Our current affiliated clubs and developing areas are listed below. If you can’t find a club in your local area, please complete our Get Involved form so we can provide you with information about the latest developments in new and existing areas.
Northern England
Training day:
Monday
Training time:
7:30pm – 10:00pm
Training frequency:
Weekly
Training venue:
Bangor Street Community Centre, Norwich Street, Blackburn, BB1 6NZ
For further details please contact Mohammed Salim Patel:
Tel. 07545 762342
Email bburngc@gmail.com
Training day:
Saturday
Training time:
12pm to 3pm
Training frequency:
Fortnightly
Training venue:
Parkside Sports Centre, Parkside Road, Bradford, BD5 8EH
For further details please contact Hamza Azam:
Tel. 07743 785977
Email hammymeena@icloud.com
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The Greater Manchester Falcons have launched a new goalball club in Bolton.
The club are in the process of setting up weekly sessions at a regular venue.
To find out more about the club, and when the next session is, please email info@gbvis.co.uk
Training day:
Saturday
Training time:
2pm to 4pm
Training frequency:
Fortnightly
Training venue:
Manchester Communications Academy, 2 Silchester Drive, Manchester, M40 8NT
For further details please contact Ben Tanner:
Tel. 07896 179983
Email lancashirelions@gmail.com
Training day:
Sundays
Training time:
10.30am to 2.30pm
Training frequency:
Second Sunday of every month
Training venue:
Anfield Sports and Community Centre, Lower Breck Road, Anfield, Liverpool L6 0AG
For further details please contact Ray from SAVI North West:
Tel. 07572 074362
Email merseysharks@savinorthwest.com
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We train once a month on a Saturday (from 11am to 2pm) in the Upper Hall at Sport Central, Northumbria University, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE1 8ST.
To find out more about our club, and when the next session is, please email goalballnorthernallstars@gmail.com.
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Goalball UK are working with Galloways to launch a new goalball club in Preston.
If you are interested in getting involved, as a player or a volunteer, please contact Kathryn Fielding:
Tel. 07795 263642
Email Kathryn.Fielding@goalballuk.com
Training day:
Wednesday
Training time:
5pm to 7pm
Training frequency:
Fortnightly
Training venue:
English Institute of Sport (EIS), Coleridge Road, Sheffield, S9 5DA
Optional meeting point at Arena/Don Valley tram stop
For further details please contact Kathryn Fielding:
Tel. 07795 263642
Email southyorkshiregoalballclub@gmail.com
Training day:
Sunday
Training time:
1.30pm to 4.30pm
Training frequency:
Fortnightly
Training venue:
The Edge, University of Leeds, Woodhouse Lane, Leeds, LS2 9JT
Optional meeting point at Leeds train station.
For further details please contact Kathryn Fielding:
Tel. 07795 263642
Email westyorkshiregoalballclub@gmail.com
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Training day:
Sunday
Training time:
12pm to 3pm
Training frequency:
Monthly
Training venue:
York St John University Sports Park, Haxby Road, New Earswick, York, YO31 8FY
Optional meeting point at York train station
For further details please contact Robert Avery:
Tel. 01904 876340
Email r.avery@yorksj.ac.uk
The Midlands
Training day:
Saturday
Training time:
10am to 2pm
Training frequency:
Varied
Training venue:
The Factory, 5 Devon Way, Birmingham, B31 2TW
A 2 minute walk from Longbridge train station – where players can be met on request and guided to the venue
For further details please contact Yusuf:
Tel. 07429 407886
Email birmingham.bgc@outlook.com
Please note that sessions are for players aged 16+ and anyone under the age of 18 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.
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We are hoping to launch a new club in Coventry soon.
To register your interest, please contact Kathryn Fielding:
Tel. 07795 263642
Email kathryn@goalballuk.com
Training day:
Saturday
Training time:
9am to 1pm
Training frequency:
Varied
Training venue:
Neale Wade Academy, Wimblington Road, March, Cambridgeshire, PE15 9PX
For further details please contact Emma Evans:
Tel. 07415 479203
Email fentigers@outlook.com
New College Worcester have a rich history in goalball and have seen many of their students represent Great Britain at several Paralympic Games:
At New College Worcester, goalball is taught as part of the PE curriculum and continues to be popular with students of all ages both as part of after school activities and at weekends.
For further information visit our website www.newcollegeworcester.co.uk
Training venue:
Sutton Bonington Sports Centre, College Road, Sutton Bonington, Leicestershire, LE12 5RD
For further details please contact Hannah Webber:
Tel. 0115 8468121
Email Hannah.Webber@nottingham.ac.uk
The Royal National College for the Blind (RNC) in Hereford has recently developed the first blind or partially sighted sports academy and goalball is one of its main disciplines.
Training day:
Saturday
Training time:
10am – 1pm
Training frequency:
Monthly
Training venue:
Stoke-on-Trent College, Cauldron Campus, Hanley, Stoke-on-Trent, ST4 2DG
For further details please email Kathryn.Fielding@goalballuk.com.
