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 👟
— Sport & Rec Alliance (@sportrectweets) July 20, 2021
Find the right guide for you or become a guide runner yourself!
👉 https://t.co/xXYgKw5WhB pic.twitter.com/s9CKKZ2JfZ
Another week, another school giving the sport a go! This time is the turn of Clapton Girls Academy…
#Paralympics games up next! 📢
— ClaptonGirls'Academy (@ClaptonGA) July 22, 2021
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
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! 🏆
— Football on BT Sport (@btsportfootball) July 18, 2021
A tough-fought final between rivals sees RNC Hereford win 2-1 on penalties! #DiscoverDisabilityFootball pic.twitter.com/4FwZuULiNs
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!
— Guide Dogs (@guidedogs) July 20, 2021
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
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
— Metro Blind Sport (@MetroVISports) July 20, 2021
For more info, please contact:Charlie.raven@metroblindsport.org or call 07956 292 046@GoalballUK @BritBlindSport @VITalkPodcast pic.twitter.com/ZVdTyFyxr6
