What sports activities can children with vision impairment do and how can I find an accessible sports club?

Children with vision impairment can take part in most sports. Some mainstream sports can be adapted for safe and equal participation; other sports are specialist or have separate specialist versions. 

Further information about how each sport has been adapted, along with contact details specific to each sport, can be found on RNIB's Sport and leisure webpages. 

Schools have a responsibility to adapt their sports provision to ensure children with vision impairment can participate in lessons, play time, and at school clubs. Please refer to a specialist Advice Service advisor for further support. 

Mainstream sports clubs and providers can also be supported by a specialist Advice Services advisor. 

British Blind Sport offer Have a Go and Family Days, which are multi-sport taster events. Each day features a range of sports led by inclusive coaches and local activity providers. Sports covered include goalball, football, boccia, tenpin, tennis, athletics, blind baseball, rugby, rowing and more. You can also find out more about the mainstream and specialist sports available and any sports clubs or providers on their website. 

You can also look for inspirational role models within VI sporting, the Paralympics GB website has some great examples. 

Some local sight loss organisations run or support their own specialist sports teams. These can include: 

• Cricket 

• Goalball 

• Tennis 

• Football 

RNIB Specialist Advice Service Advisors can give further information on this topic