Visual Impairment
This page is for persons with visual impairments, and their parents, caregivers and community to find out how to get started in sports.
Last updated 22 August 2026
Support for Persons with Visual Impairment
Persons with Visual Impairment who are looking to participate in recreational sport activities can reach out to:
Singapore Association of the Visually Handicapped (SAVH)
Website: https://savh.org.sg/ (opens in new tab)
Email: enquiries@savh.org.sg (opens in new tab)
Phone: Call 6251 4331 and press 1
For Adults with Disabilities and Special Needs
Enabling Services Hubs (ESHs) (opens in new tab) offer community support for persons with disabilities and their caregivers closer to their homes. The establishment of ESHs is part of efforts under the Enabling Masterplan 2030 and takes a regional approach to bring community support services closer to the homes of persons with disabilities and their caregivers.
By joining an ESH, persons with visual impairments and/or their parents and caregivers will have opportunities to participate in sport and fitness activities.
Enabling Services Hubs are currently located in Jurong (opens in new tab), Punggol (opens in new tab)and Tampines (opens in new tab).
How to Get Started
Participation
There are a variety of sport activities available for persons with visual impairment. Some sports are specifically designed for persons with visual impairment, such as Goalball, while others are modified versions of sports, such as Soundball:
Goalball is a team sport where players use a ball with bells inside to track its movement, with the objective of rolling the ball into the opposing team's goal. Try out Goalball at Delta Sport Centre, the Para Sports Community Hub for Goalball. (opens in new tab)
Soundball, also known as Blind Tennis, is an adapted version of tennis that uses special sponge balls that rattle when bounced. If you are interested, you can sign up for a programme through Soundball Singapore (opens in new tab).
Beyond these, persons with visual impairment can participate in many other sports such as athletics, swimming, and even martial arts.
Gym Orientation
For persons with visual impairment who are looking to use the gym independently, a gym orientation at selected ActiveSG gyms is available to help you familiarise yourself with the layout and equipment. Should you require an orientation outside of the selected gyms, please contact inclusivesport@sport.gov.sg (opens in new tab).
Click here to find out more about the gym orientation programme. (opens in new tab)
Persons with visual impairment may also visit private gyms like BGA Inclusive Fitness (opens in new tab), which includes VI-friendly features such as tactile floor and equipment markings and lockers using key and lock system, and is guide-dog friendly.
Competitive Pathway
Persons with visual impairment who wish to pursue competitive sport may compete under the Paralympics if they fulfil the classification criteria. To be eligible for vision impairment (VI) classification, athletes must:
Have an impairment in both eyes, and
Meet the minimum disability criteria:
Visual acuity of LogMAR 1.00 (6/60) or worse; and/or Visual field of less than 20 degrees in radius
Athletes must also provide medical documentation from an ophthalmologist before seeking classification.
There are 10 Summer Paralympic sports that feature official classifications for athletes with visual impairment. They are: Para Athletics, Para Cycling, Para Equestrian, Blind Football (5-a-side), Goalball, Para Judo, Para Rowing, Para Swimming, Para Triathlon and Para Climbing (debuting in LA28).
Please refer to the Paralympics sports list (opens in new tab) for sport recommendations and their classification requirements.
Sport Programmes
The following sport providers have existing programmes for persons with visual impairment.
Please check with the service providers directly whether you, your child/ward, or your client is eligible or suitable for the activities listed, as well as other details such as course and registration details.
Archery
Service Provider: Dragon Archery x Singapore Disability Sports Council (SDSC)
Disabilities Served: Visual impairment, Physical disability, Intellectual disability, Deaf and Hard of Hearing, Autism
Eligible Age: 13 and above
Location: 15 Kalidasa Avenue, Singapore 789394
Contact:
Phone: 9389 3502
Website: https://dragonarchery.com/ (opens in new tab)
Schedule: Contact archery@dragonarchery.com (opens in new tab) or 9389 3502 for more information
Athletics
Service Provider: Para Athletics Singapore (Track and Field)
Disabilities Served: Visual impairment, Physical disability, Intellectual disability
Eligible Age: 6 and above
Location: Home of Athletics, Kallang Practice Track Stadium Boulevard Singapore, 397804
Contact: info@para-athletics.org.sg (opens in new tab)
Website: https://para-athletics.org.sg/ (opens in new tab)
Schedule: Contact info@para-athletics.org.sg (opens in new tab) for more information
Service Provider: Runninghour
Disabilities Served: Visual impairment, Physical disability, Intellectual disability, Deaf and Hard of Hearing, Autism
Eligible Age: 6 and above
Location: Multiple locations. Check out https://www.runninghour.com/activities (opens in new tab) for more information.
