Upskill for Inclusion: Vision Sport Ireland Courses & Workshops

Expression of Interest 📣

Interested in making sport more inclusive? We’re seeking expressions of interest from people who would like to upskill through Vision Sport Ireland training and workshops.

Available opportunities:
🔹 Vision Sports Awareness Training (VSAT)
Learn how small, practical adaptations can make a big difference for participants with vision impairment.
⏱️ 2 hours | Online or in-person

Participants will learn,

• The different types of vision impairment and what they can mean in a sport/PA setting
• Basic sighted guide techniques to support safe and confident participation
• The importance of clear description and strong colour contrast when delivering sessions
• Examples of blind/vision impaired sports and adapted equipment that clubs and communities can use
• An overview of programmes and supports available through Vision Sports Ireland

Suitable for ages 16+ and ideal for LSP teams, clubs, coaches, volunteers, teachers and community groups.

🔹 Tandem Pilot Training Course
Build the skills and confidence to pilot a tandem bike for a person who is blind or vision impaired.
⏱️ 2-hour online theory + 3-hour in-person practical

Delivered in two mandatory sessions (a 2-hour online theory workshop and a 3-hour in-person practical workshop), it covers effective pilot–stoker communication, tandem handling skills and key safety considerations. Courses will be rolled out nationally adding to a National Register of Tandem Pilot Volunteers, increasing tandem cycling opportunities for people who are blind or vision impaired across Ireland.

This course caters for 6–12 participants

🔹 Guide Running Workshop
Train as a sighted guide to support people who are blind or vision impaired to run, train and compete safely.

Delivered in two mandatory sessions (a 2-hour online theory workshop and a 3-hour in-person practical workshop), it covers effective pilot–stoker communication, tandem handling skills and key safety considerations. Courses will be rolled out nationally adding to a National Register of Tandem Pilot Volunteers, increasing tandem cycling opportunities for people who are blind or vision impaired across Ireland.

This course caters for 6–12 participants.

Submit Expression of Interest

If you’re interested in taking part, get in touch to register your expression of interest here.