As some of the Goalball UK staff team have been preparing for the joint #FindTheNext Goalball Academy and Summer Camp, let’s delve into what has been going on in the goalball world!
We know there are a lot of keen runners among you, so it’s brilliant to learn about the Sport & Recreation Alliance’s new initiative to support blind and partially sighted runners…
In partnership with @BritBlindSport, @EnglandAthletic has launched #FindAGuide, a national database which helps connect blind and partially sighted people with licenced guide runners 👟
Find the right guide for you or become a guide runner yourself!
👉 https://t.co/xXYgKw5WhB pic.twitter.com/s9CKKZ2JfZ
— Sport & Rec Alliance (@sportrectweets) July 20, 2021
Another week, another school giving the sport a go! This time is the turn of Clapton Girls Academy…
#Paralympics games up next! 📢
Year 9s had a go at playing goalball while year 7s tackled sit down volleyball 🏐"We really enjoyed learning how to play sit down volleyball, it was very exciting & fun but also extremely challenging.'' – Rhea & Robyn (7T) https://t.co/jxYj1zUj8v pic.twitter.com/fad6fhVApG
— ClaptonGirls'Academy (@ClaptonGA) July 22, 2021
The guys at Blackburn Goalball Club have been breaking in their new Goalfix eyeshades – looking ready for action!
Thomas and Jason looking good in their new @goalfix eyeshades thanks to the very kind support from @blackburndarwen Community Fund. @CommunityCVS @Healthier_PL All here at Blackburn Goalball Club are extremely thankful for your help to continue this club’s aims and desires pic.twitter.com/lp7B7NEuB8
— Blackburn Goalball Club (@BburnGoalball) July 21, 2021
We know some of you football fans might still be disappointed from Euro 2020, but we’re sure this’ll put a smile on your face. RNC’s blind football team have won the Blind Football Champions in the FA Disability Cup! Check out the winning penalty and celebrations here…
They’ve done it! @RNC_Hereford are Blind Football Champions in the FA Disability Cup! 🏆
A tough-fought final between rivals sees RNC Hereford win 2-1 on penalties! #DiscoverDisabilityFootball pic.twitter.com/4FwZuULiNs
— Football on BT Sport (@btsportfootball) July 18, 2021
There are loads of brilliant opportunities across the country to work with the fantastic Guide Dogs as a Guide Dog Mobility Specialists. All the details can be found below…
Are you considering a career change? Here at #TeamGuideDogs we are looking for new Guide Dog Mobility Specialists!
With the Guide Dogs Academy, you will be provided with all the relevant training you'll need to fulfill this rewarding role.
Apply today👉https://t.co/kZ8ZTmBqDc pic.twitter.com/EQhQ8JQWET
— Guide Dogs (@guidedogs) July 20, 2021
And finally, one for the Londoners. This Saturday Metro Blind Sport is hosting a free goalball session at Gunnersbury Park Sports Hub…
Want to try #Goalball? 🏀 Well you can for free this Sunday 25 July starts 2 pm at Gunnersbury Park Sports Hub 👇https://t.co/djgHKaKQbJ
For more info, please contact:Charlie.raven@metroblindsport.org or call 07956 292 046@GoalballUK @BritBlindSport @VITalkPodcast pic.twitter.com/ZVdTyFyxr6
— Metro Blind Sport (@MetroVISports) July 20, 2021
