Vision Sports Ireland, in partnership with Athletics Ireland, is delighted to offer a bespoke Vision Sports Awareness Training session specifically for those involved in athletics.
Taking place online on Thursday, 24th of September from 19:00–21:00, this training aims to provide coaches, volunteers, staff and others involved in athletics with the knowledge and practical understanding needed to better support athletes who are blind or vision impaired.
The session will cover:
- Understanding blindness and vision impairment
- Communication and appropriate language
- Eyesight classifications
- Sighted guide techniques
- Creating an accessible and inclusive athletics environment
- Practical adaptations for coaching athletes who are blind or vision impaired
- Coaching Considerations around equipment, colour contrast and accessibility
The training is suitable for athletics coaches, club volunteers, officials, staff and anyone interested in developing their knowledge of inclusive athletics.
Date: Thursday, 24th of September
Time: 19:00–21:00
Location: Online via MS Teams
Cost: Free
*You can only purchase 5 tickets per order, contact the organiser for more information