Goalball
A Unique Sport for People with Vision Impairments
Goalball is a lively and fast-paced team sport designed for people with all levels of vision impairments. Participants play in teams of three and compete to throw a basketball-size ball embedded with bells into the opposing team’s goal. All players wear blacked-out goggles.
BORP welcomes newcomers to the sport as well as experienced players. We also encourage sighted friends and family to come and play. Teams are mixed gender, and include players ages 13 and above.
Goalball is a great way to add movement and fun into your life. Participants often develop lasting friendships and create stronger community connections. Some of BORP’s goalball athletes have participated in many national tournaments, and BORP supports participants who want to travel to tournaments.
Practices
Weekly, on Wednesday evenings at 6:30pm
Berkeley Adult School Gym
2100 Browning Street, Berkeley, CA 94702
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ADAPTIVE SPORTS & REC
Stories and News about the program
USA Paralympic Goalball Team Visits BORP for Unforgettable Practice Session
BORP’s goalball team enjoyed a memorable practice session last month thanks to a special visit from members of the USA Paralympic Goalball Team who were
BORP hosted the first Goalball invitational tournament since the pandemic
On Saturday December 9th, BORP hosted the first Goalball invitational tournament since the pandemic pause. Six teams from the Bay Area and beyond with a
CAL/BORP Goalball take on CSB Goalball
On Tuesday, February 13, the UCB Goalball Team in collaboration with BORP Goalball went to the California School for the Blind (CSB) in Fremont to