Eye Matter Sports Taster Day and Social (with Metro Blind Sports and Illuminate Freedom)

A free opportunity to try all abilities sport in Camden and Islington! Looking for guides, stewards and assistants!


Location
Islington Tennis Centre and Gym
Market Road
London
N7 9PL
Date and time
10:00 - 15:00
Saturday, 3rd of June 2023
Who this task will support
Metro Blind Sport
Metro is a London-based charity; their aim is to open doors to sport for all vision impaired people, regardless of age or sporting ability.

A unique opportunity from the lovely team at Metro Blind Sports!

We are looking for active volunteers to assist with guiding, stewarding and helping our athletes and first time sports people (some who are visually impaired, others who are differently abled) for a free sports day in Islington.

More information below, as shared by the team:


We are delighted to announce Eye Matter Sports Taster Day and Social In collaboration with Metro Blind Sport and Illuminate Freedom

Taking place at Islington Tennis Centre and Gym, Market Rd, London N7 9PL

Over 18s only

10am to 3:30pm on Saturday 3rd June 2023

Meet and greet at 9:30am at Caledonian Road Underground Station


For a taster of VI tennis, VI football, and VI cricket, with an audio described warm-up and cool-down with Illuminate Freedom and with a static tandem bike on hand so you can try one.

With approximately 50 spaces for the VI community, no matter what level you consider yourself, from total beginner to expert, we would love everyone who wants a place to be able to join in and excel. There will be volunteers on hand and coaches to provide instruction in each sport.

For more information, or to book your place, email eyemattervi@gmail.com with subject ‘sports day’ or call Suzie on 07968722664


How are you getting there?

Meet at the task
I will make my own way to the task
  • Unknown runner

Who's going

  • Linda
  • David Horner
  • Stephanie Tran
  • Simon Fitzmaurice

Discussion

Stephanie Tran
Stephanie Tran
Thursday May 25th, 2023 12:51

Looking forward to this! I used to run with Achilles in Melbourne, and keen to get involved in London.

Linda
Linda
Friday June 2nd, 2023 15:21

Hi - looking forwards to this! Just wanted to check if the plan is to meet at 9:30am at Caledonia Road station, or 10am at the Tennis Centre & Gym?

Simon Fitzmaurice
Simon Fitzmaurice
Friday June 2nd, 2023 19:51

Hi Linda. Thanks for signing up! We are planning on meeting at Caledonian Road tube station at 9.30am to help at VI athletes over to the centre. Proceedings should start at 10am, I believe.

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Location
Islington Tennis Centre and Gym
Market Road
London
N7 9PL
Date and time
10:00 - 15:00
Saturday, 3rd of June 2023
Who this task will support
Metro Blind Sport
Metro is a London-based charity; their aim is to open doors to sport for all vision impaired people, regardless of age or sporting ability.
Walkable

As you will make your own way to the task, feel free to walk or run as you wish.

Ideal for beginners

Islington Tennis Centre and Gym
Market Road
London
N7 9PL


Simon Fitzmaurice
Led by Simon Fitzmaurice

- Goodgym Islington AA - Likes long slow runs - Coach in Running Fitness - Avid screen printer


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