Contact:
Whatsapp: 9050 5398
Website: https://www.runninghour.com/ (opens in new tab)
Schedule: Check out https://www.runninghour.com/activities (opens in new tab) for more information
Service Provider: Singapore Disability Sports Council (Track) (By invitation only)
Disabilities Served: Visual impairment, Intellectual disability
Eligible Age: 16 and above
Location: Ngee Ann Polytechnic 535 Clementi Road Singapore, 599489
Contact: jessica.chua@sdsc.org.sg (opens in new tab)
Website: https://sdsc.org.sg/sdsc_sport_type/athletics/ (opens in new tab)
Schedule: Contact jessica.chua@sdsc.org.sg (opens in new tab) or community@sdsc.org.sg (opens in new tab) for more information
Badminton
Service Provider: ActiveSG Para Sport Academy
Disabilities Served: Visual impairment, Physical disability, Intellectual disability
Eligible Age: 7 and above
Location:
Yio Chu Kang Sports Hall (Monday)
Delta Sport Hall (Friday)
Contact: ActiveSG_ParaSport@sport.gov.sg (opens in new tab)
Schedule: Contact ActiveSG_ParaSport@sport.gov.sg (opens in new tab) for more information
Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
Service Provider: GFTeam Singapore
Disabilities Served: Visual impairment, Physical disability, Intellectual disability, Autism
Eligible Age: 5 to 12 years old
Location: 438B Joo Chiat Rd, Singapore 427651
Contact: Whatsapp: 9880 9480
Website: https://www.gfteam.sg/ (opens in new tab)
Programme Information:
BJJ SuperKids - Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu for Children with Special Needs (Advance booking required, maximum 4 participants per session)
Schedule: First Saturday of every month, 10:00am–10:45am
Registration: Bookings must be made in advance via the GFTeam Singapore app (available on the App Store and Google Play) under Courses, or by reaching out via WhatsApp.
As programme schedules and availability may vary, participants are encouraged to reach out directly for the latest schedule and booking information.
Canoe
Service Provider: Singapore Canoe Federation
Disabilities Served:
Visual impairment, Physical disability, Intellectual disability, Deaf and Hard of Hearing, Autism
Eligible Age: 7 and above
Location: Paddle Lodge @ MacRitchie Reservoir
Contact: paddlelodge@scf.org.sg (opens in new tab)
Website: https://scf.org.sg/portfolio/paracanoe/ (opens in new tab)
Schedule: Saturday, 3.15pm to 5.45pm
Chess
Service Provider: Singapore Chess Federation
Disabilities Served: Visual impairment, Physical disability
Eligible Age: 6 and above
Location: Bishan Community Club 51 Bishan Street 13 Singapore, Singapore 579799
Contact: singchess@singaporechess.org.sg (opens in new tab)
Website: https://singaporechess.org.sg/ (opens in new tab)
Schedule: Contact singchess@singaporechess.org.sg (opens in new tab) for more information
Dragon Boat
Service Provider: Singapore Dragon Boat Association
Disabilities Served: Visual impairment, Physical disability, Intellectual disability, Deaf and Hard of Hearing, Autism
Eligible Age: Contact admin@sdba.org.sg (opens in new tab) or 9185 9911 for more information
Location: The Kallang
Contact:
Phone: 9185 9911
Website: https://sdba.org.sg/ (opens in new tab)
Schedule: Contact admin@sdba.org.sg (opens in new tab) or 91859911 for more information
Fitness
Service Provider: BGA Inclusive Fitness Gym
Disabilities Served: Visual impairment, Intellectual disability, Autism, Deaf and Hard of Hearing
Eligible Age: 12 and above
Location: Block 215, Bishan Street 23, #B1-203, Singapore 570215
Contact:
Phone (Desmond): 8072 1500
