Houston Goalball

Goalball Team Meeting and Scrimmage

Saturday, Jan. 23, 2010, 2:00 p.m. –3:30 p.m

West Gray Adaptive Recreation Center   Map...
1475 West Dallas
Houston, TX 77019

Blind and visually impaired athletes aged 6 - 18 who are interested in forming a goalball team are invited.

Sighted siblings within the age range are also welcome to join.

New players will be welcomed during every practice.

Wear loose fitting clothes as we will be having a scrimmage game. Elbow and knee pads are also recommended.

What is Goalball?

Goalball is a Paralympic sport played by athletes who are blind and visually impaired. Developed after WWII as a way to keep blinded veterans physically active, it has become the premiere team game for blind athletes. Played competitively by males and females, it is a very fast paced, physically challenging, strategic and exciting game.

How do you play?

In goalball, two teams of three players each face each other across a court that is nine meters wide and 18 meters long. The object of the game is to roll a basketball size ball with bells inside over the opponent's goal line. Your opponents listen for the oncoming ball and attempt to block it with their bodies. Once they are able to stop the ball and take control of it, they become the offensive team. Complete rules are available at www.ibsa.es.

For more information, contact:
Kim Cunningham, 281-482-8131

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