Goalball Western Australia

07/11/2026

🖤💛🏆 CELEBRATING OUR GOALBALL WA STARS AT THE 2026 BLING BALL! 🏆💛🖤

What an incredible night of celebration and recognition for our Goalball WA community! ✨

On Saturday, 31 October 2026,Blind Sports WA hosted its annual Bling Ball, bringing together athletes, volunteers and supporters to celebrate the outstanding achievements and contributions of individuals across the blind and vision-impaired sporting community.

We are incredibly proud to celebrate two of our amazing athletes who received awards, along with one of our dedicated volunteers who was recognised with a special nomination!

🖤💛 🏆 DANIEL MORRISH – 2026 SPORTSPERSON OF THE YEAR

A massive congratulations to Daniel Morrish on being named the 2026 Blind Sports WA Sportsperson of the Year!

This prestigious award recognises Daniel’s outstanding sporting achievements, commitment and sportsmanship throughout 2026.

Daniel’s determination, skill, dedication and positive attitude are an inspiration to those around him. His passion for goalball and commitment to giving his best both on and off the court make him a deserving recipient of this award.

We are incredibly proud to see Daniel’s hard work and achievements recognised at such a special event!

Congratulations, Daniel! An outstanding and well-deserved achievement! 🏆👏

🖤💛 🌟 DARREN COYLE – 2026 RISING STAR AWARD

A huge congratulations to Darren Coyle on receiving the 2026 Blind Sports WA Rising Star Award!

This award recognises Darren’s remarkable progress, determination and emerging talent throughout 2026.

Darren has demonstrated incredible enthusiasm, courage and commitment to his sporting journey. His continued development and dedication to goalball are a wonderful reflection of his passion and potential.

We are so proud of how far Darren has come and cannot wait to see what he achieves in the future!

Congratulations, Darren! Your future is looking bright! 🌟👏

🖤💛 👏 DAVID GROTH – 2026 VOLUNTEER OF THE YEAR NOMINEE

We would also like to extend a very special congratulations to David Groth, who was nominated for the 2026 Blind Sports WA Volunteer of the Year Award!

This nomination recognises David’s generosity, commitment and valuable contributions to Blind Sports WA and the wider blind and vision-impaired community.

Volunteers are the heart of community sport, and David’s dedication, service and willingness to give his time help create meaningful opportunities for others.

His ongoing contributions to Goalball WA are greatly appreciated, and we are thrilled to see his efforts acknowledged through this nomination.

Congratulations, David, on this wonderful recognition, and thank you for everything you do for our Goalball WA community! 👏🖤💛

🏆🖤💛 A PROUD MOMENT FOR GOALBALL WA! 💛🖤🏆

Having two of our athletes receive awards and one of our valued volunteers recognised with a nomination is an incredibly proud moment for our club.

These achievements reflect the dedication, determination, teamwork and community spirit that make Goalball WA so special.

We are fortunate to have such passionate athletes and committed volunteers who continue to contribute to the growth and success of our sport.

To Daniel, Darren and David, we extend our heartfelt congratulations! Your achievements and contributions are something our entire Goalball WA family can be proud of.

We would also like to thank Blind Sports WA for hosting such a wonderful evening and for continuing to recognise and celebrate the incredible individuals who make blind sports in Western Australia so special.

🖤💛 From everyone at Goalball WA, congratulations to all three of you! We are incredibly proud of you and look forward to celebrating many more achievements together! 💛🖤

28/10/2026

Best of luck to our valued Goalball WA members who have been nominated for awards at the Blind Sports WA Bling Ball!

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✨ GOOD LUCK TO OUR 2026 AWARD NOMINEES ✨

With the Blind Sports WA Bling Ball + Awards Night: After Dark almost here, we’re proud to introduce the remarkable nominees being recognised this year.

🏆 VOLUNTEER OF THE YEAR

• Hasmukh Dave — Pathfinder Crew
• Corinne Ward — South Mandurah Tennis Club
• Dianne VanderPoel — Ballroom Fit
• David Groth — Goalball WA

🏆 SPORTSPERSON OF THE YEAR

• Kaden Larney — South Mandurah Tennis Club
• Daniel Morrish — Goalball WA
• Curtis Hawke — Goalball WA, The Venetians Blind Cricket Club and BLV Bowls
• Vanessa Vlajkovic — Ballroom Fit
• Julie Cavallo-Henderson — Australian Women’s Blind Cricket Team

⭐ RISING STAR AWARD

• Darren Coyle — Goalball WA

🏆 REGIONAL IMPACT AWARD

• Belinda Devine — South Mandurah Tennis Club
• Joshua Herrero — Bunbury Golf Club

🏆 CLUB OF THE YEAR

• Physique Training - Peter Mathew
• Fun Blind Tennis - Kaden Larney
• South West Rollers - Andrea Duval

Every nomination represents an inspiring story of achievement, dedication, resilience, inclusion and service to others.

