Football session for Blind and Visually Impaired young people

Overview

Our session plays football with adapted practices and competitive play formats, with an emphasis on having fun. It is open to all footballing levels, and can give young people an introduction to Blind Football in a fun and safe environment. No prior experience is necessary. Our coaches provide IBSA approved sound footballs and total blackout eyeshades. Young people are to wear athletic wear and bring water. Our sessions are fun spaces to improve mental and physical health, learn new skills and make friends! We look forward to welcoming you on the pitch. The session pauses during school holidays.

Football session for Blind and Visually Impaired young people

Club features

Accessibility types:

Visual impairment

Activity type:

Blind Football

Attendance type:

Physical

Activity details:

1H sessions between 18:00 and 19:00 every Monday from 03/06/2024 till 28/04/2025

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Location:

Acland Burghley School Sports Centre Churchill Road London NW51AN

Telephone number:

07594647928

Email address:

e.scantlebury@bloomsburyfootball.com

Meeting point instructions:

For the session, you enter Acland Burghley school via the Churchill Road entrance. Enter the school’s Sport Centre – the sports hall is directly in front of the entrance and the gym is the first on the right. The coaches will meet the players in the gym.

Accessibility Information:

The school environment already incorporates many features to ensure accessibility. These include: a) Two lifts giving access to the first floor of two buildings. b) Ramps into and within the school providing access around the whole of the ground and first floors. c) Disabled toilets around the school, including one with a hoist. d) Features that improve acoustics. e) Guiding in emergency evacuation. f) New toilet facilities have fully accessible toilets and wash basins for students with mobility issues. There are no doors to negotiate on entry to the main toilet area.