Goalball is a unique, Paralympic sport. Originally designed for the blind and visually impaired, anyone can play. Regardless of their level of sight, all athletes on the court wear blacked out eye shades to even the playing field. Participants compete in teams of three, and try to throw or roll a ball that has bells embedded in it into the opponents’ goal to score points. Learn more about scholarships here.
Coaches offer techniques and training to better athletes’ skills in the game. Clinics will consist of the introduction of skills, interactive drills, and instructional scrimmages.
- Must only have a physical disability
- Successful tryout or recommendation by staff
- Possess the skill and desire to compete at a higher level
- Must be able to comprehend and retain rules and skills, and then build upon them from week to week
- 1:1 support is not provided, so must be able to train, compete, function in a group setting and follow the coach’s directions without volunteer assistance
- Must be able to withstand being blindfolded
- Must be able to withstand being on hands and knees or laid out on the floor