IBSA are launching the annual celebration to mark the 75th anniversary since this transformational sport was created and we can’t wait! So, please
- [Weekly round-up: #GoalballFamily on social media](https://goalballuk.com/weekly-round-up-goalballfamily-on-social-media-61/) - Let’s check out what has been going on in the #Goalball world this week! Another weekend, another opportunity to give goalball a go! If you’re in or near Gunnersbury in North London come on down, all the details can be found in the tweet… Are you a Goalie! Find out! Try #Goalball 🥅⚽ This week
- [Featured Thursday - Arthur Milles!](https://goalballuk.com/featured-thursday-arthur-milles/) - Each Thursday we want to put the spotlight on a person involved with goalball – from players, officials to coaches, or anyone! This week we caught up with Arthur Milles! What club do you play for or coach? I play for Winchester. How did you discover goalball? I first tried goalball at an event in
- [Featured Thursday - Ruby Hudson!](https://goalballuk.com/featured-thursday-ruby-hudson/) - Each Thursday we want to put the spotlight on a person involved with goalball – from players, officials to coaches, or anyone! This week we caught up with Ruby Hudson! What club do you play for or coach? I am a member of Scarborough Goalball Club, and I am part of the Goalball UK Children
- [We had a blast at Summer Camp 2021!](https://goalballuk.com/we-had-a-blast-at-summer-camp-2021/) - We can’t quite believe it, but we have been able to deliver another fantastic Goalball UK Summer Camp after almost two years away. We set up our base at the brilliant facilities in Nottingham Trent University and welcomed nine children and young people along for an action-packed week of goalball! The overall objective of our Summer
- [What happened at the first #FindTheNext Goalball Academy camp?](https://goalballuk.com/what-happened-at-the-first-findthenext-goalball-academy-camp/) - After month’s of planning, the #FindTheNext Goalball Academy (#FTNGA) recently came together for their first camp! Alongside Goalball UK’s Summer Camp, we set up our base at the brilliant facilities in Nottingham Trent University and welcomed nine children and young people along for an action-packed week of fun! The #FTNGA is a platform for young
- [Weekly round-up: #GoalballFamily on social media](https://goalballuk.com/weekly-round-up-goalballfamily-on-social-media-60/) - Let’s check out what has been going on in the #Goalball world this week! Runners assemble! We have got covered with a handy list of ways to get out running in your local community! Do you want to keep fit, or get fit, ahead of the new goalball season? Why not try running?🏃Below you will
- [Featured Thursday - Chris Fenton!](https://goalballuk.com/featured-thursday-chris-fenton/) - Each Thursday we want to put the spotlight on a person involved with goalball – from players, officials to coaches, or anyone This week we caught up with Chris Fenton! What club do you play for or coach? I play for West Yorkshire at Intermediate level. How did you discover goalball? It was recommended
- [On your marks. Get set. Go!](https://goalballuk.com/on-your-marks-get-set-go/) - We all love goalball but with most clubs now taking a short break before the start of the new season – feeling inspired by the Tokyo Olympics and Paralympics (plus the summer sunshine) – maybe you are considering taking up an additional sport or physical activity? If so, running is one possibility. It is a
- [Weekly round-up: #GoalballFamily on social media](https://goalballuk.com/weekly-round-up-goalballfamily-on-social-media-59/) - Let’s check out what has been going on in the #Goalball world this week! We had some keen dancers at the joint #FindTheNext Goalball Academy/Summer Camp, with this video showing their rendition of the Cha Cha Slide! What a fantastic few days! 🙌🏻 it was great to be back and having loads of goalball and
- [Weekly round-up: #GoalballFamily on social media](https://goalballuk.com/weekly-round-up-goalballfamily-on-social-media-58/) - As some of the Goalball UK staff team have been preparing for the joint #FindTheNext Goalball Academy and Summer Camp, let’s delve into what has been going on in the goalball world! We know there are a lot of keen runners among you, so it’s brilliant to learn about the Sport & Recreation Alliance’s new
- [Featured Thursday - Peter Doyle!](https://goalballuk.com/featured-thursday-peter-doyle/) - Each Thursday we want to put the spotlight on a person involved with goalball – from players, officials to coaches, or anyone This week we caught up with Peter Doyle! What club do you play for or coach? I play for Northern Allstars. How did you discover goalball? I first started playing, just for fun,
- [Shining a spotlight on...Nystagmus Network!](https://goalballuk.com/shining-a-spotlight-on-nystagmus-network/)
- [Weekly round-up: #GoalballFamily on social media](https://goalballuk.com/weekly-round-up-goalballfamily-on-social-media-57/) - It’s Friday (yay!), the day where we select our favourite social media activity from the #GoalballFamily and beyond. We hope that this round-up can help to keep you entertained and up to date with what’s happening in the world of goalball! Our very own Kathryn Fielding spent a day this week with Cambridge Dons delivering
- [Featured Thursday - Faith Johnson!](https://goalballuk.com/featured-thursday-faith-johnson/) - Each Thursday we want to put the spotlight on a person involved with goalball – from players, officials to coaches, or anyone This week we caught up with Faith Johnson! What club do you play for or coach? I play for South Yorkshire. How did you discover goalball? When I was in Year 11,
- [Shining a spotlight on...Living Paintings!](https://goalballuk.com/shining-a-spotlight-on-living-paintings/) - Each week we are going to be saying “Hello” to another organisation in the VI world to learn more about who they are and what they do. This week, we are chatting to David Beal (Trusts and Foundations Manager) of Living Paintings. So, Hi David, please can you tell us about Living Paintings: Living Paintings
- [Goalball UK End of Season Awards 2020/21](https://goalballuk.com/goalball-uk-end-of-season-awards-2020-21/) - Goalball UK has announced the winners at its End of Season Awards, which includes the Goalfix Player and Club of the Season and the Keith Lound Service to Sport. While little competitive goalball has taken over the last 12 months, that did not stop the community coming together to demonstrate its reliance, warmth and, most
- [Weekly round-up: #GoalballFamily on social media](https://goalballuk.com/weekly-round-up-goalballfamily-on-social-media-56/) - It’s Friday (yay!), the day where we select our favourite social media activity from the #GoalballFamily and beyond. We hope that this round-up can help to keep you entertained and up to date with what’s happening in the world of goalball! The coaching dream team of Stephen Newey and Freya Gavin were delivering goalball at
- [Shining a spotlight on...WelcoMe!](https://goalballuk.com/shining-a-spotlight-on-welcome/) - Each week we are going to be saying “Hello” to another organisation in the VI world to learn more about who they are and what they do. This week, we are chatting to Gavin Neate (Founder and CEO) of WelcoMe. So, Hi Gavin, please can you tell us about WelcoMe: We developed WelcoMe – to
- [Weekly round-up (Megan Smithson-Booth special!): #GoalballFamily on social media](https://goalballuk.com/weekly-round-up-megan-smithson-booth-special-goalballfamily-on-social-media/) - It’s Friday (woo!), the day where we select our favourite social media activity from the #GoalballFamily and beyond. This week we are dedicating the round-up to the amazing effort shown by the goalball community to fundraise for Great Britain player Megan Smithson-Booth. Along with the donations that were made, there was an array of heart-warming
- [Featured Thursday - Lorna Morisset!](https://goalballuk.com/featured-thursday-lorna-morisset/) - Each Thursday we want to put the spotlight on a person involved with goalball – from players, officials to coaches, or anyone! This week we caught up with Lorna Morisset! What club do you play for or coach? I combine playing and coaching for Glasgow Goalball Club. How did you discover goalball? I practiced karate
- [#GetMeganBackOnTheTeam!](https://goalballuk.com/getmeganbackontheteam/) - Megan Smithson-Booth is hoping to keep her Paralympic dream alive by fundraising for career saving surgery. Follow this link to donate to the fundraising campaign. Megan is part of the women’s goalball Great Britain squad and is one of the youngest members of the team aged just 19. Goalball is a fast-paced Paralympic team sport
- [Weekly round-up: #GoalballFamily on social media](https://goalballuk.com/weekly-round-up-goalballfamily-on-social-media-55/) - It’s Friday (yay!), the day where we select our favourite social media activity from the #GoalballFamily and beyond. We hope that this round-up can help to keep you entertained and up to date with what’s happening in the world of goalball! In case you missed it, you can catch the brilliant Fen Tiger’s on Gino’s
- [Featured Thursday - Ciaron Naughton!](https://goalballuk.com/featured-thursday-ciaron-naughton/) - Each Thursday we want to put the spotlight on a person involved with goalball – from players, officials to coaches, or anyone! This week we caught up with Ciaron Naughton! What club do you play for or coach? The club I play for is Cambridge Dons. How did you discover goalball? I was introduced to
- [Gino's Win Your Wish List - Good Luck Fen Tigers!](https://goalballuk.com/ginos-win-your-wish-list-good-luck-fen-tigers/) - Fen Tigers to star on Gino D’Acampo’s Win Your Wish List! A group of players from Fen Tigers goalball club are set to take on Gino D’Acampo’s Win Your Wish List. On Tuesday 22nd June at 4pm Dom and Dan Roper, Laura Perry, Marc Powell and Georgie Bullen will be appearing on the Channel 5
- [Shining a spotlight on...UCAN Productions!](https://goalballuk.com/shining-a-spotlight-on-ucan-productions/) - Each week we are going to be saying “Hello” to another organisation in the VI world to learn more about who they are and what they do. This week, we are chatting to Hannah Matthews (Peer to Peer Support Officer) from UCAN Productions. So, Hi Hannah, please can you tell us about UCAN Productions: UCAN
- [Weekly round-up: #GoalballFamily on social media](https://goalballuk.com/weekly-round-up-goalballfamily-on-social-media-54/) - It’s Friday (yay!), the day where we select our favourite social media activity from the #GoalballFamily and beyond. We hope that this round-up can help to keep you entertained and up to date with what’s happening in the world of goalball! Great video to get you in the mood for a summer goalball at the
- [Featured Thursday - Mohammed Javid!](https://goalballuk.com/featured-thursday-mohammed-javid/) - Each Thursday we want to put the spotlight on a person involved with goalball – from players, officials to coaches, or anyone! This week we caught up with Mohammed Javid! What club do you play for or coach? I play for Kirklees. How did you discover goalball? I attended Moor End School in Huddersfield which
- [Shining a spotlight on...Calibre Audio!](https://goalballuk.com/shining-a-spotlight-on-calibre-audio/) - Each week we are going to be saying “Hello” to another organisation in the VI world to learn more about who they are and what they do. This week, we are chatting to Kate Renaud (Marketing Manager) from Calibre Audio. So, Hi Kate, please can you tell us about Calibre Audio: We are a national
- [Weekly round-up: #GoalballFamily on social media](https://goalballuk.com/weekly-round-up-goalballfamily-on-social-media-53/) - It’s Friday, the day where we select our favourite social media activity from the Goalball Family and beyond. We hope that this round-up can help to keep you entertained and up to date with what’s happening in our world! Goalball and Boccia joined forces this week, as Becky Ashworth joined a session for the brilliant
- [Featured Thursday - Reanne Racktoo!](https://goalballuk.com/featured-thursday-reanne-racktoo/) - Each Thursday we want to put the spotlight on a person involved with goalball – from players, officials to coaches, or anyone! This week we caught up with Reanne Racktoo! What club do you play for or coach? I play at Intermediate level for Blackburn. How did you discover goalball? I first played in PE
- [Shining a spotlight on...TripleTapTech!](https://goalballuk.com/shining-a-spotlight-on-tripletaptech/) - Each week we are going to be saying “Hello” to another organisation in the VI world to learn more about who they are and what they do. This week, we are chatting to Fraser Fleming from TripleTapTech who has been nominated for the Entrepreneur of Excellence Award at the 2021 National Diversity Awards. So, Hi
- [Shining a spotlight on...Charlotte's Tandems!](https://goalballuk.com/shining-a-spotlight-on-charlottes-tandems/) - Each week we are going to be saying “Hello” to another organisation in the VI world to learn more about who they are and what they do. This week, to celebrate Bike Week, we are chatting to Alex Reeves (Founder) of Charlotte’s Tandems. So, Hi Alex, please can you tell us about Charlotte’s Tandems: We
- [Goalball UK Announce New Partnership with hummel!](https://goalballuk.com/goalball-uk-announce-new-partnership-with-hummel/) - Goalball UK is teaming up with hummel, the international sportswear brand, in a new partnership. The first of its kind deal for Goalball UK will see the leading Danish company producing the kits that will be worn by the Great Britain squads over a four-year period. Hummel joins Goalball UK on its exciting journey as
- [Weekly round-up: #GoalballFamily on social media](https://goalballuk.com/weekly-round-up-goalballfamily-on-social-media-52/) - It’s Friday, the day where we select our favourite social media activity from the Goalball Family and beyond. We hope that this round-up can help to keep you entertained and up to date with what’s happening in our world! Goalfix Sports kicks us off this week with a reminder to send in your nominations for
- [Summer Camp is back!!](https://goalballuk.com/summer-camp-is-back/) - We are very excited to announce Goalball UK will be running a Summer Camp this year, after a long time since our last camp due to the COVID-19. This will run Monday 26th July – Thursday 29th July at Nottingham Trent University – Clifton Campus, postcode: NG11 8NS. Arrival time on the Monday is between
- [The Great Britain Men's Group Stage Fixture List is Out!](https://goalballuk.com/the-great-britain-mens-fixture-list-is-out/) - The timings have been set, find out Great Britain Men’s squads journey at the IBSA Goalball European B Championships below! Thursday 3rd June: Great Britain vs Sweden – 12:50pm Montenegro vs Great Britain – 5:30pm Friday 4th June: Poland vs Great Britain – 12:50pm Great Britain vs Italy – 5:30pm All timings are in British
- [Weekly round-up: #GoalballFamily on social media](https://goalballuk.com/weekly-round-up-goalballfamily-on-social-media-51/) - It’s Friday, the day where we select our favourite social media activity from the Goalball Family and beyond. We hope that this round-up can help to keep you entertained and up to date with what’s happening in our world! We’ll get underway with our own exciting announcement this week of the squad that is heading
- [Featured Thursday - Jack Peters!](https://goalballuk.com/featured-thursday-jack-peters/) - Each Thursday we want to put the spotlight on a person involved with goalball – from players, officials to coaches, or anyone! We want to use our online platforms so the Goalball Family can get to know each other a bit better ahead of getting back on the court and playing our sport again! This
- [Shining a spotlight on...Vision of Adventure](https://goalballuk.com/shining-a-spotlight-on-vision-of-adventure/) - Each week we are going to be saying “Hello” to another organisation in the VI world to learn more about who they are and what they do. This week, we are chatting to Jill Corso (Founder and Operations Manager) from Vision of Adventure. So, Hi Jill, please can you tell us about Vision of Adventure:
- [Say hello to Jodie and Josie, the GB Men's dream team behind the scenes!](https://goalballuk.com/say-hello-to-jodie-and-josie-the-gb-mens-dream-team-behind-the-scenes/) - We’re putting a spotlight on the ‘team behind the team’ who work so hard to get the squad in the best shape possible. We chatted with Jodie Redgrave and Josie Hewson, two important members of the Great Britain Men’s goalball team. Hi Jodie and Josie, please can you tell us your roles within the Men’s squad?:
- [Men’s Great Britain squad announced ahead of European B Championships!](https://goalballuk.com/mens-great-britain-squad-announced-ahead-of-european-championships-b/) - Great Britain has announced the men’s squad which will compete at the IBSA Goalball European B Championships, taking place in Lahti, Finland. The squad that will compete at the tournament from 3rd to 6th June are Dan Roper, Joe Roper, Matt Loftus, Caleb Nanevie, Josh McEntee and Stuart Hudson, who is making his first appearance
- [Weekly round-up: #GoalballFamily on social media](https://goalballuk.com/weekly-round-up-goalballfamily-on-social-media-50/) - Each Friday we are selecting our favourite social media activity from the Goalball Family and beyond. We hope that this round-up can help to keep you entertained and provide inspiration to stay active!! Brilliant news that the See Sport Differently programme has received funding from Sport England! See Sport Differently programme in partnership with @RNIB
- [Featured Thursday - Nansi Hidrej](https://goalballuk.com/featured-thursday-nansi-hidrej/) - Each Thursday we want to put the spotlight on a person involved with goalball – from players, officials to coaches, or anyone! We want to use our online platforms so the Goalball Family can get to know each other a bit better ahead of getting back on the court and playing our sport again! This
- [Shining a spotlight on...VI Talk!](https://goalballuk.com/shining-a-spotlight-on-vi-talk/) - Each week we are going to be saying “Hello” to another organisation in the VI world to learn more about who they are and what they do. This week, we are chatting to Jo Fishwick (Chair) from VI Talk. So, Hi Jo, please can you tell us about VI Talk: VI Talk is a CIO
- [Weekly round-up: #GoalballFamily on social media](https://goalballuk.com/weekly-round-up-goalballfamily-on-social-media-49/) - Each Friday we are selecting our favourite social media activity from the Goalball Family and beyond. We hope that this round-up can help to keep you entertained and provide inspiration to stay active!! Massive thanks to our friends at Goalfix for the shout out! We can’t wait for the Goalfix Cup to get underway! Very
- [#GoalballFamily Coaches...We Need YOU!](https://goalballuk.com/goalballfamily-coaches-we-need-you/) - The Great Coaching Comeback Survey – Coaches Unite!! The coaching community’s enthusiasm, innovation and resilience have been sources of inspiration over the last year. We know that from the efforts of coaches and volunteers in the #GoalballFamily to keep their members connected and active over the last 14 months. You are all amazing! UK Coaching
- [Weekly round-up: #GoalballFamily on social media](https://goalballuk.com/weekly-round-up-goalballfamily-on-social-media-48/) - Each Friday we are selecting our favourite social media activity from the Goalball Family and beyond. We hope that this round-up can help to keep you entertained and provide inspiration to stay active!! Better late than ever, but here’s the brilliant Winchester returning to the court. We can’t wait to welcome you back to the
- [Featured Thursday - Sammie Korosi!](https://goalballuk.com/featured-thursday-sammie-korosi/) - Each Thursday we want to put the spotlight on a person involved with goalball – from players, officials to coaches, or anyone! We want to use our online platforms so the Goalball Family can get to know each other a bit better ahead of getting back on the court and playing our sport again! This
- [Shining a spotlight on...Look](https://goalballuk.com/shining-a-spotlight-on-look/) - Each week we are going to be saying “Hello” to another organisation in the VI world to learn more about who they are and what they do. This week, we are chatting to Elin Williams (Volunteer Development Coordinator) plus Craig Brett and Abbie Reddington (Volunteer Mentors) from Look. So, Hi all, please can you tell
- [Goalball UK launch new Competition Structure](https://goalballuk.com/new-competition-structure/) - Goallball UK is launching a new competition structure ahead of the planned return to action in September. The Clubs and Competitions Committee at Goalball UK has developed the new format for each of the three levels of play – Novice, Intermediate and Elite – following wide–spread consultation with clubs and players in January 2020 and again in March 2021. Tom Dobson, Clubs and Competitions Officer at Goalball
- [Shining a spotlight on...VICTA](https://goalballuk.com/shining-a-spotlight-on-victa/) - Each week we are going to be saying “Hello” to another organisation in the VI world to learn more about who they are and what they do. This week, we are chatting to Charlotte Mellor (Projects and Programmes Administrator) and Luke Wakefield (Head of Activities and Strategic Programmes) from VICTA. So, Hi Charlotte and Luke,
- [Shining a spotlight on...The Braillists Foundation](https://goalballuk.com/shining-a-spotlight-on-the-braillists-foundation/) - Each week we are going to be saying “Hello” to another organisation in the VI world to learn more about who they are and what they do. This week, we are chatting to Holly Scott-Gardner (Head of Courses) from The Braillists Foundation. So, Hi Holly, please can you tell us all about The Braillists Foundation:
- [Shining a spotlight on...Retina UK](https://goalballuk.com/shining-a-spotlight-on-retina-uk/) - Each week we are going to be saying “Hello” to another organisation in the VI world to learn more about who they are and what they do. This week, we are chatting to Matthew Carr (Information and Support Manager) from Retina UK. So, Hi Matthew, please can you tell us about Retina UK: We were
- [Shining a spotlight on...QAC](https://goalballuk.com/shining-a-spotlight-on-qac/) - Each week we are going to be saying “Hello” to another organisation in the VI world to learn more about who they are and what they do. This week, we are chatting to Lottie Reid (Sight Village Team) from Queen Alexandra College (QAC). So, Hi Lottie, please can you tell us about QAC: QAC is
- [Shining a spotlight on...Henshaws](https://goalballuk.com/shining-a-spotlight-on-henshaws/) - Each week we are going to be saying “Hello” to another organisation in the VI world to learn more about who they are and what they do. This week, we are chatting to Philippa Swettenham (Information, Advice and Guidance Advisor – First Steps) and Mel Cooke (Community Services Manager – Children and Young People) from
- [Aaron Ford is accepted onto UK Sport's High Performance Coaching Apprenticeship!](https://goalballuk.com/aaron-ford-is-accepted-onto-uk-sports-high-performance-coaching-apprenticeship/) - Aaron Ford, Great Britain Women’s Head Coach becomes a part of the High Performance Coach Apprenticeship! The newly launched UK Sport High Performance Coach Apprenticeship features 26 coaches across 16 different sports, including our very own Aaron Ford! The programme is set to run for 18 months where the coaches will come together to share
- [Weekly round-up: #GoalballFamily on social media](https://goalballuk.com/weekly-round-up-goalballfamily-on-social-media-47/) - Each Friday we are selecting our favourite social media activity from the Goalball Family and beyond. We hope that this round-up can help to keep you entertained, fuel your passion for the sport and provide inspiration to stay active. This week we’re putting the spotlight on a host of brilliant clubs and players that have
- [Great Britain Men on the road to the European B Championships!](https://goalballuk.com/great-britain-men-on-the-road-to-the-european-b-championships/) - Back from Israel and looking forward to Finland – GB men’s journey to the European B’s We caught up with Faye Dale, the GB Men’s Head Coach on her return along with the GB Men’s team from their pre-European B Championship venture to Israel. In what must have felt like a lifetime for the team
- [Featured Thursday - Graham Bowe](https://goalballuk.com/featured-thursday-graham-bowe/) - Each Thursday we want to put the spotlight on a person involved with goalball – from players, officials to coaches, or anyone! We want to use our online platforms so the Goalball Family can get to know each other a bit better ahead of getting back on the court and playing our sport again! This
- [Goalball UK Supports Social Media Boycott](https://goalballuk.com/goalball-uk-support-social-media-boycott/) - Goalball UK social media blackout From 15:00 on Friday 30 April to 23:59 on Monday 3 May, Goalball UK will join football’s blackout of social media in a show of solidarity against online discrimination and harassment. While we are thankful that goalball players across the country have not encountered such horrendous discrimination and harassment on
- [UK Coaching Heroes](https://goalballuk.com/goalball-uk-coaching-heroes/) - Keeping the #GoalballFamily active through Covid – search is on for the nation’s coaching heroes UK Coaching has re-opened its national awards to mark the incredible innovations and achievements of great coaches who have inspired and motivated the nation to keep moving, delivering sport and physical activity sessions during thecoronavirus lockdowns. Through UK Coaching Hero,
- [Goalball UK statement: Paralympics](https://goalballuk.com/goalball-uk-statement-paralympics/)
- [Weekly round-up: #GoalballFamily on social media](https://goalballuk.com/weekly-round-up-goalballfamily-on-social-media-46/) - Each Friday we are selecting our favourite social media activity from the Goalball Family and beyond. We hope that this round-up can help to keep you entertained and provide inspiration to stay active!! We loved Alex’s passion for goalball this week as she delivered a coaching session as part of her assignment… So as part
- [Featured Thursday - Dave Butler](https://goalballuk.com/featured-thursday-dave-butler/) - Each Thursday we want to put the spotlight on a person involved with goalball – from players, officials to coaches, or anyone! We want to use our online platforms so the Goalball Family can get to know each other a bit better ahead of getting back on the court and playing our sport again! This
- [Goalball UK supports launch of new activity hub to help children achieve 60 minutes a day!](https://goalballuk.com/goalball-uk-supports-launch-of-new-activity-hub-to-help-children-achieve-60-minutes-a-day/) - Goalball UK supports launch of new activity hub to help children achieve 60 minutes a day. A new Active Recovery Hub is launching to provide schools, local authorities and families with easy access to free resources to get children moving before, during and after the school day. Goalball UK is involved in the recent sector
- [Weekly round-up: #GoalballFamily on social media](https://goalballuk.com/weekly-round-up-goalballfamily-on-social-media-45/) - Each Friday we are selecting our favourite social media activity from the Goalball Family and beyond. We hope that this round-up can help to keep you entertained and provide inspiration to stay active!! This week our team had a great session with SMART Way Forward – brilliant to catch up with you and lots of
- [Featured Thursday - Matt Cliff](https://goalballuk.com/featured-thursday-matt-cliff/) - Each Thursday we want to put the spotlight on a person involved with goalball – from players, officials to coaches, or anyone! We want to use our online platforms so the Goalball Family can get to know each other a bit better ahead of getting back on the court and playing our sport again! This
- [Weekly round-up: #GoalballFamily on social media](https://goalballuk.com/weekly-round-up-goalballfamily-on-social-media-44/) - Each Friday we are selecting our favourite social media activity from the Goalball Family and beyond. We hope that this round-up can help to keep you entertained and provide inspiration to stay active!! We couldn’t agree more, IBSA! Solidarity. Noun.𝘜𝘯𝘪𝘵𝘺 𝘰𝘳 𝘢𝘨𝘳𝘦𝘦𝘮𝘦𝘯𝘵 𝘰𝘧 𝘧𝘦𝘦𝘭𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘰𝘳 𝘢𝘤𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯, 𝘦𝘴𝘱𝘦𝘤𝘪𝘢𝘭𝘭𝘺 𝘢𝘮𝘰𝘯𝘨 𝘪𝘯𝘥𝘪𝘷𝘪𝘥𝘶𝘢𝘭𝘴 𝘸𝘪𝘵𝘩 𝘢 𝘤𝘰𝘮𝘮𝘰𝘯 𝘪𝘯𝘵𝘦𝘳𝘦𝘴𝘵; 𝘮𝘶𝘵𝘶𝘢𝘭 𝘴𝘶𝘱𝘱𝘰𝘳𝘵
- [Featured Thursday - Bilal Hussain](https://goalballuk.com/featured-thursday-bilal-hussain/) - Each Thursday we want to put the spotlight on a person involved with goalball – from players, officials to coaches, or anyone! We want to use our online platforms so the Goalball Family can get to know each other a bit better ahead of getting back on the court and playing our sport again! This
- [Shining a spotlight on...VocalEyes](https://goalballuk.com/shining-a-spotlight-on-vocaleyes/) - Each week we are going to be saying “Hello” to another organisation in the VI world to learn more about who they are and what they do. This week, we are chatting to Jess Beal (Marketing and Audience Manager) at VocalEyes. So, Hi Jess, please can you tell us all about VocalEyes: We are a
- [Meet our Youth Forum - Terrelle Iziren](https://goalballuk.com/meet-our-youth-forum-terrelle-iziren/) - This week, we’re getting to know 5 more of our recently recruited Youth Forum members. The final member that we are learning more about is Terrelle Iziren! Name – Terrelle Iziren Age – 23 Goalball Club – Croysutt Warriors Tell us a bit about yourself and how you got into goalball? I work for Groundwork
- [Weekly round-up: #GoalballFamily on social media](https://goalballuk.com/weekly-round-up-goalballfamily-on-social-media-43/) - Each Friday we are selecting our favourite social media activity from the Goalball Family and beyond. We hope that this round-up can help to keep you entertained and provide inspiration to stay active!! Firstly, it was great to see this year 4 class having a go at goalball! Today in Year 4, we played our
- [Meet our Youth Forum - Stuart Hudson](https://goalballuk.com/meet-our-youth-forum-stuart-hudson/) - This week, we’re getting to know 5 more of our recently recruited Youth Forum members. Next up this week we are learning more about Stuart Hudson! Name – Stuart Hudson Age – 18 Goalball Club – RNC Tell us a bit about yourself? I am an 18-year-old who is very sporty, and I have played
- [Featured Thursday - Tom Evison](https://goalballuk.com/featured-thursday-tom-evison/) - Each Thursday we want to put the spotlight on a person involved with goalball – from players, officials to coaches, or anyone! We want to use our online platforms so the Goalball Family can get to know each other a bit better ahead of getting back on the court and playing our sport again! This
- [Meet our Youth Forum - Samantha Gough](https://goalballuk.com/meet-our-youth-forum-samantha-gough/) - This week, we’re getting to know 5 more of our recently recruited Youth Forum members. Next up this week we are learning more about Samantha Gough! Name – Samantha Gough Age – 17 Goalball Club – Various / Composites Tell us a bit about yourself? Hi, my name is Samantha and I am from Scotland,
- [Goalball UK backs the British Inspiration Trust](https://goalballuk.com/goalball-uk-backs-the-british-inspiration-trust/) - Goalball UK is proud to announce its support of the British Inspiration Trust (BRIT). The two organisations share much ethos – from supporting young adults, prompting better mental wellbeing, and of course, increasing participation in sport – and Goalball UK looks forward to working with BRIT to signpost their important work. Each year BRIT hosts
- [Meet our Youth Forum - Max Mackenzie](https://goalballuk.com/meet-our-youth-forum-max-mackenzie/) - This week, we’re getting to know 5 of our recently recruited Youth Forum members. Next up this week we are learning more about Max Mackenzie! Name – Max Mackenzie Age – 17 Goalball Club – Birmingham Goalball Club Tell us a bit about yourself? I play for Birmingham Goalball Club and have been involved in
- [Meet our Youth Forum - Leo Johnson](https://goalballuk.com/meet-our-youth-forum-leo-johnson/) - This week, we’re getting to know 5 of our recently recruited Youth Forum members. First up this week we are learning more about Leo Johnson! Name – Leo Johnson Age – 17 Goalball Club – South Yorkshire How did you get involved with goalball? I first became aware of goalball and blind and VI sports
- [Return to Play Update - 29th March 2021](https://goalballuk.com/return-to-play-update-29th-march-2021/) - Hi Everyone, We know that our community has missed the social, physical and health benefits of participating in our great game, so we are excited to publish our latest Return to Play guidance. From today (29th March 2021), goalball is once again allowed to be delivered indoors, where an exemption is in place for ‘organised’
- [Featured Thursday - Gemma Bell](https://goalballuk.com/featured-thursday-gemma-bell/) - Each Thursday we want to put the spotlight on a person involved with goalball – from players, officials to coaches, or anyone! We want to use our online platforms so the Goalball Family can get to know each other a bit better ahead of getting back on the court and playing our sport again! This
- [Shining a spotlight on......New College Worcester (NCW)](https://goalballuk.com/shining-a-spotlight-on-new-college-worcester-ncw/) - Each week we are going to be saying “Hello” to another organisation in the VI world to learn more about who they are and what they do. This week, we are chatting to Hannah Elmes who is the Digital Marketing Officer at New College Worcester (NCW). So, Hi Hannah, please can you tell us all
- [#5kDay 'Hall of Fame'!](https://goalballuk.com/5kday-hall-of-fame/) - It was amazing to see and hear about so many members of the #GoalballFamily taking part in the 5k Day on Saturday 20th March. It didn’t matter how people completed the 5k – some people walked, some people jogged, some people ran, some people cycled and some people did a combination. Neither did it matter
- [Meet our Youth Forum - Jacob Hare](https://goalballuk.com/meet-our-youth-forum-jacob-hare/) - This week, we’re getting to know 5 of our recently recruited Youth Forum members. Last up this week we are learning more about Jacob Hare! Name – Jacob Hare Age – 17 Goalball Club – Croysutt Warriors Tell us a bit about yourself Hi there, my name is Jacob Hare. I am 17 years old
- [Weekly round-up: #GoalballFamily on social media](https://goalballuk.com/weekly-round-up-goalballfamily-on-social-media-41/) - Each Friday we are selecting our favourite social media activity from the Goalball Family and beyond. We hope that this round-up can help to keep you entertained and provide inspiration to stay active!! We’ll start over at RNC, where this week Great Britain star Meme Robertson has been using her skill and knowledge of the
- [Meet our Youth Forum - Aneesah Rabbaanee](https://goalballuk.com/meet-our-youth-forum-aneesah-rabbaanee/) - This week, we’re getting to know 5 of our recently recruited Youth Forum members. Next up we are learning more about Aneesah Rabbaanee! Name – Aneesah Rabbaanee Age – 21 Goalball Club – Nottinghamshire Sheriffs How did you get involved with goalball? I came across goalball on the This Girl Can website. After that, in
- [Meet our Youth Forum - Bobbie-Jack Spencer-Sallis](https://goalballuk.com/meet-our-youth-forum-bobbie-jack-spencer-sallis/) - This week, we’re getting to know 5 of our recently recruited Youth Forum members. Next up we are learning more about Bobbie-Jack Spencer-Sallis! Name – Bobbie-Jack Spencer-Sallis Age – 16 Goalball Club – Winchester What does it mean to you to be part of the Youth Forum? I am very excited and truly delighted to
- [Meet our Youth Forum - Chelsea Hudson](https://goalballuk.com/meet-our-youth-forum-chelsea-hudson/) - This week, we’re getting to know 5 of our recently recruited Youth Forum members. Next up we are learning more about Chelsea Hudson! Name – Chelsea Hudson Age – 16 Goalball Club – Scarborough What club do you play for? I play for Scarborough and the GB Woman team. How did you get involved with
- [Featured Thursday - Matt Loftus](https://goalballuk.com/featured-thursday-matt-loftus/) - Each Thursday we want to put the spotlight on a person involved with goalball – from players, officials to coaches, or anyone! We want to use our online platforms so the Goalball Family can get to know each other a bit better ahead of getting back on the court and playing our sport again! This
- [Congratulations to Synergy Dance Outreach!](https://goalballuk.com/congratulations-to-synergy-dance-outreach/) - Goalball UK congratulates winner of Diversity and Inclusion Award! Goalball UK has congratulates Synergy Dance for claiming the Diversity and Inclusion Award at the Community Sport and Recreation Awards 2021. The Diversity and Inclusion Award celebrates clubs and programmes that support underrepresented groups through sport, recreation or physical activity – both before and during the
- [Meet our Youth Forum - Who is first?](https://goalballuk.com/meet-our-youth-forum-starting-with-yusuf-huraira/) - This week, we’re getting to know 5 of our recently recruited Youth Forum members. First up we are learning more about Yusuf Huraira! Name – Yusuf Huraira Age – 21 Goalball Club – Birmingham Barbarians How did you get involved with goalball? My involvement with Goalball began towards the end of 2015 when I was
- [Weekly round-up: #GoalballFamily on social media](https://goalballuk.com/weekly-round-up-goalballfamily-on-social-media-40/) - Each Friday we are selecting our favourite social media activity from the Goalball Family and beyond. We hope that this round-up can help to keep you entertained and provide inspiration to stay active!! This week we celebrated International Women’s Day and it was fantastic to see so many posts about the inspirational women in the
- [Featured Thursday - Judith Oakley](https://goalballuk.com/featured-thursday-judith-oakley/) - Each Thursday we want to put the spotlight on a person involved with goalball – from players, officials to coaches, or anyone! We want to use our online platforms so the Goalball Family can get to know each other a bit better ahead of getting back on the court and playing our sport again! This
- [Shining a spotlight on...RNIB Connect](https://goalballuk.com/shining-a-spotlight-on-rnib-connect/) - Each week we are going to be saying “Hello” to another organisation in the VI world to learn more about who they are and what they do. This week, we are chatting to Brittany Stead who is an RNIB Community Connection Coordinator (for Yorkshire and the Humber region). So, Hi Brittany, please can you tell
- [Goalball UK are awarded 'UK Sport Continuity Fund' grant!](https://goalballuk.com/goalball-uk-are-awarded-uk-sport-continuity-fund-grant/) - We are extremely grateful to be awarded a part of the £453,200 extra funding distributed by UK Sport! On March 4th 2021, UK Sport announced that an additional £453,200 would be awarded to four national governing bodies in support of them recovering from the adverse financial impact of COVID-19. Below is the breakdown of the
- [Weekly round-up: #GoalballFamily on social media](https://goalballuk.com/weekly-round-up-goalballfamily-on-social-media-39/) - Each Friday we are selecting our favourite social media activity from the Goalball Family and beyond. We hope that this round-up can help to keep you entertained and provide inspiration to stay active!! We loved that Great Britain star Kali Holder has been able to get back on the court this week! Hello gym and
- [Featured Thursday - Abdul Eneser](https://goalballuk.com/featured-thursday-abdul-eneser/) - Each Thursday we want to put the spotlight on a person involved with goalball – from players, officials to coaches, or anyone! We want to use our online platforms so the Goalball Family can get to know each other a bit better ahead of getting back on the court and playing our sport again! This
- [#5kDay](https://goalballuk.com/5kday/) - Get Saturday 20th March in your diary as Goalball UK are declaring it as 5k Day! Following the recent announcements of ‘Road Maps’ by the respective UK Governments, a return to goalball is getting ever closer. Until we can safely get back in the sports hall though, to help build our fitness and maintain our
- [10-Year Anniversary Finale](https://goalballuk.com/10-year-anniversary-finale/) - Good Morning, 26th February is Goalball UK’s birthday – today we are 11 years old. What a journey we have had, and continue to have. This marks the end of our 10 Year anniversary and to celebrate we are launching lots of new things. Attached are two very important documents that we would appreciate if you all took
- [Weekly round-up: #GoalballFamily on social media](https://goalballuk.com/weekly-round-up-goalballfamily-on-social-media-38/) - Each Friday we are selecting our favourite social media activity from the Goalball Family and beyond. We hope that this round-up can help to keep you entertained and provide inspiration to stay active!! This week Winchester’s virtual goalball tour stopped off somewhere rather familiar… You heard correctly, 1690km down and just under 700km to go!😀Thanks
- [Featured Thursday - Joe Scott](https://goalballuk.com/featured-thursday-joe-scott/) - Each Thursday we want to put the spotlight on a person involved with goalball – from players, officials to coaches, or anyone! We want to use our online platforms so the Goalball Family can get to know each other a bit better ahead of getting back on the court and playing our sport again! This
- [Shining a spotlight on......The Partially Sighted Society](https://goalballuk.com/shining-a-spotlight-on-the-partially-sighted-society/) - Each week we are going to be saying “Hello” to another organisation in the VI world to learn more about who they are and what they do. This week, we are chatting to Anita Plant who is the Chief Executive Officer of The Partially Sighted Society. So, Hi Anita, please can you tell us about
- ['Positivity Programme' - Week 7 is here!](https://goalballuk.com/positivity-programme-week-7-is-here/)
- [Weekly round-up: #GoalballFamily on social media](https://goalballuk.com/weekly-round-up-goalballfamily-on-social-media-37/) - Each Friday we are selecting our favourite social media activity from the Goalball Family and beyond. We hope that this round-up can help to keep you entertained and provide inspiration to stay active!! For those with VI children aged 3 to 11, we recommend checking out this brilliant free resource from British Blind Sport… BBS
- [Featured Thursday - Faye Dale](https://goalballuk.com/featured-thursday-faye-dale/) - Each Thursday we want to put the spotlight on a person involved with goalball – from players, officials to coaches, or anyone! We want to use our online platforms so the Goalball Family can get to know each other a bit better ahead of getting back on the court and playing our sport again! This
- [Shining a spotlight on......RNC](https://goalballuk.com/shining-a-spotlight-on-rnc/) - Each week we are going to be saying “Hello” to another organisation in the VI world to learn more about who they are and what they do. This week, we are chatting to Tom Bendall who is the Outreach and Events Officer at the Royal National College for the Blind (RNC). So, Hi Tom, please
- ['Positivity Programme' - Week 5 Timeline Task](https://goalballuk.com/positivity-programme-hannah-levis-timeline-tasks/)
- [‘Positivity Programme’ – It’s Week 6 o’clock!](https://goalballuk.com/positivity-programme-its-week-6-oclock/) - Welcome to Week 6 of our ‘Positivity Programme’. The weather forecast for this week looks good; the vaccine roll out continues to gain momentum; and it’s half term so no home-schooling; but if you still need some more positivity, you’ve come to the right place! Continue reading below to find out more or watch the
- [Weekly round-up: #GoalballFamily on social media](https://goalballuk.com/weekly-round-up-goalballfamily-on-social-media-36/) - Each Friday we are selecting our favourite social media activity from the Goalball Family and beyond. We hope that this round-up can help to keep you entertained and provide inspiration to stay active!! We’ll start with more from the brilliant Winchester goalball club tour, great progress up north checking in at the Trafford Centre! We
- [The return of the 'Time Out' series - Officials special!](https://goalballuk.com/the-return-of-the-time-out-series-officials-special/) - As part of the Goalball UK Positivity Programme, we are pleased to announce that we will be hosting an officials ‘Time Out’ special with Robert Avery and Stephen Newey. This will be taking place on Monday 15th February at 7pm and will be live on Zoom. Please contact Kathryn Fielding (Tel. 07795 263642 or email
- [Featured Thursday - Alex Ulysses](https://goalballuk.com/featured-thursday-alex-ulysses/) - Each Thursday we want to put the spotlight on a person involved with goalball – from players, officials to coaches, or anyone! We want to use our online platforms so the Goalball Family can get to know each other a bit better ahead of getting back on the court and playing our sport again! This
- [Goalball UK announced as finalist for Diversity and Inclusion Award](https://goalballuk.com/goalball-uk-announced-as-finalist-for-diversity-and-inclusion-award/) - Goalball UK is a finalist in the Diversity and Inclusion Award category at Sport and Recreation Alliance’s Community Sport and Recreation Awards 2021. The Diversity and Inclusion Award celebrates clubs and programmes that support underrepresented groups through sport, recreation or physical activity – both before and during the coronavirus pandemic. Goalball UK is hoping to join illustrious
- [Weekly round-up: #GoalballFamily on social media](https://goalballuk.com/weekly-round-up-goalballfamily-on-social-media-35/) - Each Friday we are selecting our favourite social media activity from the Goalball Family and beyond. We hope that this round-up can help to keep you entertained and provide inspiration to stay active!! We’ll start with a really powerful message shared by our friends Goalfix and former British blind footballer Keryn Seal… Hear my voice:
- [Featured Thursday - Ben Sheppard](https://goalballuk.com/featured-thursday-ben-sheppard/) - Each Thursday we want to put the spotlight on a person involved with goalball – from players, officials to coaches, or anyone! We want to use our online platforms so the Goalball Family can get to know each other a bit better ahead of getting back on the court and playing our sport again! This
- ['Positivity Programme' - Hello Week 4!](https://goalballuk.com/positivity-programme-hello-week-4/) - Welcome to Week 4 of our 'Positivity Programme'. Just like Weeks 1, 2 and 3, Week 4 is definitely going to be full of positivity! Mindset Monday For this week's Mindset Monday, we have a great video from Jodie Redgrave who is a performance nutritionist. She supports the GB Men's squad and has some top
- [Featured Thursday - Charlie Woodhead](https://goalballuk.com/featured-thursday-charlie-woodhead/) - Each Thursday we want to put the spotlight on a person involved with goalball – from players, officials to coaches, or anyone! We want to use our online platforms so the Goalball Family can get to know each other a bit better ahead of getting back on the court and playing our sport again! This
- [Children & Young People Opportunities Develop Despite COVID-19](https://goalballuk.com/children-young-people-opportunities-develop-despite-covid-19/) - We realise the past few weeks and months have been challenging. As ever, we are hoping to spread some positivity and showcase that the younger members of the #GoalballFamily are a vital part of what we do! Children in Need Supported Activities Without the presence of COVID-19, you would most likely find Stephen Newey on
- [Featured Thursday - Sally Britton](https://goalballuk.com/featured-thursday-sally-britton/) - Each Thursday we want to put the spotlight on a person involved with goalball – from players, officials to coaches, or anyone! We want to use this opportunity where we have a bit more time on our hands to get to know you all a little bit better before getting back on the court! This
- [Weekly round-up: #GoalballFamily on social media](https://goalballuk.com/weekly-round-up-goalballfamily-on-social-media-34/) - Each Friday we are selecting our favourite social media activity from the Goalball Family and beyond. We hope that this round-up can help to keep you entertained and provide inspiration to stay active!! This week there were fantastic videos from goalballers showing off their home workouts. Check out these from Antonia… Second week of the
