Active Kids: Goal Ball / 5-12 Yrs / Marsfield Community Centre

Goalball is a unique Paralympic team sport for visually impaired players. However, today anyone can play, Instead of using your sight, you listen for a bell inside the ball and feel for the tactile court. It’s fun, it’s fast and sure to be a blast! Come along and give it a try!

What is a Goal Ball?

Goalball is an exciting indoor Paralympic sport, played 3 v 3 where players both attack and defend. Goalball is played throughout the world at a professional level by people who are blind or partially sighted.  The idea of the game is to score goals by bowling the ball along the floor, past the opposing team. To replicate this, in today’s session all players will be given special blind folds to allow them to listen intently without being able to see the ball.

Meeting Point: Marsfield Community Centre, Waterloo Park 

Date: Tuesday the 16th of April

Session Time: 2:00pm-3pm 

Accessibility: This is an accessible venue with vinyl floor surfaces, disabled toilets available. Participants of all vision abilities are encouraged to join. All are welcome. 

Important Information

It is our duty of care to ensure all participants are effectively able to participate. When registering yourself/your child for Active In Ryde Programs you will be asked to provide any relevant information that will affect your child/rens participation. This is to ensure that the appropriate level of care and support can be provided. Where possible all Active In Ryde programs will be held in accessible venues and locations.  Information on accessibility for social Inclusion can be found in the venue Instructions at the top of the page. 

In addition, please be advised:

• Registrations are essential to participate, and in some cases, additional waivers are required.
• It is the responsibility of parents/guardians to communicate any medical, physical, intellectual, social or emotional issues prior to participating along with any pre existing injuries or allergies.  A responsible parent/guardian must be present on site whilst their child/ren are participating.
• Parents/guardians enrol their child/ren at their own risk.
• By attending this event your child/ren may be photographed and these images may be used as part of internal and external promotions for the City of Ryde
• Spaces are limited. All bookings must me made via bookable, and will be“first in best dressed” . If your circumstances change and you are no longer able to attend, you MUST cancel via bookable as soon as you know you are unable to attend.

Failure to attend a pre booked event will result in your bookings for the remainder of the program being cancelled and your exclusion from booking the following holiday period.

How To cancel your booking:

1. Log onto bookable
2. Go to My account (Top Right of Screen)
3. Find the event you wish to cancel and click on the event name.
4. In the middle of the screen click cancel order or cancel ticket.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’S)

Is there an age limited?

Yes, all activities have age limits based on the activity level and skills required. Please ensure your child is age appropriate and has the required minimum skill level before booking.

Is drop off available?

NO, A responsible parent/guardian must be present whilst their child/ren are participating. Active In Ryde programs are not a child minding service and facilitators are not child care professionals.

What to bring?

All equipment is supplied unless stated otherwise. Please bring sunscreen, a water bottle,  and a hat as Active In Ryde programs take place primarily outside. Please also make sure your child is dressed appropriately for the activity, this includes dressing in layers during winter, and having closed toed shoes, please do not wear thongs/flip flops. 

There are multiple back-to-back sessions, can I book both of them?

No, due to the popularity of the program, and the limited spaces, any repeat bookings for the same event will be cancelled and the space opened up to another participant. On the day, if space is available, your child can attend a second class with permission from the facilitator.

Do programs run in adverse weather?

No, Active In Ryde programs take place primarily outside and will not run in bad weather. You will be notified by text/email prior to an activity if the activity will not be going ahead.

If you have any other questions or concerns please contact The City of Ryde: 9952 8222 or email: activerecreation@ryde.nsw.gov.au

When

Location

Marsfield Community Centre, 1A Trafalgar Place, Marsfield, 2122, View Map