Goalball - Wikipedia, The Free Encyclopedia goalball is a team sport designed for blind athletes. It was devised by an Austrian, Hanz Lorenzen, and a German, Sepp Reindle, in 1946 in an effort to help http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Goalball
Extractions: Jump to: navigation search Goalball is a team sport designed for blind athletes. It was devised by an Austrian, Hanz Lorenzen , and a German, Sepp Reindle , in in an effort to help in the rehabilitation of visually impaired World War II veterans . The International Blind Sports Federation ( IBSA ), responsible for fifteen sports for the blind and partially sighted in total, is the governing body for this sport. The sport evolved into a competitive game over the next few decades and was a demonstration event at the 1976 Summer Paralympics in Toronto . The sport's first championship was held in and goalball became a full part of the Paralympics from the 1980 Summer Paralympics in Arnhem onwards Participants compete in teams of three, and try to throw a ball that has bells embedded in it, into the opponents' goal . They must use the sound of the bell to judge the position and movement of the ball. Games consist of two 10 minute halves Blindfolds allow partially sighted players to compete on an equal footing with blind players International Blind Sports Federation rules require the field of play to be 18m long by 9m wide.
Goalball goalball is exclusively a sport for athletes with blindness/visual impairment. It was invented in 1946 in an effort to rehabilitate the blind veterans from http://www.paralympic.org/release/Summer_Sports/Goalball/
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Goalball Main Page The Utah Foundation for the blind conducts an extensive goalball program. goalball is a very fun sport and is enjoyed by players throughout the world. http://www.ufbvi.org/goalball.htm
Goal Ball Fanclub Information about the rules, history and background for this sport, a guide on how to start playing, and discussion forum. http://www.goalball.biz/
Extractions: Now you may be asking yourself, "how do the players keep track of the ball if they're blind?" The ball has bells in it... sounding a lot like Christmas "jingle bells..." that allow the players to listen for it. When they hear the ball coming towards their end of the court, they dive, usually head-first, towards it hoping to block it with their body and stop it. If all three players miss the ball and it goes past the back line, it is considered a goal. The team with the most goals wins the game. History
United States Association Of Blind Athletes goalball is a Paralympic sport played by athletes who are blind and visually In goalball, two teams of three players each face each other across a court http://www.usaba.org/Pages/sportsinformation/adaptations/goalballadapt.html
Extractions: 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 men and women, 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. The Court and Rules The player's zone is marked at either end of the court by taping a heavy string down to the court for the players to feel with their hands or feet. The player's zone is 3 meters deep and extends the width of the court. Each players zone has three orientation lines which the players use to line themselves up with and maintain their orientation to the court. Three meters in front of the player's zone, is the overthrow line. The goalball must touch the floor at least once before crossing this line or a penalty is assessed. Other common penalties are for holding the ball too long, one player throwing too much and touching the eyeshade. When a penalty occurs, the guilty player must defend the entire court by himself. The game consists of two 10-minute halves and takes about 45 minutes to play an entire game.
