blind Athletes Day
Our goal for this event is to empower blind and visually impaired individuals by providing resources, fostering community, and creating opportunities to stay active alongside fellow athletes. Any organizations that would like to attend, host a table, or lead a session, please let us know! We would love to collaborate with you.
Location:
Columbia Heights Recreation Center
1480 Girard St NW, Washington, DC 20009
Date: October 17, 2026
Getting to the event
Driving: Parking is limited to street parking only.Public Transit: The closest metro station is the Columbia Heights station, which is a 5 to 10 minute walk from the center.Rideshare: Drivers can drop you off directly at the center.
Event Schedule -
Questions?
If you have any questions or need assistance during the event, please contact Jahmil Garrett-Bey, the Virginia Association Of Blind Students president, at 540-779-4134 or email at jahmilgarrett@gmail.com.
Sign up is required for participation in each sport. Please click on the sports you would like to participate in, to sign up! It is OK to change your mind last minute or split your time between two sports that are running simultaneously!
Time
9:30 AM – 10:00 AM
10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
12:00 PM – 1:00 PM
1:00 PM – 2:30 PM
2:30 PM – 4:00 PM
4:00 PM – 5:00 PM
Outdoor Activity
Arrival & Welcome
Lunch
Socializing & Snacks
indoor Activity
Arrival & Welcome
Lunch
Socializing & Snacks
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Note: Volunteering is available upon registration and a volunteer-only form is below. Anyone able to volunteer, at any point during the event, is greatly appreciated!
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Blind Soccer
Tandem Biking
Goalball
10:00am-12:00pm
Two teams of three players try to throw or roll a heavy ball past the opposing team and into their 9-meter-wide goal.
Blind Cricket
2:30pm-4:00pm
Blind cricket is an adapted version of cricket developed for athletes with visual impairments and relies heavily on audio tracking, precise verbal cues, and rule modifications.
Self-Defense
2:30pm-4:00pm
A system of awareness, boundary-setting, and physical techniques designed to help individuals protect themselves from physical harm or assault.
Volunteer
Shifts between 8:30am-5:30pm
1:00pm-2:30pm
A fast-paced, 5-a-side adaptation of soccer. It is designed for athletes with visual impairments and relies heavily on sound, spatial communication, and guide orientation.
Blind Tennis
1:00pm-2:30pm
An adapted version of traditional tennis designed for athletes with visual impairments, using an audible ball, a smaller court, and customized bounce rules.
10:00am-12:00pm
A style of cycling where two or more riders share a single tandem bicycle with seats placed one behind the other.