Sports category:
Swimming Activities
Overview
British Blind Sport is pleased to confirm the 2019 date for the charity's annual National Youth Swimming Gala as Saturday 30th March. Hosted by British Blind Sport, this event has been held successfully for over 20 years and is the only VI specific youth swimming competition in the UK, attracting participants from across the country. Open to all abilities, whether you are a beginner or competitive swimmer, come and have a go! Free entry for all blind and partially sighted children aged between 8 to 17 years old. Free, one to one and small group lessons will also be on offer for those children aged 5-17 years of age, who may not feel confident enough to take part in the swimming gala but would like to learn the basic principles of how to swim.
Club features
Impairment types:
Visual impairment
Activity format:
Individual
Availiable sessions:
Children & youth
Location:
The University of Birmingham's Sport & Fitness Centre, Edgbaston, B15 2TT
Edgbaston
Birmingham
B15 2TT
United Kingdom
Telephone number:
01926424247
Email address:
Attending the club:
The event is FREE to attend. For more information and to register please follow the link here: https://britishblindsport.org.uk/bbs-national-vi-youth-swimming-gala/
When we meet:
Please arrive at the centre to sign in at 12:30pm
Is there a specific meeting point at the address:
Parking is available at the sport and fitness centre. Alternatively, BBS will be offering a meet and greet from the university of Birmingham train station.
Accessibility Information:
No access restrictions, centre is wheelchair accessible and there will be plenty of volunteers on hand on the day to guide participants around the centre.
6.78 miles
