Could you play tennis blindfolded? Imagine having to run in to the net, volley and lunge for a wide ball without being able to see your way. ABC TV's Charlie Pickering gave it a go - view our video above to see the result!
Our blind tennis/vision impaired tennis players rely on their directional hearing to locate an audible ball containing a bell. But that doesn't make it any easier - running and aiming for a moving ball without your vision takes courage, persistence and skill.
Six Victorians and three players from South Australia will represent Australia and compete against 14 other countries at the 2019 International Blind Tennis Tournament in Spain. We need your help so they can meet the high costs of competing; including airfares, shared basic accommodation, registration costs and sight classifications.
Players will be supported by a small number of trained volunteers to assist them with guiding, orientation and everyday tasks.
Make a fully tax-deductible donation now and help provide much-needed support for our talented and dedicated players!
Blind Sports Victoria is recognised by Sport and Recreation Victoria as the State Sporting Association responsible for the development and promotion of sporting and recreation opportunities for blind and vision impaired people throughout Victoria.
About Fundraiser
Amanda Webb
Kooyong, VIC
Mon, 8 Apr 2019
Delahey Tennis Club
$ 400
All the best to all from the Delahey Tennis Club.
Thu, 21 Mar 2019
Gerard McCulloch
$ 100
Buena suerte!
Thu, 28 Feb 2019
Lauren Moore
$ 50
Good luck in Spain.
Fri, 22 Feb 2019
David E
$ 10
Good luck, from David from the junior tennis team.
Thu, 20 Dec 2018
Morgan Turkovic
$ 5
We are so happy to start your fundraising
Good Luck Team and Best Wishes
Blind Sports Victoria is recognised by Sport and Recreation Victoria as the State Sporting Association responsible for the development and promotion of sporting and recreation opportunities for blind and vision impaired people throughout Victoria.
All the best to all from the Delahey Tennis Club.