BRITISH DEAF SPORTS COUNCIL - BDSC

The British Deaf Sports Council (BDSC) was founded over 60 years ago with the aim or organising competitors to participate in the World Games for the Deaf. Its main objective today is the relief of disability by ensuring that sport and leisure opportunities are available for deaf people in parity with their hearing contemporaries.

The BDSC organises inter-club leagues, inter-regional tournaments, and national championships which are held on a regular basis. European competitions are increasing in popularity and friendly internationals are held whenever finance permits. Deaf people participate in all sports and the Council actually promotes and hold competitions in the following: football, cricket, swimming, athletics, badminton, lawn tennis, table tennis, netball, darts, billiards, snooker, pool, golf, ski-ing, bowling, ten-pin bowling, winter/adventure sports and basketball. Rules and regulations do not need any amendment or adaptation but visual start systems and refereeing are used as necessary.

Contact the number below for membership details and for further information on the 120 clubs in England, Scotland and Wales.

British Deaf Sports Council - BDSC
7 Bridge Street
Otley
West Yorkshire
LS21 1BQ

01943 850214 (Voice)

01943 850081 (Minicom)
01943 850828

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