Website: https://www.bgainclusivefitness.com/ (opens in new tab)
Schedule: Available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week
Service Provider: Innervate
Disabilities Served: Visual impairment, Physical disability, Intellectual disability, Deaf andHard of Hearing, Autism
Eligible Age: Contact info@innervatefit.com (opens in new tab) or 8886 3099 for more information
Location: 33 Hamilton Road, Singapore 209202
Contact:
Phone: 8886 3099
Website: https://www.innervatefit.com/adaptives (opens in new tab)
Schedule: Contact info@innervatefit.com (opens in new tab) or 8886 3099 for more information
Service Provider: Jumping Singapore
Disabilities Served: Visual impairment, Autism
Eligible Age: 5 and above
Location: Various locations. Contact Jumping Singapore (opens in new tab) for more information
Contact:
Phone: 9773 5538
Website (with contact details): https://jumpingsingapore.com/contact (opens in new tab)
Website: https://jumpingsingapore.com/ (opens in new tab)
Schedule: Contact Jumping Singapore (opens in new tab) for more information
Floor Curling
Service Provider: Singapore Floor Curling Federation
Disabilities Served: Visual impairment, Physical disability, Intellectual disability, Deaf and Hard of Hearing, Autism (no intellectual disability)
Eligible Age: 2 years upwards
Location: Contact Singaporefloorcurling@gmail.com (opens in new tab) for more information
Contact: Singaporefloorcurling@gmail.com (opens in new tab)
Website: https://www.facebook.com/singaporefloorcurlingfederation/ (opens in new tab)
Schedule: The Singapore Floor Curling Federation offers floor curling programmes tailored to the needs of participants. Sessions are conducted based on request and mutual agreement with the service provider.
Goalball
Service Provider: Singapore Disability Sports Council (SDSC)
Disabilities Served: Visual impairment
Eligible Age: 7 and above
Location: Delta Sport Centre, 900 Tiong Bahru Road Singapore, 158790
Contact: community@sdsc.org.sg (opens in new tab)
Website: https://sdsc.org.sg/sdsc_sport_type/goalball/ (opens in new tab)
Schedule: Contact community@sdsc.org.sg (opens in new tab) for more information
Lawn Bowls
Service Provider: Parabowls Singapore
Disabilities Served: Visual impairment, Physical disability
Eligible Age: 19 and above
Location: Yan Kit Playfield 17 Yan Kit Rd Singapore, 088268
Website: https://parabowlsingapore.org/ (opens in new tab)
Service Provider: Singapore Disability Sports Council (SDSC)
Disabilities Served: Visual impairment, Physical disability
Eligible Age: 6 and above
Location: Kallang Lawn Bowl Green
Contact: community@sdsc.org.sg (opens in new tab)
Website: sdsc.org.sg/sdsc_sport_type/lawn-bowls/ (opens in new tab)
Schedule:
Wednesday & Friday: 7pm - 9pm
Saturday: 3pm - 5pm
Multi Sport
Service Provider: PlayBuddy
Disabilities/Age Served: Children with disabilities
Contact: https://forms.gle/3Hquisy79PM5nPhv6 (opens in new tab)
Soundball (Adapted Tennis)
Service Provider: Soundball Singapore
Disabilities Served: Visual impairment
Eligible Age: 7 and above
Location: Contact soundballsingapore@gmail.com (opens in new tab) for more information
Contact: soundballsingapore@gmail.com (opens in new tab)
Website: https://www.soundball.sg/ (opens in new tab)
Schedule: Contact soundballsingapore@gmail.com (opens in new tab) for more information
Swimming
Service Provider: Singapore Disability Sports Council (SDSC)
Disabilities Served: Visual impairment, Physical impairment, Intellectual impairment, Deaf and Hard of Hearing
Eligible Age: 6 and above
