Goalball Queensland

Queensland's Home Of The Premier Paralympic Sport Designed for Athletes with Vision Impairments.

About Us

At Goalball Queensland, we are more than just an organisation; we are a passionate and dedicated family. Our journey began out of necessity, driven by the profound belief that athletes with vision impairments deserve the best possible support and resources. Previous administrations were unable to provide us with what we needed to create the optimal experience for our athletes. That’s when we took matters into our own hands, founding Goalball Queensland with a fervent commitment to making a difference.

What is Goalball

Goalball is a unique and exhilarating team sport designed specifically for individuals with a vision impairment. Players rely on their heightened auditory and tactile senses as well as their strategic teamwork to score goals by rolling a ball with bells into the opposing team’s net. The sport’s origins can be traced back to 1946, when Austrian Hanz Lorenzen and German Sepp Reindle devised it as a rehabilitation activity for blinded veterans returning from World War II. Its simple yet profound concept of using sound to locate the ball and score goals quickly captured the interest of the visually impaired community, providing both a physical challenge and a means of social interaction.

Vision

  • To establish an organisation that places athletes before profit.

Mission

  • Promulgate the advancement of Goalball
  • Encourage participation
  • Promote and conduct competition and social goalball 
  • Participate in representative Goalball

Meet the the GQ Executive Team:

President

Warwick Jackes

Vice President; GA Representative

Raissa Martin

Treasurer

Melissa Kendrick

Secretary

Dr Melissa Cain

Director of Communications

Isabella Othman

Athlete Representative; Member

Sidney Whipp

Member at Large

Dr George Bruxner

ANY QUESTIONS?

Ready to join our family? Contact us today to learn more about what goalball can do for you. Our friendly team is here to answer any questions you may have