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!

Goalball UK are working to launch a new goalball club in Bristol in 2025.

Our next taster session, for anyone who is interested in learning more about the sport, is on Sunday 4th May from 1pm to 3pm at Fairfield High School, Allfoxton Road, Horfield, Bristol, BS7 9NL.

If you are interested in coming along, please contact Kathryn Fielding:
Tel. 07795 263642
Email Kathryn.Fielding@goalballuk.com

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 17th May
Time: 2pm to 5pm
Venue: Wrexham University Sports Centre, Mold Road, Wrexham, LL11 2AW

For more information, please contact Kathryn Fielding:
Tel. 07795 263642
Email Kathryn.Fielding@goalballuk.com

Northern Allstars Academy Aspire Day 

Northern Allstars, in partnership with Goalball UK are holding a free Academy Aspire Day as part of our Goalball Academy programme for young blind or partially sighted people aged 11-18 years old. This day is perfect for people who would like to play goalball for the first time, or for people who would like to learn more about explore opportunities to progress within our Performance Pathway.

But for all, come along to have some fun and learn all about this exciting Paralympic sport!

Date: Saturday 21st June
Time: 10am until 1pm
Venue: Sport Central, Northumbria University, Northumberland Road, Newcastle upon Tyne NE1 8ST

For more information and to confirm your place please complete our Goalball Academy self-nomination form.
If you would like to find out any further information about the day, please contact Alex Cockerham
Tel. 07975 893 924
Email alex.cockerham@goalballuk.com

Winchester Academy Aspire Day 

Winchester Goalball Club, in partnership with Goalball UK are holding a free Academy Aspire Day as part of our Goalball Academy programme for young blind or partially sighted people aged 11-18 years old. This day is perfect for people who would like to play goalball for the first time, or for people who would like to learn more about explore opportunities to progress within our Performance Pathway.

But for all, come along to have some fun and learn all about this exciting Paralympic sport!

Date: Saturday 19th July
Time: 11am-4:30pm
Venue: Peter Symonds College, Owens Road, Winchester SO22 6RX

For more information and to confirm your place please complete our Goalball Academy self-nomination form.
If you would like to find out any further information about the day, please contact Alex Cockerham
Tel. 07975 893 924
Email alex.cockerham@goalballuk.com

Croysutt Warriors Academy Aspire Day 

Croysutt Warriors Goalball Club, in partnership with Goalball UK are holding a free Academy Aspire Day as part of our Goalball Academy programme for young blind or partially sighted people aged 11-18 years old. This day is perfect for people who would like to play goalball for the first time, or for people who would like to learn more about explore opportunities to progress within our Performance Pathway.

But for all, come along to have some fun and learn all about this exciting Paralympic sport!

Date: Saturday 16th August
Time: 11am-4:00pm
Venue: Royal Russell School, Coombe Lane, Croydon, CR9 5BX

For more information and to confirm your place please complete our Goalball Academy self-nomination form.
If you would like to find out any further information about the day, please contact Alex Cockerham
Tel. 07975 893 924
Email alex.cockerham@goalballuk.com

South Wales Academy Aspire Day 

South Wales Goalball Club, in partnership with Goalball UK are holding a free Academy Aspire Day as part of our Goalball Academy programme for young blind or partially sighted people aged 11-18 years old. This day is perfect for people who would like to play goalball for the first time, or for people who would like to learn more about explore opportunities to progress within our Performance Pathway.

But for all, come along to have some fun and learn all about this exciting Paralympic sport!

Date: Saturday 27th September
Time: 11am-4:00pm
Venue: Eastern Leisure Centre, Llanrumney Avenue, Llanrumney, Cardiff CF3 4DN

For more information and to confirm your place please complete our Goalball Academy self-nomination form.
If you would like to find out any further information about the day, please contact Alex Cockerham
Tel. 07975 893 924
Email alex.cockerham@goalballuk.com

West Wales Vipers Academy Aspire Day 

West Wales Vipers Goalball Club, in partnership with Goalball UK are holding a free Academy Aspire Day as part of our Goalball Academy programme for young blind or partially sighted people aged 11-18 years old. This day is perfect for people who would like to play goalball for the first time, or for people who would like to learn more about explore opportunities to progress within our Performance Pathway.

But for all, come along to have some fun and learn all about this exciting Paralympic sport!

Date: Saturday 17th January
Time: 11am-4:00pm
Venue: Ysgol Gyfun Gymraeg Bro Myrddin, Croesyceiliog, Carmarthen SA32 8DN

For more information and to confirm your place please complete our Goalball Academy self-nomination form.
If you would like to find out any further information about the day, please contact Alex Cockerham
Tel. 07975 893 924
Email alex.cockerham@goalballuk.com

Kathryn Fielding is kneeling on the floor of a sports hall in Goalball UK kit talking to participants of a taster session
A woman stands in activewear in a sports hall holding a soft goalball and wearing soft eyeshades to try goalball