Goalball UK Taster Sessions
If you’re new to goalball and wish to experience the game firsthand, our Taster Sessions are the perfect starting point.
Led by experienced coaches, these sessions offer an interactive and supportive environment for you to learn the basics, hone your skills, and get a taste of what makes goalball such a fun and accessible sport.
Check out the upcoming taster sessions listed below!
Join British Blind Sport and Brighton Goalball Club for a day of goalball and lots of other visually impaired sports!
Date: Saturday 7th October
Time: 10am – 3pm
Venue: Southwick Leisure Centre, Old Barn Way, Southwick, Brighton BN42
More information: Visit the British Blind Sport event website to register or contact Vicky Cook. Telephone 07983 498120 or email vicky@britishblindsport.org.uk.
Join Croysutt Warriors for a goalball taster session for new and beginner players
Date: Monday 9th October
Time: 6pm – 9pm
Venue: Harris Invictus Academy, 88 London Road, Croydon, CR0 2TB (nearest train station is West Croydon)
More information: Contact Tommy Britton at Croysuttwarriors@outlook.com or on 074035 43536 to attend
Join Northern Allstars for a goalball taster session aimed at new and beginner players.
Date: Saturday 14th October
Time: 11:00am – 4:00pm
Venue: Sport Central, Northumbria University, Northumberland Road, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE1 8ST
More information: Contact Peter Doyle at Peterdoyle59@gmail.com or on 077182 82974 to attend.
Join British Blind Sport for a day of goalball and lots of other visually impaired sports!
Date: Saturday 14th October
Time: 10am – 3pm
Venue: West View Leisure Centre, Ribbleton Lane Preston PR1 5EP
More information: Visit the British Blind Sport event website to register or contact Vicky Cook. Telephone 07983 498120 or email vicky@britishblindsport.org.uk.
Join Watford Goalball Club for a goalball taster session. Aimed at aged 11 and over this session is great for beginners and experienced players alike!
Date: Sunday 15th September
Time: 1:00pm – 4:00pm
Venue: Watford Central Leisure Centre, Peace Prospect, Watford, WD17 3HA
More information: Contact Ciaron Naughton at watfordgoalball@gmail.com or on 07827829564 to attend.
Join British Blind Sport for a day of goalball and lots of other visually impaired sports!
Date: Saturday 21st October
Time: 10am – 3pm
Venue: Eston Leisure Centre, Normanby Road, South Bank, TS6 9AE
More information: Visit the British Blind Sport event website to register or contact Vicky Cook. Telephone 07983 498120 or email vicky@britishblindsport.org.uk.
Come along to try goalball at Oxford Goalball Club! Anyone 14 years old or above can attend this taster session. All welcome regardless of previous goalball experience, sight level or ability.Date: Saturday 4th November
Time: 12:30 – 16:00
Venue: Oxford High School, Belbroughton Road, Oxford OX2 6XA
More information: We recommend wearing long sports trousers. Indoor shoes required. Bring soft elbow and knee pads if you have them but don’t worry if not as we will supply them as well as the other equipment.
For any information or questions, contact us at goalball.oxford@gmail.com
Join Mersey Sharks for a goalball taster session for all ages and abilities!
Dates:
Sunday 5th November 2023
Sunday 3rd December 2023
Time:
10:30am – 2:30pm
Venue:
Anfield Sports and Community Centre, Lower Breck Road, Liverpool, L6 0AG
More information:
Contact Matt Cliff at matt.cliff@savinorthwest.com or on 07825 381198 to attend.
Join West Yorkshire Goalball Club for a goalball taster session aimed at new and beginner players.
Date: Sunday 5th November
Time: 1.30pm to 4.30pm
Venue: The Edge, University of Leeds, Willow Terrace Road, Leeds, LS2 9JT
More information: Contact Kathryn Fielding on westyorkshiregoalballclub@gmail.com or 07795 263642 to attend.
Join Winchester Goalball Club for a goalball taster session.
Date: TBC
Time: TBC
Venue: Peter Symonds College, Owens Road, Winchester, SO22 6RX.
More information: Contact Bridget Knott on winchestergoalball@yahoo.com or 07941 434633 to attend.
Date: TBC
Time: 11am to 1pm
Venue: Sir Stanley Matthews Sports Centre, Staffordshire University, Leek Road, Stoke-on-Trent, ST4 2DF.
There is the option to meet at Staffordshire Sight Loss Association’s office on Albion Street at 10.30am to then share taxis to the venue.
More information: No previous experience of goalball is required and all the necessary equipment will be provided so you just need to come casually dressed to participate and bring some energy and enthusiasm! Sighted family and friends are also welcome to attend. To register your interest, please contact Kathryn Fielding on 07795 263642 or email Kathryn.Fielding@goalballuk.com.