- [January's #GetFitStayFit with Megan Smithson-Booth!](https://goalballuk.com/januarys-getfitstayfit-with-megan-smithson-booth/) - January, the start of a new year, is traditionally a time when people think about their fitness and set themselves goals for the year ahead. This year is a bit different to normal than most though, in that we find ourselves in yet another lockdown, so the ways in which we can keep active are
- ['Positivity Programme' - Week 3 is upon us!](https://goalballuk.com/positivity-programme-week-3-is-upon-us/) - Welcome to week 3 of our ‘Positivity Programme’. We hope we are achieving our aim of trying to keep the #GoalballFamily connected, motivated and entertained. To find out what we have planned for this week, follow this link! Mindset Monday At 7pm today, we have a GB Time Out with Head Coaches Faye Dale and Aaron
- [Weekly round-up: #GoalballFamily on social media](https://goalballuk.com/weekly-round-up-goalballfamily-on-social-media-33/) - Each Friday we are selecting our favourite social media activity from the Goalball Family and beyond. We hope that this round-up can help to keep you entertained and provide inspiration to stay active!! Samantha showing just how diverse our sport is, even snowmen are welcome to get their eyeshades on and get involved! Goalball snowman⛄️@GoalballUK
- [Mindset Monday - Join Our 'Time Out' with Our GB Head Coaches!](https://goalballuk.com/mindset-monday-join-our-time-out-with-our-gb-head-coaches/) - Take a Time Out with GB Head Coaches! Following the successful start to the Goalball UK Positivity Programme, we are pleased to announce that we will be hosting another ‘Time Out’ with the GB Men’s and Women’s head coaches Faye Dale and Aaron Ford. This will be taking place as part of Mindset Monday on
- [Featured Thursday - Tom Dobson](https://goalballuk.com/featured-thursday-tom-dobson/) - Each Thursday we want to put the spotlight on a person involved with goalball – from players, officials to coaches, or anyone! We want to use our online platforms so the Goalball Family can get to know each other a bit better ahead of getting back on the court and playing our sport again! This
- [Featured Thursday - Dom Roper](https://goalballuk.com/featured-thursday-dom-roper/) - Each Thursday we want to put the spotlight on a person involved with goalball – from players, officials to coaches, or anyone! We want to use our online platforms so the Goalball Family can get to know each other a bit better ahead of getting back on the court and playing our sport again! This
- [January's #GetFitStayFit with Kali Holder!](https://goalballuk.com/januarys-getfitstayfit-with-kali-holder/) - January, the start of a new year, is traditionally a time when people think about their fitness and set themselves goals for the year ahead. This year is a bit different to normal than most though, in that we find ourselves in yet another lockdown, so the ways in which we can keep active are
- [Featured Thursday - Paul Holloway](https://goalballuk.com/featured-thursday-paul-holloway/) - Each Thursday we want to put the spotlight on a person involved with goalball – from players, officials to coaches, or anyone! We want to use our online platforms so the Goalball Family can get to know each other a bit better ahead of getting back on the court and playing our sport again! For
- [Featured Thursday - Warren Wilson](https://goalballuk.com/featured-thursday-warren-wilson/) - Each Thursday we want to put the spotlight on a person involved with goalball – from players, officials to coaches, or anyone! We want to use our online platforms so the Goalball Family can get to know each other a bit better ahead of getting back on the court and playing our sport again! This
- [January's #GetFitStayFit with Josh Murphy!](https://goalballuk.com/januarys-getfitstayfit-with-josh-murphy/) - January, the start of a new year, is traditionally always a time when people think about their fitness and set themselves goals for the year ahead. This year is a bit different to normal than most though, in that we find ourselves in yet another lockdown, so the ways in which we can keep active
- ['Positivity Programme' - Here Comes Week 2!](https://goalballuk.com/positivity-programme-week-2/) - Welcome to Week 2 of our ‘Positivity Programme’! We hope you enjoyed last weeks events in the first week of our ‘Positivity Programme’. We have an action packed schedule for you this week and lots to look forward to and lots of laughs to be had! Mindset Monday Here is this week’s Mindset Monday video
- [Goalball UK Youth Forum applications are now open!](https://goalballuk.com/goalball-uk-youth-forum-applications-are-now-open/) - Youth Forum Opportunity Aged between 16 and 25 years old? Why not join our new Goalball UK Youth Forum! Over two years you will shape various projects and activities to increase the voice of young people in our sport and you will also be responsible for planning and leading an annual fundraising event! Throughout the
- [Weekly round-up: #GoalballFamily on social media](https://goalballuk.com/weekly-round-up-goalballfamily-on-social-media-32/) - Each Friday we are selecting our favourite social media activity from the Goalball Family and beyond. We hope that this round-up can help to keep you entertained and provide inspiration to stay active!! Firstly, a massive thank you to North Yorkshire Sport for their shout out on Twitter promoting our #PositivityProgramme! It is a challenging
- [Featured Thursday - Sue Manton](https://goalballuk.com/featured-thursday-sue-manton/) - Each Thursday we want to put the spotlight on a person involved with goalball – from players, officials to coaches, or anyone! We want to use our online platforms so the Goalball Family can get to know each other a bit better ahead of getting back on the court and playing our sport again! This
- [January's #GetFitStayFit with Dave Scott!](https://goalballuk.com/januarys-getfitstayfit-with-dave-scott/) - January, the start of a new year, is traditionally a time when people think about their fitness and set themselves goals for the year ahead. This year is a bit different to normal than most though, in that we find ourselves in yet another lockdown, so the ways in which we can keep active are
- [Welcome to our 'Positivity Programme'!](https://goalballuk.com/welcome-to-our-positivity-programme/)
- [Weekly round-up: #GoalballFamily on social media](https://goalballuk.com/weekly-round-up-goalballfamily-on-social-media-31/) - Each Friday we are selecting our favourite social media activity from the Goalball Family and beyond. We hope that this round-up can help to keep you entertained and provide inspiration to stay active!! The New Year saw the amazing Emma Evans awarded an MBE for her outstanding contribution to our sport. Since then, she has
- [Goalball UK agrees new title sponsor for end of season awards!](https://goalballuk.com/goalball-uk-agrees-new-title-sponsor-for-end-of-season-awards/) - Goalfix is to become the new title sponsor of Goalball UK’s Club and Player of the Season awards. In addition to the awards being known as the Goalfix Club and Player of the Season, the specialist supplier of disability sports equipment will also award the winners a bundle of premium goalball equipment. The new partnership
- [Goalball UK continues to strengthen its board with latest appointment](https://goalballuk.com/goalball-uk-continues-to-strength-its-board-with-latest-appointment/) - Goalball UK has welcomed former Sunderland AFC academy director Paul Reid to its board as a non-executive director. Paul brings a wealth of experience in the football industry following his role in the north-east of England. Here Paul was responsible for introducing a new strategy to provide clarity and structure for each department of Sunderland’s
- [Goalball UK Joke Advent Calendar - The Highlights! Part 4.](https://goalballuk.com/goalball-uk-joke-advent-calendar-the-highlights-part-4/) - Here is part four of our highlight series from this months ‘Joke Advent Calendar’. It was hard to choose to say the least! Video 4 – Alan Lewis (Glasgow Goalball Club)! http://goalballuk.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/Alan-Day-21-1.mp4 Thank you to everyone who was taken part so far, we hope you have enjoyed it!
- [Goalball UK Stay at Home Message](https://goalballuk.com/goalball-uk-stay-at-home-message/) - Our message to you Hi Goalball Family, Happy New Year. It is not the circumstance I expected to make this gesture. However, please remember you have us and together we remain committed to you and our sport. Unfortunately however, further to the announcements on 4th January we are duty bound to make the following: With
- [Emma Evans awarded MBE for services to goalball](https://goalballuk.com/emma-evans-awarded-mbe-for-services-to-goalball/)
- [Digging through the Archives - 2020 Review, Part 2!](https://goalballuk.com/digging-through-the-archives-2020-review-part-2/) - Each week we are digging through the Goalball UK archives to look back at some of our favourite memories from the sport from years gone by. We continue this week, where we left off last week, looking back at 2020 which has been a very different but nonetheless memorable year. July The prestigious End of
- [Christmas Message - Goalball UK CEO Mark Winder](https://goalballuk.com/christmas-message-goalball-uk-ceo-mark-winder/) - Like majority of 2020, things have been very different. Here is Mark Winder’s Christmas Message to everyone in the #GoalballFamily! http://goalballuk.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/MW-Day-25.mp4 As you may have noticed, we have let the cat out of the bag as in the video it says day 25 of the ‘Goalball UK Joke Advent Calendar’. Mark’s message will also be
- [Digging through the Archives - 2020 Review, Part 1!](https://goalballuk.com/digging-through-the-archives-2020-review-part-1/) - Each week we are digging through the Goalball UK archives to look back at some of our favourite memories from the sport from years gone by. As we approach the end of 2020, it felt appropriate this week (and next) to reflect on what has been a very memorable year. It may not have gone
- [Goalball UK reaction to UK Sport funding decision](https://goalballuk.com/goalball-uk-reaction-to-uk-sport-decision/) - We are disappointed not to receive funding from UK Sport on this occasion for the plans we had presented. These would have allowed us to support our Great Britain’s women’s team with world-class opportunities and develop more regional programmes to progress our sport. We understand and appreciate the difficulty UK Sport face at what is
- [Goalball UK Joke Advent Calendar - The Highlights! Part 1.](https://goalballuk.com/goalball-uk-joke-advent-calendar-the-highlights-part-1/) - Here is part one of our highlight series from this months ‘Joke Advent Calendar’. It was hard to choose to say the least! Video 1 – Dina Murdie (Goalball UK Official)! http://goalballuk.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/DM-Day-2.mp4 Thank you to everyone who was taken part so far, we hope you have enjoyed it!
- [Goalball UK Joke Advent Calendar - The Highlights! Part 3.](https://goalballuk.com/goalball-uk-joke-advent-calendar-the-highlights-part-3/) - Here is part 3 of our highlight series from this months ‘Joke Advent Calendar’. It was hard to choose to say the least! Video 3 – Megan Price (South Wales Goalball Club)! http://goalballuk.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/MP-Day-11.mp4 Thank you to everyone who was taken part so far, we hope you have enjoyed it!
- [Goalball UK Joke Advent Calendar - The Highlights! Part 2.](https://goalballuk.com/goalball-uk-joke-advent-calendar-the-highlights-part-2/) - Here is part 2 of our highlight series from this months ‘Joke Advent Calendar’. It was hard to choose to say the least! Video 2 – The Hudson family (Scarborough Panthers Goalball Club)! http://goalballuk.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/Hudsons-Day-11.mp4 Thank you to everyone who was taken part so far, we hope you have enjoyed it!
- [Goalball UK bolsters board with new appointment](https://goalballuk.com/goalball-uk-bolsters-board-with-new-appointment/) - Goalball UK has appointed Ranjit Singh as a non-executive director as the national governing body aims for further growth in 2021 and beyond. Ranjit brings a wealth of international commercial experience to diversify and strengthen the skillset in the Goalball UK board. Throughout his career, Ranjit has overseen the development of new income streams and
- [Weekly round-up: #GoalballFamily on social media](https://goalballuk.com/weekly-round-up-goalballfamily-on-social-media-30/) - Each Friday we are selecting our favourite social media activity from the Goalball Family and beyond. We hope that this round-up can help to keep you entertained and provide inspiration to stay active!! We loved these brilliant pictures of Kate Coghlan, one of our non-exec directors, giving goalball a go with Cambridge Dons! Many thanks
- [Featured Thursday - Aaron Ford](https://goalballuk.com/featured-thursday-aaron-ford/) - Each Thursday we want to put the spotlight on a person involved with goalball – from players, officials to coaches, or anyone! We want to use this opportunity where we have a bit more time on our hands to get to know you all a little bit better before getting back on the court! As
- [Digging through the Archives - Dina Murdie!](https://goalballuk.com/digging-through-the-archives-dina-murdie/) - Each week we are digging through the Goalball UK archives to look back at some of our favourite memories from the sport from years gone by. Today, in celebration of her birthday, we are putting the spotlight on the one and only Dina Murdie. Everybody in goalball, not just in the UK but around the
- [Goalball UK 'Higher or Lower' League - Round 3 results](https://goalballuk.com/goalball-uk-higher-or-lower-league-round-3-results/) - Our ‘Higher or Lower’ League is keeping up some ‘friendly’ competition between clubs whilst there are no goalball tournaments! In Round 3, an impressive score of 17 from Kerry O’Brien helped maintain Merseyside Sharks considerable lead at the top of the table. Also hitting double figures were Charlie Brown, with a score of 12 to
- [#GoalballFamily 'Jingle Balls' Christmas Quiz!](https://goalballuk.com/goalballfamily-jingle-balls-christmas-quiz/) - Time to get into the festive spirit with Goalball UK as we host our very own ‘Jingle Balls’ Quiz! 🎅 Ho! Ho! Ho! 🎅 Tis the season to be jolly as Santa Claus is coming to town. So, o come all ye faithful, step into Christmas, and join in with our ‘Jingle Balls’ quiz. It
- [Featured Thursday - Kerry & Connie O'Brien](https://goalballuk.com/featured-thursday-kerry-connie-obrien/) - Each Thursday we want to put the spotlight on a person involved with goalball – from players, officials to coaches, or anyone! We want to use this opportunity where we have a bit more time on our hands to get to know you all a little bit better before getting back on the court! This
- [Featured Thursday - Abu-Bakr Ishtiaq](https://goalballuk.com/featured-thursday-abu-bakr-ishtiaq/) - Each Thursday we want to put the spotlight on a person involved with goalball – from players, officials to coaches, or anyone! We want to use this opportunity where we have a bit more time on our hands to get to know you all a little bit better before getting back on the court! This
- [Weekly round-up: #GoalballFamily on social media](https://goalballuk.com/weekly-round-up-goalballfamily-on-social-media-29/) - Each Friday we are selecting our favourite social media activity from the Goalball Family and beyond. We hope that this round-up can help to keep you entertained and provide inspiration to stay active!! This week the Goalball Family showed its support for Stonewall’s Rainbow Laces campaign through Faye Dale… Today is #RainbowLaces day! Everyone @GoalballUK
- [Digging through the Archives - The Worshipful Company of Spectacle Makers](https://goalballuk.com/digging-through-the-archives-the-worshipful-company-of-spectacle-makers/) - Each week we are digging through the Goalball UK archives to look back at some of our favourite memories from the sport from years gone by. This week we are revisiting the start of our fantastic partnership with The Worshipful Company of Spectacle Makers. Founded in 1629, they are a livery company in the City of
- [Goalball UK Celebrate International Volunteer Day!](https://goalballuk.com/goalball-uk-celebrate-international-volunteer-day/) - Volunteers are crucial to goalball in both clubs and at Goalball UK tournaments. Without them, the sport could not continue! International Volunteer is a great opportunity to say thank you to all of our volunteers who commit their time to goalball activities (in any role and in any capacity). Across the years, volunteers who have
- [Weekly round-up: #GoalballFamily on social media](https://goalballuk.com/weekly-round-up-goalballfamily-on-social-media-28/) - Each Friday we are selecting our favourite social media activity from the Goalball Family and beyond. We hope that this round-up can help to keep you entertained and provide inspiration to stay active!! And we’ve missed hosting competitions! Great to hear that #TeamRNC have been having fun with the goalball! We have missed attending @GoalballUK
- [Digging through the Archives - International Citizen Service REACT - Ghana](https://goalballuk.com/international-citizen-service-react-ghana/) - Each week we are digging through the Goalball UK archives to look back at some of our favourite memories from the sport from years gone by. Tomorrow is the International Day of People with Disabilities (IDPWD), so this week we are looking back to 2018 when some members of the #GoalballFamily went to Ghana as
- [Featured Thursday - Mark Winder](https://goalballuk.com/featured-thursday-mark-winder/) - Each Thursday we want to put the spotlight on a person involved with goalball – from players, officials to coaches, or anyone! We want to use our online platforms so the Goalball Family can get to know each other a bit better ahead of getting back on the court and playing our sport again! This
- [Return to Play - England Update](https://goalballuk.com/return-to-play-england-update-2/) - With the national lockdown due to end 2nd December 2020 and confirmation in the Government’s Winter Plan that organised disability sport is exempt, we will be following our guidance we set out before we entered the lockdown. Guidance applicable from 2nd December 2020 Affiliated club goalball, across all age groups, can be delivered across all
- [Weekly round-up: #GoalballFamily on social media](https://goalballuk.com/weekly-round-up-goalballfamily-on-social-media-27/) - Each Friday we are selecting our favourite social media activity from the Goalball Family and beyond. We hope that this round-up can help to keep you entertained and provide inspiration to stay active!! The brilliant #TeamRNC were back on the court this week – keep up the great work! Great start to the week for
- [Weekly round-up: #GoalballFamily on social media](https://goalballuk.com/weekly-round-up-goalballfamily-on-social-media-24/) - Each Friday we are selecting our favourite social media activity from the Goalball Family and beyond. We hope that this round-up can help to keep you entertained and provide inspiration to stay active!! Firstly, a massive thank you to Sally Hurst from BBC Look North who visited our Great Britain training session a few weeks
- [Goalball UK celebrates 10 years with 10 stories - Josh McEntee & Josh Windle](https://goalballuk.com/goalball-uk-celebrates-10-years-with-10-stories-josh-mcentee-josh-windle/) - This year Goalball UK is celebrating its 10-year anniversary as a National Governing Body. To mark the occasion, the NGB is putting the spotlight on 10 of the most important people that have been involved with the sport, shaping its journey and transforming people’s lives. For our last article in the series, we are focussing
- [Weekly round-up: #GoalballFamily on social media](https://goalballuk.com/weekly-round-up-goalballfamily-on-social-media-26/) - Each Friday we are selecting our favourite social media activity from the Goalball Family and beyond. We hope that this round-up can help to keep you entertained and provide inspiration to stay active!! Last week our valiant gamers went all the way to the semi finals of the Business Fives eSport tournament – read all
- [Digging through the Archives - Junior Events](https://goalballuk.com/digging-through-the-archives-junior-events/) - Each week we are digging through the Goalball UK archives to look back at some of our favourite memories from the sport from years gone by. This week we are looking back at Junior Events! As last Friday was Children in Need day; and we announced details of our exciting new #FindTheNext Goalball Academy (please
- [Team Goalball UK - eSports semi finalists!](https://goalballuk.com/team-goalball-uk-esports-semi-finalists/) - Team Goalball UK displayed a valiant effort in the Business Fives eSports charity Call of Duty tournament over the past two weeks. The team bowed out of the competition as semi finalists! It was a great opportunity for everyone involved. Firstly, to network with organisations Goalball UK would be unlikely to cross paths with. Secondly, it
- [The #FindTheNext Goalball Academy is here!](https://goalballuk.com/the-findthenext-goalball-academy-is-here/) - Goalball UK are excited to announce that applications are now open for a first of its kind program…the #FindTheNext Goalball Academy! This is a new and exciting two year program which is an amazing opportunity for: A group of 12 – 16-year olds who will be on a journey to develop themselves on and off
- [Weekly round-up: #GoalballFamily on social media](https://goalballuk.com/weekly-round-up-goalballfamily-on-social-media-25/) - Each Friday we are selecting our favourite social media activity from the Goalball Family and beyond. We hope that this round-up can help to keep you entertained and provide inspiration to stay active!! Over at RNC, students were trying out a range of sports including goalball! We hope you all enjoyed your introduction to the
- [Featured Thursday - Mohammed Salim Patel](https://goalballuk.com/featured-thursday-mohammed-salim-patel/) - Each Thursday we want to put the spotlight on a person involved with goalball – from players, officials to coaches, or anyone! We want to use this opportunity where we have a bit more time on our hands to get to know you all a little bit better before getting back on the court! This
- [Digging through the Archives - RNIB #SeeDifferentlyAwards](https://goalballuk.com/digging-through-the-archives-rnib-awards/) - Each week we are digging through the Goalball UK archives to look back at some of our favourite memories from the sport from years gone by. This week we are looking back the RNIB Awards. This week, the Royal National Institute of Blind People (RNIB) have announced details of the 2020 See Differently Awards, providing
- [Trustees Week - Dyfrig Lewis-Smith](https://goalballuk.com/trustees-week-dyfrig-lewis-smith/) - As part of #TrusteesWeek we are shining a light on our amazing trustees to raise awareness to the wider #GoalballFamily. Second up is Dyfrig Lewis-Smith… For those who may not know you, tell us a bit about yourself: I, like many others first discovered goalball after watching it live at the London 2012 Paralympics. Cambridge
- [Trustees Week - Alison Burchell](https://goalballuk.com/trustees-week-alison-burchell/) - As part of #TrusteesWeek we are shining a light on our amazing trustees to raise awareness to the wider #GoalballFamily. First up is Alison Burchell… For those who may not know you, tell us a bit about yourself: I am a very keen traveler ever since I was young. I was originally born in Iran
- [Digging through the Archives - Corporate Events](https://goalballuk.com/digging-through-the-archives-corporate-events/) - Each week we are digging through the Goalball UK archives to look back at some of our favourite memories from the sport from years gone by. This week we are looking back at Corporate Events. In November 2013, the ‘Goalball Corporate Event Experience’ was officially launched at The Lighthouse in Birmingham with staff from Sport
- [Return to Play - England Update](https://goalballuk.com/return-to-play-england-update/) - Following the latest Government announcement in England, all affiliated club activity in England, across all age groups, must stop from Thursday 5th November 2020. Educational institutions should follow internal guidelines regarding activity for their students in indoor sports facilities. If activity is allowed, the institution should follow the Goalball UK Return to Play guidance. We
- [Featured Thursday - Diarmuid Ware](https://goalballuk.com/featured-thursday-diarmuid-ware/) - Each Thursday we want to put the spotlight on a person involved with goalball – from players, officials to coaches, or anyone! We want to use this opportunity where we have a bit more time on our hands to get to know you all a little bit better before getting back on the court! This
- [Weekly round-up: #GoalballFamily on social media](https://goalballuk.com/weekly-round-up-goalballfamily-on-social-media-23/) - Each Friday we are selecting our favourite social media activity from the Goalball Family and beyond. We hope that this round-up can help to keep you entertained and provide inspiration to stay active!! More goalballers returned to the court and this time it was the turn of the men’s Great Britain squad for their second
- [Coach's corner - the return of goalball!](https://goalballuk.com/coachs-corner-the-return-of-goalball/) - In October we play goalball…wearing pink is optional! Over the past few months, the #GoalballFamily up and down the UK have worked tirelessly to return. Thankfully, this month the hard work for some has been repaid with four clubs getting back to training in October so far! These are: Cambridge Dons Croysutt Warriors Royal National
- [Take a Break in November with Goalball UK ‘Time Outs'](https://goalballuk.com/take-a-break-in-november-with-goalball-uk-time-outs/) - Following the success of our Team ‘Time Outs’ during the Goalball UK conference in September – when you had the chance to chat with Goalball UK staff members and ask them anything (within reason!) – we are pleased to announce that in November we are going to be hosting some ‘Time Outs’ with players from
- [Featured Thursday - John Grosvenor](https://goalballuk.com/featured-thursday-john-grosvenor/) - Each Thursday we want to put the spotlight on a person involved with goalball – from players, officials to coaches, or anyone! We want to use this opportunity where we have a bit more time on our hands to get to know you all a little bit better before getting back on the court! This
- [Digging through the Archives - GB Trophy Tour](https://goalballuk.com/digging-through-the-archives-gb-trophy-tour/) - Digging through the Goalball UK archives – GB Trophy Tour Each week we are digging through the Goalball UK archives to look back at some of our favourite memories from the sport from years gone by. This week we are remembering the GB Trophy Tour. In October 2016, both the GB senior teams were in
- [Weekly round-up: #GoalballFamily on social media](https://goalballuk.com/weekly-round-up-goalballfamily-on-social-media-22/) - Each Friday we are selecting our favourite social media activity from the Goalball Family and beyond. We hope that this round-up can help to keep you entertained and provide inspiration to stay active!! Another week sees another goalball club returning to the court – this time it was the turn of Winchester… We had an
- [Featured Thursday - Karina Lang](https://goalballuk.com/featured-thursday-karina-lang/) - Each Thursday we want to put the spotlight on a person involved with goalball – from players, officials to coaches, or anyone! We want to use this opportunity where we have a bit more time on our hands to get to know you all a little bit better before getting back on the court! This
- [Goalball UK announces new Club of the Season award](https://goalballuk.com/goalballukannouncesnewcluboftheseasonaward/) - New for the 2020/2021 season Goalball UK is launching its new Club of the Season award to celebrate the monumental effort made by clubs up and down the country. The prize will be awarded to a club that has gone above and beyond to help transform lives of people who are blind and partially sighted.
- [Digging through the Goalball UK archives - Albinism Fellowship Conferences](https://goalballuk.com/digging-through-the-goalball-uk-archives-albinism-fellowship-conference/) - Each week we are digging through the Goalball UK archives to look back at some of our favourite memories from the sport from years gone by. Last Saturday, a number of members of the #GoalballFamily attended the virtual Albinism Fellowship Conference. Ordinarily, the conference is held over a weekend, in Derbyshire, with a wide range
- [Return to Play - Important Update 20th October 2020](https://goalballuk.com/return-to-play-important-update-20th-october-2020/) - Dear Goalball Family, We have made three important updates to our return to play guidance in relation to: Tier measures in England Face coverings Equipment Cleaning Further details about each update can be found below. 1. Tier measures in England Following the Government announcement in England introducing a tier system we have implemented some changes to
- [Goalball UK pledges support to Sport England Equals charter](https://goalballuk.com/goalball-uk-pledges-support-to-sport-england-equals-charter/) - Goalball UK commit! Goalball UK has committed its support to Sporting Equals’ Charter which seeks to tackle race equality within the UK sports sector. This is the latest step for the national governing body as it reinforces its position to promote inclusivity and equal opportunities throughout the sport for BAME communities. As signatories of the Sporting
- [Weekly round-up: #GoalballFamily on social media](https://goalballuk.com/weekly-round-up-goalballfamily-on-social-media-21/) - Each Friday we are selecting our favourite social media activity from the Goalball Family and beyond. We hope that this round-up can help to keep you entertained and provide inspiration to stay active!! Exciting times over in Cambridge, as the goalball club got back on the court for the first time in many months! We
- [Digging through the Goalball UK archives - University Volunteering Fairs](https://goalballuk.com/digging-through-the-goalball-uk-archives-university-volunteering-fairs/) - Each week we are digging through the Goalball UK archives to look back at some of our favourite memories from the sport from years gone by. The Goalball UK season is usually in full swing by mid-October following a couple of busy weeks for Steve Cox, visiting University Volunteer Fairs up and down the country.
- [Weekly round-up: #GoalballFamily on social media](https://goalballuk.com/weekly-round-up-goalballfamily-on-social-media-20/) - Each Friday we are selecting our favourite social media activity from the Goalball Family and beyond. We hope that this round-up can help to keep you entertained and provide inspiration to stay active!! This week we are starting off with some interesting insight from the Youth Sport Trust, which highlights the link between physical activity
- [Digging through the Goalball UK archives - A marathon effort!](https://goalballuk.com/digging-through-the-goalball-uk-archives-a-marathon-effort/) - Each week we are digging through the Goalball UK archives to look back at some of our favourite memories from the sport from years gone by. Following the virtual London Marathon on Sunday, this week we’re looking back at members of the #GoalballFamily who have previously run marathons. Faith Cripps, physio to the GB Women’s
- [Weekly round-up: #GoalballFamily on social media](https://goalballuk.com/weekly-round-up-goalballfamily-on-social-media-19/) - Each Friday we are selecting our favourite social media activity from the Goalball Family and beyond. We hope that this round-up can help to keep you entertained and provide inspiration to stay active during this period before we can get back on the court and play goalball. If you have some spare time on your
- [Return to Play - Important Update](https://goalballuk.com/return-to-play-important-update/)
- [Digging through the Goalball UK archives - National Sporting Heritage Day](https://goalballuk.com/digging-through-the-goalball-uk-archives-national-sporting-heritage-day/) - Each week we are digging through the Goalball UK archives to look back at some of our favourite memories from the sport from years gone by. To celebrate National Sporting Heritage Day, we’ve caught up with 2 former GB internationals to hear their goalballing stories. Ivan Mortimer In 1980, Ivan was competing at the National
- [Great British Week Of Sport - Roy Turnham](https://goalballuk.com/great-british-week-of-sport-roy-turnham/) - To celebrate the Great British Week of Sport we are talking to members of the #GoalballFamily to find out more about other sports that they are involved in. Today, we are featuring Roy Turnham from Merseyside Goalball Club: Goalball: I first experienced goalball nearly 20 years ago. My brother and sister were both also visually
- [Great British Week Of Sport - Megan Smithson-Booth](https://goalballuk.com/great-british-week-of-sport-megan-smithson-booth/) - To celebrate the Great British Week of Sport we are talking to members of the #GoalballFamily to find out more about other sports that they are involved in. Today, we are featuring Megan Smithson-Booth who plays for RNC Academy and is in the Women’s GB squad: Goalball: Until starting at RNC in September 2018, I
- [Great British Week Of Sport - Nick Burr](https://goalballuk.com/great-british-week-of-sport-nick-burr/) - To celebrate the Great British Week of Sport we are talking to members of the #GoalballFamily to find out more about other sports that they are involved in. Today, we are featuring Nick Burr who plays for Cambridge Dons Goalball Club. Goalball: In 2016 I met Warren Wilson, the chair of Cambridge Dons Goalball Club,
- [Applications open for the British Blind Sport Youth Advisory Panel](https://goalballuk.com/applications-open-for-the-british-blind-sport-youth-advisory-panel/) - Applications for the British Blind Sport (BBS) Youth Advisory Panel are now open! BBS are looking for up to 12 young people aged 16 – 25 with a visual impairment (VI) to form this exciting new sports panel. The Youth Advisory Panel (or YAP) will act as a voice for young people with a VI to
- [Weekly round-up: #GoalballFamily on social media](https://goalballuk.com/weekly-round-up-goalballfamily-on-social-media-18/) - Each Friday we are selecting our favourite social media activity from the Goalball Family and beyond. We hope that this round-up can help to keep you entertained and provide inspiration to stay active during this period before we can get back on the court and play goalball. Let’s get underway with a quick message from
- [Great British Week Of Sport - Natasha Mead](https://goalballuk.com/great-british-week-of-sport-natasha-mead/) - To celebrate the Great British Week of Sport we are talking to members of the #GoalballFamily to find out more about other sports that they are involved in. Today, we are featuring Tash Mead who for the past few seasons has been playing for RNC Academy. Goalball: I was fairly unfamiliar with goalball before starting
- [Great British Week Of Sport - Brittany Stead](https://goalballuk.com/great-british-week-of-sport-brittany-stead/) - To celebrate the Great British Week of Sport we are talking to members of the #GoalballFamily to find out more about other sports that they are involved in. Today, we are featuring Brittany Stead from West Yorkshire Goalball Club: Goalball: I started attending the Huddersfield Actionnaires Club (which was for blind and partially sighted children)
- [Digging through the Goalball UK archives - SportsAid](https://goalballuk.com/digging-through-the-goalball-uk-archives-sportsaid/) - Each week we are digging through the Goalball UK archives to look back at some of our favourite memories from the sport from years gone by. To celebrate SportsAid Week 2020, we’re taking a look back at the goalball athletes that have been supported by the leading charity that helps the nation’s brightest prospects to
- [Great British Week Of Sport - Sheraz Chohan](https://goalballuk.com/great-british-week-of-sport-sheraz-chohan/) - To celebrate the Great British Week of Sport we are talking to members of the #GoalballFamily to find out more about other sports that they are involved in. Today, we are featuring Sheraz Chohan from Lancashire Lions Goalball Club: Goalball: Having already been in the Lancashire Lions setup due to my involvement with VI cricket,
- [Great British Week Of Sport - Lois Turner](https://goalballuk.com/national-week-of-sport-lois-turner/)
- [Great British Week Of Sport - Paul Cunningham](https://goalballuk.com/great-british-week-of-sport-paul-cunningham/)
- [Weekly round-up: #GoalballFamily on social media](https://goalballuk.com/weekly-round-up-goalballfamily-on-social-media-17/) - Each Friday we are selecting our favourite social media activity from the Goalball Family and beyond. We hope that this round-up can help to keep you entertained and provide inspiration to stay active during this period before we can get back on the court and play goalball. We are getting underway this week with our
- [Featured Thursday - Becky Ashworth](https://goalballuk.com/featured-thursday-becky-ashworth/) - Each Thursday we want to put the spotlight on a person involved with goalball – from players, officials to coaches, or anyone! We want to use our online platforms so the Goalball Family can get to know each other a bit better ahead of getting back on the court and playing our sport again! This
- [Digging through the Goalball UK archives - Referee Course](https://goalballuk.com/digging-through-the-goalball-uk-archives-referee-course/) - Each week we are digging through the Goalball UK archives to look back at some of our favourite memories from the sport from years gone by. In September 2011, a refereeing course was held at York St John University. The five rookie refs were Goalball UK staff member Alex Bunney plus Christine Wilkinson, Hannah Webber,
- [Goalball UK celebrates 10 years with 10 stories - Kali Holder](https://goalballuk.com/goalball-uk-celebrates-10-years-with-10-stories-kali-holder/) - This year Goalball UK is celebrating its 10-year anniversary as a National Governing Body. To mark the occasion, the NGB is putting the spotlight on 10 of the most important people that have been involved with the sport, shaping its journey and transforming people’s lives. This month we caught up with Kali Holder, one of
- [Featured Thursday - Magda Skrzymowska](https://goalballuk.com/featured-thursday-magda-skrzymowska/) - Each Thursday we want to put the spotlight on a person involved with goalball – from players, officials to coaches, or anyone! We want to use this opportunity where we have a bit more time on our hands to get to know you all a little bit better before getting back on the court! This
- [Featured Thursday - Steve Cox](https://goalballuk.com/featured-thursday-steve-cox/) - Each Thursday we want to put the spotlight on a person involved with goalball – from players, officials to coaches, or anyone! We want to use our online platforms so the Goalball Family can get to know each other a bit better ahead of getting back on the court and playing our sport again! This
- [Featured Thursday - Graham Stearn](https://goalballuk.com/featured-thursday-graham-stearn/) - Each Thursday we want to put the spotlight on a person involved with goalball – from players, officials to coaches, or anyone! We want to use our online platforms so the Goalball Family can get to know each other a bit better ahead of getting back on the court and playing our sport again. This week
- [Featured Thursday - Imogen Winder](https://goalballuk.com/featured-thursday-imogen-winder/) - Each Thursday we want to put the spotlight on a person involved with goalball – from players, officials to coaches, or anyone! We want to use this opportunity where we have a bit more time on our hands to get to know you all a little bit better before getting back on the court! This
- [Weekly round-up: #GoalballFamily on social media](https://goalballuk.com/weekly-round-up-goalballfamily-on-social-media-16/) - Each Friday we are selecting our favourite social media activity from the Goalball Family and beyond. We hope that this round-up can help to keep you entertained and provide inspiration to stay active during this period before we can get back on the court and play goalball. The one and only Kathryn Fielding gave an
- [Non-Executive Director Vacancy](https://goalballuk.com/non-executive-director-vacancy/) - Goalball U.K. Non- Executive Director Vacancy Intro from Chair, Goalball UK are looking to appoint a Non-Executive director to support our strategy, Transforming More Lives. The role of the Non-Executive Director is, with the rest of the board, to constructively challenge and contribute to the development of the strategy for Goalball UK; to review the
- [Digging through the Goalball UK archives - Paralympics GB Sports Fests](https://goalballuk.com/digging-through-the-goalball-uk-archives-paralympics-gb-sports-fest/)
- [UK Sport agrees extra funding to ease pressure on ten sports hit by Covid-19](https://goalballuk.com/uk-sport-agrees-extra-funding-to-ease-pressure-on-ten-sports-hit-by-covid-19/) - UK Sport has confirmed it will grant more than £1.38million in extra funding to help national governing bodies (NGBs) struggling because of the financial impact of the coronavirus pandemic. The money will be distributed between ten sports who applied for assistance from UK Sport’s Continuity Fund. It is the first round of contributions from the
- [Weekly round-up: #GoalballFamily on social media](https://goalballuk.com/weekly-round-up-goalballfamily-on-social-media-15/) - Each Friday we are selecting our favourite social media activity from the Goalball Family and beyond. We hope that this round-up can help to keep you entertained and provide inspiration to stay active during this period before we can get back on the court and play goalball. We start with a great throwback picture featuring
- [Weekly round-up: #GoalballFamily on social media](https://goalballuk.com/weekly-round-up-goalballfamily-on-social-media-14/) - Each Friday we are selecting our favourite social media activity from the Goalball Family and beyond. We hope that this round-up can help to keep you entertained and provide inspiration to stay active during this period before we can get back on the court and play goalball. The GB men’s squad have been putting in
- [Digging through the Goalball UK archives - parkrun to the Paralympics](https://goalballuk.com/digging-through-the-goalball-uk-archives-parkrun-to-the-paralympics/) - Each week we are digging through the Goalball UK archives to look back at some of our favourite memories from the sport from years gone by. At a time when we would have been excited for the start of the Paralympics in Tokyo, we’re revisiting the launch of our campaign to get everyone in the
- [Weekly round-up: #GoalballFamily on social media](https://goalballuk.com/weekly-round-up-goalballfamily-on-social-media-13/) - Each Friday we are selecting our favourite social media activity from the Goalball Family and beyond. We hope that this round-up can help to keep you entertained and provide inspiration to stay active during this period before we can get back on the court and play goalball. Massive congratulations to Kelsey for being elected to the Young
- [Goalball UK celebrates 10 years with 10 stories - Croysutt Warriors](https://goalballuk.com/goalball-uk-celebrates-10-years-with-10-stories-croysutt-warriors/) - This year Goalball UK is celebrating its 10-year anniversary as a National Governing Body. To mark the occasion, the NGB is putting the spotlight on 10 of the most important people that have been involved with the sport, shaping its journey and transforming people’s lives. This month we caught up with Tommy and Sally Britton
- [A safe return to playing goalball](https://goalballuk.com/a-safe-return-to-playing-goalball/) - Today we are pleased to officially launch our return to play guidance. This allows the goalball community to get back on court safely while considering the implications of the new environment we are living in. The document, which can be downloaded here and is hosted on our Return to Play page, includes all the essential
- [Digging through the Goalball UK archives - Goalball UK conference](https://goalballuk.com/digging-through-the-goalball-uk-archives-goalball-uk-conference/) - Each week we are digging through the Goalball UK archives to look back at some of our favourite memories from the sport from years gone by. Each year we are proud to host our Goalball UK conference. At a time when we would normally be looking forward to welcoming many of you to this event
- [Celebrating our history](https://goalballuk.com/celebrating-our-history/) - Earlier this year, in the first of our ten year stories, we spoke with Clive Spencer (https://goalballuk.com/goalball-uk-celebrates-10-years-clive-spencer/) who explained how goalball first began in the UK. Additionally, every Wednesday during lockdown, we have also been ‘Digging through the Goalball UK archives’ to bring you memories from the last decade. We now want to celebrate our
- [Featured Thursday - Alex Bunney](https://goalballuk.com/featured-thursday-alex-bunney/) - Each Thursday we want to put the spotlight on a person involved with goalball – from players, officials to coaches, or anyone! We want to use our online platforms so the Goalball Family can get to know each other a bit better ahead of getting back on the court and playing our sport again! This
- [Featured Thursday - Graeme Roache](https://goalballuk.com/featured-thursday-graeme-roache/) - Each Thursday we want to put the spotlight on a person involved with goalball – from players, officials to coaches, or anyone! We want to use our online platforms so the Goalball Family can get to know each other a bit better ahead of getting back on the court and playing our sport again. This week
- [Weekly round-up: #GoalballFamily on social media](https://goalballuk.com/weekly-round-up-goalballfamily-on-social-media-12/) - Each Friday we are selecting our favourite social media activity from the Goalball Family and beyond. We hope that this round-up can help to keep you entertained and provide inspiration to stay active during this period before we can get back on the court and play goalball. Congratulations to the many members of the Goalball
- [Featured Thursday - Bobbie-Jack Spencer-Sallis](https://goalballuk.com/featured-thursday-bobbie-jack-spencer-sallis/) - Each Thursday we want to put the spotlight on a person involved with goalball – from players, officials to coaches, or anyone! We want to use our online platforms so the Goalball Family can get to know each other a bit better ahead of getting back on the court and playing our sport again. This week
- [Featured Thursday - Fiona Small](https://goalballuk.com/featured-thursday-fiona-small/) - Each Thursday we want to put the spotlight on a person involved with goalball – from players, officials to coaches, or anyone! We want to use this opportunity where we have a bit more time on our hands to get to know you all a little bit better before getting back on the court! This
- [Digging through the Goalball UK archives - Tough Mudder](https://goalballuk.com/digging-through-the-goalball-uk-archives-tough-mudder/) - Each week we are digging through the Goalball UK archives to look back at some of our favourite memories from the sport from years gone by. Throughout the summer months in the off-season between Goalball UK National League campaigns many goalballers have found some extreme ways to push themselves to the limit when they’re not
- [A ‘wheely’ great effort!](https://goalballuk.com/a-wheely-great-effort/) - Phil Green, supported by Kathryn Fielding, became the latest member of the Goalball Family to take on a #TwoPointSixChallenge, when he cycled 78 miles from Barnsley to Liverpool on Thursday 6th August. The journey began from Oakwell Stadium, the home of Phil’s beloved Barnsley FC, and finished at Goodison Park, the home of Kathryn’s beloved
- [Weekly round-up: #GoalballFamily on social media](https://goalballuk.com/weekly-round-up-goalballfamily-on-social-media-11/) - Each Friday we are selecting our favourite social media activity from the Goalball Family and beyond. We hope that this round-up can help to keep you entertained and provide inspiration to stay active during this period before we can get back on the court and play goalball. This week there was a great interview with
- [Digging through the Goalball UK archives - Summer Camp 2017](https://goalballuk.com/digging-through-the-goalball-uk-archives-summer-camp-2017/) - Each week we are digging through the Goalball UK archives to look back at some of our favourite memories from the sport from years gone by. Around this time of the year, we would normally be looking forward to our annual Summer Camp. As it is unfortunately not taking place this year, we are revisiting
