In the year of the Rio 2016 Paralympic Games, and following the success of the pilot day, Scottish Disability Sport is working in partnership to provide an event for children, young people and adults with visual impairments from across Scotland to host a Visual Impairment Sport Engagement Day on Saturday 26th November 2016.
This fantastic opportunity is exclusively designed for children (5 years+), young people and adults with visual impairments. The aim of the event is to provide an introduction to sport and engage participants in sport. RNIB, Haggeye, Guide Dogs Scotland, FABB Scotland and Visibility are supporting Scottish Disability Sport and governing body partners the Scottish Football Association, JudoScotland, Scottish Swimming and Scottish Athletics to provide a quality experience to participants on the day.
Many people with a visual impairment are not aware of the opportunities available to them in their local area. Scottish Disability Sport Regional Managers will be on hand on the day to raise awareness and support participants to get involved in their chosen sport in their local area. If you would like to have a chat about the event please do not hesitate to contact us.
All participants will have the opportunity to try the following sports: athletics, bowls, cycling, football, goalball, judo and swimming. Stalls will provide information on other organisations including Scottish Visually Impaired Skiers, Tennis Scotland, RNIB, Haggeye, Haggeye Juniors, Talking Tandems and Guide Dogs UK. If you have a visual impairment or know someone with a visual impairment that would like to get involved in sport and would like to attend, please register by telephoning Scottish Disability Sport on 0131 317 1130 or alternatively email admin@scottishdisabilitysport.com.
The following sports will be available to try on the day:
Swimming , Cycling, Judo, Football, Bowls, Goalball, Athletics,
For participants aged 5 years + (participants will be grouped where possible according to age).
The day is specifically designed to introduce and engage children, young people and adults with a visual impairment to sport in a fun, safe and relaxed environment. This day will be open to friends and family of the participant with a visual impairment.
Date: Saturday 26 November 2016
Time: 9.30 am - 4.00pm
Venue: Sensory Centre Falkirk, Redbrae Road, Camelon, Falkirk, FK1 4DD and two adjoining venues
Closing Date: 18th November 2016
Registration is essential
For more information or to book a place on the day please contact:
admin@scottishdisabilitysport.com
0131 317 1130