Many people are surprised that people who are sight impaired can take part in archery; however it has a long history here in the UK, particularly amongst people who are totally blind.
With the foot locater and aiming guide it is possible to access and compete in this sport, we shoot our arrows from what is known as a re-curve bow, similar to the type used in London 2012.

 Bowls is very suitable for totally blind and partially sighted players, as only some very minor adaptations need to be made. The visually impaired bowler can play singles, pairs, triples or in a team of four.
There is no reason why VI bowlers can’t play against fully sighted players and they often do. It is a sport for people of all ages.

Visually Impaired Climbing in West London with Metro Blind Sport

you will get the opportunity to learn how to climb under a guided professional instructor and get active in a unique way!

These sessions will provide you with a great experience of learning how to use the ropes and gain increased confidence in climbing and navigating different types of walls within the centre.

Cricket for blind and partially sighted people is played with a size 3 plastic football with ball bearings inside to enable players to hear the ball. The game is similar to mainstream cricket.

Teams consist of four blind/severely visually impaired players and seven partially sighted players. Metro play their home matches at Highgate Wood. The Metro Devils Team welcomes both men and women, and players of all abilities and ages. So even if you’ve never played cricket before, and you fancy giving it a go, please do get in touch..

Cycling is a great way to keep healthy and fit while having fun at the same time!
We have put this page together to help our Members and visitors, find the most local and regular Vision Impaired Tandem Cycling sessions, as easily as possible.

Metro is a partner organisation of London Metro Futsal Club. This setup provides adult partially sighted footballers with the opportunity to train and compete against other partially sighted teams on a regular basis.

We also work in closely with Tottenham Hotspur FC to offer under 18 football projects and team session events on a regular basis.

Many blind and partially sighted people are naturally skilled at sailing on the wind – imagine being at the helm and in control of the boat, nudging the wheel back or forth as you feel the wind shift across your face!

Metro does not own a yacht or organise sailing trips, , but there are many UK-based projects that offer sailing opportunities to blind and partially sighted people, including accessible Day Skipper Courses for those who’ve found their sea legs and caught the sailing bug! Photo Credit: Microsoft

Most of the skiing that blind and partially sighted people do will be cross-country or Nordic skiing. This is immense fun and great exercise in the outdoors.

Cross-country skiing involves skiing in ready prepared tracks or grooves in the snow. Blind and partially sighted people ski with a guide who will assist in the way that best meets the skier’s needs and preferences.

Metro Blind Sport in partnership with Ealing Swimming Club and Everyone Active are offering one to one swimming lessons, as we believe this is the best way to start if you have always wanted to try swimming, but need that one to one support.

 

Metro started running training sessions in tennis in 2007. Sound ball tennis is played on either a badminton court or a standard tennis court using a junior tennis racket and an adapted sponge ball that makes a noise when it bounces.

Just like standard tennis, you can play singles or doubles. Metro offers regular evening practice sessions in London with a coach on hand and organizes an annual national tournament in the autumn.

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martin.symcox@metroblindsport.orgor  Phone: 07508958927