- [Featured Thursday - Robyn Payne](https://goalballuk.com/featured-thursday-robyn-payne/) - Each Thursday we want to put the spotlight on a person involved with goalball – from players, officials to coaches, or anyone! We want to use our online platforms so the Goalball Family can get to know each other a bit better ahead of getting back on the court and playing our sport again. This week
- [Weekly round-up: #GoalballFamily on social media](https://goalballuk.com/weekly-round-up-goalballfamily-on-social-media-10/) - Each Friday we are selecting our favourite social media activity from the Goalball Family and beyond. We hope that this round-up can help to keep you entertained and provide inspiration to stay active during this period before we can get back on the court and play goalball. There was a great quickfire question video from
- [Featured Thursday - Dan Willoughby](https://goalballuk.com/featured-thursday-dan-willoughby/) - Each Thursday we want to put the spotlight on a person involved with goalball – from players, officials to coaches, or anyone! We want to use our online platforms so the Goalball Family can get to know each other a bit better ahead of getting back on the court and playing our sport again. This week
- [Digging through the Goalball UK archives - Goalball Marathon Tournaments](https://goalballuk.com/digging-through-the-goalball-uk-archives-goalball-marathon-tournaments/) - Each week we are digging through the Goalball UK archives to look back at some of our favourite memories from the sport from years gone by. At a time when there would normally be marathons and other endurance events taking place up and down the country, we’re reminiscing on the goalball marathons. In October 2013 when Kathryn
- [Goalball UK celebrates 10 years with 10 stories – Naqib Ahmed](https://goalballuk.com/goalball-uk-celebrates-10-years-with-10-stories-naqib-ahmed/) - This year Goalball UK is celebrating its 10-year anniversary as a National Governing Body. To mark the occasion, the NGB is putting the spotlight on 10 of the most important people that have been involved with the sport, shaping its journey and transforming people’s lives. This month we caught up with Naqib Ahmed, one of
- [Calling all goalball coaches: UK Coaching launches toolkit and digital badge to facilitate #GreatCoaching](https://goalballuk.com/calling-all-goalball-coaches-uk-coaching-launches-toolkit-and-digital-badge-to-facilitate-greatcoaching/) - UK Coaching has launched a new toolkit that will ensure the nation’s coaches are equipped with the knowledge and skills to provide great coaching experiences to others, and support them as coaches to better look after themselves as they return to coaching after COVID-19 restrictions are relaxed. The Duty to Care Toolkit, which will be available
- [A message from Goalball UK's CEO: Thank you to the Goalball Family and our stakeholders](https://goalballuk.com/a-message-from-goalball-uks-ceo-thank-you-to-the-goalball-family-and-our-stakeholders/) - Hi Everyone, Many people forget Goalball UK is a charity. Charities are all, like a lot of business, in challenging times as a result of COVID-19. I would like to thank the charities, such as BBC Children in Need and The Thomas Pocklington Trust, who have supported us in recent months. I would also like
- [Weekly round-up: #GoalballFamily on social media](https://goalballuk.com/weekly-round-up-goalballfamily-on-social-media-9/) - Each Friday we are selecting our favourite social media activity from the Goalball Family and beyond. We hope that this round-up can help to keep you entertained and provide inspiration to stay active during this period before we can get back on the court and play goalball. We loved that South Wales Goalball got involved
- [Goalball UK celebrates 10 years with 10 stories - Phil Green](https://goalballuk.com/goalball-uk-celebrates-10-years-with-10-stories-phil-green/)
- [Featured Thursday - Paddy Harmer](https://goalballuk.com/featured-thursday-paddy-harmer/) - Each Thursday we want to put the spotlight on a person involved with goalball – from players, officials to coaches, or anyone! We want to use our online platforms so the Goalball Family can get to know each other a bit better ahead of getting back on the court and playing our sport again. This week
- [Digging through the Goalball UK archives - Goalball vs. Eggheads](https://goalballuk.com/digging-through-the-goalball-uk-archives-goalball-vs-eggheads/) - Each week we are digging through the Goalball UK archives to look back at some of our favourite memories from the sport from years gone by. Since the lockdown, virtual quizzes have been a fantastic way for friends and family to keep entertained and connected. So, this week we’re revisiting the time when the Great
- [Goalball UK 'Higher or Lower' League - Round 2 results](https://goalballuk.com/goalball-uk-higher-or-lower-league-round-2-results/) - To keep up some ‘friendly’ competition between clubs whilst we are off the goalball court we have started a ‘Higher or Lower’ League. A representative from each club is randomly selected to take part in each round and subsequently receive a phone call from a Goalball UK member of staff. Using a pack of playing
- [Weekly round-up: #GoalballFamily on social media](https://goalballuk.com/weekly-round-up-goalballfamily-on-social-media-8/) - Each Friday we are selecting our favourite social media activity from the Goalball Family and beyond. We hope that this round-up can help to keep you entertained and provide inspiration to stay active during this period before we can get back on the court and play goalball. We have loved following Chris Colbert’s progress as
- [Goalball UK 'Higher or Lower' League - Round 1 results](https://goalballuk.com/goalball-uk-higher-or-lower-league-round-1-results/) - To keep up some ‘friendly’ competition between clubs during Lockdown we have started a ‘Higher or Lower’ League. A representative from each club was randomly selected to take part (in Round 1) and subsequently received a phone call from a Goalball UK member of staff. Using a pack of playing cards, the rules were simple,
- [Featured Thursday - Anthony O'Keefe](https://goalballuk.com/featured-thursday-anthony-okeefe/) - Each Thursday we want to put the spotlight on a person involved with goalball – from players, officials to coaches, or anyone! We want to use our online platforms so the Goalball Family can get to know each other a bit better ahead of getting back on the court and playing our sport again. This week
- [Digging through the Goalball UK archives - Winchester Friends & Family Experience Day](https://goalballuk.com/digging-through-the-goalball-uk-archives-winchester-friends-family-experience-day/) - Each week we are digging through the Goalball UK archives to look back at some of our favourite memories from the sport from years gone by. As the Winchester Friends & Family Experience Day was due to take place last weekend, we are revisiting the first one back in October 2018. Winchester Goalball Club, one
- [Weekly round-up: #GoalballFamily on social media](https://goalballuk.com/weekly-round-up-goalballfamily-on-social-media-7/) - Each Friday during the Coronavirus lockdown we’ll be selecting our favourite social media activity from the Goalball Family and beyond. We hope that this round-up can help to keep you entertained and provide inspiration to stay active during this period. You may have noticed that this week we have been supporting the RNIB’s #WorldUpsideDown campaign.
- [Featured Thursday - James Douglas](https://goalballuk.com/featured-thursday-james-douglas/) - Each Thursday we want to put the spotlight on a person involved with goalball – from players, officials to coaches, or anyone! We want to use this opportunity where we have a bit more time on our hands to get to know you all a little bit better. Following on from yesterday’s ‘Digging through the
- [Digging through the Goalball UK archives - Northern Ireland 'Goalball Roadshow'](https://goalballuk.com/digging-through-the-goalball-uk-archives-northern-ireland-goalball-roadshow/) - Each week we are digging through the Goalball UK archives to look back at some of our favourite memories from the sport from years gone by. In July 2017, Goalball UK staff members Kathryn Fielding and Faye Dale together with a group of Yorkshire based experienced players flew over to Antrim in Northern Ireland for
- [Samantha Gough wins Goalball UK Player of the Season](https://goalballuk.com/samantha-gough-wins-goalball-uk-player-of-the-season/) - Samantha Gough has been named as the Goalball UK Player of the Season for the 2019/20 season. Despite only playing goalball since March 2019 and with the season ending prematurely, the campaign has been a real breakthrough one for Samantha, impressing both on and off the court whilst representing York and composite teams. Samantha demonstrated
- [Catrin Young - National School Sports Week at Home](https://goalballuk.com/catrin-young-national-school-sports-week-at-home/) - The final star of our National School Sports Week social media videos is Catrin Young, you can check out the video HERE. We caught up with her to learn about what she has been doing to keep active during lockdown: I have been doing the Joe Wicks workout most mornings and learning some new skateboarding
- [Keira Mills - National School Sports Week at Home](https://goalballuk.com/keira-mills-national-school-sports-week-at-home/) - Today’s star of our National School Sports Week social media video is Keira Mills, you can check out the video HERE. We caught up with her to learn about what she has been doing to keep active during lockdown: Every day I have been doing PE with Joe, this is helping me with my goalball
- [Harry Bainbridge - National School Sports Week at Home](https://goalballuk.com/harry-bainbridge-national-school-sports-week-at-home/) - Today’s star of our National School Sports Week social media video is Harry Bainbridge, you can check out the video HERE. We caught up with him to learn about what he has been doing to keep active during lockdown: During lockdown I have gone on walks and been going running; this helps with goalball because
- [Samantha Gough - National School Sports Week at Home](https://goalballuk.com/samantha-gough-national-school-sports-week-at-home/) - Today’s star of our National School Sports Week social media video is Samantha Gough, you can watch the video HERE. Check out below her checklist of lockdown activity: Two hours goalball practice in schools squash court twice a week Tandem cycle rides every other day – averaging 20 miles a week Daily guided walks before
- [Bobbie-Jack Spencer-Sallis - National School Sports Week at Home](https://goalballuk.com/bobbie-jack-spencer-sallis-national-school-sports-week-at-home/) - Today’s star of our National School Sports Week social media video is Bobbie-Jack Spencer-Sallis, you can check out the video HERE. We caught up with him to learn about what he has been doing to keep active during lockdown: I have been doing daily full body workouts with mum and going out on 5k runs with
- [End of Season Round-up 2019/20](https://goalballuk.com/end-of-season-round-up-2019-20/) - Below are all of the 2019-20 season award winners. Congratulations everyone. Trophies will be presented at the first available opportunity. Unfortunately, due to COVID-19, we had to cancel the National League, the Novice Shield and the Goalfix Goalball Cup. Novice North league Winners – West Yorkshire Top female goal scorers – Amber Whaley (South Yorkshire)
- [Hannah Webber wins the Goalball UK Keith Lound Memorial Award](https://goalballuk.com/hannah-webber-wins-the-goalball-uk-keith-lound-memorial-award/) - Hannah Webber, one of the founders and coach of Nottinghamshire Sheriffs Goalball Club, has won the Goalball UK Keith Lound Memorial Award. The coveted award has been presented to Hannah to recognise her commitment and outstanding service to the sport. Since founding Nottinghamshire Sheriffs Goalball Club over nine years ago, Hannah has continued to maintain
- [Weekly round-up: #GoalballFamily on social media](https://goalballuk.com/weekly-round-up-goalballfamily-on-social-media-6/) - Each Friday during the coronavirus lockdown we’ll be selecting our favourite social media activity from the Goalball Family and beyond. We hope this round up can help to keep you entertained and provide inspiration to help you stay active during this period. Firstly, we want to say a massive well done to Alex Cockerham who
- [Featured Thursday - Kelsey Trevett](https://goalballuk.com/featured-thursday-kelsey-trevett/) - Each Thursday we want to put the spotlight on a person involved with goalball – from players, officials to coaches, or anyone! We want to use this opportunity where we have a bit more time on our hands to get to know you all a little bit better. This week we caught up with Kelsey
- [Digging through the Goalball UK archives - End of Season Tournament](https://goalballuk.com/digging-through-the-goalball-uk-archives-end-of-season-tournament/) - Each week we are digging through the Goalball UK archives to look back at some of our favourite memories from the sport from years gone by. As the Goalball UK End of Season Tournament was due to take place this weekend, we have decided to look back a few standout moments from recent years. What
- [Weekly round-up: #GoalballFamily on social media](https://goalballuk.com/weekly-round-up-goalballfamily-on-social-media-5/) - Each Friday during the coronavirus lockdown we’ll be selecting our favourite social media activity from the Goalball Family and beyond. We hope this round up can help to keep you entertained and provide inspiration to help you stay active during this period. As you might have noticed, we have been busy this week getting involved
- [NSSW: Catch-up with Michelle Reeves, Northamptonshire Sport, to talk all things goalball](https://goalballuk.com/nssw-catch-up-with-michelle-reeves-from-northamptonshire-sport-to-talk-all-things-goalball/) - As another fantastic National School Sports Week is coming to a close, we caught up with Michelle Reeves, the sports inclusive officer at Northamptonshire Sport. She has given us an insight into why goalball is important to the work that she does in schools, why the sport is essential for many blind and partially sighted
- [Goalball UK statement: Leisure centres not reopening](https://goalballuk.com/goalball-uk-statement-leisure-centres-not-reopening/) - With the government announcing that leisure centres are not to reopen in the next phase of measures to ease the lockdown, we understand this will be a disappointment to many involved with goalball who are excited to get back on the court. Mid-July has been indicated as a target for these facilities to reopen. However,
- [Featured Thursday - Stephen Newey](https://goalballuk.com/featured-thursday-stephen-newey/) - Each Thursday we want to put the spotlight on a person involved with goalball – from players, officials to coaches, or anyone! We want to use this opportunity where we have a bit more time on our hands to get to know you all a little bit better. For National School Sport Week we caught
- [Digging through the Goalball UK archives - National Schools Programme](https://goalballuk.com/digging-through-the-goalball-uk-archives-national-schools-programme/) - Each week we are digging through the Goalball UK archives to look back at some of our favourite memories from the sport from years gone by. As it is National School Sports Week, we’re looking back at our National Schools Programme following funding from Children in Need. In 2018, our National Schools Programme launched to
- [A ‘luck’ back at our virtual tournaments!](https://goalballuk.com/a-luck-back-at-our-virtual-tournaments/) - Shortly after the Intermediate Trophy back in early March, due to the outbreak of COVID-19, unfortunately the remainder of the 2019/20 season had to be cancelled. However, Goalball UK decided to keep all the remaining tournament dates in the diary and devised some alternative light-hearted ‘virtual’ tournaments to keep up some competition between the clubs.
- [Weekly round-up: #GoalballFamily on social media](https://goalballuk.com/weekly-round-up-goalballfamily-on-social-media-4/) - Each Friday during the coronavirus lockdown we’ll be selecting our favourite social media activity from the Goalball Family and beyond. We hope this round up can help to keep you entertained and provide inspiration to help you stay active during this period. If you missed it, Great Britain player Kali Holder made an appearance on
- [Featured Thursday - Tracy Compton](https://goalballuk.com/featured-thursday-tracy-compton/)
- [Digging through the Goalball UK archives - a look back at the #TwoPointSixChallenge](https://goalballuk.com/digging-through-the-goalball-uk-archives-a-look-back-at-the-twopointsixchallenge/) - Each week we are digging through the Goalball UK archives to look back at some of our favourite memories from the sport from years gone by. As it is Small Charity Week, we’re looking back over the last couple of months to reflect on the incredible effort the Goalball Family made to raise funds through
- [A message from Goalball UK - Black Lives Matter](https://goalballuk.com/a-message-from-goalball-uk-black-lives-matter/) - As a sport, goalball prides itself on the power equality, diversity and inclusivity. We truly believe this defining aspect of our game makes it so unique and loved by those involved with it. Regardless of race, gender, sexual orientation or ability, we do everything in our power to ensure that everyone involved with our sport
- [Goalball UK are supporting National School Sport Week at Home](https://goalballuk.com/goalball-uk-are-supporting-national-school-sport-week-at-home/) - National School Sport Week at Home: Goalball UK backs campaign to ensure no child misses out! Goalball UK is preparing to join the Youth Sport Trust and Sky Sports to help young people and families up and down the country engage in a week of virtual sporting challenges. With young people set to miss out
- [Weekly round-up: #GoalballFamily on social media](https://goalballuk.com/weekly-round-up-goalballfamily-on-social-media-3/) - Each Friday during the coronavirus lockdown we’ll be selecting our favourite social media activity from the Goalball Family and beyond. We hope this round up can help to keep you entertained and provide inspiration to help you stay active during this period. Cambridge Dons got into the spirit of #VolunteerWeek2020 by putting the spotlight on
- [Digging through the Goalball UK archives - a look back at 2019's Player of the Season Award](https://goalballuk.com/digging-through-the-goalball-uk-archives-a-look-back-at-2019s-player-of-the-season-award/) - Each week we are digging through the Goalball UK archives to look back at some of our favourite memories from the sport from years gone by. Ahead of nominations closing this Friday for the Goalball UK Player of the Season, we’re looking back at the 2018/19 winner of the coveted prize, Meme Robertson. Last season
- [Weekly round-up: #GoalballFamily on social media](https://goalballuk.com/weekly-round-up-goalballfamily-on-social-media-2/) - Each Friday during the coronavirus lockdown we’ll be selecting our favourite social media activity from the Goalball Family and beyond. We hope this round up can help to keep you entertained and provide inspiration to help you stay active during this period. David Scott started building his home gym to keep in shape for when
- [Featured Thursday - Hannah Webber](https://goalballuk.com/featured-thursday-hannah-webber/) - Each Thursday we want to put the spotlight on a person involved with goalball – from players, officials to coaches, or anyone! We want to use this opportunity where we have a bit more time on our hands to get to know you all a little bit better. As it is Pride month, we are
- [Digging through the Goalball UK archives - a look back at 2019's Keith Lound Memorial Award](https://goalballuk.com/digging-through-the-goalball-uk-archives-a-look-back-at-2019s-keith-lound-memorial-award/) - Each week we are digging through the Goalball UK archives to look back at some of our favourite memories from the sport from years gone by. To celebrate National Volunteers Week 2020, we are looking back at last year’s Keith Lound Memorial Award winner, Emma Evans, whose extraordinary volunteering efforts were recognised with this prestigious
- [Weekly round-up: #GoalballFamily on social media](https://goalballuk.com/weekly-round-up-goalballfamily-on-social-media/) - Each Friday during the coronavirus lockdown we’ll be selecting our favourite social media activity from the Goalball Family and beyond. We hope this round up can help to keep you entertained and provide inspiration to help you stay active during this period. We are going to start with a massive well done and thank you
- [Featured Thursday - Danny Reeves](https://goalballuk.com/featured-thursday-danny-reeves/) - Each Thursday we want to put the spotlight on a person involved with goalball – from players, officials to coaches, or anyone! We want to use this opportunity where we have a bit more time on our hands to get to know you all a little bit better. This week we caught up with Danny
- [Digging through the Goalball UK archives - a look back at the 2015 Nottingham Varsity match](https://goalballuk.com/digging-through-the-goalball-uk-archives-a-look-back-at-the-2015-nottingham-varsity-match/) - Each week we are digging through the Goalball UK archives to look back at some of our favourite memories from the sport from years gone by. In May 2015, University of Nottingham’s Jubilee Sports Centre played host to the first ever goalball varsity match between two universities – University of Nottingham and Nottingham Trent University.
- [Goalball UK celebrates 10 years with 10 stories - Sarah Stephenson-Hunter](https://goalballuk.com/goalball-uk-celebrates-10-years-with-10-stories-sarah-stephenson-hunter/) - This year Goalball UK is celebrating its 10-year anniversary as a National Governing Body. To mark the occasion, the NGB is putting the spotlight on 10 of the most important people that have been involved with the sport, shaping its journey and transforming people’s lives. To coincide with the start of Pride Month, for the
- [Mental Health Awareness Week](https://goalballuk.com/mental-health-awareness-week/) - This week is Mental Health Awareness week, and at Goalball UK we recognise the importance in keeping yourself mentally healthy. Especially during these tough times we are facing. Here is some information which may help you and your mental wellbeing. First of all, it has been fantastic to follow so many of you on social
- [Weekly round-up: #GoalballFamily on social media](https://goalballuk.com/weekly-round-up-goalball-family-on-social-media-9/) - Each Friday during the coronavirus lockdown we’ll be selecting our favourite social media activity from the Goalball Family and beyond. We hope this round up can help to keep you entertained and provide inspiration to help you stay active during this period when we have to remain at home. This week, our CEO Mark Winder
- [Featured Thursday - Samantha Gough](https://goalballuk.com/featured-thursday-samantha-gough/) - Each Thursday we want to put the spotlight on a person involved with goalball – from players, officials to coaches, or anyone! We want to use this opportunity where we have a bit more time on our hands to get to know you all a little bit better. This week we caught up with Scottish
- [Digging through the Goalball UK archives - a look back at the 2014 launch of 'Transforming People's Lives'](https://goalballuk.com/digging-through-the-goalball-uk-archives-a-look-back-at-the-2014-launch-of-transforming-peoples-lives/) - Each week we are digging through the Goalball UK archives to look back at some of our favourite memories from the sport from years gone by. As it is Mental Health Awareness Week, we’re taking a look back at our Transforming People’s Live campaign and slogan that was launched back in 2014. This message was, and remains,
- [Ecclesiastical’s Movement for Good Award nominations now open](https://goalballuk.com/ecclesiasticals-movement-for-good-award-nominations-now-open/) - Dear Goalball Family, I hope you and your loved ones are safe and well. Specialist insurer Ecclesiastical is inviting people to nominate charities into a prize draw for the chance to win one of 500 grants of £1,000. Ecclesiastical’s Movement for Good awards will be open for nominations until 24th May so please help by
- [Goalball UK backs UK Anti-Doping's call for additional anti-doping education](https://goalballuk.com/goalball-uk-backs-uk-anti-dopings-call/) - Goalball UK is supporting UK Anti-Doping’s ‘Clean in Quarantine’ campaign as part of Clean Sport Week 2020. The campaign, now in its fourth year, is being supported by a range of National Governing Bodies (NGBs), sports organisations and UK sports stars, who are taking part in several online activities focusing on anti-doping education throughout the
- [Week 8 round-up: Goalball on social media](https://goalballuk.com/week-8-round-up-goalball-on-social-media/) - Each Friday during the coronavirus lockdown we’ll be selecting our favourite social media activity from the Goalball Family and beyond. We hope that this round up can help to keep you entertained and provide inspiration to help you stay active during this period when we have to remain at home. The Goalball Family celebrated Stuart
- [Week 7 round-up: Goalball on social media](https://goalballuk.com/week-7-round-up-goalball-on-social-media/) - Each Friday during the coronavirus lockdown we’ll be selecting our favourite social media activity from the Goalball Family and beyond. We hope that this round up can help to keep you entertained and provide inspiration to help you stay active during this period when we have to remain at home. This week we get underway
- [Digging through the Goalball UK archives - a look back at the 2015 IBSA World Games](https://goalballuk.com/digging-through-the-goalball-uk-archives-a-look-back-at-the-2015-ibsa-world-games/) - Each week we are digging through the Goalball UK archives to look back at some of our favourite memories from the sport from years gone by. To celebrate Birmingham being announced as the host for the next IBSA World Games in 2023, we’re heading back to 2015 to revisit a great performance from the Great
- [Birmingham to host IBSA World Games 2023](https://goalballuk.com/birmingham-to-host-ibsa-world-games-2023/) - Birmingham has been selected as the host of the 2023 IBSA World Games, a multi-sport event for blind and partially sighted athletes. The decision by the International Blind Sport Federation (IBSA) follows a combined bid between British Blind Sport, UK Sport, Birmingham City Council, the University of Birmingham and Sport Birmingham. The Games, due to
- [Featured Thursday - Ashleigh Scott](https://goalballuk.com/featured-thursday-ashleigh-scott/) - Each Thursday we want to put the spotlight on a person involved with goalball – from players, officials to coaches, or anyone! We want to use this opportunity where we have a bit more time on our hands to get to know you all a little bit better. This week we caught up with Ashleigh
- [A message from the Goalball Family to the world...](https://goalballuk.com/a-message-from-the-goalball-family/)
- [Digging through the Goalball UK archives - a look back at 2017](https://goalballuk.com/digging-through-the-goalball-uk-archives-a-look-back-at-2017/) - Each week we are digging through the Goalball UK archives to look back at some of our favourite memories from the sport from years gone by. Today we’re going back to 2017 and revisiting an epic derby in the War of the Roses tournament. On Sunday 26th February, West Yorkshire Goalball Club hosted the first
- [Featured Thursday - Chris Colbert](https://goalballuk.com/featured-thursday-chris-colbert/) - Each Thursday we want to put the spotlight on a person involved with goalball – from players, officials to coaches, or anyone! We want to use this opportunity where we have a bit more time on our hands to get to know you all a little bit better. This week we caught up with Chris
- [Week 6 round-up: Goalball on social media](https://goalballuk.com/week-6-round-up-goalball-on-social-media/) - Each Friday during the coronavirus lockdown we’ll be selecting our favourite social media activity from the Goalball Family and beyond. We hope that this round up can help to keep you entertained and provide inspiration to help you stay active during this period when we have to remain at home. Earlier this week we launched
- [Featured Thursday - Catrin Young](https://goalballuk.com/featured-thursday-catrin-young/) - Each Thursday we want to put the spotlight on a person involved with goalball – from players, officials to coaches, or anyone! We want to use this opportunity where we have a bit more time on our hands to get to know you all a little bit better. This week we caught up with Catrin
- [Week 4 round-up: Goalball on social media](https://goalballuk.com/week-4-round-up-goalball-on-social-media/) - Each Friday during the coronavirus lockdown we’ll be selecting our favourite social media activity from the Goalball Family and beyond. We hope that this round up can help to keep you entertained and provide inspiration to help you stay active during this period when we have to remain at home. On Monday we launched another
- [Featured Thursday - Yusuf Huraira](https://goalballuk.com/featured-thursday-yusuf-huraira/) - Each Thursday we want to put the spotlight on a person involved with goalball – from players, officials to coaches, or anyone! We want to use this opportunity where we have a bit more time on our hands to get to know you all a little bit better. This week we caught up with Yusuf
- [Week 5 round-up: Goalball on social media](https://goalballuk.com/week-5-round-up-goalball-on-social-media/) - Each Friday during the coronavirus lockdown we’ll be selecting our favourite social media activity from the Goalball Family and beyond. We hope that this round up can help to keep you entertained and provide inspiration to help you stay active during this period when we have to remain at home. After our look back at
- [Goalball UK celebrates 10 years with 10 stories - Mike Reilly](https://goalballuk.com/goalball-uk-celebrates-10-years-with-10-stories-mike-reilly/) - This year Goalball UK is celebrating its 10-year anniversary as a National Governing Body. To mark the occasion, the NGB is putting the spotlight on 10 of the most important people that have been involved with the sport, shaping its journey and transforming people’s lives. The third in the series is Mike Reilly, whose career
- [Digging through the Goalball UK archives - a look back at 2010](https://goalballuk.com/digging-through-the-goalball-uk-archives-a-look-back-at-2010/) - Each week we are digging through the Goalball UK archives to look back at some of our favourite memories from the sport from years gone by. Today we’re going all the way back to 2010 to revisit the Legacy Programme that ran alongside the World Championships in Sheffield in our inaugural year. Prior to the
- [Goalball UK Needs Your Help: 2.6 Challenge](https://goalballuk.com/goalball-uk-needs-your-help-2-6-challenge/) - Dear Goalball Family, The Covid-19 pandemic has had a catastrophic effect with the cancellation of thousands of events and the loss of billions in income through fundraising events. The Virgin Money London Marathon alone, which should have taken place on Sunday 26 April, is the world’s biggest one-day fundraising event, which raised more than £66.4
- [Digging through the Goalball UK archives - a look back at 2015](https://goalballuk.com/digging-through-the-goalball-uk-archives-a-look-back-at-2015/) - Each week we are digging through the Goalball UK archives to look back at some of our favourite memories from the sport from years gone by. Today, we’re reminiscing on the mammoth effort from the Goalball Family to raise over £12,000 by taking on the Coast to Coast Challenge. In August 2015, 15 tandem bikes
- [Featured Thursday - Alex Cockerham](https://goalballuk.com/featured-thursday-alex-cockerham/) - Each Thursday we want to put the spotlight on a person involved with goalball – from players, officials to coaches, or anyone! We want to use the opportunity where we all have to stay at home to get to know each other a little better. This week we spoke to Alex Cockerham, a Goalball UK
- [Digging through the Goalball UK archives - a look back at 2018](https://goalballuk.com/digging-through-the-goalball-uk-archives-a-look-back-at-2018/) - Each week we are digging through the Goalball UK archives to look back at some of our favourite memories from the sport from years gone by. This week, we’re reminiscing on our inaugural Home Nations tournament back in 2018 at York St John University. Teams from England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland battled it out
- [Week 3 round-up: Goalball on social media](https://goalballuk.com/week-3-round-up-goalball-on-social-media/) - Each Friday during the coronavirus lockdown we’ll be selecting our favourite social media activity from the Goalball Family and beyond. We hope that this round up can help to keep you entertained and provide inspiration to help you stay active during this period when we have to remain at home. On Monday we launched another
- [Featured Thursday - Jade Burniston](https://goalballuk.com/featured-thursday-jade-burniston/) - Each Thursday we want to put the spotlight on a person involved with goalball – from players, officials to coaches, or anyone! We want to use the opportunity where we all have to stay at home to get to know each other a little better. First up is the fantastic Jade Burniston, who plays for
- [Digging through the Goalball UK archives - a look back at 2016](https://goalballuk.com/digging-through-the-goalball-uk-archives/) - Each week we are digging through the Goalball UK archives to look back at some of our favourite memories from the sport from years gone by. To get underway, we reflect on a historic week for our men’s and women’s Great Britain teams in 2016 in Portugal. Both squads reached their respective finals of the
- [Week 2 round-up: Goalball on social media](https://goalballuk.com/weekly-round-up-goalball-on-social-media-2/) - Each Friday during the Coronavirus lockdown we’ll be selecting our favourite social media activity from the #GoalballFamily. We hope that this round up can help to keep you entertained, provide inspiration and help you #StayInWorkOut during this period when we have to remain at home. At the beginning of this week, we set our own
- [Goalball UK celebrates 10 years with 10 stories - Colin Baxter](https://goalballuk.com/goalball-uk-celebrates-10-years-colin-baxter/) - This year Goalball UK is celebrating its 10-year anniversary as a national governing body. To mark the occasion, the NGB is putting the spotlight on 10 of the most important people that have been involved with the sport, shaping its journey and transforming people’s lives. The second in the series is Colin Baxter, who was
- [12 weeks done, 705km run!](https://goalballuk.com/12-weeks-done-705km-run/)
- [parkrun to the Paralympics update](https://goalballuk.com/parkrun-to-the-paralympics-update/)
- [parkrun to the Paralympics](https://goalballuk.com/parkruns-to-the-paralympics/) - What are parkruns? There are currently 548 parkruns across the UK (www.parkrun.org.uk). Participant numbers vary from parkrun to parkrun with some having an average of 50 whilst others sometimes have over 1000. They take place on Saturday mornings (at 9am in England and Wales and 9.30am in Northern Ireland and Scotland) and are free, weekly,
- [Special message from Goalball UK](https://goalballuk.com/a-special-message-from-goalball-uk/) - Goalball UK launches initiative to keep community active and engaged. Today (Friday 27th March), Goalball UK has launched its new initiative to help keep the goalball community engaged, provide inspiration to remain active and put the spotlight on what everyone involved in the sport is getting up to whilst we must remain at home. To
- [Weekly round-up: Goalball on social media](https://goalballuk.com/weekly-round-up-goalball-on-social-media/) - Each Friday during the Coronavirus lockdown we’ll be selecting our favourite social media activity from the #GoalballFamily. We hope that this round up can help to keep you entertained, provide inspiration and help you #StayInWorkOut during this period when we have to remain at home. To get us underway, Winchester Goalball Club made a great
- [Nottinghamshire and Derbyshire school competition a resounding success!](https://goalballuk.com/nottinghamshire-and-derbyshire-school-competition-a-resounding-success/) - Tuesday 25th February saw Goalball UK host the Nottinghamshire and Derbyshire School Goalball Competition at University of Nottingham’s Sutton Bonington Campus. The day was split into two, with 16 teams competing from 9 primary schools from across the two counties. It was amazing to see so many children involved in goalball, many competing for the
- [‘This Girl Can’ 2020](https://goalballuk.com/this-girl-can-2020/) - ‘This Girl Can’ is a nationwide initiative to get more females physically active. Goalball UK is running an event which is open to all females aged 11+ who have any interest in goalball, whether this is playing, coaching, officiating or volunteering! Later in 2020, there will be a female-only competition for anyone interested in playing
- [parkrun to the Paralympics update](https://goalballuk.com/parkrun-to-the-paralympics-update-5/) - Unfortunately, we have had to temporarily pause our ‘parkrun to the Paralympics’ challenge because of the Coronavirus. A big thank you to everyone who has contributed so far though and hopefully we’ll be ‘on our way to Tokyo’ again soon. The total distance covered is currently 6218km (so 3222km to go). Considering that there have
- [Goalball UK welcomes new Non-Executive Board Member](https://goalballuk.com/goalball-uk-welcomes-new-non-executive-board-member/) - Goalball UK has appointed Kate Coghlan as a non-executive director to support its marketing and communications activity, as well as the governing body’s overall strategy. With over 20 years of experience, Kate is a strategic and creative communications expert that has managed internal and external campaigns. She brings a track record to Goalball UK of
- [Junior Development Day - London, 27th May 2020](https://goalballuk.com/nottinghamshire-and-derbyshire-school-competition-a-resounding-success-2/) - The event is open to young people aged 8 – 16, of any sight level and to new and existing players. Players will have the opportunity to develop their on-court skills through fun games and friendly matches delivered to suit all abilities. Players will also have time to socialise through structured fun activities. Date: Wednesday,
- [Meet the Cambridgeshire brothers taking goalball by storm](https://goalballuk.com/meet-the-cambridgeshire-brothers-taking-goalball-by-storm/) - Over the years there have been many sporting siblings – tennis has the Williams sisters and the Charlton and Neville families won the lot in football. But now goalball has its own – the Roper brothers. Dom (31), Dan (29) and Joe (21), from March in Cambridgeshire, play for local club Fen Tigers, while Dan
- [Club and Competitions Committee - New Appointments](https://goalballuk.com/club-and-competitions-committee-new-appointments/) - Following a recruitment process Goalball UK are delighted to announce three new appointments to the Cub and Competitions Committee. Paul Holloway – Coaches Representative Sammie Korosi – Player Representative (North) Sarah Leiter – Player Representative (South) They will join current members; Dina Murdie – Chair Dyfrig Lewis-Smith – Board Representative Dani Dillion – Officials Representative
- [Goalball UK congratulate GB men’s debutant](https://goalballuk.com/goalball-uk-congratulate-gb-mens-debutant/) - (Stuart Hudson, second from left) At 17 years of age, Stuart Hudson lined up for the first time in the Great Britain men’s senior squad at the Pajulahti Games, the prestigious parasport competition, after progressing through Goalball UK’s Talent Pathway. His performances helped Great Britain to a sixth-place finish, where he starred in the opening
- [Great Britain men’s team make positive strides at the Pajulahti Games](https://goalballuk.com/great-britain-mens-team-make-positive-strides-at-the-pajulahti-games/) - Great Britain’s senior men’s goalball team secured a sixth-place finish at the Pajulahti Games in Finland, the first major competition of 2020 on the road to the European B Championships later this year. Great Britain got the tournament underway on Friday against Finland, the eventual winners. The host nation took an early lead which ultimately
- [Squad announced for 10th Annual Pajulahti Games in Finland](https://goalballuk.com/squad-announced-for-10th-annual-pajulahti-games-in-finland/)
- [School goalball competition 'Springs' into action!](https://goalballuk.com/school-goalball-competition-springs-into-action/) - The first school goalball competition of the 2019/20 academic year took place in Sheffield on Wednesday 11th December 2019. This event saw 6 teams from 4 secondary schools in Sheffield compete to become Sheffield Secondary School Champions for 2019! In attendance were Hinde House Secondary School, Tapton School, Sheffield Park Academy and Sheffield Springs Academy.
- [Goalball UK wants YOUR feeedback!](https://goalballuk.com/goalball-uk-wants-your-feeedback/) - Goalball UK would like YOUR views on the National League Structure as we plan for the 2020/21 season. The opportunity to feedback is open to club leads, players, volunteers, coaches, activators and officials. We have created an online survey which can be completed anonymously here. The survey will close Friday 17th January 2020. There are
- [Robert Avery selected to referee at Tokyo Paralympics](https://goalballuk.com/robert-avery-selected-to-referee-at-tokyo-paralympics/)
- [Chris Payne: A ton of parkruns](https://goalballuk.com/chris-payne-a-ton-of-parkruns/) - 66 weeks ago, on Saturday 25th August 2018, Goalball UK launched a campaign to get members more active by encouraging them to take part in a weekly 5 kilometre walk, jog or run at their local parkrun event. ‘parkrun to the Paralympics’ carried the idea that members of Goalball UK could combine their individual 5
- [Antonia Bunyan shortlisted for SportsAid’s prestigious One-to-Watch Award](https://goalballuk.com/antonia-bunyan-shortlisted-for-sportsaids-prestigious-one-to-watch-award/) - Antonia Bunyan feared her goalball career was over before it had barely begun but is now celebrating a nomination for SportsAid’s prestigious One-to-Watch Award. York’s Bunyan, 19, began the year recovering from a fractured elbow but in her first competition back suffered a wrist injury. An operation on her throwing hand was followed by months
- [Goalball UK broadens experience to sustain development and growth](https://goalballuk.com/goalball-uk-broadens-experience-to-sustain-development-and-growth/) - Goalball UK has made changes to its workforce structure to spearhead its capacity to build upon its impressive growth over recent years. The new appointments see Alex Bunney move into a full-time position as participation lead and Steve Cox take the role of operation manager. The role for Alex has been made available following Becky
- [Goalball UK shortlisted for RNIB See Differently Award](https://goalballuk.com/18163-2/) - Goalball UK have been shortlisted for an RNIB See Differently Award in recognition of their work to grow the sport and get more people with sight loss to participate and promote inclusion. Goalball UK has been shortlisted in the Team of the Year Award. The award seeks to recognise a team that has made a
- [parkrun to the Paralympics update](https://goalballuk.com/parkrun-to-the-paralympics-update-4/) - Our virtual journey towards Tokyo continues. We have now covered 4455km so are almost halfway there. Thanks to everyone who has taken part so far – this includes members from the following clubs as well as some Goalball UK staff and volunteers: Cambridge Dons Croysutt Warriors Derbyshire Ducks Glasgow London Elephants North West (NI) Nottinghamshire
- [Goalball UK announce Club and Competition Committee Vacancy](https://goalballuk.com/goalball-uk-announce-club-and-competition-committee-vacancy/) - Goalball UK are looking to appoint members onto the Club and Competition Committee. The role will involve seeking the views of players to help inform the committees decision making. As part of the role you will discuss information that must remain confidential or is embargoed. We are looking to appoint for the following roles; Coach
- [Great Britain beat World Champions but just miss out on medal](https://goalballuk.com/great-britain-beat-world-champions-but-just-miss-out-on-medal/) - Great Britain women finished fourth at the IBSA European Championships in Rostock – narrowly missing out on a top three finish that could have seen Tokyo Paralympic qualification secured. In the group stages of the tournament, Great Britain overcame the odds to beat Israel, one of the pre-tournament favourites, in a pulsating 4-3 encounter, to
- [Goalball player joining Children in Need's Rickshaw Challenge](https://goalballuk.com/goalball-player-joining-children-in-needs-rickshaw-challenge/) - The Rickshaw Challenge has launched with a new route, a new team, and a newly modified Rickshaw, as announced live during The One Show. The annual challenge, which is now in its ninth year, will see a team of six young people and The One Show’s Matt Baker take on the eight-day challenge. It will
- [Goalball squad announced for Paralympic qualifier showdown](https://goalballuk.com/goalball-squad-announced-for-paralympic-qualifier-showdown/)
- [Here we go!](https://goalballuk.com/here-we-go-2/) - The 2019/20 Goalball UK season is about to begin – the 1st round of tournaments are as follows: Saturday 21st September Novice and Intermediate (Region South and East) @ Stanground Academy, Peterborough Saturday 12th October Novice and Intermediate (Region North) @ EIS, Sheffield Saturday 19th October Novice and Intermediate (Region South and West) @ Merchants
- [Derbyshire Ducks coach/player is running the Sheffield 10k blindfolded for charity](https://goalballuk.com/derbyshire-ducks-coach-player-is-running-the-sheffield-10k-blindfolded-for-charity/) - Derbyshire Ducks coach & player, and Goalball UK Official, Michael Payne is running the Sheffield 10k entirely under eyeshades to raise money for Derbyshire Ducks Goalball Club and Goalball UK. Michael has chosen to race only his second ever 10k under eyehsades as a unique way to raise money for a sport he has been
- [York St John University support GB goalball team on Paralympic quest](https://goalballuk.com/york-st-john-university-support-gb-goalball-team-on-paralympic-quest/) - The GB Men’s Goalball squad have launched their first conditioning programme in partnership with York St John University this week. The para-athletes arrived at the Sports Campus on Haxby Road on Monday to do some testing as they embark on a rigorous training regime. “We are hoping to take our strength and conditioning provision to
- [parkrun to the Paralympics – 1 year to go!](https://goalballuk.com/parkrun-to-the-paralympics-1-year-to-go/) - Saturday 24th August 2019 marked the first anniversary of Goalball UK’s ‘parkrun to the Paralympics’ campaign. Here is a reminder about what parkrun is and how to get involved with the challenge – http://goalballuk.com/parkruns-to-the-paralympics/. So far we have collectively covered 3370km so are well over a third of the way there. This is fantastic considering
- [Great Britain Under 23s bring home bronze from international competition](https://goalballuk.com/great-britain-under-23s-bring-home-bronze-from-international-competition/) - The Great Britain under 23s goalball team secured the bronze medal at the European Para Youth Games in Finland, after going up against some of the best teams in Europe over three days of competition. The tournament got off to a dream start, with a series of impressive wins over Germany, Italy and Hungary to
- [Goalball UK announce Non-Executive Vacancy](https://goalballuk.com/goalball-uk-announce-non-executive-vacancy/) - Intro from Chair: Goalball UK are looking to appoint a Non-Executive director to support our new strategy, Transforming More Lives. The role of the Non-Executive Director is, with the rest of the board, to constructively challenge and contribute to the development of the strategy for Goalball U.K.; to review the performance of management in meeting
- [parkrun to the Paralympics update](https://goalballuk.com/parkrun-to-the-paralympics-update-3/) - We are continuing to make steady progress (from Sheffield towards Tokyo) with our ‘parkrun to the Paralympics’ challenge. The current total stands at 2880km. There have been 50 opportunities to add 5k since we launched the challenge on Saturday 25th August 2018 and, amazingly, Chris Payne from the Derbyshire Ducks Goalball Club has done so
