BBS Junior Swimming Festival
A young child in the water wearing arm bands. He is being helped by a coach in the water. They are both smiling.
Every year, British Blind Sport partners with Swim England to host the BBS Junior Swimming Festival, formerly known as the National Youth Swimming Gala. The event provides an excellent opportunity for young people with a visual impairment aged 3 to 17 from all over the UK to participate in fun and competitive activities. Attendees also get the chance to meet VI athletes on the para-swimming pathway, who will share their experiences and advice on what it takes to become a competitive swimmer.
The BBS National Youth Swimming Gala has been running successfully for over 20 years. The event includes lessons to improve water confidence, alongside competitive activities for experienced swimmers. There is also the opportunity to try new activities, such as diving and water polo.
Great team at this event, so many people giving up their time to put this event on! We don't underestimate the amount of preparation/organisation which goes into these events, and it was so well organised. We are so glad we found out about it and could attend; we would love to come again! Being able to have the opportunity to experience something new - jumping off the diving board and then taking on the 3m platform and to jump off that (when she wasn't even sure she wanted to try her diving lesson), this would not have been possible without the relaxed and no pressure environment!! It truly was amazing to see her take this on and conquer her fear! Amazing and thank you once again all it was amazing. 🤩
A young girl in a black swim cap racing in the National Swim Gala
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