17/06/2026
Congratulations to Chelmsford Goalball Club on hosting a fantastic first Intermediate Friendly Tournament. We were delighted to take part, gain valuable experience, and come away with the tournament win after a thrilling golden goal final. A special congratulations to Jess Marshall and Orla Fitzgerald for finishing as joint Top Female Goalscorers. Thank you to Chelmsford and all the volunteers who made the day possible. 🧙‍♂️💙
The Chelmsford Intermediate Friendly 2026!
On Saturday 13th June, Chelmsford Goalball Club hosted its first-ever Intermediate Friendly Tournament!
The aim of the tournament was to support players transitioning from Regional to Intermediate competition ahead of the 2026/27 season. Designed for regional-level players who are on the cusp of Intermediate competition—or who have the potential and ambition to reach that level—the event provided an opportunity to experience Intermediate-style matches in a competitive yet welcoming environment.
We were delighted to welcome six strong teams from across the UK:
* Chelmsford AM
* Cambridge Town
* Cambridge Gown
* Bradford Giants
* Watford Wizards
* Greater Manchester Falcons
The tournament showcased an excellent standard of goalball throughout the day. Every team competed with determination and commitment while demonstrating outstanding sportsmanship, teamwork, and camaraderie both on and off the court.
Each team played two round-robin matches within their pool before progressing to a final placing game to determine their overall tournament position.
Round Robin Fixtures:
Game 1: Pool A – Cambridge Gown 1 vs Chelmsford AM 6
Game 2: Pool B – Watford Wizards 8 vs Cambridge Town 0
Game 3: Pool A – Chelmsford AM 6 vs Greater Manchester Falcons 3
Game 4: Pool B – Cambridge Town 6 vs Bradford Giants 11
Game 5: Pool A – Greater Manchester Falcons 8 vs Cambridge Gown 4
Game 6: Pool B – Bradford Giants 3 vs Watford Wizards 4
Placing Games:
Game 7: Cambridge Gown 1 vs Cambridge Town 8, (5th/6th Play-off)
Game 8: Bradford Giants 7 vs Greater Manchester Falcons 4 (3rd/4th Play-off)
Game 9: Chelmsford AM 4 vs Watford Wizards 5 (1st/2nd Play-off with golden goal finish)
Final Standings
1st: Watford Wizards
2nd: Chelmsford AM
3rd: Bradford Giants
4th: Greater Manchester Falcons
5th: Cambridge Town
6th: Cambridge Gown
Individual Awards:
Player of the Day: Owais Majid (Bradford Giants)
Top Female Goalscorers: Jess Marshall and Orla Fitzgerald (Watford Wizards)
Top Male Goalscorer: George Rampley (Cambridge Town)
The tournament was a fantastic success, and we are incredibly pleased with how the day unfolded. We would like to extend our sincere thanks to all the clubs who attended and helped make the event such a memorable occasion.
Thank you to our Chelmsford Goalball Club members who worked tirelessly to plan, organise, and deliver the tournament. We are also hugely grateful to the many volunteers who supported throughout the day, whether refereeing, goal-line judging, assisting at the scoring table, or supporting players and teams.
We would also like to thank Riverside Leisure Centre for their support in facilitating the event, and Goalball UK for their advice and guidance during the planning process.
Thank you to The Primary Club for their continued support of Chelmsford Goalball Club, which helped make this tournament possible. We would also like to express our gratitude to our friends at Cambridge Dons Goalball Club for kindly lending us their game clock for the day—it was greatly appreciated.
We look forward to building on the success of this year’s event and hope to hold this event again next year!
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