Have a Go Days
Are you looking to try something new? Perhaps you want to return to sport in a supportive and fun environment?
We can help with that!
A Have a Go Day is a multi-sport taster events providing blind and partially sighted people opportunities to try a wide range of sports. Free activities including, football, athletics, goalball, gymnastics, rock climbing, cricket, boccia, cycling and much more are available. Last year, these events were hugely popular with great feedback from participants.
BBS is planning to launch a series of Have a Go Day events across the UK on the following dates (* Dates may be subject to change):
Bristol Have a Go day (Partnership with Sight Support West of England)
Saturday 25th September 2021
St Pauls Community Sports Academy, Newfoundland Rd, St Pauls, Bristol, BS2 9NH
Register at: https://britishblindsport.org.uk/bristol-have-a-go-day/
For more information or to register your interest for these opportunities, please email participation@britishblindsport.org.uk
Come on, Have a Go!
''I just wanted to say a massive thank you to you, your colleagues and the sports teachers who organised the Have a Go Day. It was so well ran and everyone was very positive. My child had great fun and I think it helped his confidence.''
Participant, Have a Go Day Northampton 2021
“[My son] smiled throughout the session and had the most amazing time. His confidence and balance just grew and grew as the hour progressed. He wants to do this again!”
Parent of participant, Manchester Snow Sports Session 2019
Get involved
Contact Participation Officer David at 07792 710570 or email david@britishblindsport.org.uk
British Blind Sport also needs volunteers to help out at these events, so if you can spare some time to help participants enjoy the day fully, please get in touch.