This guide supports coaches, clubs and volunteers to deliver inclusive athletics sessions for blind and vision impaired athletes. It covers the essentials of inclusive coaching in track and field, including key responsibilities, effective communication, vision impairment, and the roles of guide runners. Developed in collaboration with Athletics Ireland and Vision Sports Ireland, it helps create welcoming, high quality environments where blind and vision impaired athletes can train and compete with confidence.

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This below video provides practical guidance for athletics coaches, clubs and volunteers on how to make athletics more accessible and inclusive for athletes who are blind or vision impaired. Drawing on the knowledge and experience of Vision Sports Ireland , Athletics Ireland, and coaches who have worked directly with blind and vision impaired athletes, the video explores practical approaches that can be applied across running, jumping and throwing activities. Key considerations covered include, Communication Audio Description Guiding Techniques Creating an Accessible Session Physical Guidance & Tactile Modelling Safety Considerations Throughout the video, experienced coaches share their insights and practical advice, highlighting how small changes in coaching practice can have a significant impact on an athlete’s experience. The aim is not to create a completely different coaching session, but to give coaches the knowledge and confidence to adapt their existing practice to the individual athlete.