Location: Various locations in Singapore
Contact: community@sdsc.org.sg (opens in new tab)
Website: sdsc.org.sg/sdsc_sport_type/swimming/ (opens in new tab)
Schedule: Contact community@sdsc.org.sg (opens in new tab) for more information
Service Provider: ActiveSG Para Sports Academy
Disabilities Served: Visual impairment, Physical impairment, Intellectual impairment, Autism (with intellectual impairment)
Eligible Age: 7 to 60
Location: Multiple locations across Singapore
Contact: ActiveSG_ParaSport@sport.gov.sg (opens in new tab)
Schedule: Contact ActiveSG_ParaSport@sport.gov.sg (opens in new tab) for more information
Service Provider: Able Aquatic School
Disabilities Served: Visual impairment, Physical disability, Intellectual disability, Deaf and Hard of Hearing, Autism
Eligible Age: 4 and above
Location: 34 Tanah Merah Kechil Road, East Meadows, Singapore 465560
Contact:
Phone: 8477 7988
Website: https://swim.com.sg/swimming-lessons/swimming-lesson-in-singapore/ (opens in new tab)
Schedule: Contact admin@swim.com.sg (opens in new tab)/8477 7988 for more information
Service Provider: Aquafins
Disabilities Served: Visual impairment, Physical disability, Intellectual disability, Deaf and Hard of Hearing, Autism
Eligible Age: 6 and above
Location:
Jalan Besar Sports Centre
Hougang Swimming Complex
Contact: enquiry@aquafins.com.sg (opens in new tab)
Website: http://www.aquafins.com.sg/ (opens in new tab)
Schedule: Contact enquiry@aquafins.com.sg (opens in new tab) for more information
Service Provider: Art Aquatics
Disabilities Served: Visual impairment, Physical impairment, Autism, Intellectual disability
Eligible Age: 6 and above
Location: 95 Hougang Avenue 4 Singapore, 538830
Contact: artaquaticssg@gmail.com (opens in new tab)
Website: https://www.facebook.com/ARTaquatics/ (opens in new tab)
Schedule: Contact artaquaticssg@gmail.com (opens in new tab) for more information
Service Provider: Justswim Singapore
Disabilities Served: Visual impairment, Physical disability, Intellectual disability, Deaf and Hard of Hearing, Autism
Eligible Age: 3 and above
Location: 10 Admiralty St, Singapore 757695
Contact: 9753 3968
Website: www.justswim.com.sg (opens in new tab)
Schedule: Contact 9753 3968 to find out more information
Service Provider: Little Splashes Aquatics
Disabilities Served: Visual impairment, Physical disability, Intellectual disability, Deaf and Hard of Hearing, Autism
Eligible Age: 3 months old and above
Location: Multiple Outlets
Contact:
Phone: 6636 0016
Website: littlesplashes.com.sg (opens in new tab)
Schedule: Contact littlesplashes.com.sg (opens in new tab) or 6636 0016 for more information
Service Provider: Ultra Swim school
Disabilities Served: Visual impairment, Physical disability, Autism, Intellectual disability
Eligible Age: 6 and above
Location: Yio Chu Kang Swimming Complex, 202 Ang Mo Kio Avenue 9, Singapore
Contact: ultraswimschool.sg@gmail.com (opens in new tab)
Schedule: Contact ultraswimschool.sg@gmail.com (opens in new tab) for more information
Yoga
Service Provider: BlissYoga Wellbeing (Singapore Registered Organisation)
Disabilities Served: Visual impairment, Physical disability, Intellectual disability, Deaf/Hard of Hearing, Autism
Eligible Age: 3 and above
Location: Enabling Village, 20 Lengkok Bahru, Singapore 159053
Contact:
Whatsapp: 9069 7914
Website: www.blissyogasg.com (opens in new tab)
Schedule:
Yoga Sessions at Enabling Village every Saturday 2 to 3.15 PM (Upcoming in August 2026)
Yoga sessions with Rainbow Centre for young adults (Upcoming in October 2026)