Showdown! The blind sport taking para-sport by storm
VICTA Changemakers Blindness Awareness Month Millie-Jayne is passionate about raising awareness about vision impairments through her social media channels @the.way.i.see.it. Today she takes the chance to talk about another great passion, the blind sport, showdown. Millie interviews GB Showdown player Jerri who has just returned from the Under 25s Showdown World Championships in Prague, have a listen and let us know your thoughts in the comments! Follow Millie-Jayne on TikTok: @the.way.i.see.it Find out more about the Sheffield Strikers on TikTok: @sheffield_strikers_sd And on the web: srsb.org.uk/SRSB-Showdown Read more about showdown [...]
Have you thought about… playing rugby? By Archard
by Archard Yabsley My name is Archard Yabsley, I am 17, have a visual impairment and I play rugby; a sport that at first glance may appear as far from appropriate for the partially sighted as is possible. However after five years of playing, I have no doubt that Rugby is one of the most suitable and accessible sports for children and adults with sight difficulties. The advantage that rugby union has over other sports is its variety of positions and responsibilities. Take a look at any rugby team, right from the grassroots up to the internationals, you’ll find [...]
