Would you like to get into a fun activity this spring? Try Goalball! The Oxfordshire Goalball Club has organised a variety of fun goalball events this spring for players of all levels.
The training dates
Sat, 13 Apr 2024, from 14:00 – 17:00
Sat, 27 Apr 2024, from 14:00 – 17:00
Training – Practical Details:
The venue is a school on the edge of Bicester, easy to reach by bus (S5) or car (eg M40):
Whitelands Academy
Hexham Road
Bicester
OX26 1AY
What to bring?
We recommend wearing long sports trousers. Indoor shoes required. Bring soft elbow and knee pads if you have them. Pads and blindfold shades will be provided.
How to get there?
The S5 from Oxford stops nearby at Bicester Park and Ride.
Oxfordshire Goalball Club will organise a group to travel together from central Oxford – contact us if you are interested.
Free car parking available at the venue. The school is not far from the M40 and other main routes.
There are also bus links from the two train stations in Bicester.
Regional Tournament, Birmingham, Saturday April 20
If you would like a taste of competitive goalball, then the next beginner-level tournament is in Birmingham on April 20. Let us know you are interested in being part of the squad, and please attend at least one training session before then to ensure you have covered or refreshed the basic skills. It is a full day, with travel you can expect to leave home around 7am and get back around 7pm or later.
Goalfix Cup, Worcester, June 15th-16th
As a spectator, we recommend travelling to Worcester to experience the highest level of goalball in the UK. Sponsored by an equipment manufacturer for blind sport, this is a great opportunity to attend a tournament with live commentary and audio description for spectators. Mark the date in your diary and check the Goalball UK website for more details as they are announced.
If you have would like to join any of these events or have any questions, please contact us at info@MyVision.org.uk or 01865 725595
