Goalball provides a unique opportunity to individuals who play the sport for recreation or for competition.  For the blind or visually impaired, it provides a way to improve physical fitness while in a team environment.  For sighted individuals, it is a fun activity that promotes awareness of what individuals with a visual impairment can do.   Below are a few of the benefits playing goalball can provide those who take up the challenge of this unique and fun sport:

•    Improved cardiovascular endurance
•    Improved upper body strength
•    Improved sensory motor skills
•    Improved agility and balance
•    Improved auditory awareness and tracking                    
•    Improved self-confidence and self-efficacy
•    Improved mind/body connection
•    Reinforcement of healthy life skills such as friendship, team-building, respect, perseverance and courage