Whether competing at an international level, creating opportunities within the community, supporting athletes behind the scenes or helping inclusive sport grow, each of our nominees has made a contribution worth celebrating.

And that’s not all… a few very special honours will be revealed on the night.

Congratulations and good luck to all our nominees. We cannot wait to celebrate you at the Blind Sports WA Bling Ball + Awards Night: After Dark on Saturday 31 October 2026.

One unforgettable night. One extraordinary community. So much to celebrate.

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20/10/2026

This Halloween, The Bling Ball goes After Dark! Join Blind Sports WA for a three-course dinner, live music, dancing, prizes and plenty of sparkle.

01/10/2026

Team WA excited to be at !

A great start to the competition, with plenty more goalball action still to come. Go WA! 🏆

📸 Image description: Four WA athletes standing side by side holding the WA flag, with two athletes giving a thumbs up.

21/09/2026

WA Ready for AGC!

Representing WA in the Men’s Team are Daniel Morrish, Darren Coyle and Salih Oztas, alongside Isaiah Muller from South Australia (not pictured), with David Groth as Coach.

We’re also excited to have David Mitrovic (not pictured) representing in the Junior WA/VIC Team at the championships!

And we’re proud to see Sam Zacknich competing at AGC, representing Queensland in the women’s team.

Wishing all our athletes, coaches and teams a fantastic tournament and all the very best at the AGC! 💪🏆

Go WA! 💛🖤

03/09/2026

🌟 Hi-VIS Youth Connections is here, and Expressions of Interest are now open!
Hi-VIS is a new Blind Sports WA program for blind and vision-impaired young people aged 12–17.

As young people get older, the things they want from activities and community can change. Hi-VIS is being designed as an age-appropriate space to build friendships, try new things, grow confidence, develop independence and simply spend time with other young people who understand.

It could include social activities, sport, outings, camps, gaming, creative activities, cooking, technology, leadership and life skills, but the most important part is that young people will help shape what Hi-VIS becomes.

We’re starting with a Youth Co-Design Session and would love to hear from young people about what they’d actually want to do, what would help them feel comfortable and included, and what would make them want to keep coming back.

👉 Register your interest here:
https://forms.cloud.microsoft/r/ELSD9fhAdz
More info? https://www.blindsportswa.com.au/hi-vis
Made for you. Shaped by you.
Your voice. Your program. Be part of it.

25/07/2026

Great to see some new juniors on court today! It’s fantastic to watch the next generation getting involved and developing their skills.

It was also a real treat to see one of our former players make a cameo appearance—this time on the coaching side rather than on the court. It’s been a while, but Murron certainly hasn’t lost her touch!

Thanks to everyone who came along and helped make it such a great session.

02/07/2026

IBSA takes a major step in strengthening classification worldwide! 🌍👁️

The Executive Board has officially approved the IBSA National-Level Classifier Education and Certification System. For the first time, Member organisations will have access to a unified, structured education pathway supported by common global standards.

Well-trained classifiers are the foundation of fair competition in para sport. This new framework will help develop national classification systems and ensure fairer opportunities for athletes with vision impairment around the world. 👏

🔗 Read more about this significant milestone at the link in our bio!

07/06/2026

Good luck Storm!

And congratulations to our WA boys, Daniel Morrish and Darren Coyle on your selection into the team representing Australia at the IBSA World Championships! 💛🖤💛🖤

01/06/2026

We can’t wait to partner with Blind Sports WA for an afternoon of connection, discovery and opportunity!

Goalball WA

BEYOND SPORT 💜
Sport is just the start. Belonging is the win.

Join Blind Sports WA, WA Goalball and community partners for an afternoon of connection, discovery and opportunity.

Beyond Sport is more than a come-and-try day. It's a chance to explore what's possible, meet new people, discover local opportunities and connect with organisations that support people who are blind or vision impaired to live active, fulfilling and connected lives.

Whether you're interested in sport, recreation, volunteering, social activities or simply finding your community, we'd love to welcome you.

📅 Saturday 20 June
🕐 1:00pm – 3:00pm
📍 VisAbility, 61 Kitcheer Avenue, Victoria Park
✨ Connect
✨ Move
✨ Explore
✨ Act Belong Commit

This is a free community event and all are welcome.
Register Here: https://events.humanitix.com/beyond-sport-sport-is-just-the-start-belonging-is-the-win/tickets