Goalball

Product features

Used in the fast growing sport of Goalball, this heavyweight audible ball is approved by the International Blind Sports Association. It will be the official ball used in Goalball matches at the London 2012 Paralympic Games.

Product details

made of strong, heavy weight blue rubber with eight holes, containing three metal bells so it can be located when in play
only suitable for hand ball games and not for football, cricket or any game using a hard bat
age range: 10 years plus

How Goalball is played

The idea of the game is for a team to throw the ball from one end of the court to the other; and across the goal line to score a goal without the opposing team intercepting. There are two teams of three players, with a maximum of three substitutes on each team. The game is conducted in an indoor court measuring 18 metres by 9 metres. There are tactile markings on the floor which enable players to determine their position and direction by feeling for the markings with their hands or feet. The rectangular court is divided by a centre line with goals erected at either end of the court. All players must wear eyeshades, so the disadvantages of poor sight and no sight are equalised during play.

Want to learn more?

to find out more about the game of Goalball visit www.goalballuk.com
for advice and information on finding a local team contact kathryn@goalballuk.com
to learn more about Goalball at this years Paralympic games, visit www.london2012.com/goalball