- [Have YOUR Say](https://goalballuk.com/have-your-say/) - Calling the Goalball UK Family, Goalball UK really want to know your opinion of our sport. At the AGM Mark Winder (CEO) said a questionnaire would be distributed in the summer in order to continue planning. The links for these are available below. There is a questionnaire for players and coaches/volunteers. If you fall into both categories,
- [Emma Evans presented with Goalball UK’s Keith Lound Memorial Award](https://goalballuk.com/emma-evans-presented-with-goalball-uks-keith-lound-memorial-award/) - Emma Evans has been presented with Goalball UK’s Keith Lound Memorial Award, recognising her commitment and outstanding service to the sport for blind and partially sighted athletes. The annual award is given to someone who goes above and beyond the call of duty to assist in the development, facilitation and improved participation of the sport.
- [Bronze for Great Britain’s women at the Goalball World Youth Championships](https://goalballuk.com/bronze-for-great-britains-women-at-the-goalball-world-youth-championships/) - Great Britain’s women under 19’s team have won the bronze medal at the IBSA Goalball World Youth Championships. Getting underway against the hosts and reigning champions, Great Britain delivered a professional and composed performance to win 3-1. Antonia Bunyan starred with an impressive hattrick. Great Britain’s perfect start continued against South Korea. Braces for Meme
- [Croysutt Warriors star player to trek across Morocco for charity](https://goalballuk.com/croysutt-warriors-star-player-to-trek-across-morocco-for-charity/) - Croysutt Warriors player Tommy Britton is trekking across Morocco to raise funds for SeeAbility, the charity that supports people with sight loss and multiple disabilities. The challenge will see Tommy start his journey in the capital Marrakesh, before venturing over 50km to, and then ascending, Mount Toubkal, which is over 4000m above sea level. Tommy
- [Great Britain women’s tournament finish shows progress towards Tokyo 2020](https://goalballuk.com/great-britain-womens-tournament-finish-shows-progress-towards-tokyo-2020/) - Great Britain women’s goalball squad sixth place finish at an international tournament was a significant step in their ambition to achieve qualification for the Tokyo 2020 Paralympics. Despite losing out in the quarter-finals at the IBSA goalball event in Fort Wayne, the team put together a series of performances of the highest quality that suggest
- [Goalball UK's Summer Camp 2019 a fantastic success](https://goalballuk.com/goalball-uk-summer-camp-2019/)
- [Goalball UK Conference - Grow OUR game](https://goalballuk.com/goalball-uk-conference-grow-our-game/)
- [GB to take an U19 female team to an international tournament for the first ever time.](https://goalballuk.com/gb-to-take-an-u19-female-team-to-an-international-tournament-for-the-first-ever-time/) - Great Britain will be sending an U19 female talent team to the World Championships for the first time in their history. This is a fantastic opportunity for the young athletes and testament to the ETP and the amount of talented athletes we are now working with at this young age. The competition will be in
- [GB men under 23s team announced to take on the European Para Youth Games](https://goalballuk.com/gb-men-under-23s-team-announced-to-take-on-the-european-para-youth-games/)
- [Goalball UK host legendary Olympian at Goalfix Cup](https://goalballuk.com/goalball-uk-host-legendary-olympian-at-goalfix-cup/) - Goalball UK was proud to host Dame Katherine Grainger DBE, one of Great Britain’s most decorated Olympians, at the Goalfix Cup in Nottingham. Katherine, who now occupies the role of chair at UK Sport, took the opportunity to hear about many different elements of the sport – from grassroot to elite level – at Goalball
- [Summer Goalball Camp](https://goalballuk.com/summer-goalball-camp/) - Goalball UK are bringing a Summer Goalball Camp to the summer holidays in 2019! This camp is aimed at 10 – 14 year olds and will be a fantastic opportunity to work with experienced Goalball UK coaches, learn new skills, improve goalball knowledge, make new friends and compete against players from other clubs across the
- ['Sport Village' at Sight Village Central](https://goalballuk.com/sport-village-at-sight-village-central/) - Goalball UK will be at Sight Village Central, the largest VI exhibition in the UK, on Tuesday 9th and Wednesday 10th July. In addition to having an information stand to answer all your questions about goalball, we will also be delivering some taster sessions as part of ‘Sport Village’ which is organised by British Blind
- [Annual General Meeting 2019](https://goalballuk.com/annual-general-meeting-2019/)
- [Women’s squad announced as Goalball UK seek qualification for Tokyo 2020 Paralympics](https://goalballuk.com/womens-squad-announced-as-goalball-uk-seek-qualification-for-tokyo-2020-paralympics/) - Goalball UK has announced the six women that will represent Great Britain at the IBSA Goalball International Qualifier in Fort Wayne, Indiana, USA. The squad competing for a place at Tokyo 2020 is Sarah Leiter, Antonia Bunyan, Georgie Bullen, Amelia Robertson, Kali Holder and Lois Turner. An experienced four-person coaching team will be joining the
- [Goalball stalwart to receive British Empire Medal for outstanding contribution to disability sport](https://goalballuk.com/goalball-stalwart-to-receive-british-empire-medal-for-outstanding-contribution-to-disability-sport/) - Kathryn Fielding has been awarded a British Empire Medal for her outstanding service to goalball and sports for blind and partially sighted people. She has spent over 15 years tirelessly creating goalball opportunities for visually impaired people all over the country, helping to reduce isolation in this community by harnessing the power of team sport.
- [Scarborough athlete completes skydive fundraiser for local club](https://goalballuk.com/scarborough-athlete-completes-skydive-fundraiser-for-local-club/) - Stuart Hudson, a visually impaired goalball player, has completed a skydive from 10,000ft to raise over £500 for his goalball team, Scarborough Goalball Club. The 16-year-old was diagnosed with optic atrophy, nystagmus and squint, which resulted in him being registered blind from a young age. Not discouraged to continue being active and playing sport, Stuart
- [18 Facts For 2018!](https://goalballuk.com/18-for-2018/) - Many thanks for a wonderful 2018 that has seen so many positives to the sport of goalball in the UK. Without your support, enthusiasm and commitment to what I believe is one of the best sports in existence this would not be possible. The sport belongs to you and as custodians in the UK
- [Goalball UK announce new regional tournament](https://goalballuk.com/goalball-uk-announce-new-regional-tournament/) - Goalball UK are pleased to announce the next Regional Tournament that will be taking place on Saturday 26th January 2019 at Oxted School, Oxted. Visually impaired or sighted, young or old, male or female, no experience necessary but if you are experienced come and show us how! The sessions will be starting at 10:30 with
- [GB success in Lithuania](https://goalballuk.com/16972-2/) - Two Great Britain goalball teams have claimed spots on the podium at the International Goalball Tournament in Trakai, Lithuania. The women’s squad collected the gold medal, whilst the under-23s men’s team picked up the bronze medal in the youth division. This was the first time the women’s Great Britain squad have won the International Goalball
- [parkrun to the Paralympics update](https://goalballuk.com/parkrun-to-the-paralympics-update-2/) - There have been 38 opportunities to parkrun since we launched our ‘parkrun to the Paralympics’ challenge back on Saturday 25th August 2018. This has included a number of cold, wet and windy mornings, plus Christmas Day and New Year’s Day, as well as various clashes with goalball tournaments and training sessions but, despite these factors,
- [Goalball U.K. Strategy 2019-2024: Transforming More Lives](https://goalballuk.com/goalball-u-k-strategy-2019-2024-transforming-more-lives/) - Goalball U.K. Strategy 2019-2024: Transforming More Lives Today (26th February, 2019) is Goalball U.K.’s birthday. As a charity and National Governing Body we are now nine years old. We want to use this special day to launch our new, ‘Transforming More Lives’ Strategy document. John Grosvenor our Chairman says: ‘Since I was appointed Chair in
- [First Goalball UK school competition is a great success!](https://goalballuk.com/first-goalball-uk-school-competition-is-a-great-success/) - Thursday 6thDecember saw Goalball UK run our first school competition as part of our National Schools Programme. The tournament was a great success, with 5 teamscompeting from 3 primary schools across Sheffield. It was amazing to see thesmiles on everybody’s faces! Children, teachers and parents all stated just howmuch fun the competition was to watch
- [Tokyo 2020 the target for women’s Goalball squad after new funding award](https://goalballuk.com/tokyo-2020-the-target-for-womens-goalball-squad-after-new-funding-award/) - Goalball UK has received funding from UK Sport’s Aspiration Fund and have targeted qualification for the Tokyo Paralympic 2020 games as a result. Previously we did not receive any Government funding for our GB teams – meaning we, the national governing body has relied on creating other revenue streams in order to support their high-performance
- [Women's GB goalball squad secure opportunity at Tokyo 2020 qualifier](https://goalballuk.com/womens-gb-goalball-squad-secure-opportunity-at-tokyo-2020-qualifier/) - Goalball’s women’s GB team have achieved a coveted spot at the International Blind Sports Federation (IBSA) Goalball International Qualifier in America. The competition offers a crucial opportunity for the women’s team to secure their ticket to the Tokyo 2020 Paralympic Games, with the top two nations at this competition guaranteeing their place. Taking place from
- [Goalball UK make History!](https://goalballuk.com/goalball-uk-make-history/) - Goalball UK are proud to announce that for the first time in history it has taken both a male and a female talent team away to represent Great Britain at an international tournament. The tournament held in Urk, in the Netherlands hosted a number of international and club teams from around Europe. Each individual selected
- [First East of England Regional Tournament a massive success!](https://goalballuk.com/first-east-of-england-regional-tournament-a-massive-success/) - The first East of England regional took place on Saturday 20th October 2018 at Cherry Hinton Leisure Centre in Cambridge. The tournament was attended by 26 players that have experience of playing Goalball for a vast amount of years and months. Of the players that attending there were representatives from Cambridge Dons, London Elephants, Croysutt
- [Region A ends in a quack!](https://goalballuk.com/region-a-ends-in-a-quack/) - As part of Goalball UK’s commitment to increase workforce at National League competitions we have asked one of the volunteers who attended last weeks Region A tournament to write a report of the tournament with comments on their first experiences of Goalball. The article below has been written by Callum Howe who is a first
- [Winchester Parents and Friends day a huge success!](https://goalballuk.com/winchester-parents-and-friends-day-a-huge-success/) - With 30 active members, Winchester Goalball Club (WGC) is a thriving, busy Club. At training sessions and tournaments we are lucky to have a host of parents supporting the players and helping out whenever they can. The Club decided to tap into this enthusiasm and hold a “Parents and Friends Experience Day”. This took
- [Goalball UK bids for Tokyo 2020 lifeline](https://goalballuk.com/goalball-uk-bids-for-tokyo-2020-lifeline/) - Goalball UK has welcomed the announcement by the Minister for Sport and will bid for investment to help the sports elite athletes go to the Tokyo 2020 games. Tracey Crouch, the Minister for Sport, announced a £3million new Aspiration Fund on Friday 12 October. A limited number of qualifying sports, including goalball, can apply for
- [A win for England](https://goalballuk.com/a-win-for-england/) - The inaugural Goalball UK ‘Home Nations’ tournament at York St John University was a great success with the 4 teams battling it out in a fiercely competitive but friendly atmosphere. The opening game on Saturday afternoon, between England and Wales, was end to end action and set the tone for all the games to follow.
- [Welcome your new Competition Committee for 2018/2019](https://goalballuk.com/welcome-your-new-competition-committee-for-2018-2019/) - Following applications for this years competition committee, Goalball UK is pleased to announce the representatives for the Competition Committee in 2018/2019. This year will see a reduced number of members on the committee to ensure the focus is solely on the clubs and how the committee can help to develop the National League and Regional
- [National League 2018 starts with a roar!](https://goalballuk.com/national-league-2018-starts-with-a-roar/) - The 2018 National League got underway this weekend with the first Region C Novice and Intermediate tournament in Peterborough. Within the Novice tournament there were representatives from Croysutt Warriors, Cambridge Dons and a composite team from Nottinghamshire Sheriffs. Throughout the tournament players were competing against one another, with new players taking on experienced players. Cambridge
- [Goalball UK exhibition match features innovative new inflatable goals](https://goalballuk.com/goalball-uk-exhibition-match-features-innovative-new-inflatable-goals/) - Great Britain men’s team continued their preparation for the IBSA European B Championships, which take place in Poland later this month, by competing in an exhibition match using world-first inflatable goalball goals and barriers. The match, played between members of the GB squad and emerging talent within the sport, took place at the English Institute
- [Inaugural East of England Tournament](https://goalballuk.com/inaugural-east-of-england-tournament/) - Goalball UK are proud to announce the inaugural regional tournament as part of the new structure for the Goalball UK National League competition. The first tournament will take place in the East of England on Saturday 20th October 2018. As part of the new tournament teams from around the East of England will be taking
- [Another year, another successful Summer Camp](https://goalballuk.com/another-year-another-successful-summer-camp/) - Thank you to everyone who attended Summer Camp 2018 at RNC Hereford. It was amazing to see everyone attending having so much fun and giving their best throughout the 5 days. The first half of the week saw our younger players being put through their paces with lots of fun goalball games and activities, including
- [Home Nations tournament](https://goalballuk.com/home-nations-tournament/) - On Saturday 8th and Sunday 9th September, as a curtain raiser to the new season, the 1st ever Goalball UK ‘Home Nations’ tournament will be taking place at the York St John University Sports Complex (Haxby Road, York, YO31 8TA). The competing teams are as follows: England Curtis Vasey (Scarborough Panthers) Emma Evans (Fen Tigers)
- [The Worshipful Company of Specatacle Makers support East London Goalball](https://goalballuk.com/the-worshipful-company-of-specatacle-makers-support-east-london-goalball/) - New East London Goalball – Come and give Goalball a go! It’s great fun, good exercise, and a great way to meet new people In partnership with The Worshipful Company of Spectacle Makers, London Borough of Tower Hamlets and Better, Goalball UK are launching new Goalball sessions for anyone to attend – visually impaired or
- [Proud Harry shines in 2018](https://goalballuk.com/proud-harry-shines-in-2018/) - Nottinghamshire Sheriffs goalball player Harry Bainbridge has proven that age is just a number. At the age of 12 Harry has achieved a number of accolades over the 2017-2018 season. Starting the season as a novice player, Harry was nominated by his club to attend Goalball UK's National Talent Camp 2018. Thoroughly impressing at the
- [Goalball UK appoint Children in Need National Schools Officer](https://goalballuk.com/goalball-uk-appoint-children-in-need-national-schools-officer/) - Goalball UK, the NGB for the only sport specifically designed for the blind and visually impaired (VI), has appointed their first National Schools Officer thanks to a grant from BBC Children in Need. Stephen Newey will be responsible for delivering a program of afterschool goalball activities and competitive opportunities to blind, partially sighted and disadvantaged
- [CEO says: "we are listening"](https://goalballuk.com/ceo-says-we-are-listening/) - We listened to You! In our recent survey, we asked what you wanted us to do better. You asked us to communicate with you more consistently. As a result, we now have someone looking after our social media content and posts. Facebook Twitter Instagram A lot commented that the Goalball Times could be more frequent.
- [Goalball UK CEO: 'UK Sport Consultation represents a fantastic opportunity to give more V.I. people access to sport – if we get it right.’](https://goalballuk.com/goalball-uk-ceo-uk-sport-consultation-represents-a-fantastic-opportunity-to-give-more-v-i-people-access-to-sport-if-we-get-it-right/) - Summary Goalball UK has been consistently supportive of the UK Sport funding model and are proud to be ranked as a Band 4 sport (A Priority Band 4 Sport is defined by UK Sport as: Medal Result Stretch Target). The existing funding approach has undoubtedly been successful on the established metrics. But we think now
- [Men’s GB Goalball squad announced ahead of European Championships](https://goalballuk.com/mens-gb-goalball-squad-announced-ahead-of-european-championships/) - Goalball UK have announced their GB men’s squad which will face the rest of Europe at the forthcoming IBSA European B championships in September. Their group (B) comprises of Slovenia, Spain, Poland and Portugal. Group A comprises of Ukraine, Israel, Hungary, Greece & Montenegro. The team includes Caleb Nanevie (Sheffield), Filmon Eyassu (Cambridge), Daniel Roper
- [Competition Committee Vacancies](https://goalballuk.com/competition-committee-vacancies-3/) - Do you want to help develop the future of Goalball within the UK? We have vacancies on the Goalball UK Competition Committee and we are looking to appoint representatives for the following posts (Voluntary positions); Regional Representative (A, B, C) Elite Representative Official Representative We are looking for people to provide input to help develop
- [End of Season Tournament 2018](https://goalballuk.com/end-of-season-tournament-2018/) - On Saturday 7th July, the Goalball community united for the 2018 End of Season Tournament in Sheffield. Over 70 players attended from across the country to be crowned End of Season Champions in a friendly inter-club competition. This year’s tournament ran alongside England’s progression into the Quarter Finals of the World Cup, which saw
- [Competition Committee Vacancies](https://goalballuk.com/competition-committee-vacancies-2/) - Do you want to help develop the future of Goalball within the UK? We have vacancies on the Goalball UK Competition Committee and we are looking to appoint representatives for the following posts (Voluntary positions); Regional Representative (A, B, C) Elite Representative Official Representative We are looking for people to provide input to help develop
- [‘My Goalball Journey’ – Michael Payne](https://goalballuk.com/my-goalball-journey-michael-payne/) - I’m Michael Payne – Manager and Head Coach at The Derbyshire Ducks Goalball Club, and I’m also a volunteer official. I first discovered goalball through a friend of mine in 2015. I was suffering with depression at the time and he thought the game would be good for my mental health. I’ve been playing ever
- [Athlete Representative Vacancy](https://goalballuk.com/athlete-representative-vacancy/) - Goalball UK are due to launch a Performance and Talent Group to support and advise the Board of Directors in their decisions. We are recruiting up to two athlete representatives to be part of the group and responsibility for the representation of athletes within the Performance and Talent pathways. This role will demand significant commitment.
- [Goalball UK Summer Camp 2018](https://goalballuk.com/goalball-uk-summer-camp-2018/) - Goalball UK would like to inform you of our latest opportunity to ‘Get into Goalball’, please find attached details of our second annual summer goalball camp. Hosted at The Royal National College for the Blind, the camp is designed for anyone aged between 10 to 15 years old who wants to play goalball over the
- [A Message from our outgoing Chair, John Coles](https://goalballuk.com/a-message-from-our-outgoing-chair-john-coles/) - After 5 years as Chair of the Goalball NGB Trustees it is time of me to move on. I am delighted we have attracted someone of the calibre of John Grosvenor to take on the role and I have no doubt he will be a great Chair as the sport continues to grow and thrive.
- [Goalball UK appoint a former PricewaterhouseCoopers Senior Partner as Chair](https://goalballuk.com/goalball-uk-appoint-a-former-pricewaterhousecoopers-senior-partner-as-chair/) - Goalball UK, the governing body for the only Paralympic sport specifically designed for the blind and visually impaired, have appointed a new Chair. John Grosvenor, a former Senior Partner at PricewaterhouseCoopers, joins the board this month ahead of the end of season tournament in Sheffield on 7th July. The NGB has made the appointment as
- [Goalball UK Officials Training Camp 2018](https://goalballuk.com/goalball-uk-officials-training-camp-2018/) - During the summer Goalball UK have organised an officials course to take place alongside the Summer Camp at RNC in Hereford. The course will enable you to be confident to referee at training sessions and Novice tournaments. The training will be run by Dina Murdie (IBSA Senior Course Referee Tutor). Details of the course are
- [First Inaugural London Cup Takes Place](https://goalballuk.com/first-inaugural-london-cup-takes-place/) - On Saturday 12th May Croysutt Warriors, London Elephants, Morpeth school and Winchester (invited) competed in the inaugural London Cup. The tournament is designed to give London players the opportunity for more competition outside of the Goalball UK National league. On the day there were over 40 players across 3 levels of competition. A double round
- [The National Paralympic Heritage Trust needs our help](https://goalballuk.com/the-national-paralympic-heritage-trust-needs-our-help/) - Our friends at Paralympic Heritage are collecting stories about the people who have been involved in a story of goalball over the years. If you have a story you’d like to share, please click HERE. Thank you.
- [The Worshipful Company Of Spectacle Makers Announce Goalball UK  Partnership](https://goalballuk.com/the-worshipful-company-of-spectacle-makers-announce-goalball-uk-partnership/) - The Worshipful Company of Spectacle Makers’ Charity has awarded its first three year grant to Goalball UK, the only sport specifically designed for the visually impaired, to help the National Governing Body develop the sport in London. Goalball UK has been awarded the first three-year grant, which attracted a strong pool of applications, exceeding the
- [We are recruiting a National Schools Development Officer](https://goalballuk.com/we-are-recruiting-a-national-schools-development-officer/) - Goalball UK are due to launch a National Schools Competition. We are recruiting an officer to complement the professional work of Goalball UK by taking responsibility for the competition. Under an agreed system of supervision this will involve planning, preparing and delivering out of school hours’ goalball activities for groups of Primary and Secondary school
- [Goalball UK Launches National Schools Competition Programme](https://goalballuk.com/goalball-uk-launches-national-schools-competition-programme/) - Goalball UK Launches National Schools Competition Programme Goalball UK, the NGB for the only sport specifically designed for the blind and visually impaired (VI), are launching the first National Schools Competition Programme, thanks to an unprecedented grant from BBC Children in Need. The disability sport have been awarded a grant of nearly £100,000 to deliver
- [GB Women Return from Malmo Lady Inter Cup 2018 with Encouraging Performances](https://goalballuk.com/gb-women-return-from-malmo-lady-inter-cup-2018-with-encouraging-performances/) - Between 29th March and 1st April our Great Britain’s Women squad competed in Malmo, Sweden at the Malmo Lady Inter Cup 2018 against 9 nations who have qualified for this year’s World Championships. GB were in a group with current Paralympic Champions Turkey, USA who claimed bronze at Rio 2016, Canada who are ranked 7th
- [New Workforce Officer Settling in Well](https://goalballuk.com/new-workforce-officer-settling-in-well/) - Goalball UK has made a renewed commitment to volunteer development and recruitment with the appointment of a Workforce Development Officer. The recruit, Steve Cox, has been involved in coaching and sports education for over two decades. Starting as a swim club coach where he supported athletes at a national and international level, he has since
- [Norfolk Hares and Cambridge Dons Juniors inaugural meeting](https://goalballuk.com/norfolk-hares-and-cambridge-dons-juniors-inaugural-meeting/) - Junior players and supporters from both Goalball clubs met on Sunday 25th March at City College Norwich. This was the inaugural meetingof the Junior Teams of Cambridge Dons and the Norfolk Hares. The players enjoyed meeting each other and having the chance to share experiences and receive some coaching advice from Sarah and Warren at the session.
- [Having fun at parkrun!](https://goalballuk.com/having-fun-at-parkrun/) - parkruns are free 5k ‘runs’ that take place on Saturday mornings in parks around the UK (and the wider world). They are a great way to improve your fitness and engage with your local community. If the thought of running 5k is daunting, don’t worry, as you can jog or walk. You can also volunteer for
- [T-Shirt Design Competition](https://goalballuk.com/t-shirt-design-competition/) - Goalball UK would like to say a huge thank you to everyone that took part in the GUK T-Shirt Design Competition. Entry's have now closed, and the designs are currently being reviewed. The winner will be announced on the Goalball UK website on the 2nd May. Good luck!
- [Talent camp 2018 - A look back at going forwards](https://goalballuk.com/talent-camp-2018-a-look-back-at-going-forwards/) - This year I attended the Goalball UK talent camp as part of the first group of coaches to be invited. The camps are something I’ve been curious about since I first heard of them, but having been born the wrong side of the millennium, was something I tought I’d never see. My personal Goalball path
- [National Talent Camp 2018](https://goalballuk.com/national-talent-camp-2018/) - National Talent Camp 2018 Goalball UK’s talent camp arrived back at the Royal National College for the Blind in Hereford for the 5th year running. 33 players were selected after being nominated by their club, school, college, club coach, teacher or member of the Goalball UK staff team. Funded by Sport England the camp provides
- [Goalball UK Development Officer named as team leader on Goalball project in Ghana](https://goalballuk.com/goalball-uk-development-officer-named-as-team-leader-on-goalball-project-in-ghana/) - Goalball UK Development Officer Chris Davies has been named Team Leader on the ICS REACT Project in Ghana. Also named among the 10 UK volunteers are Sal Gamil of the Birmingham Barbarians Goalball Club and Richard Wheatley of the London Elephants Goalball Club. This project is being run by International Service in partnership with Team
- [We Are Recruiting!](https://goalballuk.com/we-are-recruiting/) - Purpose The main purpose of the role is to lead on Goalball UK’s National League and to get more people playing goalball through the development of clubs by creating sustainable playing opportunities across the UK. Background Goalball is a Paralympic sport played by visually impaired and blind people. Goalball UK was formed in 2010 after
- [My Goalball Journey – Josh McEntee](https://goalballuk.com/my-goalball-journey-josh-mcentree/) - I’m Josh McEntee and I’m 25 years old. I haven’t been playing goalball for very long – I picked it up after I lost all my sight just over two years ago. A teacher of the visually impaired (VI) mentioned the sport to me quite early on after my sight loss. I’ve always been really
- [We Want Your opinions!  Help us provide the service you want](https://goalballuk.com/we-want-your-opinions-help-us-provide-the-service-you-want/) - Hello everyone, We are about to undertake an assessment of the customer experience that we provide, with the aim of firstly optimising that experience, and secondly being recognised with the ‘Investor in Customers’ independent accreditation. To that end, we would like to invite you to participate in the review that we have asked Investor
- [Goalball UK Seek New Chairperson](https://goalballuk.com/goalball-uk-seek-new-chairperson/) - Goalball UK (Charity no (England and Wales: 1136892; Scotland SCO45967) is the governing body for the sport of goalball in the UK. Goalball is a Paralympic team sport played largely by blind and partially sighted people. It was originally developed by Hanz Lorenzen (Austria) and Sepp Reindl (Germany) in 1946, as a rehabilitation programme
- [WIN A T SHIRT DESIGNED BY YOU!!](https://goalballuk.com/win-a-t-shirt-designed-by-you/) - We are looking to add a new design to our clothing range so we thought it would be great for our Goalball players to have the opportunity to be creative and produce a T Shirt to be proud of. The design should encompasses the Goalball game and spirit, it could be text only or logo
- [Goalball UK partner with Recycling For Good Causes to help boost funds with your help.](https://goalballuk.com/goalball-uk-partner-wp-with-recycling-for-good-causes-to-raise-money-for-grassroots/) - Goalball UK have teamed up with Recycling for Good Causes. They offer recycling solutions that raise money for Charity’s. This means that you can now donate all your broken and unwanted jewellery to raise money for Goalball UK. If you have any gold, silver, odd earrings, broken chains, costume jewellery and watches, you can recycle
- [Goalball takes Stoke Mandeville by Storm](https://goalballuk.com/goalball-takes-stoke-mandeville-by-storm/) - Goalball UK have joined forces with BucksVision to bring goalball to Stoke Mandeville the home of the Paralympic Sport. On Saturday 3rd February over 60 participants aged 5 to 80 attended the launch ran by players from our Great Britain Men's and Women's squads. The day involved teaching players from scratch what goalball is, a
- [Goalball Blog: Adam Knott](https://goalballuk.com/goalball-blog-adam-knott/) - This year Goalball UK will be running a series of blogs on the brilliant people who are involved in goalball across the country. First up is Winchester Goalball Club's Adam Knott. Read below on Adam's great journey through goalball. Name and age – Adam Knott, 23 Years Old Nature of visually impairment? Ocular Cutaneous Albinism
- [Goalball UK make the mark](https://goalballuk.com/goalball-uk-make-the-mark/) - Goalball UK have received the stamp of approval from Sport England with confirmation that the governing body for goalball is compliant with the Code for Sports Governance. After a great deal of work to provide updates and evidence of a strict Governance Action Plan, the board are delighted to announce that Goalball UK is officially
- [Goalball UK Office Closed for Christmas](https://goalballuk.com/goalball-uk-office-close-for-christmas/) - A gentle reminder that the Goalball UK Office will be closed from Friday 15th December until 3rd January 2018. Everyone at Goalball UK would like to wish you a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. We are already looking forward to working with you in 2018! If you have any urgent enquiries then
- [Goalball UK Board Welcomes a Sporting Legend](https://goalballuk.com/goalball-uk-board-welcomes-a-sporting-legend/) - Peter Elliott, former Olympic middle-distance runner, has joined the Board of Goalball UK. Elliott’s focus will be on developing talent and elite performance as well as issues around athlete welfare. Elliott is most easily recognised as part of the great Coe, Ovett and Cram era - winning medals at a Commonwealth, World, European and Olympic
- [Simplify Communications is the new Official Business Communications partner of Goalball UK](https://goalballuk.com/simplify-communications-is-the-new-official-business-communications-partner-of-goalball-uk/) - National Governing Body for goalball in the UK is proud to announce its’ newest partnership. Understanding the challenges faced by our clients at the very outset of the relationship is critical in the journey of embracing and capitalising on technology. We use our knowledge and expertise to develop a bespoke solution to best serve the
- [Goalball UK National Talent Camp 2018 - Player Nominations](https://goalballuk.com/goalball-uk-national-talent-camp-2018-player-nominations/) - Dear Goalball Family, It is the time of year again when Goalball UK are asking clubs, schools, coaches, officials and parents/guardians to nominate any players they feel are ready to join us at our Talent Camp 2018. We are not looking for the finished article, we are looking to find any players that have the
- [Goalball UK plans growth after senior appointment](https://goalballuk.com/goalball-uk-plans-growth-after-senior-appointment/) - Goalball UK has appointed a business development manager to build on its considerable progress and support further expansion. Steve Ferres, previously managing director of the Bradford Bulls, has spent over 20 years in sports management following a Rugby League career with Bradford Northern. In this newly created role, he will be responsible for identifying partnerships
- [Goalball Blog - My Journey by Kali Holder](https://goalballuk.com/goalball-blog-my-journey-by-kali-holder/) - My name is Kali Holder, I am 17 years old and I live in Brighton but am currently studying as a residential student at the Royal National College for the Blind in Hereford. I have been visually impaired from birth but my condition has progressively worsened but has been stable since I was 14 years
- [Goalball UK This Girl Can Session](https://goalballuk.com/goalball-uk-this-girl-can-session/) - Goalball UK have a free This Girl Can session on Saturday 9th December in Birmingham. The session is open to females of any age who are visually impaired or sighted. If you want to try Goalball in a friendly and welcoming environment, this is the session for you. It is free to come along no
- [Cambridge Goalball star named a Woman of the Future](https://goalballuk.com/cambridge-goalball-star-named-a-woman-of-the-future/) - Dr Sarah Leiter, of the Goalball Women’s GB Team, has been lauded at the Woman of the Future Awards for her dedication to sport. Sharing the accolade in the Sport category with Alex Paske, Managing Director of sports events and mentoring events company Mintridge Events, Sarah was recognised alongside other rising stars across business, culture,
- [A Notice for our Members](https://goalballuk.com/a-notice-for-our-members/) - Dear Member, Annual General Meeting I am pleased to attach the Notice of Meeting for the 2017 Annual General Meeting (“AGM”) of Goalball UK and related documents. The AGM will be held on Saturday 9 December 2017 at English Institute of Sport, Coleridge Road, Sheffield, S9 5DA. Registration will be from 9.30am
- [Goalball UK launch Online Shop](https://goalballuk.com/goalball-uk-launch-online-shop/) - Goalball UK launch Online shop to support the growth of our increasingly popular sport. The shop currently has a selection of branded clothing and sporting accessories such as T Shirts,bags and drinks bottles. This is just the beginning, there are new lines being created as you read this… Goalball UK wants to offer a
- [Calling all Goalball Players...](https://goalballuk.com/calling-all-goalball-players/) - Unique volunteering opportunity for partially-sighted young people You can change your life. You can change the lives of others. #YouCan International Service is a York-based charity that empowers marginalised people in Burkina Faso, Ghana, Malawi and Rwanda. In 2018, they are partnering with Team GB goalball player Georgie Bullen on a unique project that will
- [Blog From RNC's Bik Lee on Whether Goalball Is the Most Inclusive Sport](https://goalballuk.com/blog-from-rncs-bik-lee-on-whether-goalball-is-the-most-inclusive-sport/) - Is Goalball the world’s most inclusive sport? “As I stepped onto the goalball court I felt incredibly nervous. I walked over to face the goal so that the referee could check my eyeshades; I placed them over my face and was plunged into darkness. I was given the “ok” so I knelt down and felt
- [Goalball UK Junior Development Day](https://goalballuk.com/goalball-uk-junior-development-day/) - The Junior Development Day was held in Birmingham and players aged 8-16 years from around the Country came together for what was sure to be an amazing day. The first challenge was to set up the goals and the court. Using teamwork and goalball knowledge this was done in a matter of minutes, we then started with
- [Goalball UK Office Move](https://goalballuk.com/goalball-uk-office-move/) - On Friday 20th October the Goalball UK Office will be moving. During the move our office number (0114 223 5670) will be down. If you need to contact us please us our work mobile numbers found here. Apologies for any inconvenience. Our address will remain the same: Goalball UK, English Institute of Sport
- [Goalball UK mourn the passing of Roger Clifton](https://goalballuk.com/goalball-uk-mourn-the-passing-of-roger-clifton/) - Everyone today was saddened to hear that Roger Clifton has died after a prolonged illness. Roger has been involved in the sport of goalball for many years, as a past player and administrator within our sport and a positive influence within inclusive sport. Whilst under the management of British Blind Sport, Roger led the consultation
- [Goalball in Wales continues to grow](https://goalballuk.com/goalball-in-wales-continues-to-grow/) - Just over a year ago there was very little goalball activity, or even knowledge of the sport in Wales, but that has now changed. Building on partnerships established, a taster session was delivered to a group of young people in July who were attending an RNIB Cymru Residential Activity Break in Cardiff. Then, in August, some
- [Great Britain Squads Return from European Championships With Mixed Feelings](https://goalballuk.com/great-britain-squads-return-from-european-championships-with-mixed-feelings/) - The Great Britain squads return from the IBSA Goalball European A Championships 2017 with mixed feelings. The competition was held in Pajulahti, Finland from 18th to 22nd September. The Womens squad manage to remain in the A league with a 6th place finish with the men finishing 10th and as a result will be in
- [Great Britain Goalball Squads Ready for IBSA European A Championships](https://goalballuk.com/great-britain-goalball-squads-ready-for-ibsa-european-a-championships/) - Tomorrow the Great Britain Men’s and Women’s squads will be jetting off to Pajulahti in Finland for the 2017 IBSA Goalball European Championships. They will be up against some of the best players and teams in the world, fighting to qualify for the 2018 IBSA Goalball World Championships (which is guaranteed with a top 3
- [Great Britain squads receive recovery support ahead of European A Championships](https://goalballuk.com/great-britain-squads-receive-recovery-support-ahead-of-european-a-championships/) - As our Great Britain squads are preparing for the IBSA European A Championships starting on Monday 18th September in Finland, we are please to announce that Dr. Simon Denning founder of Body Focus Fitness has donated high quality rehabilitation and recovery equipment to each of our GB players. This support is invaluable to ensuring our
- [Mark Winder reflects on his first six months as CEO](https://goalballuk.com/mark-winder-reflects-on-his-first-six-months-as-ceo/) - “So, what is your opinion of goalball?” asked Stuart, a fifteen-year-old young man from Scarborough. I’m sat in a state-of-the-art facility at the Royal National College for the Blind in Hereford. I am exhausted, full of thought, awe and pride and put on the spot by a young man who has just carried me in
- [Spend 5 minutes to win a pair of Goalfix Eclipse eye shades](https://goalballuk.com/spend-5-minutes-to-win-a-pair-of-goalfix-eclipse-eye-shades/) - Calling all goalball players. Goalball UK really want to know your opinion of our sport. So that we can plan for the future we want to know what we are doing well and how we need to improve. Please can you complete the survey (Click here) https://www.surveymonkey.co.uk/r/8DRJ2BT Everyone that completes the survey will be put into
- [Cambridge Goalball star celebrated as Sarah Leiter named ‘Most Committed’ at TASS awards](https://goalballuk.com/cambridge-goalball-star-celebrated-as-sarah-leiter-named-most-committed-at-tass-awards/) - Sarah Leiter, of Newnham College and the Cambridge Dons Goalball Club, has been named ‘Most Committed’ at the prestigious The TASS Stars Awards 2017. Awarded at the IAAF World Championships, the accolade was judged by an independent panel including Olympic silver medallist Shelley Rudman, Paralympic gold medallist Danielle Brown and BBC Sport’s Joel Goldman. Goalball was topped only by Athletics
- [Summer Camp 2017](https://goalballuk.com/summer-camp-2017/) - Over the past couple of seasons, Goalball UK has seen a fantastic increase in the amount of younger players taking part in our sport. Clubs are now offering junior/youth opportunities. We had our first ‘Junior Development Day’ at the End of Season Tournament in July. Continuing this great work, Goalball UK decided to introduce our
- [End of Season Review](https://goalballuk.com/end-of-season-review/) - The 15th July saw the 2017 End of Season Tournament. What better way to round off the biggest season to date than the biggest ever Goalball UK End of Season Tournament? Over 90 players travelled from all over the country to the English Institute of Sport, Sheffield to compete in this friendly competition. For the
- [National Development Manager Elected on to IBSA Sub Committee](https://goalballuk.com/national-development-manager-elected-on-to-ibsa-sub-committee/) - Goalball UK National Development Manager Becky Ashworth has been elected to lead the new IBSA youth Subcommittee. This is an exciting time for the sport and a great opportunity for people across the world to come together to develop youth provisions in goalball globally. Becky Ashworth said about the new role; “I am excited
- [Goalball UK Summer Tour 2017](https://goalballuk.com/goalball-uk-summer-tour-2017/) - Goalball UK will be visiting clubs across the country this summer to give coaching advice and additional playing opportunities. Each session has been tailored to the wants of the club/area but we encourage as many players to attend as possible. Each session is slightly different and aimed at different levels of competition, details below:-
- [Great Britain Update](https://goalballuk.com/great-britain-update/) - Malmo and Madrid review The GB women squad travelled to Malmo, Sweden at the end of May. This competition was a fantastic opportunity to compete and watch teams that they will be facing in the European A Championships in September with all 10 nations competing along with USA and Japan. GB had Ukraine, Turkey, Sweden,
- [Northern Ireland Visit](https://goalballuk.com/northern-ireland-visit/) - Over the past year, Goalball UK has been supporting Disability Sport NI to develop goalball in Northern Ireland. A number of taster sessions have been held in Belfast, Craigavon and Londonderry whilst 2 Goalball Leaders courses have upskilled a number of coaches. Last Saturday, a milestone was reached when, together with Faye and Kathryn, a group
- [2017 Goalfix Goalball Cup Roundup](https://goalballuk.com/2017-goalfix-goalball-cup-roundup/) - Last weekend the best Elite teams in the country met at the University of Cambridge Sport Centre to fight it out for the 2017 Goalfix Goalball Cup! As well as the 7 English teams including last year's winners Winchester and the 2017 Elite League Champions Northern Allstars, we were joined by the Danish Men’s goalball team
- [End of Season Tournament Deadline Extension](https://goalballuk.com/end-of-season-tournament-deadline-extension/) - We have extended the deadline for the 2017 End of Season Tournament (15th July) to Friday 30th June. The entry forms are below. The tournament is open to players of all levels. There will be 3 tournaments played simultaneously in 3 sports halls – Novice, Intermediate and Elite. Players will enter as individuals and teams will
- [Goalballers Benefit from SportsAid Backing the Best Programme](https://goalballuk.com/goalballers-benefit-from-sportsaid-backing-the-best-programme/) - SportsAid have announced they are supporting 5 goalballers as part of their Backing the Best programme. Dan Roper, Laura Perry, Caleb Nanevie, Filmon Eyassu and Matt Loftus are among 95 athletes who will benefit from the second term of the programme. Dan and Laura are fortunate to be supported for a second year after
- [Goalball UK - Youth Summer Goalball Camp August 2017](https://goalballuk.com/goalball-uk-youth-summer-goalball-camp-august-2017/) - Hello Goalball Community, Goalball UK would like to inform you of our latest opportunity to 'Get into Goalball' with details of our Youth Summer Goalball Camp in August 2017. This camp is designed for anyone aged between 12 - 18 years old who would like to get involved in Goalball maybe for the first time
- [Goalball UK Marathon Tournament 2017](https://goalballuk.com/goalball-uk-marathon-tournament-2017/) - Goalball UK are excited to announce that a venue has been confirmed for the 2017 Marathon Tournament – it will take place at David Young Community Academy in Leeds on Saturday 27th and Sunday 28th May. For those who haven’t experienced a Marathon tournament before, games will be continuous from 1pm on Saturday, all the
- [Tournament Review - Round 3](https://goalballuk.com/tournament-review-round-3/) - The 3rd and final round of the 2016/17 Goalball UK League season began with Intermediate tournaments in March. In Region A, in York, Lancashire Lions won an exciting 9 team tournament with a 100% record so left with the Gold medals plus the maximum 10 league points, resulting in them winning the title as well.
- [England Talent Squad steals the show in Denmark 2017](https://goalballuk.com/england-talent-squad-steals-the-show-in-denmark-2017/) - Goalball UK have taken away a young, enthusiastic and very talent group of players to test their skills against the best that Denmark has to offer. Their journey started with a flight to Copenhagen, two trains to Odense and then a bus to the tournament venue on the island of Fyn. Over two days of
- [Win a Pair of Goalfix Eyeshades](https://goalballuk.com/win-a-pair-of-goalfix-eyeshades/) - The Goalfix goalball photographic & video image competition. Capture your skills, energy, commitment and passion when playing Goalball by submitting photographs and video footage to Goalfix in order to win three pairs of Goalfix eyeshades with three pieces of replacement foam. The Goalfix goalball photographic & video image competition has two categories. Category one: best photographic action
- [Goalball in Wales](https://goalballuk.com/goalball-in-wales/) - Cardiff On January 14th, another successful taster session was held in Cardiff with 17 participants of different ages and experience attending. A reporter from the South Wales Talking Magazine Association also came along to record the session which you can listen to here: Subsequently, a 'South Wales' team was entered in the Intermediate (Region B)
- [Goalball UK Welcome New CEO](https://goalballuk.com/goalball-uk-welcome-new-ceo/) - Goalball UK, the Paralympic sport specifically designed for the blind and visually impaired, has appointed Mark Winder as its new chief executive. Winder – the former CEO of the Bradford Bulls Foundation – takes over from Mike Reilly, who has overseen the sport’s “most successful period ever”. Goalball UK received its largest-ever grant from Sport
- [Goalball UK Official Dina Murdie Recognised For Her Outstanding Contribution to Goalball](https://goalballuk.com/goalball-uk-official-dina-murdie-recognised-for-her-outstanding-contribution-to-goalball/) - Goalball UK's very own Dina Murdie has been awarded a Torch Trophy Trust Award that celebrates the heroic volunteers in British Sport. The award was presented by HRH Earl of Wessex on Tuesday 14th March at The British Olympic Association in London. Joined by 19 other incredibly well deserving awardees Dina got her long awaited
