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 people, and to enhance the ongoing fundraising efforts of the Goalball UK charity.
What has the Youth Forum done so far?
Although the forum did not run an event or fundraiser in 2025, there has been lots going on behind the scenes. The Forum has: helped with the 2025 Safeguarding campaign on social media, supported the Goalball UK social media team at tournaments, and more.
Members of the forum have also attended conferences both as speakers and guests to advocate for young goalball players and for those who are visually impaired (VI). One member of the forum even was invited to speak on the ‘Play Their Way’ podcast too.
What is next for the Youth Forum?
The Youth Forum has an exciting year ahead with members planning a future fundraiser event. Additionally, the Forum will continue its efforts to increase safeguarding awareness along side the Goalball UK safeguarding lead. The Forum intends to also support Goalball UK at national tournaments too.
The Forum will also continue to work alongside other youth boards within the sport and VI sector to help the voices of young goalballers be heard beyond the goalball world itself.
Who are the existing members of the Youth Forum?
To meet the current members of the Youth Forum, and to find out a little bit about each one, please use the following link: https://goalballuk.com/about-us/meet-the-youth-forum/
What are the time commitments for being in the Youth Forum?
The Forum meets once a month online for around an hour to discuss projects and share ideas. Between meetings, members also complete tasks like creating questionnaires, completing research and contacting organisations which takes roughly two to three hours a month. If you joined the Youth Forum you would be expected to be a member for a minimum of two years.
Sounds good, how can I get involved?
Now is a great opportunity to join the Youth Forum and get involved in their exciting projects over the next couple of years!
To join simply follow the information below:
To apply you must be:
1. Aged between 16 and 25 at the time of applying.
2. Registered as blind or visually impaired, be a sighted sibling/friend of someone who is blind or visually impaired, or have an interest in the sport of goalball (regardless of your level or sight).
3. Passionate about blind and visually impaired sports and increasing opportunities for young people!
How can I apply?
To apply to join the Goalball UK Youth Forum please:
1. Complete a general details form through the following link: Youth Forum application form
2. Submit a video, audio file, or written statement. Please note – this should be a maximum of 5 minutes for a recording, or 1 page of A4 for a written statement (this is based on Arial 14, if you use a larger font you can go over the 1 page limit).
Please tell us the following:
1. Why are you passionate about blind and visually impaired sports?
2. What are you most excited about getting involved in the Youth Forum?
3. What would you like to get out of being involved in this project?
4. Anything else you would like us to know!
Be as creative as you like!! Please submit your video, audio file, or written statement to the following email address: youthforum@goalballuk.com. Please also use this email address for any questions you may have, we would love to hear from you if you are interested in applying but want to know more!
The closing date for applications is Friday 30th of January 2026.
We look forward to receiving your application and welcoming the successful applicants in 2026.
