G oalball is a unique team sport for the vision impaired, played by two teams of three players. Goalball can be played on any flat surface measuring 18m x 9m, but is best played on a polished wooden floor. The court is divided into two halves. Goals extend the full width of the court behind each team area. The court markings including players position markings are visibly marked with 5cm width tape.
String is laid under the tape to enable easier player orientation.
Goalball mens teams currently play games in Auckland, Hamilton, New Plymouth and Rotorua. Womens teams play in Auckland, New Plymouth and Tauranga. Junior teams in New Plymouth. Late August schools will be held in Palmerston North and Wellington. In March 2000 goalball will be one of the key sports in the Eve Rimmer Millennium Games in Whakatane.