- [Tournament review - Round 2](https://goalballuk.com/tournament-review-round-2/) - Round 2 of the 2016/17 Goalball UK season began with Intermediate tournaments in December. In Region A, in Newcastle, Scarborough Panthers won again to extend their lead at the top of the table. They are now 7 points ahead of both Lancashire Lions and South Yorkshire who are in joint 2nd place. Rio Vasey (Scarborough
- [National Youth Talent Camp 2017](https://goalballuk.com/national-youth-talent-camp-2017/) - Now in its 4th year Goalball UK’s National Talent Camp has once again inspired players from across the country to test their goalball skills in a three day residential camp. Each player has been selected to represent their club and work alongside Great Britain coaches to develop their goalball skills, knowledge and game sense. Funded
- [War of the Roses](https://goalballuk.com/war-of-the-roses/) - On Sunday 26th February, West Yorkshire Goalball Club hosted the 1st ever ‘War of the Roses’ tournament with 21 players from Yorkshire teaming up to take on 14 players from Lancashire. After a few warm-up games, the war began with the white roses of Yorkshire establishing a 3 games to 1 lead. The red roses of
- [Another successful 'have a go' session](https://goalballuk.com/another-successful-have-a-go-session/) - Originally posted September 9 2014 By Judy Bannon - Dorset Blind Association (DBA) GOALBALL ‘have a go’ session at Bournemouth University The session on Saturday 6th September was very exciting. A large group of DBA members from Bournemouth, Poole and Weymouth came along as well as a few visually impaired people new to DBA. Alex and
- [Disability Sport Yorkshire awards](https://goalballuk.com/disability-sport-yorkshire-awards/) - Originally posted September 17 2014 The annual Disability Sport Yorkshire awards were held at Elland Road in Leeds on Friday 12th September and Goalball was well represented both in terms of nominations and attendees on the night. Brittany Stead collected the Young Sportswoman of the Year award in recognition of her achievements over the past
- [GB Men Win Gold in Malmo](https://goalballuk.com/gb-men-win-gold-in-malmo/) - The Great Britain’s Men’s team returned from Malmo not only gaining promotion to the European B league but winning the IBSA Goalball Mens Euro C Championships. The team of Adam Knott (Winchester) David Knott (Winchester) David Butler (Nottingham) Filmon Eyassu (Cambridge) and Dan Roper (RNC Hereford) completed the group stages with 4 wins and 2
- [39 National Governing Bodies Create a New Voice in Sport](https://goalballuk.com/39-national-governing-bodies-create-a-new-voice-in-sport/) - 39 National Governing Body
- [Coast to Coast - Meet the Cyclists: Week 1](https://goalballuk.com/coast-to-coast-meet-the-cyclists-week-1/) - In 15 weeks, 15 tandems will be setting off from Morecambe in Lancashire to cycle the 170 Coast to Coast miles to Bridlington in East Yorkshire, to raise money for Goalball UK. Each week we will introduce you to 2 of the participants: Brittany SteadBrittany plays goalball for Kirklees (Intermediate and Elite) and GB Women.
- [Coast to Coast - Meet the Cyclists: Week 2](https://goalballuk.com/coast-to-coast-meet-the-cyclists-week-2-2/) - In 14 weeks, 15 tandems will be setting off from Morecambe in Lancashire to cycle the 170 Coast to Coast miles to Bridlington in East Yorkshire, to raise money for Goalball UK. Each week we will introduce you to 2 of the participants: Kelsey TrevettKelsey plays for Winchester Goalball Club. After some excellent performances at
- [Goalball UK Intermediate League Summary](https://goalballuk.com/goalball-uk-intermediate-league-summary/) - Over the past 2 weekends, Goalball clubs from across the country have played in their respective region’s 3rd and final Intermediate League Tournaments. Each tournament highlighted the continuing development of the players and clubs, with some fantastic Goalball being played. For full results from these Tournaments, Click Here. The Medallists for each Region are
- [Coast to Coast - Meet the Cyclists: Week 3](https://goalballuk.com/coast-to-coast-meet-the-cyclists-week-3/) - In 13 weeks, 15 tandems will be setting off from Morecambe in Lancashire to cycle the 170 Coast to Coast miles to Bridlington in East Yorkshire, to raise money for Goalball UK. Each week we will introduce you to 2 of the participants: David ScottDavid is from Gosport in Hampshire but is currently at the
- [Coast to Coast - Meet the Cyclists: Week 4](https://goalballuk.com/coast-to-coast-meet-the-cyclists-week-4/) - In 12 weeks, 15 tandems will be setting off from Morecambe in Lancashire to cycle the 170 Coast to Coast miles to Bridlington in East Yorkshire, to raise money for Goalball UK. Each week we will introduce you to 2 of the participants: Louise SimpsonLouise is originally from Leeds but currently lives in Southend, where
- [Coast to Coast - Meet the Cyclists: Week 5](https://goalballuk.com/coast-to-coast-meet-the-cyclists-week-5/) - In 11 weeks, 15 tandems will be setting off from Morecambe in Lancashire to cycle the 170 Coast to Coast miles to Bridlington in East Yorkshire, to raise money for Goalball UK. Each week we will introduce you to 2 of the participants: Dave ButlerDave always wanted to succeed in sport but his visual impairment
- [Goalball UK 24 Hour Marathon Tournament](https://goalballuk.com/goalball-uk-24-hour-marathon-tournament/) - Following the success of last year’s event, last weekend Goalball players of all levels from across the country came together in York to take part in the 2nd Goalball UK 24 Hour Marathon Tournament. The event was a huge success, with 26 players taking part from 8 different clubs. Alongside these players, there was an Officials
- [Coast to Coast - Meet the Cyclists: Week 6](https://goalballuk.com/coast-to-coast-meet-the-cyclists-week-6/) - In 10 weeks, 15 tandems will be setting off from Morecambe in Lancashire to cycle the 170 Coast to Coast miles to Bridlington in East Yorkshire, to raise money for Goalball UK. Each week we are introducing you to 2 of the participants: Kali HolderKali is from Brighton but is currently studying at New College
- [Coast to Coast Media Launch](https://goalballuk.com/coast-to-coast-media-launch/) - Last Friday saw the official launch of Goalball UK’s Coast to Coast cycle challenge, with a spinning class at the Leeds Kirkstall Road branch of Virgin Active. 10 of the 15 Visually Impaired Goalball players riding Coast to Coast took part in the class, along with Goalball UK’s Becky, Kathryn and CEO Mike Reilly, who will
- [Goalball UK Intermediate Finals](https://goalballuk.com/goalball-uk-intermediate-finals/) - Last weekend 10 Intermediate teams from across the country gathered in Sheffield to battle it out in the Intermediate Finals, for the honour of being crowned the Intermediate Champions 2015. In a change to the usual format, the 10 teams competed over 2 days in a 10-way Round Robin format, which gave each the opportunity
- [Coast to Coast - Meet the Cyclists: Week 7](https://goalballuk.com/coast-to-coast-meet-the-cyclists-week-7/)
- [Coast to Coast - Meet the Cyclists: Week 8](https://goalballuk.com/coast-to-coast-meet-the-cyclists-week-8/) - In 8 weeks, 15 tandems will be setting off from Morecambe in Lancashire to cycle the 170 Coast to Coast miles to Bridlington in East Yorkshire, to raise money for Goalball UK. Each week we are introducing you to 2 of the participants: Dean WilcoxDean is from Knottingley and plays for the West Yorkshire Goalball Club
- [Coast to Coast - Meet the Cyclists: Week 9](https://goalballuk.com/coast-to-coast-meet-the-cyclists-week-9/) - In 7 weeks, 15 tandems will be setting off from Morecambe in Lancashire to cycle the 170 Coast to Coast miles to Bridlington in East Yorkshire, to raise money for Goalball UK. Each week we are introducing you to 2 of the participants: David KnottDavid plays Goalball for his home town club Winchester. He was
- [Novice League Round-Up](https://goalballuk.com/novice-league-round-up/) - Last Saturday saw Novice teams from across the country take part in the final Novice Tournament of the season, with the Region A tournament being held in Manchester and the Region B tournament in Gillingham. The tournaments were both hugely successful, with 2 teams taking part in their first Goalball UK tournaments; Greater Manchester (Region
- [Coast to Coast - Meet the Cyclists: Week 10](https://goalballuk.com/coast-to-coast-meet-the-cyclists-week-10/) - In 6 weeks, 15 tandems will be setting off from Morecambe in Lancashire to cycle the 170 Coast to Coast miles to Bridlington in East Yorkshire, to raise money for Goalball UK. Each week we are introducing you to 2 of the participants: Peter DoylePeter is from Huddersfield. He played Goalball throughout his school years
- [Coast to Coast - Meet the Cyclists: Week 11](https://goalballuk.com/coast-to-coast-meet-the-cyclists-week-11/) - In 5 weeks, 15 tandems will be setting off from Morecambe in Lancashire to cycle the 170 Coast to Coast miles to Bridlington in East Yorkshire, to raise money for Goalball UK. Each week we are introducing you to 2 of the participants: Phil GreenPhil Green is from Barnsley. Cricket used to be his main sport
- [End of Season Tournament & Presentations](https://goalballuk.com/end-of-season-tournament-presentations/) - Last Saturday Goalball players of all levels from across the country travelled to Sheffield for the Goalball UK End of Season Tournament. Unlike other tournaments, the teams are created on the day, offering players the opportunity to play with players from different clubs, with each given a unique team name (which kept the officials on
- [Coast to Coast - Meet the Cyclists: Week 12](https://goalballuk.com/coast-to-coast-meet-the-cyclists-week-12/) - In 4 weeks, 15 tandems will be setting off from Morecambe in Lancashire to cycle the 170 Coast to Coast miles to Bridlington in East Yorkshire, to raise money for Goalball UK. Each week we are introducing you to 2 of the participants: Philippa SwettenhamPhilippa is from Sale and is studying at the Manchester Law School.
- [Coast to Coast - Meet the Cyclists: Week 13](https://goalballuk.com/coast-to-coast-meet-the-cyclists-week-13/) - In 3 weeks, 15 tandems will be setting off from Morecambe in Lancashire to cycle the 170 Coast to Coast miles to Bridlington in East Yorkshire, to raise money for Goalball UK. Each week we are introducing you to 2 of the participants: Neda HormoziNeda is an OD consultant, working with charities and the NHS. She
- [Coast to Coast - Meet the Cyclists: Week 14](https://goalballuk.com/coast-to-coast-meet-the-cyclists-week-14/) - In 2 weeks, 15 tandems will be setting off from Morecambe in Lancashire to cycle the 170 Coast to Coast miles to Bridlington in East Yorkshire, to raise money for Goalball UK. Each week we are introducing you to 2 of the participants: Amanda MaceyAmanda from North Yorkshire enjoys walking and is a lapsed cyclist wishing
- [Coast to Coast - Meet the Cyclists: Week 15](https://goalballuk.com/coast-to-coast-meet-the-cyclists-week-15/) - In just 1 week, 15 tandems will be setting off from Morecambe in Lancashire to cycle the 170 Coast to Coast miles to Bridlington in East Yorkshire, to raise money for Goalball UK. This week we are introducing you to the final 3 participants: Zakyeya AtchaZakyeya is a doctor specialising in public health medicine. She is
- [Coast to Coast - Day 1](https://goalballuk.com/coast-to-coast-day-1/) - After months of build up and many miles out on the roads of Britain putting in practice, yesterday saw the start of Goalball UK’s Tandem Bike Challenge. 15 Visually Impaired Goalball players, 15 sighted pilots, 2 solo cyclists, 2 support vans, 2 support cars and 1 guide dog descended on Morecambe for the start of
- [Coast to Coast - Day 2](https://goalballuk.com/coast-to-coast-day-2/) - Following a much needed nights sleep, the riders woke up motivated and ready to tackle the 34 miles from Austwick to that nights stop over at Pateley Bridge. Even the rain and wet conditions couldn’t dampen the mood in the group. Before getting back on her bike, Kali Holder took part in a live interview
- [Coast to Coast - Day 3](https://goalballuk.com/coast-to-coast-day-3/) - The riders woke up on day 3 to bright sunshine (a big improvement from the day before), which immediately put a spring into everyone’s step. Today the riders would take on the 47 miles from Pateley Bridge to York, travelling via Ripon and Boroughbridge. Before the day started, we interviewed tandem pilot Rachel McHale on how
- [Coast to Coast - Day 4](https://goalballuk.com/coast-to-coast-day-4/) - Following 3 days and 109 miles, the Coast to Coast team woke bright and early on Thursday to ride the 61 miles from York to the finish line in Bridlington. Even though the 6.30am wake up was a shock to the system for some, everyone was ready to hit the road determined to finish the
- [Goalball UK Competition Committee Vacancy](https://goalballuk.com/goalball-uk-competition-committee-vacancy/) - Want to help shape the future of goalball? We have a vacancy on our Competition Committee and we are looking to appoint a new Club Representative to attend meetings and provide input to help develop goalball in the UK. Please see below the outline of the role and the skills and knowledge required: Club Rep
- [International Development Tournament Summary](https://goalballuk.com/international-development-tournament-summary/) - The 2015/16 Goalball season kicked off last weekend with an International Development Tournament in Birmingham. Teams from Denmark, Great Britain, Hungary and Netherlands took part in the tournament, allowing future International Goalballers the opportunity to take part in their first International tournament. The tournament was split into 2 sections, a Youth competition and a Development
- [Safeguarding Update - Club Welfare Officers](https://goalballuk.com/club-welfare-officers/) - Creating an environment where children and adults feel safe to participate in goalball and have the confidence to speak out against abuse or bullying is integral to ensuring safeguarding and protecting children and adults is embedded and adhered to throughout goalball in the UK. Don’t have a club welfare officer? It is essential that any
- [Goalball UK Response to Department for Culture, Media and Sport Consultation](https://goalballuk.com/goalball-uk-response-to-department-for-culture-media-and-sport-consultation/) - Government told that extra funding for successful disability sport will transform lives and reduce reliance on welfare budgets. Goalball UK, the governing body for a Paralympic Sport, has made a promise to the Government that a modest increase in their funding will be an investment that will transform the lives of blind and visually impaired
- [Goalball UK’s 1st Club Conference (14th – 15th November 2015)](https://goalballuk.com/goalball-uks-1st-club-conference-14th-15th-november-2015-2/) - Following two fantastic coaching conferences in 2013 and 2014 it seemed only natural to evolve this event into a greater, broader representation of what is involved when running a Goalball club. Alongside a name change the Club Conference now boasts a broader range of workshops including:- - How to coach novice, intermediate and elite players
- [Goalball UK's Response to Sport England's New Strategy](https://goalballuk.com/goalball-uks-response-to-sport-englands-new-strategy/) - Leading Paralympic Sport declares new approach from Sport England ‘a bigger opportunity than London 2012’ Goalball UK, the governing body of the disability sport for the visually impaired, believes the ‘Towards an Active Nation’ strategy unveiled by Sport England can help them grow participation even more than the remarkable expansion they have seen since London
- [Goalball UK nominated for 'Team of the Year'](https://goalballuk.com/goalball-uk-nominated-for-team-of-the-year/) - Last night members of the Goalball UK team and Great Britain Goalball Athletes went to the Vision Pioneer Awards in London. It was a very enjoyable evening and a great experience being in the same room as so many people that share the same passion and drive! We are really proud to have been nominated
- [New Goalballers in the Community Bulletin](https://goalballuk.com/new-goalballers-in-the-community-bulletin/) - Many people involved in goalball are also involved in some incredible things outside of the sport. Goalball UK are going to take the opportunity to give them recognition of their good work via our Facebook and Website. Do you think that you know someone that is raising money for a good cause or doing work in the community and
- [Competition Committee Vacancies](https://goalballuk.com/competition-committee-vacancies/) - Do you want to help shape the future of goalball? We have vacancies on our Competition Committee and we are looking to appoint a new Chairperson, Club, Young Person, Player and Official Representative to attend meetings and provide input to help develop goalball in the UK. Please see below the outline of the roles and
- [Spotlight on Scotland](https://goalballuk.com/spotlight-on-scotland/) - Goalball UK have been busy over the past few months promoting and supporting goalball in Scotland. In March we delivered a taster session at Scottish Disability Sport’s VI Engagement Day in Edinburgh. In April we attended Sight Village in both Edinburgh and Glasgow. In May we held an ‘open’ training session at Edinburgh College and
- [Northern Ireland News](https://goalballuk.com/northern-ireland-news/) - Over the past couple of months, working in partnership with Disability Sport Northern Ireland (DSNI), Goalball UK have been trying to develop playing opportunities in Northern Ireland. It began with a Goalball Leaders course in Belfast on June 28th which was attended by staff from DSNI as well as from RNIB NI, Angel Eyes and
- [2016/17.....Here we go!](https://goalballuk.com/here-we-go/) - The 2016/17 Goalball UK season officially starts this Saturday with lots going on between now and Christmas: Saturday 17th September Intermediate Region B tournament in Birmingham Saturday 24th September Intermediate Region A tournament in Scarborough Tuesday 4th to Saturday 8th October European B Championships in Portugal Saturday 15th October Novice Region A tournament in Sheffield
- [Great Britain Goalball Taking the Euros by Storm](https://goalballuk.com/great-britain-goalball-taking-the-euros-by-storm/) - We are pleased to announce that both our Men's and Women's Great Britain Goalball teams have made it through to the Semi-Finals of the 2016 IBSA European B Championships. Both teams have reached the Semi-Finals in the most spectacular fashion. The Men's GB team have played 5 games winning 4 and losing 1, scoring an
- [Great Britain Goalball Achieve Double Promotion   ](https://goalballuk.com/great-britain-goalball-achieve-double-promotion/) - It has been a historic week for Great British Goalball as both the Men’s and Women's GB squads have reached the final of the 2016 IBSA European B Championship, also securing promotion to the highest level of elite European Goalball, the European A League. The Women's squad have progressed undefeated since the group stages with 60
- [The Competition Committee (The CC)](https://goalballuk.com/the-competition-committee-the-cc/) - The Competition Committee (The CC) for the 2016/17 season is as follows: Chairperson Dina Murdie Player Reps Billy Whitecombe (West Yorkshire) - Novice and Intermediate (Region A) Warren Wilson (Cambridge Dons) - Novice and Intermediate (Region B) Sarah Leiter (Cambridge Dons) - Elite and GB Coaching Reps Phil Green (South Yorkshire) - Clubs Faye Dale
- [Important News](https://goalballuk.com/important-news/) - I would like to update you on some news about the management of Goalball UK. Mike Reilly, our CEO, has informed the Board that he intends to move on. He will leave at the end of March and go travelling for a few months . Obviously this is sad news but after 6 years of
- [Goalball in the North West](https://goalballuk.com/goalball-in-the-north-west/) - A lot has been happening in the North West over the past few months: We delivered taster sessions at a Guide Dogs Fun Day at their training centre in Atherton and also at a Sports Day in St Helens that was organised by Action for Blind People. This was attended by over 50 visually impaired young people! Working with
- [On the Run!](https://goalballuk.com/on-the-run/) - Yorkshire goalballers have been on the run recently! Back in July, Ebrahim Lambat and Mohammed Adeel (from West Yorkshire) together with Charlie Woodhead (from Scarborough) completed the Leeds 10k. Whilst Anthony O’Keefe and Phil Green (both from South Yorkshire) clocked up lots of miles in training and practice events over the summer before completing the
- [Welcome to Wales!](https://goalballuk.com/welcome-to-wales/) - Following a period of development work, South Wales Goalball Club will hopefully be launching in early 2017. It began during the summer holidays with a taster session in Pontypool organised by the Gwent VI team. A number of members of staff and local coaches then attended a School Leaders course in Newport at the start
- [Tournament review - Round 1](https://goalballuk.com/tournament-review-round-1/) - The 2016/17 Goalball UK season began with Intermediate tournaments in September. Scarborough Panthers won in Region A with Ryan Wilcox (Nottinghamshire Sheriffs) and Emma Tammaro (South Yorkshire) top scoring. In Region B, Fen Tigers walked away with the gold medals and maximum league points with David Keeling (New College Worcester) and Laura Perry (Fen Tigers)
- [Goalball in the West Midlands](https://goalballuk.com/goalball-in-the-west-midlands/) - A lot has been happening in the West Midlands over the past few months: Chris delivered taster sessions at a Guide Dogs Open Day at their National Breeding Centre in Leamington Spa, and likewise Becky at a Festival of VI Sport organised by British Blind Sport, whilst Faye has been a regular visitor to New
- [Goalball’s Paralympic ambitions severely hampered by UK Sport funding decision](https://goalballuk.com/goalballs-paralympic-ambitions-severely-hampered-by-uk-sport-funding-decision-2/) - Goalball UK, the governing body of the only Paralympic sport specifically designed for the blind and visually-impaired, has expressed its disappointment at a lack of support for the elite development of its athletes in today’s UK Sport funding announcements. Despite its most successful two years to date, with both the Men and Women’s GB teams
- [Goalball UK commits to transforming hundreds more lives after record funding secured](https://goalballuk.com/goalball-uk-commits-to-transforming-hundreds-more-lives-after-record-funding-secured/) - Goalball UK, the governing body of the only Paralympic sport specifically designed for the visually-impaired, is to receive increased funding from Sport England. The sport has been awarded £1.3m to continue the remarkable progress being made in grassroots participation. With the potential for an additional Talent Development Grant in the New Year, Goalball UK
- [Goalball UK hopeful of future support from UK Sport](https://goalballuk.com/goalball-uk-hopeful-of-future-support-from-uk-sport/) - With today’s announcement from UK Sport that it will not reverse the original funding decisions for Goalball UK, the sport remains hopeful that other avenues of support will be made available to them on the road to Tokyo 2020. Having stressed the potential of the sport led by national squads targeting success in Tokyo 2020
- [Goalball UK Appoint New CEO](https://goalballuk.com/goalball-uk-appoint-new-ceo/) - A message from our Chairman John Coles: “I am delighted to announce that after an exhaustive process we have chosen a new CEO who will take over from Mike at the end of March. From a list of 27 applicants and after a series of interviews the Board has chosen Mark Winder to take the
- [GB Athletes to Attend Open Training Session in Norwich](https://goalballuk.com/gb-athletes-open-training-session-in-norwich/) - On the Thursday 9th February Norfolk and Norwich Goalball Club will holding an open training session. This session will be open to everyone, young and old. It is a great opportunity for members of the public to come to witness and experience a Paralympic sport. The session will be attended by 2 of GB Goalball’s
- [GB Women Return from Finland with Mixed Emotions](https://goalballuk.com/gb-women-return-from-finland-with-mixed-emotions/) - From 19th – 22nd January our Great Britain womens team travelled to Lahti, Finland to compete in the Pajulahti Games as they begin their preparations for European A Championships which take place in September. Fresh from their dominance at the European B Championship the competition started positively with an emphatic 10-0 win over European A
- [London Elephants Feature on BBC London News](https://goalballuk.com/london-elephants-feature-on-bbc-london-news/) - This lunchtime our London Elephants Goalball Club featured on the BBC London Local news. To catch the news report please click here, it starts 5 minutes 10 seconds into the feature.
- [Here we go (again)!](https://goalballuk.com/here-we-go-again/) - After the Christmas and New Year break, competitive goalball begins again this Saturday with Novice tournaments taking place in both York (Region A) and Worcester (Region B). Will Scarborough Panthers be able to extend their lead at the top of the National League? The GB squads will also be in action at the Pajulahti Games in
- [Goalball Athlete Nominated for IPC Athlete of the Month](https://goalballuk.com/goalball-athlete-nominated-for-ipc-athlete-of-the-month/) - Great Britain's Player Laura Perry has been nominated for the IPC Allianz Athlete of the Month! Laura is an elite player for RNC Hereford and a player/coach for Fen Tigers. She was part of the GB Women's team that dominated the IBSA European B Championships last month. Not only did she come away with Gold,
- [Great Britain Goalball Bring Home Gold and Silver from Portugal](https://goalballuk.com/great-britain-goalball-bring-home-gold-and-silver-from-portugal/) - Between the 4th to the 8th October the GB Men’s and Women’s Goalball Squads were in Portugal for the 2016 IBSA Goalball European B Championships. It’s fair to say that it was a historic five days for Great British Goalball which ended with both squads gaining promotion to the highest level of elite goalball competition, as
- [We're Off To Portugal!](https://goalballuk.com/were-off-to-portugal/) - This weekend both the Men's and Women's Great Britain Goalball Squads will be heading over to Portugal for the 2016 IBSA Goalball European B Championships taking place from Tuesday 4th to Saturday 8th October. Click Here to see who is representing Great Britain. Both teams will be playing in the hope to gain promotion to the European A
- [First of its Kind... Fen Tigers Regional Tournament](https://goalballuk.com/first-of-its-kind-fen-tigers-regional-tournament/) - During the weekend Fen Tigers held their first ever Regional Tournament. It was a tournament designed to give players some pre-season game time as well as providing an opportunity to introduce some new players to the sport. It was a friendly yet competitive environment which comprised of some outstanding performances by current as well as
- [New Club, Newer Name](https://goalballuk.com/new-club-newer-name/) - In early May Goalball UK with the help various local organisations have set up a new London based club. So far it has been a roaring success with over 40 unique participants. The club has introduced some fantastic new talent into the sport as well as some great coaches. But so far the club
- [Winchester Goalball Club Promo Video](https://goalballuk.com/winchester-goalball-club-promo-video/) - Over the last 5 months Winchester Goalball Club has been preparing a promotional video to demonstrate their club and how great our sport is. It had it's grand premier on Saturday and for all of you that are yet to watch the video you can find it here: As well as a great advert
- [GB Teams Return From Madrid With Bronze Medals](https://goalballuk.com/gb-teams-return-from-madrid-with-bronze-medals/) - On Friday 24th June to Sunday 26th June both Great Britain squads competed in the 2016 FEDC Goalball Tournament in Madrid as both teams continue their preparations for the IBSA European B Championships which are taking place in October. Across both competitions there were plenty of teams who GB will be facing in October so was
- [Malmö Lady Cup 2016](https://goalballuk.com/malmo-lady-cup-2016/) - On Friday 6th May to Sunday 8th May the Great Britain Women's squad competed in the Malmö Lady Cup 2016 as they began their preparations for the IBSA European B Championships which are taking place in October. The GB team were part of a world record tournament which boasting the most womens teams entered into an
- [New College Worcester Goalball Day](https://goalballuk.com/new-college-worcester-goalball-day/) - On Sunday 1st May 2016 Goalball UK and NCW teamed up for a special day of Goalball. Hosted at Nunnery Wood Sports Centre in Worcester, players of all ages, abilities and experience came together to be coached by Great Britain Mens Goalball Coach Faye Dale. The day proved to be a fantastic success with players
- [London Goalball Club Launch](https://goalballuk.com/london-goalball-club-launch/) - Tuesday 3rd May saw the first Central London goalball session take part at the new Castle Leisure Centre in Southwark. There was plenty of new faces at the session with many who have never tried goalball before. The session was led by Goalball UK staff Faye Dale, Becky Ashworth and Chris Davies along with current
- [RNC Hereford Host Midlands Regional Tournament](https://goalballuk.com/rnc-hereford-host-midlands-regional-tournament/) - Twenty-one goalballers from clubs throughout Midlands came together at RNC Hereford on Saturday 23rd April. There was 2 level of competition, Novice and Intermediate, and it was a great opportunity for players to compete in a relax environment. Teams represented on the day were Beacon Bullets (Wolverhampton), New College Worcester and RNC Hereford. Top goalscorers
- [This Girl Can - Competition Day](https://goalballuk.com/this-girl-can-competition-day/) - On Saturday 9th April 2016 Goalball UK ran our first 'This Girl Can - Competition Day'. The aim of the day was to play Goalball in a fun, relaxed and friendly environment, whilst learning from each other and developing everyones skills and knowledge. The day proved to be a huge success with players of different
- [New Club Launching in London](https://goalballuk.com/new-club-launching-in-london/) - Goalball UK in partnership with Metro Blind Sport are launching a new club in Central London and are holding a free ‘have a go’ session for anyone to attend – young or old, male or female, new or experienced. It is a great fun game and very sociable. Sessions will be running every other Tuesday
- [Goalball UK GB Cup Comes To Sheffield](https://goalballuk.com/goalball-uk-gb-cup-comes-to-sheffield/) - This weekend (12th and 13th March) sees the Goalball UK GB Cup head to Sheffield. This is the highest level of goalball competition in the country and promises to be a great weekend of goalball with our current GB players and a club team from Denmark all battling it out to be crown GB Cup
- [This Girl Can - Competition Day 2016](https://goalballuk.com/this-girl-can-competition-day-2016/) - Calling all clubs, Following our successful ‘This Girl Can’ club events we would like to invite your female players to our ‘This Girl Can – Competition Day’. This day will be a fantastic opportunity to play Goalball with players from different clubs. The aim of the day is to develop your Goalball skills in a
- [National Youth Talent Camp 2016](https://goalballuk.com/national-youth-talent-camp-2016/) - Funded by Sport England, Goalball UK hosted our annual Youth Talent Camp in February half term (16th – 19th) at RNC Hereford (Royal National College for the Blind). 18 talented youngsters travelled across the country, aged between 11-19years old. During the week they showed us how incredible they really are both on and off court. This camp is a
- [Great Britain at Pajulahti Games 2016 (Finland)](https://goalballuk.com/great-britain-at-pajulahti-games-2016-finland/) - Great Britain Men’s Goalball Squad ventured an hour and a half north of Helsinki in Finland to compete at the Pajulahti Games. Although incredibly cold this didn’t stop GB turning up the heat against five of the top teams in the World Sweden, Germany, Finland, Turkey and Lithuania. Up against tough opposition this has noticeably
- [Goalball UK Office Christmas Opening Hours](https://goalballuk.com/goalball-uk-office-christmas-opening-hours/) - Please note that the Goalball UK Office will be closed for the festive period from Friday 18th December 2015 to Sunday 3rd January 2016 inclusive. We will respond to any emails as soon as possible upon our return to the Office. We hope that you have a Happy Christmas!
- [New year...... New sport!](https://goalballuk.com/new-year-new-sport/) - It's a new year... So why not try a new sport? Goalball is an exciting Paralympic, indoor, 3-aside team sport, of attack and defend - with a unique twist! It is played by blind and partially sighted players and the object of the sport is to roll a ball with bells in into your opponent’s
- [Get into Goalball with Heles School (Plymouth)](https://goalballuk.com/get-into-goalball-with-heles-school-plymouth/) - Thursday 26th November was an incredible day at Heles School - we were fortunate enough to be joined by Faye Dale, the GB men’s Goalball head coach. Faye was invited the long way down to Plymouth by the Plymouth School Sports Partnership as a representative for the national governing body, Goalball UK. Across our city
- [Goalball UK AGM 2015 Members Invite](https://goalballuk.com/goalball-uk-agm-2015-members-invitev3/) - To all Goalball UK Members the forthcoming Annual General Meeting for Goalball UK is being held on Saturday 14th November at The Lighthouse, 100 Alma Way, Aston, Birmingham, B19 2LN. Registration from 10.30am and the AGM will start promptly at 11.00am. We hope to see as many of you there as possible. See below to
- [Goalball UK Club Conference](https://goalballuk.com/goalball-uk-club-conference/) - Following the success of the previous 2 Coaching Conferences Goalball UK will be holding the first Club Conference. This practical conference is designed for both coaches and officials and there is an opportunity to attend a number of workshops and gain valuable experience by learning from international coaches and officials. The outline of the conference
- [Goalball UK - This Girl Can sessions announced](https://goalballuk.com/goalball-uk-this-girl-can-sessions-announced/) - Ran by Goalball UK these sessions are open to females of any age who are visually impaired or sighted. So if you want to try Goalball in a friendly and welcoming environment, this is the session for you! Club: Nottinghamshire Sheriffs Date: Saturday 24th October Venue: Sutton Bonnington Sports Centre, University of Nottingham, College Road,
- [England Talent Players in Denmark](https://goalballuk.com/gb-youth-in-denmark/) - From 2nd - 4th October a selection of England Talent players flew to Odense in Denmark to compete in an international tournament against various teams from Denmark and Sweden. The team of Matt Loftus (North East), Liam Hall (Winchester), Kali Holder (Winchester) and Antonia Bunyan (York) played against tough opposition including players from Sweden who recently
- [Get into Goalball](https://goalballuk.com/get-into-goalball/) - Players, fancy winning a free t-shirt? Clubs, how about a brand new Goalfix bag loaded with £100 of equipment? Goalball UK have launched an exciting brand new campaign called "Get into Goalball", this is designed to get more people across the UK playing Goalball! We have 2 different challenges, one for our current players and
- [GB Men in Belgium](https://goalballuk.com/gb-men-in-belgium/) - From 25th – 28th September our GB men’s squad competed in the Flemish Cup in Bruges. Coming up against strong opposition of Denmark, Belgium and South Korea the squad surpassed all expectations with two players making their international debut. Congratulations to Dan Roper (RNC Hereford), David Knott (Winchester), Matthew Loftus (North East) and Sam Hoskin
- [National League Calendar 2015/16](https://goalballuk.com/national-league-calendar-20156/) - To find out the dates and locations of the upcoming tournaments for the next season please click here. We will be updating this calendar in the next coming weeks.
- [International Development Tournament - Teams announced](https://goalballuk.com/international-development-tournament-teams-announced/) - The players representing Great Britain in the International Development and Youth tournament in Birmingham this weekend are: GB Men’s Development Dave Butler (Nottinghamshire) Sam Hoskin (Winchester) Matt Loftus (North East) Caleb Nanevie (South Yorkshire) GB Women’s Development Sarah Leiter (Cambridge Dons) Andrea Logan (Glasgow) Laura Perry (RNC Hereford) Anna Tipton (Cambridge Dons) GB Youth Georgie
- [Coast to Coast Thank Yous](https://goalballuk.com/coast-to-coast-thank-yous/) - Goalball UK would like to thank the following who all supported our Coast to Coast Tandem Bike Challenge in one way or another: Tim Reddish – Chair of the British Paralympic Association (BPA) Rachel Mills at Virgin Active in Leeds Wheels for Wellbeing in Croydon Sheffield Royal Society for the Blind (SRSB) Charlotte’s Tandems JD
- [Coast to Coast Schedule](https://goalballuk.com/coast-to-coast-schedule/) - On Monday, 15 tandems will be setting off from Morecambe in Lancashire to cycle the 170 Coast to Coast miles to Bridlington in East Yorkshire, to raise money for Goalball UK. They will be following the ‘Way of the Roses’ (http://wayoftheroses.info/) The schedule for the Coast to Coast challenge is below: Monday 3rd August Morecambe to Austwick
- [Inspire Peterborough Sporting Sunday](https://goalballuk.com/inspire-peterborough-sporting-sunday/) - On Sunday 5th July, Inspire Peterborough held it's first ever Sporting Sunday event, which offered local people to come and have a go at a range of disability sports, including Goalball. The day was a huge success, with all those that took part in the session thoroughly enjoying Goalball. GB Squad members Dan Roper and
- [2015 IBSA Euro A Championships Live Streaming](https://goalballuk.com/2015-ibsa-euro-a-championships-live-streaming/) - This year, the Euro A Championships being held in Lithuania will be Live Streamed. All 66 games will be streamed along with English Commentary. The link to the Live Streaming is http://www.lasfinfo.lt/en/live-stream/ The competition runs from 5 - 12 July.
- [North Yorkshire School Games](https://goalballuk.com/north-yorkshire-school-games/) - On Monday, 3 schools from across North Yorkshire came together to take part in the Goalball competition of the North Yorkshire School Games. The players were aged between 14 - 16 and included Antonia Bunyan, who in April represented Great Britain at an International competition in Poland! The competition took a round robin format, with each
- [Elite Tournament Round-Up](https://goalballuk.com/elite-tournament-round-up/) - Last weekend, 6 Elite Goalball teams gathered in Birmingham for the final tournament of the 2014/15 Elite League. As always, the tournament was fiercely competitive, with tense and exciting matches coming one after the other. The stamina of each player was tested following a long and gruelling season, which tested their skill and ability. The final of
- [York Goalball Club enjoy successful 'Free Taster' session](https://goalballuk.com/york-goalball-club-enjoy-successful-free-taster/) - On Saturday 6th June, York Goalball Club opened it's doors and held a free taster session for local people. The session was a huge success, with 6 new players taking part in Goalball for the first time alongside current club members. York coach Deven Bowler said "It was great to see so many new people
- [Nottingham Universities compete in first ever Goalball Varsity match!](https://goalballuk.com/nottingham-universities-compete-in-first-ever-goalball-varsity-match/) - On Tuesday 26th May, University of Nottingham's Jubilee sports centre played host to the first ever Goalball varsity match between 2 universities, these being University of Nottingham and Nottingham Trent University. The match was unofficially part of the Nottingham Universities varsity series. Nottingham Trent University were represented by Graham Bowe, Bilal Hussain, Shamaila Kauser and Abbas
- [Stunning performances by GB Women at IBSA World Games](https://goalballuk.com/stunning-performances-by-gb-women-at-ibsa-world-games/) - Last week the GB Women's team travelled to Seoul, Korea for 2015 IBSA World Games. The tournament featured some of the best Goalball teams in the world and served as a qualifying event for the Rio 2016 Paralympic Games. The team of Andrea Logan (Glasgow), Anna Tipton (Cambridge), Georgie Bullen (Leicester), Laura Perry (RNC Hereford)
- [IBSA World Games Streaming and Results](https://goalballuk.com/live-streaming-of-ibsa-world-games/) - For live streaming of the 2015 IBSA World Games, Click Here. For game-by-game results, including starters, substitutions and goalscorers, Click Here.
- [GB Women head to Korea for IBSA World Games](https://goalballuk.com/good-luck-to-the-gb-women-in-korea/) - Good Luck to the GB Women’s Squad, who fly out today to Seoul, Korea for the IBSA World Games. The team of Andrea Logan (Glasgow), Anna Tipton (Cambridge), Georgie Bullen (Leicester), Laura Perry (RNC Hereford) and Sarah Leiter (Cambridge) start their campaign on Monday. The GB fixtures and game times are below: Monday 11th
- [GB Women's Squad to appear on Eggheads!](https://goalballuk.com/gb-womens-squad-to-appear-on-eggheads/) - The GB Women's Goalball squad will be appearing on the popular BBC Two quiz show Eggheads, airing on Friday 8th May at 6.00pm. The team of Andrea Logan (Glasgow), Anna Tipton (Cambridge), Georgie Bullen (Leicester), Laura Perry (RNC Hereford) and Sarah Leiter (Cambridge) will be taking on the 'Eggheads' to win money to participate in
- [GB Women in Poland](https://goalballuk.com/gb-women-in-poland/) - From 16th - 20th April our GB women's squad flew to Suprasl in Poland to compete in their final preparation tournament before heading to Korea for the World IBSA Games in May. The team of Georgie Bullen (Leicester), Laura Perry (RNC Hereford), Sarah Leiter (Cambridge), Andrea Logan (Glasgow) and Antonia Bunyan (York) played against two
- [Malmö Lady Cup 2015](https://goalballuk.com/malmo-lady-cup-2015/) - Over the Easter weekend, the GB Women's Squad competed in the Malmö Lady Cup 2015, in preparation for the IBSA World Games in May. The team of Georgie Bullen (Leicester), Sarah Leiter (Cambridge), Andrea Logan (Glasgow), Laura Perry (RNC Hereford) and Anna Tipton (Cambridge) were drawn in a tough group including USA, Japan and Finland.
- [Goalball Cup 2015 Competition Summary](https://goalballuk.com/goalball-cup-2015-2/) - The best Goalball players from around the UK came together in Birmingham last weekend in order to battle it out for the prestigious Goalball Cup. It was a fantastic weekend, with the high quality of Goalball showcasing the excellent work being down by players, coaches and clubs across the country. The final was played out
- [Goalball UK Coast to Coast Tandem Bike Ride](https://goalballuk.com/goalball-uk-coast-to-coast-tandem-bike-ride/) - Fancy a challenge? Goalball UK have organised a coast to coast tandem bike ride in August. The ride will start in Morecambe on Monday 3rd August and finish in Bridlington on Thursday 6th August. For more information Click Here
- [Goalball Cup 2015](https://goalballuk.com/goalball-cup-2015/) - Elite level Goalballers from around the country will be battling it out in Birmingham for the prestigious Goalball Cup at the end of this month. Playing for their clubs will be our Gold medal winning GB Men, fresh from their Euro C Championships victory, as well as our GB Women who will be heading to
- [Let's Play events](https://goalballuk.com/lets-play-events/) - Goalball UK is excited to be a part of Let’s Play, a programme of 12 events offering people with a disability the opportunity to try a range of sports in a welcoming environment. Alongside Goalball UK, 5 other NGBs will be attendance; British Wheelchair Basketball, GB Wheelchair Rugby, Boccia England, Powerchair Football and the
- [Let's Play](https://goalballuk.com/lets-play/) - Goalball UK is excited to be involved with the new Sport England funded programme Let's Play. Let’s Play is an exciting new programme funded by Sport England. It sees Boccia England, British Wheelchair Basketball, GB Wheelchair Rugby, Goalball UK, Wheelchair Football Association and the Tennis Foundation working in partnership for the first time ever, offering
- [This Girl Can](https://goalballuk.com/this-girl-can/) - Sport England are currently running a national campaign called This Girl Can. The aim is to encourage more females to participate in sport. Click Here for more information. Goalball UK is supporting the campaign and, as was demonstrated at the Novice Region A tournament in Lincoln on Saturday 28th February, female participation is growing with more and
- [National Junior Talent Camp 2015](https://goalballuk.com/national-junior-talent-camp-2015/) - In February half term (16-19th) Eighteen young goalballers from clubs throughout the country were invited to attend a Talent Camp at RNC Hereford. The residential camp was a great chance for the players to learn new skills on and off the court as well as meet players from different clubs. Sessions were led by GB
- [Yorkshire League](https://goalballuk.com/yorkshire-league/) - Twenty-two goalballers from clubs throughout Yorkshire, together with 3 'exiles' (players officially from the county but who currently play for Nottingham) came together at Armley Leisure Centre in Leeds on Sunday 8th February. Initially some 'friendly' games were played with the Alligators (Phil Green, Michael Thornton and Taylor Vasey) winning Group 1 and Ajax (Ebrahim
- [Great Britain IBSA European Men’s C Championships Selection](https://goalballuk.com/great-britain-ibsa-european-mens-c-championships-selection/) - Goalball UK would like to congratulate the following players on their selection for the IBSA Goalball European Men’s C Championships, Malmo 2nd-6th February 2015: David Butler (Nottingham) Filmon Eyassu (Cambridge) Adam Knott (Winchester) David Knott (Winchester) Daniel Roper (RNC Hereford) Staff Team: Dawn Newbery (Team Manager) Faye Dale (Head Coach) Alex Bunney (Assistant Coach) Claire
- [GB Men Claim Bronze in Madrid](https://goalballuk.com/gb-men-claim-bronze-in-madrid/) - The Great Britain men’s team finished in third place in their final warm up competition in Madrid before the IBSA European C Championships in Malmo (31st Jan – 6th Feb). The competition gave full international debuts to David Butler (Nottingham) and Filmon Eyassu (Cambridge). Players: Filmon Eyassu (Cambridge) David Butler (Nottingham) Dan Roper (RNC) Niall
- [Actionnaires visit Winchester Goalball Club](https://goalballuk.com/actionnaires-visit-winchester-goalball-club/) - Originally posted December 5 2014 On Saturday 29th November Winchester Goalball Club held a successful session with the local Actionnaires group. 15 children took part in the session many of which have never done goalball before and they really enjoyed it. Hopefully there will be a new Paralympian in the making!
- [GB Men claim Bronze in Stockholm](https://goalballuk.com/gb-men-claim-bronze-in-stockholm/) - Originally posted November 10 2014 As the GB Men’s squad prepare for the European C Championships in February they faced a tough warm up competition in Stockholm (31/10/14-2/11/14). The tournament produced mixed results against some very tough opposition but overall the team performed well and came away with a bronze medal. Players: Niall Graham (Nottingham) David &
- [Goalball UK Annual Coaching Conference](https://goalballuk.com/goalball-uk-annual-coaching-conference/) - Originally posted October 15 2014 The Goalball UK Annual Coaching Conference was held in Birmingham over the weekend of October 11th and 12th. Workshops were led by GB Head Coaches Aaron Ford and Faye Dale and covered a range of topics including Orientation and movement, Coaching from the bench and Throwing and defending a bounce
- [GB Women Update](https://goalballuk.com/gb-women-update/) - Originally posted October 3 2014 Unfortunately the Great Britain Women’s team failed to gain promotion in what was a tightly contested European B Championships in Hungary (24-28th September). In the group stages the team beat Belgium 4-1 and drew 3-3 against eventual silver medallists Sweden before narrowly losing their decisive group game to decide who made