We are hoping to launch a new club in Wolverhampton soon.
To register your interest, please contact Kathryn Fielding:
Tel. 07795 263642
Email Kathryn.Fielding@goalballuk.com
Southern England
We are hoping to launch a new club in Berkshire soon.
To register your interest, please contact Kathryn Fielding:
Tel. 07795 263642
Email kathryn@goalballuk.com
Goalball UK are planning to launch a new goalball club in Bristol in 2025.
An initial taster session is taking place on Sunday 26th January, from 1pm to 3pm, at Fairfield High School (Allfoxton Road, Horfield, Bristol, BS7 9NL).
If you are interested in coming along to learn more about the sport, please contact Kathryn Fielding:
Tel. 07795 263642
Email Kathryn.Fielding@goalballuk.com
Training day:
Saturday
Training time:
12pm to 3pm
Training frequency:
Fortnightly
Training venue:
Cherry Hinton Village Leisure, Colville Road, Cherry Hinton, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, CB1 9EJ
For further details please contact Warren Wilson:
Tel. 07939 181288
Email cambridge.dons@gmail.com
Training day:
Monday
Training time:
6pm to 9pm
Training frequency:
Weekly
Training venue:
Harris Invictus Academy, London Road, Croydon, CR0 2TB
For further details please contact Robin Faulkner:
Tel. 07889 648925
Email croysuttwarriors@outlook.com
Goalball Taster Sessions in Chelmsford
Dates: Saturday 14th December, 18th January and 8th February
Time: 11:00 – 14:00
Venue: The Boswells School, Burnham Road, Chelmsford, CM1 6LY
Nearest train station: Chelmsford
These are taster sessions aimed at visually impaired people 14+. People of all levels of sight from fully sighted to totally blind can and do play goalball as everyone wears shades, so everyone is welcome. Parents, friends and siblings are welcome to stay and join in too.
Cost: £5 per session (first goalball session free)
What to bring: Indoor trainers, long trousers, a long-sleeved top and a flask for water. We will provide padding and eye shades.
Contact: To let us know you are coming or ask any questions contact: Chelmsfordgoalball@outlook.com
Thanks to support from Active Essex, Goalball UK, Primary Club and RNIB.
Training day:
Sunday
Training time:
1.30pm to 4pm
Training frequency:
Monthly
Training venue:
Watford Leisure Centre – Central, Peace Prospect, Watford, WD17 3HA
Nearest train station: Watford Junction (mainline)
Nearest tube station: Watford (Metropolitan line)
For further details please contact Ciaron Naughton:
Email watfordgoalball@gmail.com
Training day:
Tuesday
Training time:
6pm to 8pm
Training frequency:
Fortnightly
Training venue:
The Castle Leisure Centre, 2 Gabriel Walk, Elephant and Castle, London, SE1 6FG
Optional meeting point at Elephant and Castle tube station (university exit)
For further details please contact Russ Sparks:
Training day:
Saturday
Training time:
2pm to 5pm
Training frequency:
Fortnightly
Training venue:
John Mason School, Wootton Road, Abingdon, OX14 1JB.
Co-ordinated travel from Oxford or Radley train station is available.
For further details please email goalball.oxford@gmail.com
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Training day:
Saturday
Training time:
10am to 2.30pm (dependent on playing level)
Training frequency:
Fortnightly
Training venue:
Peter Symonds College, Owen’s Road, Winchester, SO22 6RX
For further details please contact Bridget Knott:
Email winchestergoalball@yahoo.com
Northern Ireland
To register your interest, please contact Kathryn Fielding:
Tel. 07795 263642
Email kathryn@goalballuk.com
Scotland
We are hoping to launch a new club in Edinburgh soon.
To register your interest, please contact Kathryn Fielding:
Tel. 07795 263642
Email kathryn@goalballuk.com
We are hoping to re-launch a club in Glasgow soon.
To register your interest, please contact Kathryn Fielding:
Tel. 07795 263642
Email kathryn@goalballuk.com
We are hoping to launch a new club in Perth soon.
To register your interest, please contact Graeme Doig:
Tel. 07999 544549
Email Graeme.Doig@scottishdisabilitysport.com
Wales
Thanks to funding from Sport Wales, Goalball UK are working with Disability Sport Wales to launch a new club in North Wales. If you are interested in playing or volunteering, come along to our next taster session.
Date: Saturday 18th January
Time: 2pm to 5pm
Venue: Wrexham University Sports Centre
For more information, please contact Kathryn Fielding:
Tel. 07795 263642
Email Kathryn.Fielding@goalballuk.com
We have training sessions in Cardiff and Port Talbot on Saturdays.
Mae gennym sesiynau hyfforddi yng Nghaerdydd a Phort Talbot ar ddydd Sadwrn.
For further details please contact Megan Price / Am fanylion pellach cysylltwch â Megan Price:
Email / ebost southwalesgoalball@gmail.com