Blackburn Blind Sports Club

Where Vision Has No Limits

Weekly sessions offering inclusive, active opportunities for blind and partially sighted people living across the Northwest.

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Who We Are

Blackburn Blind Sports provides a space where blind and partially sighted individuals can improve physical and mental health, develop skills, and challenge societal stereotypes. Through inclusive sports, we foster a supportive community that empowers participants to thrive and lead active, fulfilling lives.

Inclusive sports sessions that break barriers and build lifelong skills.

Our Sports

Sports We Offer Each Week

We run goalball, blind tennis, blind football, blind baseball & strength conditioning classes led by trained coaches with experience supporting blind players.

Blind Tennis

Adapted tennis with audible ball to support tracking and play.

Goalball

Team sport using sound to track ball and defend goals.

Strength & Conditioning

Fitness sessions improving strength, balance, and mobility for blind participants.

Blind Football

Play the beautiful game with an audible ball & verbal guidance from a goalkeeper.

Blind Baseball

Adaptive Blind Baseball that allows you to run freely towards the noise & play the game.

Other Sports

New sports and activities, such as fencing are added regularly based on interest and availability.

Join a club for blind and partially sighted people

We offer weekly sports sessions in Blackburn for blind and partially sighted people across the Northwest.

Testimonials

Hear from Our Members.

“Thanks to Blackburn Blind Sports Club, I have a purpose in life. I have a reason to get out of the house. The club has taken me out of isolation, improved my confidence and self-esteem" - Jason Cocker, Club Member

“There was nowhere I could go to play sports that catered to my needs as a blind person, until this club came along. My physical and mental health has improved massively because of the club” - Nadia Patel, Club member

“I used to love playing competitive sports before I lost my sight. Blackburn Blind Sports Club provides me these opportunities once again.” - Latif Lewis, Club member

“After volunteering with the club, I have learnt so much about the importance of inclusivity. Seeing the smiles on people’s faces and the difference the club is making, fills my heart with so much joy.” - Payton Taylor, Volunteer

Training Times

We offer weekly sports sessions in Blackburn. To find out our weekly schedule, contact us via phone, email or fill in our form.

Contact Blackburn Blind Sports

Get in touch with us for more information about our sessions, volunteering, or general enquiries. We’re happy to help.

blackburnblindsports@gmail.com

Let's Talk

Phone : +44 7545 762342

Volunteer With Us

We welcome sighted volunteers.