Events


This Girl Can Open – Saturday 14 February 2026

Registrations are now open for the 2026 This Girl Can Open. Here are the key details:

Date: Saturday 14 February. First game at 10:00. Arrival from 09:00. Event closes between 16:00 and 16:30.
Venue: The Factory, 5 Devon Way, Longbridge, Birmingham, B31 2TS.

Format:

This is an individual-entry event. All attendees will be mixed into teams, with each team playing several matches throughout the day. Medals will be awarded to the top three teams. There will also be off-court sessions, offering everyone the chance to learn something new.

You do not need to be part of a Goalball UK club to enter, but you must be a Goalball UK member. Membership is free and you can register by completing our 2025/2026 membership form.

Who can take part:

The event is open to blind or partially sighted females aged 12 and above. You do not need to play in competitions currently, but should have a basic understanding of the rules of goalball. If you do play competitively, the maximum rating to enter is 3.

Women and girls of all experience levels are welcome and we will support you to have a great day. If you would like to join us as a coach or volunteer, there is an option to indicate this on the sign-up form.

Find out more and register via the This Girl Can Open 2026 sign-up form.

If you have any questions, please contact Goalball UK Talent Officer Alex Cockerham:

Email: alex.cockerham@goalballuk.com
Mobile: 07975 893924

This Girl Can Open 2026 announcement graphic, featuring a group image of a previous event with all players, coaches, officials, and volunteers grouped together across two rows, all the way across a goalball goal. Overlayed onto the image is white bold text, on a purple background: "This Girl Can Open 2026! Saturday 14th February, The Factory Birmingham. Sign-ups are open now!"

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