Michigan Goalball Offers playing opportunities to the blind and visually impaired. Includes tournament schedules and results, player profiles, and related links. http://michigangoalball.com/
Extractions: Kentucky Goalball Visit the Kentucky Association of Blind Athletes Blog at http://kyblindathletes.blogspot.com/ . There you will find the latest news and upcoming events. Congratulations to JP Pullens (left) and John Saylor (right). We couldn't send a men's team to the USABA Midwest Regional Tournament so JP and John went as "pool" players. JP won a bronze medal with the Florida team and John helped Pennsylvania win silver. Our women's team won their first game and lost the next 2. Their record doesn't reflect it, but they are playing better than ever. These are the first medals won by KABA members. For complete tournament results, visit the Michigan Goalball website and click on "Tournament Results". We plan to send teams to other regional tournaments and to the Nationals over the next few months. The Kentucky Association of Blind Athletes presents the Thoroughbreds and Fillies Goalball teams. Goalball is a sport played by blind and visually impaired athletes. We practice on Thursday evenings at 7PM and Sunday afternoons at 2PM. The public is encouraged to come watch. Practice is held at the Kentucky School for the Blind , 1867 Frankfort Avenue, Louisville, KY. in the Paul J Langan Gymansium. [
Minnesota Goalball Minnesota goalball is a nonprofit sports organization that provides opportunities to blind and visually impaired athletes. http://www.mngoalball.org/
Extractions: Inside you will find information on Minnesota Goalball, a nonprofit organization that provides blind and visually impaired athletes in Minnesota with the opportunity to learn the game of Goalball and compete in US Goalball competition. Center Sam Jasmine named Team MVP. University of South Carolina will host tournament. Western Michigan University Wrecking Crew and Kalamazoo Chaos Win Goalball Nationals Our players and coaches are members of The U. S. Association of Blind Athletes. Minnesota Goalball is a 501(c)3 sports organization. Home The Game Players Helping Out ... Site Map
Extractions: By Sue Wiygul Martin The onset of a disability in adulthood often brings with it the loss of more than just the affected ability. With the onset of my blindness in 1982, I immediately put several activities on my list of activities in which I could no longer participate. One such group of activities were those related to recreation, and especially competitive sports. Before the onset of my blindness I enjoyed riding, canoeing, and swimming, both competitively and recreationally. But how could I do these sports now? I dismissed them from my mind. I felt the void though. Not only was I not getting the exercise to which I was accustomed, but also I was missing the socialization that accompanied participation in these various recreational activities. I sorely missed the camaraderie at the stable and the horseplay at the takeout at the end of a canoeing trip. "Well, it's just too bad," I thought. "I can't do that anymore." At the insistence of friends, family, and my own inner prompting, I tried swimming again. I learned that once I got in the pool, I was fine. I could swim to my heart's content, contacting the lane rope every few strokes to make sure I kept straight. This restored a much-needed physical activity. I felt my body begin to shape up as I swam regularly.
Www.goalball.net/ Similar pages Introduction to Goal BallA general introduction to the sport of Goal Ball and resources on the Web such as federations, clubs, rules, venues, articles, and news. http://www.goalball.net/
Montana School For Deaf&Blind Children goalball team in action goalball is a sport played by athletes who are blind or To learn more about goalball and other sports for the blind and visually http://msdb.mt.gov/extra_curricular.htm
Extractions: MSDB has a full and comprehensive extra-curricular program, with activities available both on and off campus. The residential and education staff strive to include and encourage all of our students to be as involved as possible in the variety of programs offered. Inter-Scholastic Sports The Montana School for the Deaf and the Blind (MSDB) believes student participation in athletics provides experiences that will help students to grow physically, mentally, and emotionally. Participation in sports promotes physical fitness, the desire to excel, self-discipline, and builds self-esteem. At the junior high and high school level, stude nts can participate in volleyball, basketball, track and field, cross country, softball (girls), golf, swimming, tennis, soccer, and wrestling. Students can access these activities either through the Mainstream Program with Great Falls Public Schools or through a cooperative agreement with Great Falls Central Catholic High School . Great Falls High School competes in the AA Division, whereas Great Falls Central competes in the District 8C, Northern Division. MSDB also offers intramural sporting activities for students. These activities are offered on the MSDB campus and include basketball, bowling, swimming, volleyball, and soccer.
