 Participants and volunteers smiling at Beach Walk & Run on December 13, 2025. Please join us for our Blind Fitness Beach Walk & Run. This is an opportunity to get outdoors, move your body, connect with others, and spread awareness of the blind and low vision community. Who: All people who are blind or have low vision, along with their family, friends, and community members. Suggested donation - $10 per participant/volunteer RSVP by February 5, 2026 - see button below Location: 1118 E. Cabrillo Blvd, Santa Barbara CA 93103 We meet at the end of the Cabrillo west parking lot, next to the Cabrillo Pavilion East Beach Bathhouse. Look for the Blind Fitness flag near the bike racks and showers. Parking: Parking entrance is located at Corona Del Mar and Cabrillo blvd. Enter the lot, turn left. Go to where the lot ends at the Cabrillo East Beach Bathhouse. There is a pay station located next to our meeting spot. *Please note that there is a fee even for those with a handicap placard. Schedule:
Questions or concerns? Please email Tania: [email protected]
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 Image Description: Robert Kotowski helps participant tee up. Credit: https://www.oldeschoolgolfschool.com/blind-disabled-golf/ Blind Fitness is honored to join the 2026 Howard Shaw Memorial California Blind, Adaptive & Disabled Winter Golf Classic - an event celebrating inclusion, athleticism, and community on the green on Tuesday, January 27, 2026.
This adaptive tournament unites golfers of all abilities to share the joy of sport and friendly competition. Participants who are blind, low vision, or living with disabilities play alongside adaptive athletes and sighted guides in a welcoming, empowering environment. Blind Fitness volunteers and participants are invited to attend on a scholarship basis, thanks to generous community partners who champion accessible recreation. Date: Tuesday, January 27, 2026 Time: 10:00 am - 2:00 pm Location: Sandpiper Golf Course 7925 Hollister Ave. Goleta, CA 93117 Schedule of Events: 9:00 - 10:00am - Check-in 10:00 am - PGA Toski Blind & Adaptive Training Seminar 10:30 am - Blind & Adaptive Short Game Challenge 11:00 am - 4 Person scramble Pro-Am (1 Adaptive Tournament contestant paired with 3 partners) 1 PGA Professional, 1 Celebrity, 1 sponsor (Pro or Am.) and Box Lunch/Beverages Additional Details:
To RSVP or for questions/concerns, email Tania: [email protected] Event is to Benefit: Cottage Hospital, Sansum Clinic, Santa Barbara Medical Workers & Adaptive Sports Programs Tournament hosted by: CBDGA & OLDE SCHOOL GOLF SCHOOL  Image Description: Adelaide Ortega, long time member of Blind Fitness and Robert Kotowski PGA set up a put. Join us for our first special Blind Fitness Golf Clinic designed by Robert Kotowski PGA to introduce participants and volunteers to the game of golf and help prepare for the 2026 Howard Shaw Memorial California Blind, Adaptive & Disabled Winter Golf Classic! Whether you're brand new to golf or looking to refine your skills, this clinic will offer hands-on instruction, adaptive techniques, and one-on-one guidance from experienced coaches and volunteers. Participants will learn the fundamentals of stance, swing, and putting in a supportive and inclusive environment. Curious and have questions? A downloadable PDF Blind Golf Training Manual and additional information is available at www.oldeschoolgolfschool.com for participants and volunteers. Come connect, learn, and have fun while building confidence on the course - and get ready to tee up for the Howard Shaw Memorial Classic this January! Date: Monday, January 12, 2026 - NEW DATE! Time: 2:00-3:30pm Location: Sandpiper Golf Course 7925 Hollister Ave, Goleta CA 93117 Participants and Volunteers please RSVP by January 9, 2026. Questions or concerns? Email Tania: [email protected]
 Blind Fitness Adaptive Gym Class Join Session 5 of our 5-session pilot program of an inclusive fitness experience designed for individuals who are blind or have low vision. This adaptive gym class blends cardio and strength training in a safe, supportive, and empowering environment. All fitness levels welcome. Let’s move, grow, and thrive together! When: Saturday, January 10, 2026 Time: 9:30 - 10:30 am Where: Human Performance Center 2320 Calle Real, Santa Barbara CA 93105 Class Structure:
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Suggested donation - $10 per participant Schedule:
Upcoming Dates: TBD Registration is required. Last day to sign up is Thursday, January 8, 2026 Questions or concerns? Contact Tania at: [email protected]
 The Blind Fitness Beach Walk & Run is a wonderful opportunity to get outdoors, move your body, connect with others, and help raise awareness for the blind and low vision community. Join us Saturday, December 13, 2025 from 9:30am - 11:30am. Date: Saturday, December 13, 2025 (Upcoming Dates: October 11 for White Cane Awareness Day!) Time: 9:30am-11:30am *Mandatory new volunteer orientation at 9am* Who: All people who are blind or have low vision, along with their family, friends, and community members. Location: 1118 E. Cabrillo Blvd, Santa Barbara CA 93103 We meet at the end of the Cabrillo west parking lot, next to the Cabrillo Pavilion East Beach Bathhouse. Look for the Blind Fitness flag near the bike racks and showers. Tip: Parking entrance is located at Corona Del Mar and Cabrillo blvd. Enter the lot, turn left. Go to where the lot ends at the Cabrillo East Beach Bathhouse. There is a pay station located Schedule:
Blind, low vision participants and sighted guides, please register by Thursday, December 11, 2025 Questions or concerns? Please reach to Tania at: [email protected]
 Blind Fitness Adaptive Gym Class Join Session 4 of our 5-session pilot program of an inclusive fitness experience designed for individuals who are blind or have low vision. This adaptive gym class blends cardio and strength training in a safe, supportive, and empowering environment. All fitness levels welcome. Let’s move, grow, and thrive together! When: Saturday, December 6, 2025 Time: 9:30 - 10:30 am Where: Human Performance Center 2320 Calle Real, Santa Barbara CA 93105 Class Structure:
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Upcoming Dates: Jan. 10, 2026 Questions or concerns? Please reach out to Tania: [email protected]  Blind Fitness Adaptive Gym Class Join Session 3 of our 5-session pilot program of an inclusive fitness experience designed for individuals who are blind or have low vision. This adaptive gym class blends cardio and strength training in a safe, supportive, and empowering environment. All fitness levels welcome. Let’s move, grow, and thrive together! When: Saturday, November 22, 2025 Time: 9:30 - 10:30 am Where: Human Performance Center 2320 Calle Real, Santa Barbara CA 93105 Class Structure:
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Suggested donation - $10 per participant Schedule:
Upcoming Dates: Dec. 6, Dec. 20 Volunteers: Please note that we can only accept 7–10 volunteer sign-ups based on the number of participants. Registration will close once that limit has been reached.
Questions or concerns? Email Tania at: [email protected]  Image Description: Adelaide Ortega, long time member of Blind Fitness and Robert Kotowski PGA set up a put. Join us for our first special Blind Fitness Golf Clinic designed by Robert Kotowski PGA to introduce participants and volunteers to the game of golf and help prepare for the 2026 Howard Shaw Memorial California Blind, Adaptive & Disabled Winter Golf Classic! Whether you're brand new to golf or looking to refine your skills, this clinic will offer hands-on instruction, adaptive techniques, and one-on-one guidance from experienced coaches and volunteers. Participants will learn the fundamentals of stance, swing, and putting in a supportive and inclusive environment. Curious and have questions? A downloadable PDF Blind Golf Training Manual and additional information is available at www.oldeschoolgolfschool.com for participants and volunteers. Come connect, learn, and have fun while building confidence on the course - and get ready to tee up for the Howard Shaw Memorial Classic this January! RESCHEDULED FOR Jan. 12, 2026 due to weather! Date: Monday, January 12, 2026 - NEW DATE! Time: 2:00-3:30pm Location: Sandpiper Golf Course 7925 Hollister Ave, Goleta CA 93117 Participants and Volunteers RSVP by January 9, 2026. Questions or concerns? Email Tania: [email protected]
Blind Fitness Adaptive Gym Class Join our 5-session pilot program of an inclusive fitness experience designed for individuals who are blind or have low vision. This adaptive gym class blends cardio and strength training in a safe, supportive, and empowering environment. All fitness levels welcome. Let’s move, grow, and thrive together! When: Saturday, October 18, 2025 (Register by Oct. 16th) & October 25, 2025 (Register by Oct. 23rd) Time: 9:30 - 10:30 am Where: Human Performance Center 2320 Calle Real, Santa Barbara CA 93105 Class Structure:
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What to Wear and Bring:
Suggested donation - $10 per participant Schedule:
Upcoming Dates: Nov. 22, Dec. 6, Dec. 20 Registration is required by Thursday, October 16, 2025 Registration is required by Thursday, October 23, 2025 Questions or concerns? Email Tania at: [email protected]
 Blind Fitness celebrates National White Cane Awareness Day every year in October. Join us in celebrating the power and purpose of the white cane Saturday, October 11th from 9:30 - 12:00 pm For people who are blind or have low vision, the white cane is more than just a tool - it’s a symbol of freedom, independence, and safety. It makes it possible to travel confidently through daily life, whether at work, school, outdoors, or around the community. White Cane Awareness Day shines a spotlight on the vital role of the white cane in empowering individuals to live fully while educating the public about its true significance. This year we are thrilled to partner with The Braille Institute! Who: All people who are blind or have low vision, along with their family, friends, and community members. When: Saturday, October 11 from 9:30 am - 12:00 pm Where: Skaters Point Skate Park 100 E. Cabrillo Blvd., Santa Barbara CA 93101 Event Schedule
Suggested donation - $10 per participant/volunteer Please RSVP by October 9, 2025 Questions or concerns? Email Tania at: [email protected] |
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