Desi Today Magazine
Tournament hosts athletes from around the world who are blind or visually impaired
SURREY, BC – Vancouver Goalball Club and the City of Surrey invite members of the media to the 2019
Vancouver Goalball Grand Slam presented by YVR, and Try-it series at Guildford Recreation Centre.
Goalball is a Paralympic team sport designed for athletes who are blind or visually impaired. Using their hands
only, the goal is for players to throw the ball into the opposing team’s net across a volleyball-sized court.
Players track the ball, which has bells inside it, by listening for the sound. This year’s Goalball Grand Slam
will host mens and womens athletes from the USA, Canada and Israel who
are preparing for the Paralympic qualifiers.
In addition to the tournament, a Goalball Try-It series is being offered for those who would like to try this
challenging sport. Players will be given eyeshades and are encouraged to wear a long-sleeved shirt and pants.
While the event takes place all weekend, we have identified the most opportune times for media below.
What: 2019 Vancouver Goalball Grand Slam and Try-it series
Date: Saturday, March 9, 2019
Time: 1:00pm Goalball Try-it series
Who: Ahmad Zeividavi from the Canadian National Team: 2012 London and 2016 Rio Paralympic
Games, World Championships, Pan-Am Games, and more
Amy Burk from the Canadian National Team: Gold Medalist 2017 IBSA Para Pan Ams.
Gold Medalist 2011 IBSA World Games, Gold Medalist 2006 World Championship, and more
Doug Ripley from the Canadian National Team: World Championships, Bronze Medalist 2011
World Games, Gold Medalist 2013 Pan Am Games, Paralympic Games, and more
Location: Guildford Recreation Centre
Surrey, BC V3R 7G8
For more information, visit surrey.ca/events
For the tournament schedule, visit vgclub.ca
Follow the tournament on Facebook and Twitter using #VanGoalballGrandSlam