BORP Goalball World War II veterans created goalball as a sport for the blind and visually impaired. The game has no direct antecedentit is an original sport. http://www.borp.org/goalball.php?textonly=
NCPADCompetitive Sports Goal Ball goalball is a competitive game for people with visual impairments. The game is played by two teams of three players each. Players are blindfolded to ensure http://www.ncpad.org/competitive/fact_sheet.php?sheet=52
D's GOALBALL LINKS Includes history, rules, how to play, results, organizations, links, and news. http://www.dhamilton.net/goalball/
Extractions: Please send any info, comments, or ideas you would like to see added to: D's Goalball Links Tournament Results Sport Organizations - That promote the Sport of Goalball. Scheduled Goalball Tournaments Paralympic Links - Various Sites Latest Goalball News! - USA Spartanburg, South Carolina to Host 2006 IBSA World Goalball Championships - The IV IBSA Pan-American Games for the Blind Goalball 2005 September 3-11, Canadian Men's team takes gold and the USA Women's Goalball team also won gold. - European Championship 2005 Goalball... Men's team- Denmark (Gold), Women's team - Germany (Gold)
Goalball UK - Home Governing body for the sport within the United Kingdom. Includes development plan, events calendar, mailing lists, and contacts. http://www.goalball.co.uk/
Utah Goalball Utah is proud to announce that they have been chosen to hold the goalball National Championschips. On behalf of every one affiliated with Utah goalball I http://www.utgoalball.net/
Extractions: Home Utah Explosion Utah Dynamire Youth Players ... Message Board Utah is Awarded the 2008 Goalball National Championchips Highlited Player Lewis Burdette Introducing EE Ewear Links Website Created by Marty Langworthy Thank you to Kyle waters and John Mullhurn This Web Page Created with PageBreeze Free Website Builder
USA Women's Goalball On this page you can learn about the exciting sport of goalball as well as the women who play on the National Team. Follow us as we go for the gold at the http://usawomengoalball.tripod.com/
Extractions: Our mission is to strive for excellence through teamwork. Engaging in respectful communication allows us to support one another and achieve team cohesiveness. We will accept one another and live with integrity on and off the court. Our focus, dedication, and determination will be rewarded. Our positive attitudes and hard work will enable us to have fun while achieving success . We will commit ourselves to USA Women's Goalball 110% heart and soul!! Thanks for visiting!
YouTube - Fernando Silva, Ranhados, Goalball Fernando Silva recebe o troféu de melhor marcador da Taça de Portugal, do Campeonato de goalball de 2007. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SGm0laFdZ18
DRC Athletics - Goalball goalball, a sport for the blind, is our most recent addition to Adaptive Athletics at the U of A. Blind athletes compete in tournaments nationwide, http://drc.arizona.edu/athletics/goalball/index.html
Extractions: DRC Home Staff Directory Contact Us Learn ... Mission Statement Run'N'Roll Red-Blue Wheelchair Basketball Exhibition Wheelchair Repair Physical Therapy Men's Basketball Women's Basketball Quad Rugby Tennis ... Goalball Goalball, a sport for the blind, is our most recent addition to Adaptive Athletics at the U of A. Blind athletes compete in tournaments nationwide, as well as in Mexico, including the USABA Goalball Nationals in Colorado Spring in June. Our team consists of blind and visually-impaired student athletes who compete at the highest levels and excel academically. Here at the University of Arizona we have world-class adaptive technologies and facilities designed to assist the blind and visually-impaired, and all students with disabilities, in our Disability Resources. Visit IBSA for more information about this sport. The game is played on a gymnasium floor in a court the same size as a volleyball court. Sidelines, hashmarks, and other court markers consist of rope taped to the floor, providing a tactile environment in which to play. All players, regardless of actual vision, are strictly blindfolded while on the court, providing equal opportunity for all participants. The goalball, larger and heavier than an basketball, has bells inside it that provide an audible sound as the ball is rolled along the floor to the opposing team. When the ball is moved in-bounds past the back line of the defending team's court, the offensive team has scored a goal, equal to one point. The ball must be rolled on the floor, not thrown, to be in play, and penalties are assessed if the ball is not on the floor in time, as determined by the 'overthrow line.' Two seven-minute halves and two referees regulate play, which may go into overtime if the score is tied at the end of regulation play.
