Blind Sports Day 2026

June 13, 2026 @ 2:30pm - 5:00pm
Family, Free, Outdoors, Recreation

About

Try something new, compete, play, and connect with peers at Blind Sports Day, presented by Adaptive Sports New England. Participants will be grouped by age and will rotate sport stations together.

Goalball Teams of three players wear blackout eyeshades and roll a jingling ball into the opponent’s net while defending their own goal, relying entirely on sound and touch.

Beep Baseball An adapted version of baseball for visually impaired athletes, featuring a softball that emits a continuous “beep” and two tall, buzzing, foam bases (first and third). Instructed by members of the Boston Strong Beep Baseball Team!

Rowing Try out rowing machines and learn proper techniques! Hear from Community Rowing, Inc. instructors and learn about rowing on the Charles River throughout the year.

Running/Walking With support from Achilles International Boston, walk or run with a sighted guide on BC High’s 400-meter track. Build up to 20 minutes of movement or try a 100-meter guided sprint.

Who Individuals who are blind or vision impaired ages 7 and up. Essential eligibility requirements include: ability to follow and learn from coach instruction, ability to function effectively and respectfully among a group of peers, ability to participate independent of family/caregivers (sport guides and assistants will be provided)

Event Details

In-Person

Wheelchair Accessible

June 13, 2026 @ 2:30pm - 5:00pm
Boston College High School
150 Morrissey Blvd
Boston, MA 02125
Free

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