Blind and partially sighted sports
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.
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Contact: lucy.simper@metroblindsport.org or Phone: 07966 260089
Athletics is an integral component of the Paralympic Games, each sport being divided up according to sight category, with track events carrying the option of a sighted guide runner (attached via rope) for those with low or no vision.
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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Contact: lucy.simper@metroblindsport.org or Phone: 07966 260089
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.
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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
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.
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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..
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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.
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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: lucy.simper@metroblindsport.org or Phone: 07966 260089
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.
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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
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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.
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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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