OVERVIEW:

Blind Sports NSW is the peak body for all blind and vision impaired sport/active recreation in NSW. We cater to over 10,000 potential people who view our monthly newsletter through our extensive partnerships with Vision Australia, Guide Dogs NSW/ACT, RIDBC, Disability Sports Network, Ability Links and Settlement Services Australia. These programs are now supported through NDIA funding to build stronger capacity within NSW Schools.

As we run more programs it is vital to ensure the sustainable aspect of working within schools and to students with vision impairments and blindness through the ISTV network. Currently we run the following sports in NSW in conjunction with these affiliate partners.

Athletics/Little Athletics                     Basketball                               Goalball

Lawn Bowls                                         Cricket                                     Futsal/Soccer

Swimming                                           Triathlon                                 Tandem Cycling

Shooting                                              Touch Football                        AFL

Netball                                                Ten Pin Bowling                      Judo

Sailing                                                 Winter Sports                          Surfing

Golf                                                     T-Ball/Softball                         Adventure Sports

Through these sports we run competitions, multi sport come and try events in addition to school and senior events in the community and in partnership with local councils. Through these efforts, Blind Sports NSW is the most progressive state across blind sport in Australia for engagement with students with vision impairments and blindness thanks to the ISTV network.

2019 NEW PROGRAMS:

Blind Sports NSW understands that not all students are sporty and want to play traditional organised sports like Cricket, Goalball or Football. In 2019, Blind Sports NSW will launch our new High Five 4 Fun! Project. This project will focus on new and innovative opportunities for teachers and families to engage with all vision impaired and blind students. We hope to conduct the following excursions or activity events through the program in 2019 with regional vision teams which will include the following areas.

AREAS:

Hunter, Illawarra, Central Coast, Northern Rivers , New England, Riverina, Western NSW, Sydney West, Sydney Southwest, Sydney Norwest, Sydney City, Inner City and Eastern.

ACTIVITIES:

Rock Climbing, Surfing, Winter Sports, Indoor Sky Diving, Inflatable World, Flip Out and a range of general physical activity games which will enhance balance, coordination, fine/gross motor skills to significantly impact the students mobility development and help them gain confidence by overcoming their fears while being in a social and supportive environment.

TRADITIONAL PROGRAMS:

• NSW Goalball 4 Schools (Enhanced Bronze, Silver & Gold level program)
• Youth Blind Cricket, supported by Variety – the Children’s Charity NSW/ACT
• Youth Vision Impaired & 5 a side Blind Football (soccer)
• Parramatta Touch Football 13+ Premier Inclusion League Team
• 1 to 1 coaching and learning sessions for students

To register your interest for the 2019 High Five 4 Fun Program, please click the above link and NOMINATE now!

For further information, please contact:

Murray Elbourn

CEO / Blind Sports NSW

M: 0427 186 734 / PH: 02 8736 1278

E: info@blindsportsnsw.com.au / Web/Register: www.blindsportsnsw.com.au