## Pages

- [Welcome to Goalball UK](https://goalballuk.com/) - We’re the National Governing Body and proud charity representing the Paralympic sport of goalball in the UK. Join our incredible community!
- [Super League](https://goalballuk.com/competition/superleague/) - 2025-26 Super League StandingsThe 7 Super League teams will play each other twice (12 games per team) in the first phase of the league. At this point, the league will split 1st – 4th and 5th – 7th to create league play-offs for the final league standings. Super League[table id=189 /] 2025-26 Super League
- [2025-26 Intermediate North League – Matchday 1 – Results](https://goalballuk.com/2025-26-intermediate-north-league-matchday-1-results/) - Saturday 11th October, at Concord Sports Centre, Shiregreen Lane, Sheffield, S5 6AE Format Teams will play each other once, 9 games per team across the season, with 3 games per team on each matchday. On completion of all the league fixtures (45 games) each team will have a final league placing. Teams in Attendance: Allstars
- [Fixtures and Results](https://goalballuk.com/competition/fixturesandresults/) - Goalball UK run three goaball leagues in the UK each year plus national tournaments for each of the Regional, Intermediate and Super Leagues.
- [Goalball UK Referee Course](https://goalballuk.com/work-with-us/goalball-uk-referee-course/) - Sign up now for the next Goalball UK referee course. Join us in February 2024 for a residential, educational referee experience!
- [2025-26 Regional League – Region A, Tournament 1– Results](https://goalballuk.com/2025-26-regional-league-region-a-tournament-1-results/) - Saturday 4th October, at the English Institute of Sport, Coleridge Rd, Sheffield, S9 5DA. Format Round robin with teams playing 4 of the 5 other teams. Teams in Attendance: Bradford Giants, Greater Manchester Falcons, Lancashire Lions A, Lancashire Lions B, Northern Allstars, West Yorkshire. Fixtures and Results Game 1, 09:50, Lancashire Lions A 11 vs
- [2025-26 Regional League – Region B, Tournament 1– Results](https://goalballuk.com/2025-26-regional-league-region-b-tournament-1-results/) - Saturday 4th October, at John Mason School, Wootton Road, Abingdon, OX14 1JB. Format Round robin with teams playing 4 of the 5 other teams. Teams in Attendance: Oxford Giants, RNC Academy, RNC Hereford, South Wales, West Wales Vipers, Winchester Kings. Fixtures and Results Game 1, 09:50, RNC Hereford 2 vs 2 South Wales Dragons –
- [2025-26 Regional League – Region C, Tournament 1– Results](https://goalballuk.com/2025-26-regional-league-region-c-tournament-1-results/) - Saturday 4th October, at Chesterton Sports Centre, Gilbert Road, Cambridge, CB4 3NY. Teams in Attendance: Cambridge Gown, Cambridge Town, Chelmsford, Croysutt Warriors, London Elephants, Watford Wizards. Format Round robin with teams playing 4 of the 5 other teams. Fixtures and Results Game 1, 09:50, Chelmsford 1 vs 3 Cambridge Gown – Result Game 2, 10:20,
- [Equipment](https://goalballuk.com/the-sport/equipment/) - Types of equipment required to play goalball including goalball eyeshades, goalball court tape and all other goalball equipment
- [Education](https://goalballuk.com/the-sport/coaching/) - At Goalball UK we offer both Club level coaching and School Leader Awards. Learn to teach goalball at your school, community or competitive club.
- [Performance Pathway](https://goalballuk.com/performance/) - The Goalball UK Performance Pathway Programme, a holistic pathway delivering training, support, and opportunity to players at all levels.
- [Clubs](https://goalballuk.com/the-sport/clubs/) - There are 26 active goalball clubs in the UK in 2022 - get in touch to have a taster session with one of them!
- [Taster sessions](https://goalballuk.com/the-sport/taster-sessions/) - Discover the thrill of goalball through interactive Taster Sessions. Perfect for newcomers, experience the sport firsthand with expert coaches. Join us now!
- [2025-26 Intermediate South League – Matchday 1 – Results](https://goalballuk.com/2025-26-intermediatesouthleague-matchday1-results/) - Saturday 20th September, at Sports Park, University of Reading, Shinfield Road, Reading RG6 6DJ. Teams in Attendance: Birmingham, Cambridge Dons, Croysutt Warriors, London Elephants, Oxford Owls, RNC Academy , Watford Wizards, Winchester Kings, Winchester Knights. Fixtures and Results Game 1, Hall A, 09:50, Winchester Kings 11 vs 17 Watford Wizards – RESULT Game 2, Hall B, 09:50, Oxford Owls 7 vs 7 Winchester Knights – RESULT Game
- [Coach Development Series](https://goalballuk.com/work-with-us/coach-development-series/) - Join us for high quality goalball coaching workshops to upskill your coaching playbook!
- [Club Minimum Standards Resources](https://goalballuk.com/club-minimum-standards-resources/) - Detailed below are the 15 Club Minimum Standards, each with additional downloadable documents and an individual audio file. Alternatively, you can listen to the full Club Minimum Standards audio file (approximate length = 19 minutes) which talks through all 15 Club Minimum Standards. You can also download the transcript for the audio resource as a
- [Club Minimum Standards Framework](https://goalballuk.com/club-minimum-standards-framework/) - The table below has 16 rows with headers that are linked to the club minimum standards, with columns providing information on the minimum requirement, support that can be offered from Goalball UK (referred to as GUK throughout the table) and the evidence that is required. The information goes from left to right. You can also download
- [Club Affiliation](https://goalballuk.com/clubaffiliation/) - Club affiliation for the 2025-26 season is now open. We hope that these packages will suit the needs of current clubs and further support the development of new clubs as we look to grow the game. The 3 packages are: Training and Competition (full); for clubs that train and compete Training only; developing clubs that
- [Rules and Regs](https://goalballuk.com/competition/rules-and-regs/) - What are the rules of goalball? Learn the latest rules and regulations plus the Goalball UK competition and game rules here.
- [Meet The Team](https://goalballuk.com/about-us/meet-the-team-2/) - Meet the Goalball UK staff team. Our small professional team oversee the running of goalball in the UK as the National Governing Body for the sport.
- [Competition Committee](https://goalballuk.com/competition/competition-committee/) - Club and Competitions CommitteeMain Roles To agree the structure of competition for Goalball UK. To agree, monitor and enforce the competition rules which will be observed at each competition. To discuss and advise on topical issues surrounding competitions. Committee Members If you have any comments or matters you would like raising at the next meeting
- [Annual Accounts and Board Minutes](https://goalballuk.com/about-us/annual-accounts/) - Signed annual accounts and AGM minutes GBUK Financial Accounts 2023-24 GBUK Financial Accounts 2022-23 GBUK Financial Accounts 2021-22 GBUK Financial Accounts 2020-21 GBUK Financial Accounts 2019-20 GBUK Financial Accounts 2018-19 GBUK Financial Accounts 2017-18 GBUK Financial Accounts 2016-17 AGM-minutes-2022 AGM Minutes 2021 AGM Minutes 2020 AGM Minutes 2019 Annual Report GBUK Annual Report 2021-22 Board
- [Intermediate Leagues](https://goalballuk.com/competition/intermediate/) - 2025-26 Intermediate League StandingsNorthFormat The 10 teams will play fixtures across the season to decide the final league placings. [table id=190 /] SouthFormat The 9 teams will play fixtures across the season to decide the final league placings. [table id=191 /] 2025-26 Intermediate Goal ScorersMale (North)[table id=208 /] Male (South)[table id=205 /] Female (North)[table id=207
- [2024-25 Results](https://goalballuk.com/competition/results/) - Catch up on the latest goalball league results from the UK's domestic leagues run by Goalball UK. Find results for the Regional, Intermediate and Super League.
- [Competition](https://goalballuk.com/competition/) - Goalball UK delivers the national goalball competition season across three leagues; Regional, Intermediate and Super League.
- [Regional Leagues](https://goalballuk.com/competition/regional/) - 2025-26 Regional League StandingsEach region will play three tournaments across the season. Clubs accumulate points based on their placing in each tournament. Region A[table id=196 /] Region B[table id=197 /] Region C[table id=198 /] 2025-26 Regional Goal ScorersMale (A)[table id=199 /] Male (B)[table id=201 /] Male (C)[table id=203 /] Female (A)[table id=200 /] Female (B)[table
- [Policies](https://goalballuk.com/about-us/policies/) - Goalball UK Policies and Documentation
- [About Us](https://goalballuk.com/about-us/) - What is goalball? Find out all about the Paralympic sport for blind and partially sighted people here plus learn about Goalball UK the National Governing Body.
- [Schools & Juniors](https://goalballuk.com/school/) - Want to bring goalball to your school? We can help! Goalball is part of the School Games framework and we work with many schools across the United Kingdom.
- [Schedule and Results](https://goalballuk.com/internationaltrophy2025/scheduleandresults/) - Men Teams = Brazil (U23s), Great Britain, Qatar, Spain. One pool of four teams. Following a round robin, each team will play a semi-final (1st vs 4th and 2nd vs 3rd) with the winners playing for Gold, and the losers playing for Bronze. Each team will play 5 games. Women Teams = Brazil (U23s), Canada,
- [Goalball UK International Trophy 2025](https://goalballuk.com/internationaltrophy2025/) - It's the first ever Goalball UK International Trophy! Live from Surrey Sports Park 11-13 July watch elite Paralympic goalball teams battle it out for gold in this unique and fast paced Paralympic sport.
- [Vacancies](https://goalballuk.com/work-with-us/vacancies/) - Work with Goalball UK!
- [Goalball Activator](https://goalballuk.com/work-with-us/volunteering/) - Goalball Activator OverviewAre you interested in volunteering at Goalball UK events? Sign up to become a Goalball Activator. You don’t need any qualifications or prior knowledge of goalball to start volunteering with us. Whatever your skill set, our inclusive environment allows everyone to get involved. Goalball Activators help to run tournaments and goalball sessions, with
- [Teams and Officials](https://goalballuk.com/internationaltrophy2025/teamsandofficials/) - Female Teams Great Britain Brazil (U23s) Canada France Spain Male Teams Great Britain Brazil (U23s) Spain Qatar Officials IBSA Referees Alex Cockerham, Bev Bu-Rashid, Frin Lewis Smith, Stephen Newey, Robert Avery, Vilma Venckutonyte, Vinicius Braga. Goalball UK Referees Craig Meulen, Dina Murdie, Emerlyne Fuka, Emma Evans, Matthew Exley, Nina Abrahams, Oenone Bodman-Harris. Goalball UK Officials
- [Guide to Goalball](https://goalballuk.com/internationaltrophy2025/guidetogoalball/) - Your Guide to Goalball Goalball is a unique and exciting indoor Paralympic sport played globally; designed specifically for athletes who are blind or partially sighted. It requires teamwork, strategy, precision, fitness and strength. We have created a simple guide to help you understand the game and maybe even get started playing it! Alternatively click on
- [School Games](https://goalballuk.com/school/schools-games-2/) - Goalball UK are part of the School Games format, we have sport formats for intra-school and inter-school competition to encourage all young people to participate in goalball, especially those with a visual impairment. The School Games is a celebration of sport that will involve all young people in years 3 to 13, of all abilities,
- [Roll of Honour](https://goalballuk.com/competition/roll-of-honour/) - Relive previous goalball seasons! Here you will find an archive of prior years' goalball results across the leagues.
- [Cup Competitions](https://goalballuk.com/competition/cup-competitions/) - Cup CompetitionsWe have three standalone national cup competitions to support each level of play; Goalball UK Shield Intermediate Trophy Goalfix Cup More information about each of the competitions can be found below including the latest winners. Goalfix CupSponsored by Goalfix a Sheffield based equipment company the Goalfix Cup is the most prestigious trophy in calendar;
- [Goalfix Cup 2025 Schedule and Results](https://goalballuk.com/goalfixcup2025/schedule-and-results/) - Competition Format One pool of six teams. Teams will play four of the five other teams. After each team has played four games, there will be three playoff games to decide final placings: 5th vs 6th (5th place), 3rd vs 4th (Bronze), and 1st vs 2nd (Gold). Teams = Birmingham, Fen Tigers, London Elephants, Northern Allstars, Phoenix Blaze, and RNC Academy. Below
- [Team profile – Birmingham](https://goalballuk.com/team-profile-birmingham/) - Birmingham come into the Goalfix Cup off the back of their second season in the Goalball UK Super League, which also saw the club take part in their first ever SEGL.
- [Goalfix Cup 2025](https://goalballuk.com/goalfixcup2025/) - Click for Livestream on the Goalball UK YouTube Channel Welcome to the Goalfix Cup! Saturday 14th & Sunday 15th June 2025 Get ready for an exhilarating weekend of goalball action at the Goalfix Cup 2025, the most prestigious event in the goalball calendar. Taking place at Worcester University, St John’s Sports Centre and sponsored by
- [Sports Insure - Goalball UK Shield 2025](https://goalballuk.com/sportsinsure-goalballuk-shield-2025/) - Saturday 31st May 2025 at the Netball & Badminton Centre, Loughborough University Competition Format The 11 teams are split into two pools, Pool A (5 teams) & Pool B (6 teams). Each pool will have a round robin phase with teams playing each other once in Pool A and teams playing 4 out of the
- [Venue Information](https://goalballuk.com/internationaltrophy2025/venue/) - Surrey Sports Park, Richard Meyjes Rd, Guildford, GU2 7AD. To access the venue through Google Maps, please use this Google link. To access the venue through What3Words, please use this link: https://w3w.co/placed.hers.bake Upon arrival, Goalball UK staff will be there to welcome you in the main entrance. Accessibility Wheelchair access across the venue Guided assistance
- [Goalfix Cup 2025 Teams and Officials](https://goalballuk.com/goalfixcup2025/teamsandofficials/) - Teams Birmingham Fen Tigers London Elephants Northern Allstars Phoenix Blaze RNC Academy Officials Referees: Bev Bu-Rashid, Craig Muelen, Dina Murdie, Frin Lewis-Smith, Matthew Exley, Robert Avery, and Stephen Newey. Table and Goal Judge: Andy Gordon, Ian Care, Jan Olivar, Liam Christopher, Nina Abrahams, Oneone Bodman-Harris, Sarah Jones, and Trevor Wills.
- [Team Profile – RNC Academy](https://goalballuk.com/team-profile-rnc-academy/) - Team Information: Goalball is one of the main sports on the Royal National College for the Blind (RNC) sports timetable. RNC continues to be instrumental in supporting the growth of goalball in the UK as people graduate and head to their new local clubs, up and down the UK. After being 3-time bronze medalists, is
- [Team Profile – Northern Allstars](https://goalballuk.com/team-profile-northern-allstars/) - Northern Allstars are last years Goalfix Cup champions and return to defend their title. They have had a successful year in the Super League winning the title
- [Team Profile – Fen Tigers](https://goalballuk.com/team-profile-fen-tigers/) - Fen Tigers, based out of March, Cambridgeshire will be looking to go one step further this year after narrowly missing out to Northern Allstars in last year's final.
- [Team Profile – Phoenix Blaze](https://goalballuk.com/team-profile-phoenix-blaze/) - Phoenix Blaze were formed in 2017. They have added experienced players in Kali Holder and Chris Colbert so will looking to beat their previous best in 2023!
- [Team Profile – London Elephants](https://goalballuk.com/team-profile-london-elephants/) - Like several teams competing in the Goalfix Cup 2024, the London Elephants will be in high hopes after a successful Super League season, where they finished 3rd behind Northern Allstars and Fen Tigers. Claiming bronze in last year’s Goalfix Cup, the Elephants will look to go one better and go for gold!
- [Work with us](https://goalballuk.com/work-with-us/) - There are many ways to work with Goalball UK - as a volunteer, official or even by joining our Clubs to help out. Staff vacancies are also advertised here.
- [Meet The Youth Forum](https://goalballuk.com/about-us/meet-the-youth-forum/) - The Goalball UK Youth Forum The Youth Forum was set up in 2021 with the ambition to introduce a voice for the youth of goalball. Since then the group has evolved and developed with members assigning themselves specific roles within the group, allowing them to have the autonomy to work under the supervision of Goalball
- [Sports Insure - Intermediate Trophy 2025](https://goalballuk.com/sportsinsure-intermediate-trophy-2025/) - Saturday 10th May 2025 Venue = English Institute of Sport Sheffield, Coleridge Road, Sheffield, S9 5DA Hall A = Basketball Hall Hall B = Table Tennis Hall Sunday 11th May 2025 Venue = English Institute of Sport Sheffield, Coleridge Road, Sheffield, S9 5DA. Hall A = Basketball Hall Competition Format Pool A = Northern Allstars,
- [Academy players](https://goalballuk.com/performance/academy-athletes/) - Meet the players who are a part of the Goalball Academy level, aspiring to represent Great Britain in goalball, the Paralympic sport for blind and partially sighted people.
- [Wildcard athletes](https://goalballuk.com/performance/wildcard-athletes/) - Talent Invited Athletes
- [Goalfix Cup 2025 Venue Information](https://goalballuk.com/goalfixcup2025/venue/) - Venue Information St John’s Sports Centre, University of Worcester (St John’s Campus), Henwick Grove, WR2 6AJ. To access the venue through Google Maps, please use this link. To access the venue through What3Words, please use ///luxury.shirt.slices or this link – https://what3words.com/luxury.shirts.slices Upon arrival, Goalball UK staff will be there to welcome you in the main
- [Guide To Goalball](https://goalballuk.com/goalfixcup2025/guide-to-goalball-2/) - Your Guide to Goalball Goalball is a unique and exciting indoor Paralympic sport played globally; designed specifically for athletes who are blind or partially sighted. It requires teamwork, strategy, precision, fitness and strength. We have created a simple guide to help you understand the game and maybe even get started playing it! Alternatively click on
- [2024-25 Super League – Tournament 3 – Results](https://goalballuk.com/2024-25-super-league-tournament-3-results/) - Saturday 12th April and Sunday 13th April 2025 Venue A = Rugby School Sports Centre, Horton Crescent, Rugby, CV22 5DJ. WhatThreeWords Link: https://w3w.co/march.loved.dunes Venue B = Collingwood Sports Centre, Barby Road, Rugby, CV22 5DZ. The turning is just before/after Dickinson Ct. WhatThreeWords Link: https://w3w.co/dirt.herb.pigs Format A round robin phase in Division A and Division B
- [Guide to Goalball](https://goalballuk.com/guide-to-goalball/) - Your Guide to Goalball Goalball is a unique and exciting indoor Paralympic sport played globally; designed specifically for athletes who are blind or partially sighted. It requires teamwork, strategy, precision, fitness and strength. We have created a simple guide to help you understand the game and maybe even get started playing it! Alternatively click on
- [High Performance athletes](https://goalballuk.com/performance/high-performance-athletes/) - Meet the athletes representing Great Britain at the highest levels in goalball, the Paralympic sport for blind and partially sighted people.
- [Performance Potential athletes](https://goalballuk.com/performance/performance-potential-athletes/) - Meet the athletes on Goalball UK's Performance Potential programme - representing Great Britain in the Paralympic sport of goalball.
- [Talent athletes](https://goalballuk.com/performance/talent-athletes/) - Meet the athletes representing Great Britain at the Talent level in goalball, the Paralympic sport for blind and partially sighted people.
- [2024-25 Regional – Region C – Tournament 3 – Results](https://goalballuk.com/2024-25-regional-region-c-tournament-3-results/) - Saturday 29th March, 2025 at Watford Leisure Centre – Central, Peace Prospect, Watford, WD17 3HA. Teams in attendance: Pool A – Chelmsford FM, Cambridge Dons, Watford Wizards, Winchester Knights. Pool B – Chelmsford AM, Croysutt Warriors, London Elephants, Winchester Kings. Format Round robin in each pool followed by playoff games for 1st to
- [2024-25 Regional – Region A – Tournament 3 – Results](https://goalballuk.com/2024-25-regional-region-a-tournament-3-results/) - Saturday 29th March, 2025 at English Institute of Sport Sheffield, Coleridge Road, Sheffield, S9 5DA. Teams in attendance: West Yorkshire, Merseyside Sharks, Northern Allstars, Lancashire Lions, Blackburn Bullets, Greater Manchester Falcons. Format Round robin with teams playing 4 of the 5 other teams Fixtures and Results Game 1, 09:50, West Yorkshire 1 vs 8 Blackburn
- [2024-25 Regional – Region B – Tournament 3– Results](https://goalballuk.com/2024-25-regional-region-b-tournament-3-results/) - Saturday 29th March, 2025 at Sport Wales National Sports Centre, Sophia Close, Pontcanna, Cardiff, CF11 9SW. Teams in attendance: South Wales Dragons, South Wales Boars, RNC Academy, RNC Hereford Format A 4 team round robin followed by playoff games A3 vs A4 and A1 vs A2. Timings We have allocated 30 minutes for each group
- [2024-25 Intermediate South League – Tournament 3 – Results](https://goalballuk.com/2024-25-intermediate-south-league-tournament-3-results/) - Sunday 16th March 2025, at Iffley Road Sports Centre (University of Oxford), Iffley Road, Oxford, OX4 1EQ. Teams in attendance: Pools created from placings at tournament 2. Pool A = Birmingham (1st), Cambridge Town (4th), Cambridge Gown (5th), Oxford Owls (8th). Pool B = Croysutt Warriors (2nd), Winchester Kings (3rd), RNC Academy (6th), London Elephants
- [Safeguarding](https://goalballuk.com/safeguarding/) - Safeguarding Goalball UK works closely with the Child Protection in Sport Unit (CPSU), National Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children (NSPCC), and Act Craft Trust (ACT) to ensure we have comprehensive policies and procedures in place to safeguard children, young people, and adults. Click here to download Goalball UK’s Safeguarding and Child Protection
- [Meet The Board](https://goalballuk.com/about-us/meet-the-board/) - Meet the Goalball UK Board of Trustees and Directors. Our Board meet regularly to oversee the governance of Goalball UK and come from a range of sectors.
- [Goalball UK 2025 and beyond…. Empowering Our People](https://goalballuk.com/goalball-uk-2025-and-beyond/) - Goalball UK 2025 and beyond…. Empowering Our People The YouTube video above is an introduction from Mark Winder (CEO) and John Grosvenor (Chair) to our new strategy ‘Goalball UK 2025 and beyond… Empowering Our People’. Goalball UK is committed to empowering people who are blind or partially sighted to live and play an active, successful
- [Livestream, Schedule, & Results](https://goalballuk.com/egca-champions-league-2025-schedule/) - Livestream, Schedule & Results Click for Livestream on the Goalball TV YouTube channel Below you will find the competition schedule and the results listed from each game. During the competition you can also access the live results spreadsheet for up to date group tables and goalscorers. Final Standings 1st = Ha. Vi. 2 Bruxelles 2nd
- [Team Information - CSAVH Lyon](https://goalballuk.com/team-information-csavhlyon/) - CSAVH Lyon Background Information Since making their international debut in 2021, Lyon has been on a relentless pursuit of greatness, and they’re not stopping now. Four-time champions of France in both women’s and men’s categories, they’ve already proven their dominance on the national stage. Now, they’re aiming for the top in Europe and beyond! With
- [EGCA Champions League 2025, Peterborough Stage](https://goalballuk.com/egcl2025-peterborough-stage/) - Welcome to the Fen Tigers EGCA Champions League 2025, Peterborough Stage! 21st – 23rd February 2025 Click for Livestream on the Goalball TV YouTube channel Event Information Below, you’ll find all the details you need about the event and the sport. Whether you’re a die-hard goalball fan or new to this incredible game, we’ve got
- [2024-25 Intermediate North League – Matchday 3 – Results](https://goalballuk.com/2024-25-intermediate-north-league-matchday-3-results/) - Saturday 15th February 2025, at St Peters School, Clifton, York, YO30 6AB. Teams in attendance: Allstars Angels, Bradford, Fen Tigers, Lancashire Lions A, Lancashire Lions B, Mersey Sharks Northern Allstars, Sheffield Strikers, and West Yorkshire. Fixtures & Results Division A – Fixtures (Hall A) Game 1, Hall A, 09:45, Northern Allstars 10 vs 5 Fen Tigers
- [Team Information - Sporting CP](https://goalballuk.com/team-information-sportingcp/) - Sporting CP Background Information Prepare to witness a team with an unstoppable legacy—Sporting Clube de Portugal is a true force in the world of goalball! This Portuguese giant has proven time and time again why they’re one of the most successful clubs in Europe, with an unrivaled record across multiple prestigious competitions: National Championships: 5 titles
- [Team Information - Old Power](https://goalballuk.com/team-information-oldpower/) - Old Power Background Information Founded in 1997, Old Power is one of the most decorated goalball clubs in Europe. With an incredible 15 Finnish Men’s Goalball League titles, 4 Finnish Open Goalball League wins, and 3 Finnish Women’s Goalball Championships, their legacy is unmatched. Old Power has competed in every season of the Super European
- [Team Information - Northern Allstars](https://goalballuk.com/team-information-northernallstars/) - Northern Allstars Background Information Northern Allstars are back, and they’re here to make their mark at the 2025 European Club Goalball Champions League qualifiers in Peterborough! This is their second appearance at the tournament, and they’re determined to improve on their impressive 7th place finish from the last qualification stage. As the reigning Super League
- [Team Information - Ha. Vi. 2 Bruxelles](https://goalballuk.com/team-information-ha-vi-2bruxelles/) - Ha. Vi. 2 Bruxelles Background Information Founded in 1964, Ha. Vi. 2 Bruxelles is a trailblazer in the world of goalball, proudly being the first club to introduce the sport to Brussels. With a rich history and an unwavering commitment to excellence, they have consistently competed at the highest level, participating in every edition of
- [Team Information - Füchse Berlin](https://goalballuk.com/team-information-fuchseberlin/) - Füchse Berlin Background Information Get ready for a high-octane showdown as Fuchse Berlin steps onto the court, bringing their A-game and set to take the goalball world by storm! Known for their fierce, disciplined, and dynamic style, this German powerhouse is not just a team—they’re a force that commands attention. After securing an impressive 2nd place in
- [Team Information - Aarhus Goalball](https://goalballuk.com/team-information-aarhusgoalball/) - Aarhus Goalball Background Information Aarhus Goalball, a talented and young team of all Danish internationals, has been making waves in the Champions League for the past three years. Last year, they came heartbreakingly close to reaching the finals, missing out by just one goal in their last group match—a true nail-biter! This year, they’re more
- [Team Information - Fen Tigers](https://goalballuk.com/teaminformation-fentigers/) - Fen Tigers Background Information Fen Tigers are back and ready to roar at the 2025 European Club Goalball Champions League qualifiers! In 2022, they made history as the first UK team to qualify, even defeating the formidable Saltinis in their debut tournament! After being plagued with injuries in the previous two seasons, they’re back, fighting fit,
- [2023-24 Super League – Tournament 3 – Results](https://goalballuk.com/2023-24-super-league-tournament-3-results/) - Saturday 6th and Sunday 7th April 2024 at Rugby School Sports Centre, Horton Crescent, Rugby, CV22 5DJ. Format A round robin phase in Pool A and B followed by playoff games. Pools are based on final rankings from tournament 2. Pool A = Northern Allstars, Birmingham, Winchester Kings, Phoenix Blaze Pool B = London Elephants,
- [Teams and Referees](https://goalballuk.com/teams-and-referees/) - Teams Fen Tigers (Host) Aarhus Goalball CSAVH Lyon Füchse Berlin Ha. Vi. 2 Bruxelles Northern Allstars Old Power Sporting CP Referees Look out for our IBSA Referees at the event in their predominately black t-shirts. Robert Avery (Head Referee), Level 3, Great Britain Aurora Zanolin, Level 3, Italy Romualdas Vaitiekus, Level 3, Lithuania Vilma Venckutonyte,
- [2024-25 Regional – Region A – Tournament 2 – Results](https://goalballuk.com/2024-25-regional-region-a-tournament-2-results/) - Saturday 25th January, 2025 at English Institute of Sport Sheffield, Coleridge Road, Sheffield, S9 5DA. . Format Round robin in each pool followed by playoff games for 1st to 4th, A2 vs B2 and A1 vs B1. The remaining 4 teams will be ranked 5th – 8th based on their pool stage results. Pool A =
- [2024-25 Regional – Region B – Tournament 2 – Results](https://goalballuk.com/2024-25-regional-region-b-tournament-2-results/) - Saturday 25th January, 2025 at John Mason School, Wootton Road, Abingdon, Oxford, OX14 1JB. Teams in attendance: Oxford Giants, South Wales Boars, South Wales Dragons, RNC Academy, and RNC Hereford. Format A 5 team round robin. Fixtures & Results Game 1, Hall A, 10:00, RNC Hereford 7 vs 6 Oxford Giants – RESULT Game 2,
- [2024-25 Regional – Region C – Tournament 2 – Results](https://goalballuk.com/2024-25-regional-region-c-tournament-2-results/) - Saturday 25th January, 2025 at Peter Symonds College, Owens Road, Winchester, SO22 6RX. Format Round robin in each pool followed by playoff games for 1st to 4th, A2 vs B2 and A1 vs B1. The remaining 4 teams will be ranked 5th – 8th based on their pool stage results. Pool A = Chelmsford AM,
- [2024-25 Intermediate South League – Tournament 2 – Results](https://goalballuk.com/2024-25-intermediate-south-league-tournament-2-results/) - Saturday 11th January 2025, at Sports Park, University of Reading, Shinfield Road, Reading RG6 6DJ. Format A round robin in each pool, followed by placing games: A4 v B4, A3 v B3, A2 v B2, A1 v B1. Pools created from placings at tournament 1. Pool A = Winchester Kings (1st), Birmingham (4th), London Elephants
- [News and Events](https://goalballuk.com/the-sport/this-girl-can/news-and-events/) - Find out all the latest This Girl Can news and events. Female only taster sessions, webinars and more!
- [2024-25 Super League – Tournament 2 – Results](https://goalballuk.com/2024-25-super-league-tournament-2-results/) - Saturday 30th November and Sunday 1st December 2024 at English Institute of Sport Sheffield, Coleridge Road, Sheffield, S9 5DA Format A round robin phase in Division A and Division B followed by playoff games in each division. Division A = Northern Allstars, Birmingham, Fenland Tigers, London Elephants Division B = Fen Tigers, Winchester Kings, RNC
- [Contact Us](https://goalballuk.com/about-us/contact-us/) - Say hello! Email enquiries@goalballuk.com
- [Club Event Grant](https://goalballuk.com/the-sport/club-event-grant/) - Goalball UK Club Event Grant Criteria All applicants must be affiliated Goalball UK clubs. Your event must focus on one or more of the following development areas: Beginner players not yet ready for regional level competitions Women & Girls Juniors (under 18) Progression of players between competition levels Inter club competition Taster events with partner
- [Anti Doping Policy](https://goalballuk.com/anti-doping/anti-doping-policy/) - Goalball UK Anti Doping Policy 1. General Principles 1.1 The policy of Goalball UK is to promote goalball as a drug free sport. We believe in Clean Sport and work in partnership with UK Anti-Doping and our International Federation to ensure that the integrity of our sport is protected. Doping in sport is cheating. It
- [2024-25 Intermediate North League – Matchday 2 – Results](https://goalballuk.com/2024-25-intermediate-north-league-matchday-2-results/) - Saturday 16th November 2024, at English Institute of Sport Sheffield, Coleridge Road, Sheffield, S9 5DA. Teams in attendance: Allstars Angels, Bradford, Fen Tigers, Lancashire Lions A, Lancashire Lions B, Mersey Sharks Northern Allstars, South Yorkshire, West Yorkshire. Results Game 1, Hall A, 09:50, Fen Tigers 4 vs 12 West Yorkshire – RESULT Game 2, Hall
- [Zapvision](https://goalballuk.com/zapvision/) - Zapvision are proud to team up with Fen Tigers to bring Accessible QR codes (or AQR for short) to the European Goalball Champions League – Peterborough Stage. Throughout the venue, you’ll find various AQRs to help guide you to your destination and share information like lunch and café menus. To take advantage of Zapvision whilst
- [Venue Information](https://goalballuk.com/oundlesportscentre/) - Oundle School Sports Centre We’re thrilled to have secured the perfect venue for the tournament at Oundle School, one of Britain’s top co-educational boarding and day schools. The school’s top-tier athletic facility, built in 2020, features an impressive eight-court sports hall with seating for 480 spectators and six exclusive changing rooms—set to be the heart
- [Goalball UK Player Recruitment Programme 2025](https://goalballuk.com/performance/goalball-uk-player-recruitment-programme-2025/) - Are you inspired by the Paralympic Games? Are you blind or partially sighted? Apply now for the Goalball UK Player Recruitment Programme!
- [2024-25 Intermediate South League – Tournament 1 – Results](https://goalballuk.com/2024-25-intermediate-south-league-tournament-1-results/) - Saturday 2nd November 2024, at: Venue A: The Centre (Slough), Farnham Rd, Slough SL1 4UT. Venue B: Herschel Sports Centre, Herschel Grammar School, Whitby Rd, Slough SL1 3BW. Format: A round robin format with teams playing 4 of the 6 other teams. Teams = Birmingham, Cambridge Gown, Cambridge Town, Croysutt Warriors, London Elephants, Oxford Owls,
- [Play Goalball](https://goalballuk.com/the-sport/) - What is goalball? Find out the history of this Paralympic sport and how it is played today plus the rules, equipment and coaching for this incredible sport.
- [2024-25 Regional – Region A – Tournament 1 – Results](https://goalballuk.com/2024-25-regional-region-a-tournament-1-results/) - Saturday 19th October, 2024 at Parkside Leisure Centre, Parkside Road, Bradford, BD5 8EH. Teams in attendance: Blackburn Bullets A, Blackburn Bullets B, Bradford Giants, Greater Manchester Falcons, Lancashire Lions, Northern Allstars, and West Yorkshire. Format A round robin with teams playing 4 of the 6 other teams. Placings will be confirmed based on the standings after all
- [2024-25 Regional – Region C – Tournament 1 – Results](https://goalballuk.com/2024-25-regional-region-c-tournament-1-results/) - Saturday 19th October, 2024 at Chesterton Sports Centre, Gilbert Road, Cambridge, CB4 3NY Teams in attendance: Cambridge Gown, Cambridge Town, Chelmsford, Croysutt Warriors, London Elephants, Watford Wizards, and Winchester Kings. Format Round robin, with teams playing 4 of the 6 other teams. Fixtures and Results Game 1, Pool A, 09:30, Cambridge Gown 5 vs 1
- [2024-25 Regional – Region B – Tournament 1 – Results](https://goalballuk.com/2024-25-regional-region-b-tournament-1-results/) - Saturday 12th October, 2024 at Royal National College for the Blind (RNC), Point4, Venns Lane, Hereford, HR1 1DT Teams in attendance: Birmingham, RNC Academy, RNC Hereford, South Wales Boars, South Wales Dragons. Format A 5 team round robin. Fixtures & Results Game 1, Hall A, 09:30, RNC Hereford 3 vs 2 RNC Academy – Result
- [2024-25 Intermediate North League – Matchday 1 – Results](https://goalballuk.com/2024-25-intermediate-north-league-matchday-1-results/) - Saturday 5th October 2024, at English Institute of Sport Sheffield, Coleridge Road, Sheffield, S9 5DA. Teams in attendance: Allstars Angels, Bradford, Fen Tigers, Lancashire Lions A, Lancashire Lions B, Mersey Sharks Northern Allstars, Sheffield Strikers, West Yorkshire. Results Game 1, Hall A, 09:50, West Yorkshire 4 vs 2 Allstars Angels – RESULT Game 2, Hall
- [2024-25 Super League – Tournament 1 – Results](https://goalballuk.com/2024-25-super-league-tournament-1-results/) - Saturday 21st and Sunday 22nd September 2024 at English Institute of Sport Sheffield, Coleridge Road, Sheffield, S9 5DA Format A round robin phase in Pool A and B followed by playoff games. Pool A = Northern Allstars, Birmingham, Phoenix Blaze, RNC Academy Pool B = London Elephants, Fen Tigers, Winchester Kings, Fenland Tigers Fixtures and Results
- [Membership](https://goalballuk.com/membership/) - Join Goalball UK today as a Member and be part of our incredible community!
- [How to fundraise](https://goalballuk.com/support-us/how-to-fundraise/) - From setting up your own challenge to running a sponsored silence there are plenty of ways to support Goalball UK! By fundraising your way you are in control of the event.
- [This Girl Can](https://goalballuk.com/the-sport/this-girl-can/) - At Goalball UK we are committed to providing opportunities for women and girls to get active! 2023 will see the first all women goalball event in the UK in Feb
- [Goalfix Cup 2024](https://goalballuk.com/goalfix-cup-2024/) - The Goalfix Cup is the most prestigious event in the Goalball UK competition calendar. Held over 2 days in Worcester, come and see the top goalball teams in the UK compete for glory
- [Goalfix Cup 2024 Schedule and Results](https://goalballuk.com/goalfix-cup-2024/goalfix-cup-2024-schedule-and-results/) - Keep up to date with the results from Goalfix Cup 2024, 15-16 June, University of Worcester.
- [Goalfix Cup Teams](https://goalballuk.com/goalfix-cup-2024/goalfix-cup-teams/) - Meet the goalball teams competing for glory at the 2024 Goalfix Cup!
- [Goalfix Cup Venue Information](https://goalballuk.com/goalfix-cup-venue-information/) - Venue information for the Goalfix Cup the most prestigious goalball tournament in the UK. Find directions, location and vital info here.
- [Goalfix Cup Officials](https://goalballuk.com/goalfix-cup-2024/goalfix-cup-2024-officials/) - Below are our Referees, Table Officials and Goal Judges for the 2024 Goalfix Cup Referees Robert Avery, Dina Murdie, Judith Oakley, Dani Dillon, Stephen Newey, Bev Bu-Rashid, Craig Meulen, Esamatti Kakela Table Officials and Goal Judges Emerlyne Fuka, Madga Skrzymowska, Matthew Exley, Maggie Easton, Sarah Jones, Steve Jones, Kirsty Tilley, Katy Whitworth, Trevor Wills, Abbi
- [Team Profile – Winchester Kings](https://goalballuk.com/team-profile-winchester-kings/) - Team Information Winchester Goalball Club were formed in 2013 by Great Britain Paralympian Adam Knott. Since their early beginnings, Winchester has grown to be one of the biggest clubs in the UK with players competing at all levels of domestic competition (Regional, Intermediate, and Super League). Kali Holder will be looking to continue her successful
- [Goalball UK Shield 2024](https://goalballuk.com/goalball-uk-shield-2024/) - Saturday 1st June 2024, at Moseley School Fitness Centre, Springfield Road, Birmingham, B13 9NP. Competition Format There are two pools (A and B). Based on the draw, teams will play 2 of the 4 other teams in their pool. After each team has played 2 games, based on the pool standings, there will be playoff games
- [2023-24 Intermediate North League – Matchday 3 – Results](https://goalballuk.com/2023-24-intermediate-north-league-matchday-3-results/) - Saturday 25th and Sunday 26th May 2024 at English Institute of Sport Sheffield, Coleridge Road, Sheffield, S9 5DA. Teams in attendance: Lancashire Lions, Mersey Sharks Alpha, Mersey Sharks Beta, Northern Allstars, Notts & South Yorks, and West Yorkshire. Fixtures and Results Saturday 26th May Game 1, Hall A, 09:50, Notts & South Yorks 10 vs
- [School Support](https://goalballuk.com/school/school-support/) - School Support Goalball is a fun, exciting and unique sport which is great for all children and young people, and is a great way to get children and young people with a visual impairment physically active. Goalball is a fully inclusive sport which means anybody can play regardless of their level of sight! Goalball UK
- [Training](https://goalballuk.com/safeguarding/training/) - Training A range of safeguarding training courses and learning opportunities are available, from basic awareness to specialist training. These courses are designed to enable staff, coaches and volunteers in various roles to increase their knowledge and skills in order to safeguard everyone effectively. Safeguarding and Protecting Children and Young People Training Basic Training The training
- [2023-24 Intermediate South League – Matchday 4 – Results](https://goalballuk.com/2023-24-intermediate-south-league-matchday-4-results/) - Saturday 11th and Sunday 12th May 2024 Venue A: Moseley School Fitness Centre, Springfield Rd, Birmingham B13 9NP. Venue B: The Factory Young Peoples Centre, 5 Devon Way, Longbridge, Birmingham B31 2TW. Format: The first six fixtures are the fixtures that were missed on Matchday 1, this will complete phase 1 of the league. The
- [Careline](https://goalballuk.com/safeguarding/careline/) - Careline To protect the wellbeing of the Goalball Family and the integrity of Goalball UK, we are proud to have established a Goalball UK Independent Careline. This line will be managed by Swan CMC. A lot of organisations, like ourselves, already have an internal process in place. Some internal speak up policies do not get
- [Support us](https://goalballuk.com/support-us/) - Support Goalball UK to transform more lives through goalball today! Donate, Fundraise, Partner, Volunteer with us to boost active lives in the blind community.
- [Fundraising Events](https://goalballuk.com/support-us/fundraising-events/) - Join our team in an organised fundraising event for Goalball UK! Every year we organise a set of events for you. Taking part is easy and you’ll be part of a bigger team effort on the day. Be part of the team, raise awareness of goalball and bring in lots of donations! In previous years
- [Performance support staff](https://goalballuk.com/performance/performance-support-staff/) - Performance Support StaffComing soon…!
- [2023-24 Regional – Region C – Tournament 3 – Results](https://goalballuk.com/2023-24-regional-region-c-tournament-3-results/) - Saturday 20th April 2024 at Trinity School Sports Club, Shirley Park, Croydon, CR9 7AT Teams in attendance: Cambridge Gown, Cambridge Town, Croysutt Warriors, London Elephants, Watford, Winchester Kings Format A round robin with teams playing 4 of the 5 other teams. Placings will be confirmed based on the standings after all teams have played 4 games.
- [2023-24 Regional – Region B – Tournament 3 – Results](https://goalballuk.com/2023-24-regional-region-b-tournament-3-results/) - Saturday 20th April 2024 at The Factory, 5 Devon Way, Longbridge, Birmingham, B31 2TW Teams in attendance: Birmingham, New College Worcester, Oxford, RNC Academy, RNC Hereford, South Wales Format A round robin with teams playing 4 of the 5 other teams. Placings will be confirmed based on the standings after all teams have played 4
- [2023-24 Regional – Region A – Tournament 3 – Results](https://goalballuk.com/2023-24-regional-region-a-tournament-3-results/) - Saturday 20th April 2024 at English Institute of Sport Sheffield, Coleridge Road, Sheffield, S9 5DA Teams in attendance: Blackburn Bullets, Bradford, Lancashire Lions, Northern Allstars, West Yorkshire Format A 5-team round robin with placings confirmed at the end of the round robin. Fixtures and Results Game 1, Hall A, 10:00, Bradford 15 vs Lancashire Lions
- [Fundraising ideas](https://goalballuk.com/support-us/fundraising-ideas/) - Need some inspiration to raise funds for Goalball UK? Check out our handy list below for some ideas. There really is no limit as to what you can do! We’re really grateful for any fundraising we receive from our community, it all goes back in to the pot to help grow goalball in the UK
- [Corporate support](https://goalballuk.com/support-us/corporate-support/) - Join us as a Corporate Visionary Our vital work really wouldn’t be possible without the generosity of our partners. Join us, so we can continue to provide and promote opportunities for blind and partially sighted people and make goalball a universally recognised sport in the UK. We understand that all companies are unique, so we
- [Get Involved](https://goalballuk.com/the-sport/clubs/get-involved/) - Get involved with goalball! From taster sessions to setting up a club Goalball UK supports everyone to get the most out of this unique team sport. Give it a go!
- [Goalball in the media](https://goalballuk.com/goalball-in-the-media/) - Here you will find podcasts, stories and interviews from Goalball UK staff, goalball clubs and members of the incredible goalball community from across the web.
- [Partners](https://goalballuk.com/about-us/partners/) - Partner with Goalball UK and transform lives through goalball! We work with organisations of all sizes to raise awareness of blind sport
- [2023-24 Intermediate North League – Matchday 2 – Results](https://goalballuk.com/2023-24-intermediate-north-league-matchday-2-results/) - Saturday 23rd March 2024 at English Institute of Sport Sheffield, Coleridge Road, Sheffield, S9 5DA. Teams in attendance: Lancashire Lions, Mersey Sharks Alpha, Mersey Sharks Beta, Northern Allstars, Notts & South Yorks, West Yorkshire, York St John Fixtures and Results Game 1, Hall A, 09:50, Mersey Sharks Alpha 5 vs 6 Mersey Sharks Beta –
- [Anti Doping](https://goalballuk.com/anti-doping/) - Goalball UK's Anti Doping information. We partner with UKAD to bring you advice on how to stay clean in sport.
- [2023-24 Intermediate South League – Matchday 3 – Results](https://goalballuk.com/2023-24-intermediate-south-league-matchday-3-results/) - Saturday 9th March 2024, at Trinity School Sports Club, Shirley Park, Croydon, CR9 7AT Teams in attendance: Cambridge Gown, Cambridge Town, Croysutt Warriors, London Elephants, Winchester Kings, Winchester Knights Fixtures and Results Game 1, Hall A, 09:50, Croysutt Warriors 7 vs 4 Winchester Kings – Result Game 2, Hall B, 09:50, London Elephants 7 vs 4
