Blind and partially sighted sports
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.
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Contact: charlie.raven@metroblindsport.org or Phone: 07956292046
The Annual Metro Athletics Open is our number one event for blind and partially sighted athletes in the region, regardless of experience. It is open to everyone from under 18s to veteran athletes.
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Athletics Contact: Charlie Raven Email Charlie or Tel. 07956292046
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.
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If anyone is tempted to join us or just wants to know more about the game, please get in touch with Wilbert. Contact: Wilbertwilliams433@msn.com
or call 07956 352 199
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..
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Cricket Contact: Rory Field Email Rory or Tel. 07742 323224
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.
The Quick links on the Cycling page will take you to the available Tandem Cycling sessions in the London area right now!
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Contact: Charlie Raven Email Charlie or Tel. 07956292046
We also work in closely with Tottenham Hotspur FC to offer under 18 football projects and team session events on a regular basis.
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The aim of these days is to offer a range of FREE sport, across an afternoon, giving visually impaired participants a flavour of what sort of activities in which they could participate in London. Some of the sports and activities have included tandem cycling, sailing goalball, soundball tennis and Athlefit, a fitness programme which combines athletics with getting and keeping fit.
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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
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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.
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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.
or contact: Linda Contact: Linda Almond