Events

2024 This Girl Can Open – female only competition day

As part of our This Girl Can project to create more opportunities for girls and women in goalball we’re pleased to share the details of the 2024 This Girl Can Open! A female only competition day, open to all ages and abilities.

Date: Saturday 27th April

Time: 10am – 5:00 pm

Venue: The Factory, 5 Devon Way, Longbridge, Birmingham, B31 2TS

Sign ups are now closed for this event.

Graphic for the This Girl Can Open 2024. On a dark blue background features a group photo from the 2023 event with all players and volunteers. Above in white bold text reads

Female only taster session

Excitingly, following the This Girl Can Open, we are hosting a female only training session in partnership with Birmingham Goalball Club. This session is open to all ages and abilities, and is a great opportunity to come together to play goalball in a friendly environment. Find out the details below:

Date: Sunday 28th April

Time: 12-4pm

Venue: The Factory, 5 Devon Way, Birmingham, B31 2TS

Confirm your place at the session via our Birmingham female-only training session sign up form.

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