British Blind Sport

18/06/2026

Welcoming Bailliefields Community Hub to the British Blind Sport (BBS) Activity Finder.

A charitable arm of Westquarter and Redding Cricket Club, Bailliefields Community Hub provides opportunities to connect the local community.

Suitable for all ages and ability levels, the club’s visually impaired cricket sessions take place every Wednesday from 6pm at the Westquarter Redding Cricket Club.

To find out more, go to: 👉 https://shorturl.at/GEne1

For more information about the BBS Activity Finder, and to register your club or session, visit our website.

[Image description: Bailliefields Community Hub logo.]

17/06/2026

The FA, in partnership with The Royal National College for the Blind (RNC), are excited to host an England Talent Day on Saturday 18th July.

The event will focus on the format of blind football but will offer the opportunity for young visually impaired players, male and female, aged 7-16 years, to experience blind football and or partially sighted futsal, as well as learning more about the FA Para Pathway.

Participants will also have the opportunity to experience an England Men’s Blind Squad international fixture.

For more information, and to register, go to: 👉 https://shorturl.at/atBe4

[Image description: A red and blue England Football asset featuring players with disabilities. Positioned in the left bottom corner is the text ‘Para Football England Talent Days’ and the England Para-Foitball logo.]

16/06/2026

We're delighted to be hosting a special open water swimming taster day with Blind Girl Swims, University of Brighton, and SwimTrek Swimming Holidays on Saturday 27th June at the Sea Lanes Brighton.

On the day, participants will enjoy expert coaching from SwimTrek, hear from Paralympic and English Channel swimmer Melanie Barratt, and take part in pool and sea swim sessions.

You can secure your space with a £15 refundable deposit. Spaces are limited.

For more information and to book, go to: 👉 https://britishblindsport.org.uk/events/2026/06/gatewaytothesea

[Image description: Gateway to the Sea logo.]

15/06/2026

The British Blind Sport (BBS) Activity Finder allows blind and partially sighted people to search for inclusive clubs and sessions in their area.

We also want to encourage more clubs and organisations to register details of regular sessions.

For more information, and to get started, go to: 👉 https://bit.ly/3X7gvNi

[Image description: A young visually impaired person engaging in a judo session with a coach, demonstrating a grip technique. Both are wearing white judogi with visible orange and black details on the shoulders.]

12/06/2026

British Blind Sport (BBS) are delighted to be attending the 2026 Nystagmus Network Big Nystagmus Meet Up taking place on Saturday 20th June in Leicester.

Attendees will have the opportunity to:

• Meet eye specialists
• Chat with researchers
• Meet Paralympian’s, Lora Fachie OBE, and Roy Turnham and try visually impaired sports

For more information, and to register, go to: 👉 https://facebook.com/events/s/the-big-nystagmus-meet-up-leic/795945463392189/

[Image description: Nystagmus Network promotional asset.]

12/06/2026

ParalympicsGB are excited to announce the launch of the ParalympicsGB Athlete Community Hub – a digital platform designed to bring together Paralympian’s, past and present, and help them stay connected.

The Community is open to all athletes who have represented Great Britain and Northern Ireland at a Paralympic Games.

The launch of the Hub represents an important new chapter in how ParalympicsGB connect with Paralympian’s. Through the platform, athletes can access job support and professional development resources, sign up for training and reunion events, explore archive imagery, stay up to date with the latest news from ParalympicsGB, and connect with fellow Paralympian’s.

For more information, follow the link below: 👇

Official home of ParalympicsGB - the Great Britain and Northern Ireland team that competes at the Paralympic summer and winter Games, run by the British Paralympic Association. Meet the athletes, find out about paralympic sports and get the latest news from across the Movement.

10/06/2026

UK Showdown are delighted to share details of a women’s only training day.

Hosted by Galloways and players, Claire-Louise Norman, Ellie Wallwork, and Kara Goldfinch the training day will take place on Saturday 1st August from 11am-5pm.

On the day players will have the opportunity to improve skills, learn from other women, and grow in confidence both on and off the table.

For more information, and to sign-up, go to: 👉 https://shorturl.at/MlGhu

[Photo credit: Richard Harris.]

[Image description: A female showdown player competing in a match. She is standing behind the table with her left hand touching the end and holding a showdown paddle in her right hand. A protective sleeve and glove cover her right hand and arm.]

08/06/2026

Become a British Blind Sport (BBS) Member.

From professionals, to taking your first steps in getting active, joining a club, or challenging yourself in competitions, we are here for you.

For more information about all membership tiers, or to renew your membership, go to: 👉 https://shorturl.at/7sm3x

[Image description: A visually impaired female playing tennis. She is holding up a racket and ball preparing to serve.]

08/06/2026

Good luck to Goalball UK’s women’s squad competing at the 2026 IBSA Goalball World Championships taking place in Hangzhou, China.

Read more: 👇

https://m.facebook.com/story.php?story_fbid=1338742435063568&id=100067834733960