Goalball

Wednesday 6:30pm-9:00pm
West Campus Boys Gym, 2100 Browning at Addison St. in Berkeley.
For more information contact Adult Sports Coordinator Jonathan Newman at jonathan@borp.org, or (510) 225-7032

Goalball Basics

Here's how the game works. All players wear eye coverings, creating visual equality. Boundaries are marked on a volleyball court with taped-down rope so that players can feel the boundaries with their feet and hands. Three team members on each side bowl a ball the size of a basketball in an effort to get it past the other team. The ball contains bells so that defenders can hear it coming. You score a goal when the ball crosses your opponents' goal line.

Want to play?

If you are blind or visually impaired and you haven't tried goalball, you are missing an opportunity to get fit, make friends, stretch yourself in new ways, and maybe do a bit of traveling. We practice every Wednesday from 6:30pm to 9:00pm at the West Campus Boys Gym, located at 2100 Browning at Addison St. in Berkeley.

Brandon stands with arm up having just let go of the ball.

BORP Welcomes all Skill Levels

Whether you're fit or not, competitive or not, goalball is a terrific opportunity to add movement and fun to your life. We play at all levels-from the competitive to the pure fun-- in an atmosphere of cooperation and support. If you are sighted and want to try Goalball, come out one Wednesday evening. You'll be amazed.

Cathy and Karla are layed out with arms outstretched to stop the ball from getting passed them.

For detailed information about rules, history, and international competitions, please visit the International Blind Sport Association's website
United States Association of Blind Athletes,