Sport for blind and visually impaired people
- About Vision Sports Ireland
- Sports and activities you can join
- Who can become a member
- The role of volunteers, coaches, and guides
- How to join or get involved
- More information
About Vision Sports Ireland
Vision Sports Ireland is the national governing body for sporting activities for blind and visually impaired people in Ireland. The organisation was founded in 1988. It aims to encourage participation in sports by blind and visually impaired people at all levels. Funding for Vision Sports Ireland comes from Sport Ireland.
Sports are conducted at all levels (including elites). Each sport undertaken by the organisation has its own principal coordinator responsible for promoting and organising activities within that sport.
Sports and activities you can join
The organisation has a range of sports that people can get involved in. Activities include:
- Athletics
- Football
- Golf
- Rugby
- Swimming
- Tandem cycling
- Tennis
- Walking
- Motor sports
- Watersports
- Triathlons
- Mountaineering
Who can become a member
Anyone with a vision impairment can become a member of Vision Sports Ireland.
Membership is open to people of all ages, backgrounds and sporting abilities (including elite athletes). Sighted people can also become members of the organisation.
There is no membership fee.
The role of volunteers, coaches, and guides
In addition to participating in sports, sighted members often act as guides and volunteers. Volunteers, coaches, and guides form an integral part of Vision Sports Ireland.
How to join or get involved
As a member
If you want to become a member, you can sign up online.
As a volunteer
If you want to become a volunteer, you can apply online.
If you cannot apply online, you can ring them, and they will do it over the phone.
More information
Visit Vision Sports Ireland FAQs and see the contact details below for more information.