The Ontario Blind Sports Association will host the 2026 Ontario Provincial Goalball Tournament in Brantford, Ontario, from April 10 to April 12, 2026. The three-day competition is the largest of its kind in the province and will take place at the W. Ross Macdonald School, which serves as a central hub for the sport.
Goalball is a team sport designed specifically for athletes who are blind or visually impaired. Players use a ball with bells inside so they can hear it moving across the court and wear blackout eyeshades to ensure that everyone is playing under the same conditions.
Brantford will host a second major event later in the month when the Canadian Blind Sports Association holds the 2026 Junior National Goalball Championships from April 24 to April 26, 2026. The local tournaments have seen significant growth recently, with last year’s event attracting a record 21 teams and about 200 participants from across Canada and the United States.
Organizers are currently looking for volunteers to help run the games as officials, support people, and coaching assistants. Athletes who want to take part in the provincial tournament can register for $100 by contacting the program manager, Richard Amelard.
