British Blind Sport is delighted to announce that registration for the National Youth Swimming Gala is now open. The event will be held on Saturday, 5th March 2022 from 1pm to 5pm at Tudor Grange Leisure Centre, Blossomfield Rd, Solihull…
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Get fit with BBS’s new Active at Home programme for 2022!
As with many other sport and physical activity providers, the Coronavirus pandemic encouraged British Blind Sport (BBS) to adapt its services and explore the world of online workout classes. BBS’s audio-led sessions, developed in collaboration with inclusive providers, have helped…
British Blind Sport Celebrates International Day of Persons with Disabilities
On December 3, we will join our partners in celebrating International Day of Persons with Disabilities, a day dedicated to raising awareness and understanding of the experiences of those living with disabilities. Introduced in 1992, the day recognises the rights and…
Help BBS’s Christmas Stars unite people with sight loss through sport!
The annual Christmas Appeal for British Blind Sport will launch on Tuesday 30th November and runs until 31st December, and is supported by iPro Sports and BBS Christmas Champions, who have pledged to a funding pot where every £1 will…
Sensory Alliance Announces New Project in London to Support Older People With Sensory Impairments to be Active
The Sensory Alliance has been awarded a grant from the Tackling Inequalities Fund to help older people with sensory impairments become more active. Launching on the 9th November 2021, the project will initially focus on the boroughs Barnet, Bromley, Bexley,…
Interim research raises concern around motor development in young people with vision impairment
Interim research raises concern around motor development in young people with vision impairment linked to participation in sports and physical activity Physical activity was found to be a significant predictor of wellbeing yet more than 90% of vision impaired children…
Rainbow’s Rickshaw Relay Challenge
(Photo credit: BBC Children in Need) BBC presenter Matt Baker and a team of incredibly inspiring young people will take on a relay-style ride as part of The Great Rickshaw Relay Challenge 2021! Each rider will complete a section of…
Congratulations to our amazing 2021 London Marathon runners!
On Sunday 3rd October, our team of dedicated runners completed the 2021 Virgin Money London Marathon! Corin, Andy, Mike and Brenda have been training hard and fundraising throughout the summer to tackle the 26.2-mile challenge and raise funds to help…
Celebrating the impact of Sport England’s Tackling Inequalities Fund
British Blind Sport (BBS) is joining partner organisations to celebrate the impact of Sport England’s Tackling Inequalities Fund (TIF). The fund was launched in April 2020 in response to Covid-19, providing £20m of National Lottery funding from Sport England to…
First 10k race in the UK for blind and partially sighted runners
On Sunday the 19th of September, more than 10,000 runners took to the streets for the return of the Great Bristol Run. The event featured the UK’s first-ever dedicated 10k race for blind and partially sighted people after local guide…