- [Intermediate Trophy 2024](https://goalballuk.com/intermediate-trophy-2024/) - Saturday 17th and Sunday 18th February 2024 at English Institute of Sport Sheffield, Coleridge Road, Sheffield, S9 5DA. Competition Format Two pools (A and B) of 7 teams. Each pool will have a round robin phase with teams playing each other once. Following the robin phase a gold medal match (A1 vs B1) and a
- [London Landmarks Half Marathon 2024](https://goalballuk.com/london-landmarks-half-marathon-2024/) - Run The London Landmarks Half Marathon for Goalball UK! We have 5 places up for grabs. Run to help grow goalball across the UK in 2024.
- [2023-24 Super League – Tournament 2 – Results](https://goalballuk.com/2023-24-super-league-tournament-2-results/) - Saturday 27th and Sunday 28th January 2024 at The English Institute of Sport, Coleridge Road, Sheffield, S9 5DA. Teams in attendance: Pool A = London Elephants, Birmingham, Queen Bees, Winchester Kings Pool B = Northern Allstars, Fen Tigers, Phoenix Blaze, Fenland Tigers Format A round robin phase in Pool A and B followed by playoff
- [2023-24 Regional – Region A – Tournament 2 – Results](https://goalballuk.com/2023-24-regional-region-a-tournament-2-results/) - Saturday 13th January 2024 at Gryphon Centre, University of Leeds, Woodsley Road, Leeds, LS2 9LZ. Teams in attendance: Bradford, Lancashire Lions, Northern Allstars, Notts & South Yorks, and West Yorkshire. Format A 5 team round robin with placings confirmed at the end of the round robin. Fixtures and Results Game 1, Hall A, 10:00,
- [2023-24 Regional – Region B – Tournament 2 – Results](https://goalballuk.com/2023-24-regional-region-b-tournament-2-results/) - Sunday 14th January 2024 at The Factory Young Peoples Centre, 5 Devon Way, Longbridge, Birmingham B31 2TW. Teams in attendance: Birmingham, New College Worcester, Oxford, RNC Academy, RNC Hereford, and South Wales. Format A round robin with teams playing 4 of the 5 other teams. Placings will be confirmed based on the standings after all teams
- [2023-24 Regional – Region C – Tournament 2 – Results](https://goalballuk.com/2023-24-regional-region-c-tournament-2-results/) - Saturday 13th January 2024 at Peter Symonds College, Owens Road, Winchester, SO22 6RX Teams in attendance: Cambridge Gown, Cambridge Town, Croysutt Warriors, London Elephants, Watford, Winchester Kings, and Winchester Knights. Format A round robin with teams playing 4 of the 6 other teams. Placings will be confirmed based on the standings after all teams
- [2023-24 Regional – Region B – Tournament 1 – Results](https://goalballuk.com/2023-24-regional-region-b-tournament-1-results/) - Saturday 21st October, 2023 at Royal National College for the Blind (RNC), Point4, Venns Lane, Hereford, HR1 1DT Teams in attendance: Birmingham, New College Worcester, Oxford, RNC Academy, South Wales Format A 5 team round robin. Final Placings and Individual Awards 1st – RNC Academy 2nd – Oxford 3rd – Birmingham 4th – South Wales
- [2023-24 Intermediate South League – Matchday 2 – Results](https://goalballuk.com/2023-24-intermediate-south-league-matchday-2-results/) - Saturday 18th November 2023, at South Reading Leisure Centre, Northumberland Avenue, Reading, RG2 8DH & John Madejski Academy, 125 Hartland Road, Reading, RG2 8AF (venues are directly opposite each other). Teams in attendance: Birmingham, Birmingham Barbarians, Croysutt Warriors, RNC Academy, RNC Hereford, Winchester Kings, Winchester Knights Fixtures and Results Game 1, Venue A, 09:50, RNC
- [2023-24 Intermediate North League – Matchday 1 – Results](https://goalballuk.com/2023-24-intermediate-north-league-matchday-1-results/) - Saturday 4th November 2023 at English Institute of Sport Sheffield, Coleridge Road, Sheffield, S9 5DA. Teams in attendance: Lancashire Lions, Mersey Sharks Alpha, Mersey Sharks Beta, Northern Allstars, Notts & South Yorks, West Yorkshire, York St John Results Game 1, Hall A, 09:50, West Yorkshire 3 vs 13 Mersey Sharks Alpha – RESULT Game 2,
- [This Girl Can Project Group](https://goalballuk.com/the-sport/this-girl-can/this-girl-can-project-group-members/) - Meet the six women leading the This Girl Can initiative at Goalball UK to boost involvement amongst women and girls in goalball.
- [2023-24 Regional – Region C – Tournament 1 – Results](https://goalballuk.com/2023-24-regional-region-c-tournament-1-results/) - Saturday 21st October, 2023 at Chesterton Sports Centre, Gilbert Road, Cambridge, CB4 3NY Teams in attendance: Cambridge Gown, Cambridge Town, Croysutt Warriors, London Elephants, Watford, and Winchester Kings. Format A round robin with teams playing 4 of the 5 other teams. Placings will be confirmed based on the standings after all teams have played 4
- [2023-24 Regional – Region A – Tournament 1 – Results](https://goalballuk.com/2023-24-regional-region-a-tournament-1-results/) - Saturday 21st October, 2023 at English Institute of Sport Sheffield, Coleridge Road, Sheffield, S9 5DA Teams in attendance: Bradford, Lancashire Lions, Northern Allstars, Notts & South Yorks, West Yorkshire Format A 5 team round robin. Fixtures and Results Game 1, Hall A, 10:00, Notts & South Yorks 2 vs 6 Northern Allstars – Result Game
- [2023-24 Intermediate South League – Matchday 1 – Results](https://goalballuk.com/2023-24-intermediate-south-league-matchday-1-results/) - Check out the schedule and results for the first Intermediate South League matchday of the Goalball UK 2023-24 competition season!
- [2023-24 Super League – Tournament 1 – Results](https://goalballuk.com/2023-24-super-league-tournament-1-results/) - Goalball UK's 2023-24 season kicks off with the first Super League tournament 23-24 September 2023 at EIS Sheffield. Find game schedule and results here.
- [Set up a goalball club](https://goalballuk.com/the-sport/clubs/get-involved/set-up-a-goalball-club/) - Be a game-changer! Learn how to set up a goalball club and create a thriving community. Empower others and make a lasting impact. Join us now at Goalball UK.
- [IBSA World Games GB goalball fan zone](https://goalballuk.com/performance/ibsa-world-games-gb-goalball-fan-zone/) - Everything you need to know about goalball at the IBSA World Games held in the UK for the first time this year! Get tickets, view the schedule and meet the athletes.
- [Corporate Events](https://goalballuk.com/donated/corporate-events/) - Planning a team building event? Why not try goalball? It's a unique team sport that challenges all the senses and a team's communication. Enquire today.
- [Meme Robertson GB Women profile](https://goalballuk.com/meme-robertson-gb-women-profile/) - Meet Amelia 'Meme' Robertson, GB goalball player and Lancashire Lions.
- [Officials Pathway](https://goalballuk.com/work-with-us/official-pathway/) - Officials A journey from Goalball UK Activator to the Paralympic games. From starting out as a Goalball UK activator there is a pathway in place to take you all the way to officiating at the Paralympic games and everything in between. There are two levels to the Goalball UK official’s pathway that feed up into
- [Playing](https://goalballuk.com/the-sport/playing/) - Learn how to throw, attack and defend in goalball with our simple guide.
- [Newsletter](https://goalballuk.com/about-us/newsletter/) - Goalball UK NewsletterGoalball Times is the Goalball UK Newsletter providing monthly updates on a number of stories from across the whole goalball community including domestic competition, national team updates, club development, schools and other areas of interest. To receive the Goalball Times, join our mailing list by completing the form below. Email Address: First Name
- [2022-23 Intermediate South League – Matchday 4 – Results](https://goalballuk.com/2022-23-intermediate-south-league-matchday-4-results/) - Saturday 6th and Sunday 7th May 2023 at Moseley School Fitness Centre, Springfield Rd, Birmingham B13 9NP. Teams in attendance: Birmingham, Birmingham Barbarians, Cambridge Gown, Cambridge Town, Croysutt Warriors, London Elephants, RNC Academy, RNC Hereford, and Winchester Kings. Format Each team will have played each team once (9 games per team) in the league, based on
- [Stuart Hudson GB Men profile](https://goalballuk.com/stuart-hudson-gb-men-profile/) - Stuart Hudson is a goalball athlete representing Great Britain Men in the Senior Squad. Stuart also plays in the Goalball UK Super League for Northern Allstars.
- [Intermediate Trophy 2023](https://goalballuk.com/intermediate-trophy-2023/) - Saturday 18th and Sunday 19th February 2023 at English Institute of Sport Sheffield, Coleridge Road, Sheffield, S9 5DA. Competition Format Two pools A – 7 teams and B – 6 teams. Each pool had a round robin phase with teams playing each other once. Following the robin phase there where placing games for places
- [Goalfix Cup 2023 Schedule and Results](https://goalballuk.com/goalfix-cup-2023-schedule-and-results/) - The Goalfix Cup is back for 2023. Taking place 16-18 June, Goalfix Cup is the most prestigious event in the Goalball UK competition calendar. Watch it live!
- [Team Profile – Queen Bees](https://goalballuk.com/team-profile-queen-bees/) - Meet the Queen Bees, an all women goalball Super League team. This is the first Goalfix Cup for the Queen Bees after being brought together as a team.
- [Goalfix Cup 2023](https://goalballuk.com/goalfix-cup-2023/) - Don't miss out on your chance to experience the Goalfix Cup 2023! Tickets are now available, so get yours today and join the excitement of the UK’s premier goalball tournament.
- [Goalfix Cup 2023 Team Page](https://goalballuk.com/goalfix-cup-2023-team-page/) - Pool A London ElephantsNorthern AllstarsPhoenix BlazeRNC AcademyPool B Birmingham Goalball ClubFen TigersQueen BeesWinchester Kings
- [Goalball UK Shield 2023](https://goalballuk.com/shield-2023/) - Saturday 3rd June 2023, at Moseley School Fitness Centre, Springfield Road, Birmingham, B13 9NP. Competition Format There are four pools (A, B, C, and D) of 3 teams. Each pool will have a round robin phase with teams playing each other once. The placings at the end of the round robin will determine the placing games
- [2022-23 Intermediate North League – Matchday 3 – Results](https://goalballuk.com/2022-23-intermediate-north-league-matchday-3-results/) - Saturday 20th May 2023 at English Institute of Sport, Sheffield. Teams in attendance: Lancashire Lions, Mersey Sharks, Northern Allstars, Notts & South Yorks, West Yorkshire, York St Johns Results Game 1, Hall A, 09:50, Northern Allstars 12 vs 2 Mersey Sharks – RESULT Game 2, Hall B, 09:50, Notts & SY 11 vs 7 West
- [Chelsea Hudson GB Women profile](https://goalballuk.com/chelsea-hudson-gb-women-profile/) - Chelsea Hudson is GB goalball's youngest player on the senior squad playing for Northern Allstars Goalball Club and GB Women.
- [Dan Roper GB Men profile](https://goalballuk.com/dan-roper-gb-men-profile/) - Dan RoperHome Club Fen Tigers When and how did you get involved in goalball? In 2012 while studying at the Royal National College for the Blind. I heard that Goalball was fun to play from some of the other students so I thought I would pop along to a session to give it a go!
- [Megan Smithson-Booth GB Women profile](https://goalballuk.com/megan-smithson-booth-gb-women-profile/) - Meet Megan Smithson-Booth goalball athlete for Great Britain, RNC Academy and West Yorkshrie Goalball Club.
- [2022-23 Intermediate South League – Matchday 3 – Results](https://goalballuk.com/2022-23-intermediate-south-league-matchday-3-results/) - 11th March 2023, Matchday cancelled due to snow. Fixtures are rearranged for Saturday 6th May 2023 at Moseley School Fitness Centre, Springfield Road, Birmingham, B13 9NP. Teams in attendance: Cambridge Gown, Cambridge Town, Fen Tigers, RNC Academy, RNC Hereford, Winchester Kings Results Game 1, Venue A, 09:50, Fen Tigers 6 vs 3 Winchester Kings –
- [Caleb Nanevie GB Men profile](https://goalballuk.com/caleb-nanevie-gb-men-profile/) - Meet GB Men's Caleb Nanevie. Caleb, from Sheffield, plays goalball for Northern Allstars, coaches South Yorkshire Goalball Club and represents Great Britain
- [Josh Murphy GB Men profile](https://goalballuk.com/josh-murphy-gb-men-profile/) - Josh Murphy is a goalball athlete who represents Great Britain. Josh also plays for London Elephants Goalball Club in the Goalball UK leagues.
- [Joe Roper GB Men profile](https://goalballuk.com/joe-roper-gb-men-profile/) - Joe Roper is a goalball athlete who represents Great Britain. Joe also plays goalball at in the Goalball UK leagues for Fen Tigers.
- [David Scott GB Men profile](https://goalballuk.com/david-scott-gb-men-profile/) - David Scott is a goalball athlete representing Great Britain. David also plays goalball for Winchester Goalball Club.
- [Matthew Loftus GB Men profile](https://goalballuk.com/matthew-loftus-gb-men-profile/) - Meet Matthew Loftus, GB Men goalball athlete and player for Northern Allstars Goalball Club.
- [Chris Colbert GB Men profile](https://goalballuk.com/chris-colbert-gb-men-profile/) - Chris ColbertHome Club RNC (Royal National College for the Blind) When and how did you get involved in goalball? I first started playing goalball when I started at RNC my first session was great and I continued to play it. Career highlights Playing with some great people and learning so much. What are your ambitions
- [Super League – Tournament 3 – Results](https://goalballuk.com/super-league-tournament-3-results/) - Saturday 22nd and Sunday 23rd April 2023 at Sports Dock, University Of East London, 4-6 University Way, London E16 2RD Teams in attendance: Birmingham, Cambridge Dons, Fen Tigers, Fenland Tigers, London Elephants, Northern Allstars, Phoenix Blaze, Queen Bees, RNC Academy, and Winchester Kings. Format A round robin phase in Division A and B followed by playoff
- [Antonia Bunyan GB Women profile](https://goalballuk.com/antonia-bunyan-gb-women-profile/) - Antonia Bunyan plays goalball for Great Britain and RNC. Playing since the age of 11 Antonia 'Toni' Bunyan has plenty of accolades to her name already.
- [Lois Turner GB Women profile](https://goalballuk.com/lois-turner-gb-women-profile/) - Lois Turner plays goalball for Great Britain, Northern Allstars and Queen Bees as well as studying for her Masters in Occupational Therapy at Northumbria University.
- [Sarah Leiter GB Women profile](https://goalballuk.com/sarah-leiter-gb-women-profile/) - Sarah Leiter plays Paralympic sport goalball for Great Britain as well as the Cambridge Dons. As well as being an NHS Paediatrician! Read Sarah's profile here.
- [Georgie Bullen GB Women profile](https://goalballuk.com/georgie-bullen-gb-women-profile/) - Meet GB Women goalball para athlete Georgie Bullen. Georgie has competed internationally since she was 16 and played at London 2012 Paralympics!
- [Goalball UK End of Season Awards 2022-2023](https://goalballuk.com/goalball-uk-end-of-season-awards/) - The Goalball UK End of Season Awards 2022-23 are now open for nominations. Closing date is 28th May 2023. Enter your nominations today!
- [Regional – Region C – Tournament 3 – Results](https://goalballuk.com/regional-region-c-tournament-3-results/) - Saturday 1st April, 2023 at Trinity School Sports Club, Shirley Park, Croydon, CR9 7AT. Teams in attendance: Cambridge Blues, Cambridge Gown, Cambridge Town, Croysutt Comrades, Croysutt Warriors, Winchester Kings, Winchester Knights Format A round robin with teams playing 4 of the 6 other teams. Placings confirmed based on the standings after all teams have played
- [Regional – Region A – Tournament 3 – Results](https://goalballuk.com/regional-region-a-tournament-3-results/) - Saturday 1st April, 2023 at St Peters School, Clifton, York, YO30 6AB. Teams in attendance: Lancashire Lions, Mersey Orange Sharks, Mersey White Sharks, Northern Allstars, West Yorkshire, York St John Format A round robin with teams playing 4 of the 5 other teams. Placings will be confirmed based on the standings after all teams have
- [Regional – Region B – Tournament 3 – Results](https://goalballuk.com/regional-region-b-tournament-3-results-2/) - Saturday 1st April, 2023 at The Factory Young Peoples Centre, 5 Devon Way, Longbridge, Birmingham B31 2TS. Teams in attendance: Birmingham, RNC Academy, Nottinghamshire Sheriffs, South Wales Format A round robin followed by placing games. Results Game 1, Hall A, 10:00, South Wales 7 vs 7 Birmingham – Result Game 2, Hall A, 11:00,
- [Goalball UK Conference 2020](https://goalballuk.com/the-sport/goalball-uk-conference/) - The 2020 Goalball UK Conference 'Returning to Play' took place virtually, during the 1st week of September, via Zoom and social media.
- [2022-23 Intermediate North League – Matchday 2 – Results](https://goalballuk.com/2022-23-intermediate-north-league-matchday-2-results/) - Results link for the Intermediate North League Matchday 2
- [Competition Consultation](https://goalballuk.com/the-sport/competition-consultation/) - 2023 Competition Consultation February 2023 Context As the number of competitive players has grown the competition structure is coming under significant pressure at the regional (previously named Novice) level. At that last regional tournament (January 2023) 22 teams entered with a number of clubs outlining they can potentially enter more teams at future events. At
- [Super League – Tournament 2 – Results](https://goalballuk.com/super-league-tournament-2-results-2/) - Saturday 28th and Sunday 29th January 2023 at Peter Symonds College, Owens Rd, Winchester SO22 6RX and King’s School, Romsey Rd, Winchester SO22 5QB (Saturday only). Format A round robin phase in Division A and B followed by playoff games in each division. Division A = Fen Tigers, Northern Allstars, RNC Academy, Winchester Kings, and London
- [Regional – Region A – Tournament 2 – Results](https://goalballuk.com/regional-region-a-tournament-2-results/) - Saturday 14th January, 2023 at Gryphon Centre, University of Leeds, Woodsley Road, Leeds, LS2 9LZ. Teams in attendance: Bradford, Lancashire Lions A, Lancashire Lions B, Mersey Orange Sharks, Mersey White Sharks, Northern Allstars, South Yorkshire, West Yorkshire, York St John Format A single round robin in groups of 3. Based on the placings in the
- [Regional – Region C – Tournament 2 – Results](https://goalballuk.com/regional-region-c-tournament-2-results-2/) - Saturday 14th January, 2023 at Peter Symonds College, Owens Road, Winchester, SO22 6RX Teams in attendance: Cambridge Blues, Cambridge Gown, Cambridge Town, Croysutt Crusaders, Croysutt Warriors, Winchester Kings, and Winchester Knights Format A round robin with teams playing 4 of the 6 other teams. Placings will be confirmed based on the standings after all teams
- [Regional – Region B – Tournament 2 – Results](https://goalballuk.com/regional-region-b-tournament-2-results-2/) - Saturday 14th January, 2023 at St John's Sports Centre, University of Worcester (St John's Campus), Henwick Grove, Worcester, WR2 6AJ Teams in attendance: Birmingham, New College Worcester, Nottingham Sheriffs, RNC Academy, RNC Hereford, South Wales Format A round robin with teams playing 4 of the 5 other teams. Results Game 1, Hall A, 10:00,
- [IBSA World Games 2023](https://goalballuk.com/ibsa-world-games-2023/) - The IBSA World Games 2023 will be held in Birmingham. Goalball is one of the three Paralympic sports represented at the games. Support our GB squads in August!
- [2022-23 Intermediate North League – Matchday 1 – Results](https://goalballuk.com/2022-23-intermediate-north-league-matchday-1-results/) - Saturday 26th November 2022 at The English Institute of Sport, Coleridge Road, Sheffield, S9 5da. Teams in attendance: Lancashire Lions, Mersey Sharks, Northern Allstars, Notts & SY, West Yorkshire, and York St John. Results Game 1, Hall A, 09:50, Notts & SY 6 vs 10 West Yorkshire – Result Game 2, Hall B, 09:50,
- [This Girl Can Open 2023](https://goalballuk.com/the-sport/this-girl-can/this-girl-can-open-2023/) - Goalball UK are running a This Girl Can Open goalball competition day on Saturday 4th February 2023. Sign up by 8th January to play, volunteer or officiate.
- [2022-23 Intermediate South League – Matchday 2 – Results](https://goalballuk.com/2022-23-intermediate-south-league-matchday-2-results/) - Saturday 12th November 2022 at: Venue A – South Reading Leisure Centre, Northumberland Avenue, Reading, RG2 8DH Venue B – John Madejski Academy, 125 Hartland Road, Reading, RG2 8AF Teams in attendance: Birmingham, Birmingham Barbarians, Croysutt Warriors, Fen Tigers, London Elephants, RNC Academy, and RNC Hereford. Results Game 1, Venue A, 09:50, London Elephants 10
- [Regional – Region C – Tournament 1 – Results](https://goalballuk.com/regional-region-c-tournament-1-results-2/) - Saturday 29th October, 2023 at Chesterton Sports Centre, Gilbert Road, Cambridge, CB4 3NY Teams in attendance: Cambridge Blues, Cambridge Gown, Cambridge Town, Croysutt Comrades, Croysutt Warriors, Winchester Kings, Winchester Knights Format A round robin with teams playing 4 of the 6 other teams. Placings will be confirmed based on the standings after all teams have
- [Regional – Region A – Tournament 1 – Results](https://goalballuk.com/region-a-tournament-1-results/) - Saturday 29th October, 2022 at EIS Sheffield, Coleridge Road, Sheffield, S9 5DA Teams in attendance: Bradford, Lancashire Lions, Mersey Sharks, South Yorkshire, West Yorkshire Format A round robin with teams playing 4 of the 5 other teams. Placings will be confirmed based on the standings after all teams have played 4 games. Results Game 1,
- [Regional – Region B – Tournament 1 – Results](https://goalballuk.com/regional-region-b-tournament-1-results/) - Saturday 29th October, 2022 at Point4, Royal National College for the Blind, Venns Lane, Hereford, HR1 1DT Teams in attendance: Birmingham, Nottinghamshire Sheriffs, RNC Academy, South Wales Format A round robin followed by placing games. Results Game 1, Hall A, 10:00, RNC Academy 5 vs 3 Birmingham – Result Game 2, Hall A, 10:35, South
- [2022-23 Intermediate South League – Matchday 1 – Results](https://goalballuk.com/2022-23-intermediate-south-league-matchday-1-results/) - Live results updated throughout the day for Intermediate South goalball matchday 1
- [2022/23 Super League – Tournament 1 – Results](https://goalballuk.com/super-league-tournament-1-results/) - Follow the action from the first Goalball UK Super League Tournament 1 - Sheffield held on 17th to18th September 2022. 9 teams battle it out across the weekend!
- [Return to Play](https://goalballuk.com/the-sport/r2p/) - Return to Play Guidance Update 10.12.21 Goalball UK ‘s measures to protect the Goalball Family. As a summary, our key messages and advice are: Opt-In: opt-in into activity and be happy to attend based on the information available. Self-Screening: self-screen before taking part in activity and do not attend if you have symptoms. Face Coverings:
- [National Finals 2022](https://goalballuk.com/nationalfinals2022/) - Saturday 2nd and Sunday 3rd July 2022 at English Institute of Sport Sheffield, Coleridge Road, Sheffield, S9 5DA. Competition Format Novice: 5 teams had qualified from the three Novice regions (A, B, & C): Lancashire Lions, West Yorkshire, Birmingham, Croysutt Warriors, and Winchester Kings. Teams played a round robin phase followed by play-off games to decide
- [Croysutt Warriors](https://goalballuk.com/team-profile-croysutt-warriors/) - Croysutt Warriors Team information: Croysutt Warriors came from humble beginnings back in 2014, after chairperson and coach Robin Faulkner was looking for a sport in his words, that was truly inclusive. Along came goalball, and the rest is history! From hosting sessions with nobody turning up, to having a record of 70 people playing or training for
- [Fen Tigers](https://goalballuk.com/fentigers/) - Fen Tigers Team Information March, Cambridgeshire based Fen Tigers were formed in 2016 after GB Men’s and Women’s players Dan Roper and Laura Perry returned home from their studies at the Royal National College for the Blind (RNC). With their passion and experience, they quickly rose through the ranks of Goalball UK competitions and have
- [Cambridge Dons](https://goalballuk.com/team-profile-cambridgedons/) - Cambridge Dons Team Information: Cambridge Dons Goalball Club was founded in January 2012, as a result of work to create a visually impaired sports club in Cambridge with the backing of Cambridge City Council. Initially, Warren Wilson and Alan Chamley set up the club with help from their family and friends. They competed in their
- [Goalfix Cup 2022 Team Page](https://goalballuk.com/goalfix-cup-2022-team-page/) - BirminghamCambridge DonsCroysutt WarriorsFen TigersNorthern AllstarsPhoenix BlazeRNC ACADEMYWinchester Kings
- [Our stories - Croysutt Warriors](https://goalballuk.com/10-year-stories-croysutt-warriors/) - Previous Story – Kali Holder Back to Our Stories Next Story – Josh Windle and Josh McEntee Tommy & Sally Britton and Robin Faulkner The story of how Croysutt Warriors became one of the most active goalball clubs in the country starts with Robin Faulkner. Robin is the chairperson of the largest table tennis club
- [Goalfix Cup Venue Information](https://goalballuk.com/goalfix-cup-venue-info/) - Venue Information Venue – Brunel University Sports Centre, Kingston Lane, Uxbridge, UB8 3PH To access the venue through Google Maps, please Click Here To access the venue through What3Words, please use ///follow.mostly.kite or use this link – https://w3w.co/follow.mostly.kite Upon arrival, Goalball UK staff will be welcome you in the main entrance. By Tube Uxbridge tube
- [Novice Region B League - Tournament 3 - Results](https://goalballuk.com/novice-region-b-league-tournament-3-results/) - Saturday 21st May 2022, at St John’s Sports Hall, University of Worcester (St John’s Campus), Henwick Grove, Worcester, WR2 6AJ. Teams in attendance: Birmingham, RNC Academy, RNCB, RNC Hereford, and South Wales. Fixtures and Results Game 1, Hall A, 10:00, RNC Hereford 5 vs 6 RNCB – Result Game 2, Hall A, 10:35, South Wales
- [Novice Region C League - Tournament 3 - Results](https://goalballuk.com/novice-region-c-league-tournament-3-results/) - Saturday 21st May 2022 at Chesterton Sports Centre, Gilbert Road, Cambridge, CB4 3NY. Teams in attendance: Cambridge Gown, Cambridge Town, Croysutt Crusaders, Croysutt Warriors, Winchester Kings, and Winchester Knights. Fixtures and Results Game 1, Hall A, 10:00, Croysutt Crusaders 2 vs 1 Cambridge Gown – Result Game 2, Hall A, 10:30, Croysutt Warriors 6 vs
- [Novice Region A League - Tournament 3 - Results](https://goalballuk.com/novice-region-a-league-tournament-3-results/) - Saturday 21st May, 2022 at English Institute of Sport, Coleridge Rd, Sheffield S9 5DA. Teams in attendance: Lancashire Cubs, Lancashire Lions, Mersey Sharks, South Yorkshire, and West Yorkshire. Results Game 1, Hall A, 10:00, South Yorkshire 5 vs 5 Mersey Sharks – Result Game 2, Hall A, 10:35, Lancashire Lions 11 vs 2 Lancashire Cubs
- [Intermediate South League - Matchday 4 - Results](https://goalballuk.com/intermediate-south-league-matchday-4-results/) - Saturday 7th May 2022 at Moseley School Fitness Centre, Springfield Rd, Birmingham B13 9NP. Teams in attendance: Birmingham, Cambridge Gown, Cambridge Town, Croysutt Crusaders, London Elephants, RNC Hereford, and Winchester Kings. Results Saturday 7th May Game 1, Hall A, 10:00, RNC Hereford 7 vs 2 Croysutt Crusaders – Result Game 2, Hall B, 10:00, Birmingham
- [Elite Super League - Matchday 3 - Results](https://goalballuk.com/elite-super-league-matchday-3-results/) - Saturday 23rd and Sunday 24th April 2022 at Bromsgrove School Sports Centre, Worcester Rd, Bromsgrove B61 7DU. Please use the main entrance via Worcester Road. Teams in attendance: Birmingham, Cambridge Dons, Croysutt Warriors, Fen Tigers, Fenland Tigers, Northern Allstars, Phoenix Blaze, RNC Academy, and Winchester Kings. Fixtures and Results Day 1 – Saturday 23rd April Game
- [Intermediate North League - Matchday 4 - Results](https://goalballuk.com/intermediate-north-league-matchday-4-results/) - Saturday 9th April 2022 at Wright Robinson Sports College, Abbey Hey Lane, Gorton, Manchester, M18 8RL. Teams in attendance: Lancashire Lions, Mersey Sharks, West Yorkshire, and York St John. Fixtures and Results Game 1, Hall A, 10:00, Mersey Sharks 5 vs 8 Lancashire Lions – Result Game 2, Hall A, 10:50, York St John 2
- [Novice Shield 2022](https://goalballuk.com/noviceshield2022/) - Saturday 2nd April 2022, at Bromsgrove School Sports Centre, Worcester Rd, Bromsgrove B61 7DU. Competition Format There are four pools (A, B, C, and D) of 3 teams. Each pool will have a round robin phase with teams playing each other once. The placings at the end of the round robin will determine the placing games
- [Intermediate South League - Matchday 3 - Results](https://goalballuk.com/intermediate-south-league-matchday-3-results/) - Sunday 27th March 2022 at University of Reading Sports Park, Shinfield Road, Reading, RG6 6DJ. Teams in attendance: Birmingham, Cambridge Gown, Cambridge Town, London Elephants, RNC Academy, and RNC Hereford. Fixtures and Results Game 1, Hall A, 10:00, RNC Academy 12 vs 7 Cambridge Town – Result Game 2, Hall B, 10:00, London Elephants 7 vs
- [Novice Region C League - Tournament 2 - Results](https://goalballuk.com/novice-region-c-league-tournament-2-results-2/) - Saturday 15th January 2022 at Peter Symonds College, Owens Road, Winchester, SO22 6RX. Teams in attendance: Cambridge Gown, Cambridge Town, Croysutt Warriors, Croysutt Crusaders, Winchester Kings, and Winchester Knights. Fixtures and Results Game 1, Hall A, 10:00, Winchester Knights 1 vs 3 Croysutt Crusaders – Result Game 2, Hall A, 10:35, Croysutt Warriors 3 vs
- [Novice Region A League - Tournament 2 - Results](https://goalballuk.com/novice-region-a-league-tournament-2-results-2/) - Saturday 15th January, 2022 at English Institute of Sport, Coleridge Rd, Sheffield S9 5DA. Teams in attendance: Lancashire Lions, Mersey Sharks, South Yorkshire, West Yorkshire, and a Composite team. Results Game 1, Hall A, 10:00, West Yorkshire 5 vs 2 Composite RESULT Game 2, Hall A, 10:35, South Yorkshire 1 vs 7 Lancashire Lions RESULT
- [Intermediate North League - Matchday 3 - Results](https://goalballuk.com/intermediate-north-league-matchday-3-results/) - Saturday 12th and Sunday 13th March 2022 at The English Institute of Sport, Sheffield, S9 5DA. Teams in attendance: Fen Tigers, Kirklees, Lancashire Lions, Mersey Sharks, Nottinghamshire Sheriffs, West Yorkshire, and York St John. Results Saturday 12th March 2022 Game 1, Hall A, 13:45, Nottinghamshire Sheriffs 8 v 14 York St John – Result
- [Intermediate Trophy 2022](https://goalballuk.com/intermediate-trophy-2022/) - Saturday 26th and Sunday 27th February 2022 at English Institute of Sport Sheffield, Coleridge Road, Sheffield, S9 5DA. Competition Format There are two pools (A and B) of 6 teams. Each pool will have a round robin phase with teams playing each other once. The placings at the end of the round robin will determine
- [Elite Super League - Matchday 2 - Results](https://goalballuk.com/elite-super-league-matchday-2-results-2/) - Saturday 29th and Sunday 30th January 2022 at English Institute of Sport Sheffield, Coleridge Road, Sheffield, S9 5DA. Teams in attendance: Birmingham, Cambridge Dons, Croysutt Warriors, Fen Tigers, Fenland Tigers, Northern Allstars, Phoenix Blaze, RNC Academy, and Winchester Kings. Fixtures and Results Day 1 – Saturday 29th January Game 1, Hall A, 09:45, Fen Tigers 13
- [Novice Region B League – Tournament 2 – Results](https://goalballuk.com/novice-region-b-league-tournament-2-results-2/) - Saturday 15th January, 2022 at The Factory, 5 Devon Way, Birmingham, B31 2TW. Teams in attendance: Birmingham, New College Worcester, Nottinghamshire Sheriffs, RNC Academy, and South Wales. Results will be posted throughout the day. Fixtures and Results Game 1, Hall A, 10:00, Birmingham 5 vs New College Worcester 2 – RESULT Game 2, Hall A,
- [Anti Doping Annual Report](https://goalballuk.com/anti-doping/anti-doping-annual-report-2021/) - Goalball UK Anti Doping Annual Report 2021 This report provides a summary of Goalball UK’s anti-doping activities undertaken between December 2020 to December 2021. UK Anti-Doping in collaboration with DCMS published a revised National Anti-Doping Policy which places greater emphasis on the role Sport National Governing Bodies play in the Clean Sport landscape. To this
- [Intermediate South League - Matchday 2 - Results](https://goalballuk.com/intermediate-south-league-matchday-2-results/) - Saturday 11th December 2021 at South Reading Leisure Centre, Northumberland Avenue, Reading, RG2 8DH & John Madejski Academy, 125 Hartland Road, Reading, RG2 8AF (venues are directly opposite each other). Teams in attendance: Birmingham, Croysutt Crusaders, Croysutt Warriors, RNC Academy, RNC Hereford, and Winchester Kings. Fixtures and Results Game 1, Venue A, 10:00, Birmingham 10 vs 6 Croysutt Warriors RESULT
- [Elite Super League - Matchday 1 - Results](https://goalballuk.com/elite-super-league-matchday-1-results/) - Saturday 4th and Sunday 5th December 2021 at English Institute of Sport Sheffield, Coleridge Road, Sheffield, S9 5DA. Teams in attendance: Birmingham, Cambridge Dons, Croysutt Warriors, Fen Tigers, Fenland Tigers, Northern Allstars, Phoenix Blaze, RNC Academy, and Winchester Kings. Fixtures and Results Day 1 – Saturday 4th December Game 1, Hall A, 09:45, Croysutt Warriors 3
- [Intermediate North League - Matchday 2 - Results](https://goalballuk.com/intermediate-north-matchday-2-results/) - Saturday 27th November 2021 at St Peters School, Clifton, York, YO30 6AB. Due to storm Arwen the following revised league fixtures were played. Game 1, Fen Tigers 16 vs Kirklees 7 – Result Game 2, York St John 2 vs West Yorkshire 12 – Result Game 3, Kirklees 13 vs York St John 3 – Result
- [Slide Anything Popup Preview](https://goalballuk.com/slide-anything-popup-preview/) - [slide-anything id='16274']
- [Intermediate South League - Matchday 1 - Results](https://goalballuk.com/intermediate-south-league-matchday-1-results/) - Saturday 23rd October, 2021 at Trinity School Sports Club, Shirley Park, Croydon CR9 7AT. Teams in attendance: Cambridge Gown, Cambridge Town, Croysutt Crusaders, Croysutt Warriors, London Elephants, Winchester Kings. Results Game 1, Hall A, 10:00, Croysutt Warriors 8 vs 12 Croysutt Crusaders – Result Game 2, Hall B, 10:00, London Elephants 4 vs 7
- [Novice Region A League - Tournament 1 - Results](https://goalballuk.com/novice-region-a-league-tournament-1-results/) - Saturday 9th October, 2021 at Wright Robinson Sports College, Abbey Hey Lane, Gorton, Manchester, M18 8RL. Teams in attendance: Lancashire Lions, West Yorkshire, South Yorkshire, and Blackburn. Results Game 1, Hall A, 10:00, Lancashire Lions 4 vs 4 West Yorkshire – Result Game 2, Hall A, 10:40, South Yorkshire 9 vs 3 Blackburn – Result
- [Novice Region B League - Tournament 1 - Results](https://goalballuk.com/novice-region-b-league-tournament-1-results/) - Saturday 9th October, 2021 at Royal National College For The Blind, Venns Ln, Hereford HR1 1DT. Teams in attendance: Birmingham, Nottingham Sheriffs, RNC Academy, RNC Ladies, and South Wales. Results Game 1, Hall A, 09:30, RNC Academy 1 vs 11 RNC Ladies – Result Game 2, Hall A, 10:10, Nottingham Sheriffs 0 vs 10 Birmingham
- [Novice Region C League - Tournament 1 - Results](https://goalballuk.com/novice-region-c-league-tournament-1-results/) - Saturday 9th October, 2021 at Sedgehill Academy, Sedgehill Road, London, SE6 3QN Teams in attendance: Cambridge Gown, Cambridge Town, Croysutt Warriors, Croysutt Crusaders, Winchester Kings, and Winchester Knights. Results Game 1, Hall A, 10:00, Winchester Kings 5 vs 5 Croysutt Warriors – Result Game 2, Hall A, 10:35, Croysutt Crusaders 7 vs 7 Winchester Knights – Result Game
- [Intermediate North League - Matchday 1 - Results](https://goalballuk.com/intermediate-north-matchday-1-results/) - Saturday 25th September, 2021 at The English Institute of Sport, Sheffield. Teams in attendance: Blackburn, Fen Tigers, Lancashire Lions, Mersey Sharks, and Scarborough Panthers. Results Game 1, Hall A, 10:00, Blackburn 10 vs 18 Lancashire Lions – Result Game 2, Hall B, 10:00, Mersey Sharks 9 vs 10 Scarborough Panthers – Result Game 3, Hall
- [School Competitions](https://goalballuk.com/school/gallery/school-competitions/)
- [Club Volunteers](https://goalballuk.com/work-with-us/club-volunteers/) - Volunteering Opportunities within ClubsOur community clubs need lots of support to keep running. Whether you can spare an hour a week or an hour a day, your time will really make a difference to the club and their players. Roles can include setting up at training sessions, providing transport to and from tournaments, helping with
- [Introduction to Officiating Course](https://goalballuk.com/work-with-us/intro-to-officiating-course/) - Introduction to Officiating Course What is it? An online course to introduce the sport of goalball and the basics of officiating the game. By completing the course, you will feel prepared to goal judge and table officiate (with support) at a Goalball UK competition as you will have: Basic knowledge of the sport of goalball An understanding
- [2021/22 Competition update](https://goalballuk.com/competition/competitionupdate/) - 6th May 2021 Read our latest competition update here
- [COVID-19 FAQ's](https://goalballuk.com/covid-19-faqs/) - FAQ’s Question: From a player. When can my club start training? Answer: The Goalball UK guidance outlines the process for clubs to return. There is minimal disruption to the actual game play from a players point of view. As soon as your club implements the guidance they can return. Individual players are welcome to attend
- [Our Stories](https://goalballuk.com/our-stories/) - Introduction by Mark Winder, CEO of Goalball UK: “It was important during our 10 Year Anniversary celebrations we recorded, celebrated and commemorated the milestone with something that captured the spirit and diversity of the ‘Goalball Family”. “For anyone that’s been involved with goalball, they would have instantly recognised that it’s the people and the community
- [Our stories - Josh Windle and Josh McEntee](https://goalballuk.com/10-year-stories-josh-and-josh/) - Previous Story – Croysutt Warriors Back to Our Stories For those that have attended Goalball UK national league tournaments, many will have noticed that best friends Josh Windle and Josh McEntee are often as thick as thieves before and after games. The pair, who met through goalball, both have remarkably paralleled stories. When they were
- [Our stories - Robert Avery](https://goalballuk.com/10-year-stories-robert-avery/) - Previous Story – Naqib Ahmed Back to Our Stories Next Story – Kali Holder Robert Avery’s journey to become one of the highest regarded goalball referees in the game started back in 2010. He had been working in the rehabilitation of visually impaired people since 1983 and so had been aware of goalball for many
- [Our stories - Naqib Ahmed](https://goalballuk.com/10-year-stories-naqib-ahmed/) - Previous Story – Phil Green Back to Our Stories Next Story – Robert Avery In his early teens growing up in Birmingham, Naqib Ahmed was a promising footballer, playing for West Bromwich Albion’s PAN disability and partially sighted teams. However, at the age of 15 his sight started to deteriorate further and playing football became
- [Our stories - Kali Holder](https://goalballuk.com/10-year-kali-holder/) - Previous Story – Robert Avery Back to Our Stories Next Story – Croysutt Warriors Kali Holder’s journey to the elite level of goalball started from simply wanting to do more with her weekends. As a teenager with a visual impairment, she was eager to find new challenges. Upon joining a local youth club for visually
- [Our stories - Phil Green](https://goalballuk.com/10-year-stories-phil-green/) - Previous Story – Sarah Stephenson-Hunter Back to Our Stories Next Story – Naqib Ahmed Phil Green was affectionately known as ‘Phil Cricket’ as he was always found playing for his local VI cricket club in Yorkshire. Although, the larger-than-life character confessed that sometimes his favourite part of the sport was getting into the clubhouse after
- [Our stories - Sarah Stephenson-Hunter](https://goalballuk.com/10-year-stories-sarah-stephenson-hunter/) - Previous Story – Mike Reilly Back to Our Stories Next Story – Phil Green Sarah had a difficult childhood growing up on the north east coast of England. As a partially sighted youngster, who also suffered with juvenile arthritis, opportunities to play sport at school and connect with her peers were incredibly limited. That was
- [Our Stories - Mike Reilly](https://goalballuk.com/10-year-stories-mike-reilly/) - Previous Story – Colin Baxter Back to Our Stories Next Story – Sarah Stephenson-Hunter As a sports fan, working in sports marketing was a dream for Mike Reilly. After selling his business to a top 20 marketing firm, he went on to work with some of the biggest names in English football. With his CV
- [Our Stories - Colin Baxter](https://goalballuk.com/10-year-stories-colin-baxter/) - Previous story – Clive Spencer Back to Our Stories Page Next story – Mike Reilly Colin has been passionate about all sports from a young age, especially playing football at his primary school. However, as a result of detaching both retinas, the opportunities to play anything rough or competitive were limited by the need to
- [Our stories - Clive Spencer](https://goalballuk.com/10-year-stories-clive-spencer/) - Back to Our Stories Next story – Colin Baxter Clive was introduced to goalball back in 1978 when he was the PE teacher at what is now called New College Worcester, the school for blind and partially sighted students. Out of the blue, a sport and recreation officer from the Royal National Institute of Blind
- [Strategy 2019-2024](https://goalballuk.com/strategy/) - Goalball U.K. Strategy 2019-2024: Transforming More Lives Today (26th February, 2019) is Goalball U.K.’s birthday. As a charity and National Governing Body we are now nine years old. We want to use this special day to launch our new, ‘Transforming More Lives’ Strategy document. John Grosvenor our Chairman says: ‘Since I was appointed Chair in
- [Ten Year Anniversary](https://goalballuk.com/ten-year-anniversary/)
- [Donated](https://goalballuk.com/donated/) - Goalball Visionaries You are a Visionary! Your donation has been processed; you will receive a receipt email shortly confirming your donation from Enthuse. Please note this email may go to your junk. Thank you for your donation to Goalball UK. Your donation will help us to transform the lives of people who are blind or partially
- [COVID-19 updates](https://goalballuk.com/covid-19-updates/) - For any Goalball UK COVID-19 enquiries please contact Steve Cox (Responsible Officer): steve.cox@goalballuk.com, 07706 286 584. For all Return to Play information and updates please use the link HERE Goalball UK staff are currently working from home and not from the Sheffield Office. Please use the contact details below to contact us Mark Winder –
- [National League Standings](https://goalballuk.com/competition/national-league-standings-2/) - Goalball UK National League Standings is the combined points from our Novice, Intermediate and Elite Leagues. The club who finishes first in this league is crowned National League Champions. Unfortunately due to COVID 19 we had to cut short the 2019/20 season including the cancellation of the national league. The table below shows the league
- [2.6 Challenge](https://goalballuk.com/donated/donations-and-fundraising-2-6challenge/) - Join The 2.6 Challenge to help to save the UK’s charities Goalball UK 2.6 Challenge Ideas As you may know, we are taking part in the 2.6 Challenge and we want the Goalball Family to join us to help raise some vital funds. We are one of many charities who have had to reduce services
- [2.6 Challenge Step by Step](https://goalballuk.com/donated/2-6-challenge-step-by-step/) - There are 2 ways in which you can get involved with Goalball UK’s 2.6 challenge: Donate You can simply donate to any of the members of the #GoalballFamily who have set up their own challenges, this includes CEO Mark Winder, details can be found here. Fundraise You can also set up your own challenge to
- [Schools Programme](https://goalballuk.com/school/schools-programme/) - National Schools Programme Goalball UK, supported by BBC Children in Need, run a national programme designed to get more children and young people with a visual impairment involved in the sport at a school level. However, goalball is a fully inclusive sport which means anybody can play! Goalball is a fun, exciting and unique sport
- [School Sessions](https://goalballuk.com/school/gallery/school-sessions/)
- [School Games](https://goalballuk.com/school/gallery/school-games/)
- [Gallery](https://goalballuk.com/school/gallery/) - Pictures from Goalball UK in schools School Games School Competitions School Sessions
- [Get into Goalball Campaign](https://goalballuk.com/get-into-goalball-campaign/) - Get into Goalball CampaignGet into Goalball Challenge Players, fancy winning a free t-shirt? Clubs, how about a brand new Goalfix bag loaded with £100 of equipment? Goalball UK have launched our Get into Goalball campaign, designed to get more people across the UK playing Goalball! We have 2 different challenges, one for our current players
- [Gallery](https://goalballuk.com/competition/gallery/) - 12Next
- [Cookie Policy](https://goalballuk.com/cookie-policy/) - This site uses cookies – small text files that are placed on your machine to help the site provide a better user experience. In general, cookies are used to retain user preferences, store information for things like shopping carts, and provide anonymised tracking data to third party applications like Google Analytics. As a rule, cookies
- [Coaching Hints and Tips](https://goalballuk.com/coaching-hints-and-tips/)
- [Competition Committee Vacancies](https://goalballuk.com/competition-committee-vacancies/) - Do you want to help shape the future of goalball? We have vacancies on our Competition Committee and we are looking to appoint a new Chairperson, Club, Young Person, Player and Official Representative to attend meetings and provide input to help develop goalball in the UK. Please see below the outline of the roles and
- [Defence](https://goalballuk.com/the-sport/defence/)

