1. Where can I find out about clubs or activities near me?
British Blind Sport does not deliver any sport sessions directly, however we do run regular free taster sports through our Have a Go Days which are held across the country.
Please see our Activity Finder to find clubs in your local area.
2. How can I find out more about adapted equipment for my sport?
To find out about adapted equipment, visit our Adapted Equipment page.
If you are looking to purchase some equipment, the following online shops are good options:
3. How can I find out more about Sight Classification?
Details about our Sight Classification process can be found here. Each Adult Membership includes a free sight classification as part of the membership.
4. How can I become a British Blind Sport member?
To become a member you must first register for an Account on our website. Once registered, if you visit the 'My Memberships' section of your Account you will be able to sign up for a membership.
If you a signing up for a Junior Membership, please first add your Child to your Account once you've signed up.
5. I'm a coach, how do I make my sessions more accessible and inclusive?
To find out more about making your sessions more accessible for participants with a visual impairment, please visit the Training & Research section of our website.
6. I'm a PE teacher, how do I make my classes more accessible and inclusive?
To find out more about making your PE classes more accessible for students who are blind or partially sighted, please visit the Training & Research section of our website.
British Blind Sport volunteers at the National Swim Gala.
7. How can I be a guide for an athlete with a visual impairment?
If you are interested in becoming a guide runner, please visit the Find a Guide database which we have worked on in partnership with England Athletics.
To become a guide runner, you will need to:
- Attend a Sight Loss Awareness and Guide Running Workshop
- Undertake a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check
If you are interested in becoming a Tandem Pilot, please visit our Cycling page for more information.
If you are interested in becoming a Triathlon Guide/Pilot, please visit our Triathlon page for more information.
For all other sports, please contact us by emailing info@britishblindsport.org.uk or call 01926 424247 or contact your sports National Governing Body.
8. How can I help with fundraising?
To find out more about our current and upcoming fundraising opportunities, please visit the Fundraising section of our website. We update this regularly with the latest challenges and events.
If you would like to organise your own fundraiser, we would love to hear from you. Please contact Lucy Beattie-Cooper by emailing fundraising@britishblindsport.org.uk.
9. How can I donate to British Blind Sport?
If you are in a position to donate to support our continued work with blind and partially sighted people, we would be so grateful. To donate, please visit our Just Giving page.
10. How can I find out about the IBSA World Games?
For all information and enquiries regarding the upcoming IBSA World Games, please visit the official website: www.ibsagames2023.co.uk.
11. I'm running a sight information event, can you attend?
As a small team, covering the whole of the UK, it can be difficult for us to attend localised sight events. However, please contact us with the details of the event and we will be happy to send you some flyers and resources to share with your delegates.
12. Where should media enquiries be directed?
For all media enquiries relating to the IBSA World Games, please visit the official website: www.ibsagames2023.co.uk .
For all British Blind Sport media enquiries, please contact us via support@britishblindsport.org.uk or 01926 424247.
13. Do you have any vacancies available at British Blind Sport?
To find out about the current job vacancies or trustee roles, please visit the Jobs page of our website.
To find out about the latest volunteer opportunities that are available at British Blind Sport, please visit the Volunteer page of our website.
If you are interested in volunteering with us, please complete the Initial Volunteer Screening Form.
14. How can I contact British Blind Sport?
We can be contacted via phone, email, website, post or social media.
Address: 19 Coventry Road, Cubbington, Leamington Spa, Warwickshire CV32 7JN
Phone number: 01926 424247
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