Our Blind Football Sessions
Bloomsbury’s specialised sessions for vision-impaired players are designed to players on the pitch and enjoying the Blind and Partially Sighted formats of football designed for them.
These regular sessions are a safe, supportive environment for players to make friends, get active, and build confidence both on and off the pitch
With specialised coaches and equipment, these sessions are designed to meet players where they are – whether they’re looking for an opportunity to participate in sport casually, or progress to the elite level.
Tailored to players' individual needs
Formats tailored to partially sighted players
Led by specialist coaches
England Pathways
Bloomsbury hosts England Talent Hubs — the first phase of the England Para Pathway. These hubs are for young people aged 7-21 who have been selected to join the FA Para Talent Hub Programme. The programme provides localised, regular, high quality coaching sessions alongside any other football that players are currently engaging in.
Monthly sessions will act as a “check-in” point allowing our coaches to assess any further progress and development. This engagement and ongoing assessment then facilitates any potential further referral through the pathway to take place. Our aim is to ensure that players are always participating in the most appropriate level of the programme for their own development.
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WHAT TO EXPECT
Our Blind Football sessions focus on making football fun for players who are blind and partially sighted. Coaches lead players through specially designed training drills to get used to the specialist equipment while building key skills like communication, teamwork and confidence. Expect plenty of on-the-ball action!
The Magic of Football
Playing football regularly transforms young lives. It teaches lessons that last for life, such as resilience, teamwork, self-belief and respect. It also creates friendships, builds confidence and gives young people something positive to belong to. Bloomsbury’s Blind Football Sessions are the perfect way for young people to play, belong and progress.
FINANCIAL SUPPORT
Bloomsbury Football Foundation offers financial support as part of our commitment to make the magic of football accessible to all. It means reducing the cost barriers that too often stop the next generation from getting on the pitch, so that every young person who wants to play football can.
The support my daughter has been given is really inspirational. Bloomsbury plays a major part in her confidence building and developing her academic future - it's really good that she's able to access a sport that she can enjoy.
Parent, Blind Football programme
The coaches make sure all children are being accommodated, especially those others that have additional needs.
Parent, Blind Football programme
EXPLORE PROGRAMMES
Training Sessions
Organised football for all ages and ability levels. The easiest way to get on pitch and develop your skills.
Holiday Camps
Play football, stay active and make friends in the school holidays with our weekday camps.
Bears (Ages 3-6)
Early years football for players kicking off their love for sport.
Football Academy
Take your game to the next level with Bloomsbury Football Academy. Trial required.
Blind & Partially Sighted Football
Providing vision-impaired young people with space to play adapted formats of the game.
Pan-Disability Football
Specialist sessions designed to bring together players with a broad range of disabilities.
FINANCIAL SUPPORT
Bloomsbury Football Foundation are committed to making football accessible to every young person in London that wants to play.
That includes making sure quality football is affordable for all. It’s why we offer financial support for all our programmes.
Financial support means 25-100% discounts on price for players from low-income households.