## Events

- [Training camp with Netherlands](https://goalballuk.com/event/training-camp-with-netherlands/)
- [Malmo Open 2025](https://goalballuk.com/event/malmo-open-2025/)

## Portfolio

- [Goalball Cup 2015](https://goalballuk.com/portfolio-items/goalball-cup-2015-13/)
- [Goalball Cup 2015](https://goalballuk.com/portfolio-items/goalball-cup-2015-12/)
- [Goalball Cup 2015](https://goalballuk.com/portfolio-items/goalball-cup-2015-11/)
- [Goalball Cup 2015](https://goalballuk.com/portfolio-items/goalball-cup-2015-10/)
- [Goalball Cup 2015](https://goalballuk.com/portfolio-items/goalball-cup-2015-9/)
- [Goalball Cup 2015](https://goalballuk.com/portfolio-items/goalball-cup-2015-8/)
- [Goalball Cup 2015](https://goalballuk.com/portfolio-items/goalball-cup-2015-7/)
- [Goalball Cup 2015](https://goalballuk.com/portfolio-items/goalball-cup-2015-6/)
- [Goalball Cup 2015](https://goalballuk.com/portfolio-items/goalball-cup-2015-5/)
- [Goalball Cup 2015](https://goalballuk.com/portfolio-items/goalball-cup-2015-4/)
- [Goalball Cup 2015](https://goalballuk.com/portfolio-items/goalball-cup-2015-3/)
- [Goalball Cup 2015](https://goalballuk.com/portfolio-items/goalball-cup-2015-2/)
- [Goalball Cup 2015](https://goalballuk.com/portfolio-items/goalball-cup-2015/)
- [Paralympics GB Sports Fest - Durham](https://goalballuk.com/portfolio-items/paralympics-gb-sports-fest-durham/)
- [Learning to play Goalball](https://goalballuk.com/portfolio-items/learning-to-play-goalball-8/)
- [Paralympics GB Sports Fest - Durham](https://goalballuk.com/portfolio-items/paralympics-gb-sports-fest-durham-2/)
- [Learning to play Goalball](https://goalballuk.com/portfolio-items/learning-to-play-goalball-7/)
- [Learning to play Goalball](https://goalballuk.com/portfolio-items/learning-to-play-goalball-6/)
- [Learning to play Goalball](https://goalballuk.com/portfolio-items/learning-to-play-goalball-5/)
- [Learning to play Goalball](https://goalballuk.com/portfolio-items/learning-to-play-goalball-4/)
- [Learning to play Goalball](https://goalballuk.com/portfolio-items/learning-to-play-goalball-3/)
- [Learning to play Goalball](https://goalballuk.com/portfolio-items/learning-to-play-goalball-2/)
- [Learning to play Goalball](https://goalballuk.com/portfolio-items/learning-to-play-goalball/)
- [Defending the goal](https://goalballuk.com/portfolio-items/defending-the-goal/)
- [Goalball player on the attack](https://goalballuk.com/portfolio-items/goalball-player-on-the-attack/)
- [Goalball player ready to throw](https://goalballuk.com/portfolio-items/goalball-player-ready-to-throw/)
- [Goalball player saving in front of goal](https://goalballuk.com/portfolio-items/goalball-player-saving-in-front-of-goal/)
- [Goalball player in front of goal](https://goalballuk.com/portfolio-items/goalball-player-throwing-3/)
- [Goalball player throwing](https://goalballuk.com/portfolio-items/goalball-player-throwing-2/)
- [Goalball player blocking](https://goalballuk.com/portfolio-items/goalball-player-blocking/)
- [Goalball player throwing](https://goalballuk.com/portfolio-items/goalball-player-throwing/)

## FAQs

- [What do you wear to play goalball?](https://goalballuk.com/faq-items/what-do-you-wear-to-play-goalball/) - At a Corporate Event you will be given eye shades to wear just like goalball players do! This means you'll have no sight. Don't worry, we let you get used to it without the shades first. Wear comfortable sports clothes and trainers with nothing too loose or baggy. You need clothes you can move in.
- [What is goalball and how is it played?](https://goalballuk.com/faq-items/what-is-goalball-and-how-is-it-played/) - Goalball is a team sport open to both male and female players. It was originally developed in 1946 to help to rehabilitate servicemen and women who had become visually impaired in the Second World War. More recently, it has developed into a highly popular sport played in many countries and in international competitions including the
- [Why play goalball at your corporate event or team day?](https://goalballuk.com/faq-items/why-play-goalball-at-your-corporate-event-or-team-day/) - The sport of goalball features many of the elements necessary for today’s organisations to build your team's skillset. The lessons learned in goalball are taken back to the workplace and put into action not just for a week or two, but as a key factor in ongoing improvement for teams, individuals and managers. This will
- [How does adding goalball to my event help the national sport?](https://goalballuk.com/faq-items/how-does-adding-goalball-to-my-event-help-the-national-sport/) - By introducing goalball to your event, you will be directly supporting Goalball UK, the sport's governing body in this country. Goalball promotes the sport nationally at all levels, as well as representing our Men's and Women's high-performance squads who compete at international level, including at the Paralympics.

## Fusion Elements

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- [TGC news story post card](https://goalballuk.com/fusion_element/llhm-2023/) - What’s stopping women and girls taking part in goalball? Read more
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- [This Girl Can project Group members](https://goalballuk.com/fusion_element/this-girl-can-project-group-members/) - Anna MartinSport is for everyone, and to have the chance to create female-specific opportunities across the country is so exciting.Rachel JohnstoneI am excited about opening the door to goalball to women and girls of all ages and hopefully making a positive difference in their lives.Alex UlyssesI’m excited about seeing more youth female players become a
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- [GB Women 2023 2](https://goalballuk.com/fusion_element/gb-women-2023-2/)
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- [Competition Gallery 2022](https://goalballuk.com/fusion_element/competition-gallery-2022/)
- [This Girl Can Gallery 2022](https://goalballuk.com/fusion_element/this-girl-can-gallery-2022-2/)
- [This Girl Can gallery 2022](https://goalballuk.com/fusion_element/this-girl-can-gallery-2022/)
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- [LLHM Full width promo](https://goalballuk.com/fusion_element/llhm-full-width-promo/)
- [person](https://goalballuk.com/fusion_element/person/)
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- [Team Profile](https://goalballuk.com/fusion_element/team-profile/)
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- [TD](https://goalballuk.com/fusion_element/td/)
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- [NL Fixture](https://goalballuk.com/fusion_element/nl-fixture/)
- [CC1](https://goalballuk.com/fusion_element/cc1/)
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- [Player](https://goalballuk.com/fusion_element/player/)
- [Standings](https://goalballuk.com/fusion_element/standings/)
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## Categories

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- [Firefox](https://goalballuk.com/wpa-stats-type/firefox/)
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## Event Categories

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## Portfolio Categories

- [National](https://goalballuk.com/portfolio_category/national/)
- [Learning to play](https://goalballuk.com/portfolio_category/learning-to-play/)
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- [Goalball UK](https://goalballuk.com/portfolio_category/goalball-uk/)

## FAQ Categories

- [Corporate and Team Building Event FAQs](https://goalballuk.com/faq_category/corporate-and-team-building-event-faqs/)