Sight Loss Awareness and Guide Running workshop

Guide runner with a running group

The Sight Loss Awareness and Guide Running workshop enables Leaders, Coaches and volunteers to attract and support more blind and partially sighted people in athletics and running.

Thank you for your tremendous response to our Sight Loss Awareness and Guide Running Workshops this year. We have successfully concluded our courses for 2023. The next set of Sight Loss Awareness and Guide Running Workshops will be conducted from April to September 2024. Please return to this page in March next year for updates on the locations and booking details for 2024. In the meantime, you can request a course in your area by completing the Expression of Interest Form below. Thank you for your participation and support.

Features

  • Information on types of visual impairment and common sight loss conditions
  • Appropriate terminology and behaviour
  • Making sessions blind and partially sighted participant friendly
  • Guide running top tips, safety
  • Guide running practical sessions
  • Further support and resources

Benefits

  • Effectively guide blind and partially sighted runners
  • Provide training sessions that are enjoyable and accessible for blind and partially sighted runners
  • Awareness of where and how to access further support and information

Pre-requisites

Aged 18+

Length

2 hours

Complete the form below to express your interest in attending a Sight Loss Awareness and Guide Running course.

Courses are usually run between April and September each year as they have a practical element which takes place outdoors.

Safeguarding information

Book on to a Sight Loss Awareness and Guide Running workshop

Book on to a workshop near you through Athletics Hub.