Just one matchday remains to be played in the 2026 NIC Yorkshire Visually Impaired Tennis League. With South Yorkshire holding a commanding 14-point lead plus home advantage for the deciding tie at Sheffield Hallamshire, everything looks to point in their favour. Can West Yorkshire mount a final challenge and who will top the individual player rankings at season’s end?
Find out when players take to the courts in Sheffield for the season finale at the end of September and, before then, hit the button below to read the full report on Matchday#3 played at John Charles Centre for Sport in Leeds.
NIC Yorkshire VI Tennis League got its new season underway in April at Nuffield Tennis Academy, Hull. Four teams representing North, South, West and East Yorkshire have competed in the league, with further match days at York St John University, John Charles Centre for Sport and the final fixture to be played at Sheffield Hallamshire (26/9).
Pictured below, league organiser David Wallace and members of the North Yorkshire team, who were winners of the inaugural league in 2025, at the Redmayne Bentley Yorkshire Tennis & Padel Awards presentation evening in March. The league is the first of its kind for visually impaired players in the country and was selected as a finalist in the LTA national awards as ‘Competition of the Year’.
Welcome to the NIC Yorkshire Visually Impaired Tennis League. This exciting new league, sponsored by NIC Services Group, brings together visually impaired players in a fun, inclusive, and competitive environment. The league highlights that tennis – and sport in general – is for everyone, regardless of ability. We are breaking down the barriers and building opportunities for even more visually impaired players to enjoy tennis. The league will be structured for B1 sighted players (the least sight), B2 plus, where at least one of the double’s pair will be within the B2 sight category, and an Open category, where players within any sight category can play. Our hope is that the Open category will eventually evolve to welcome sighted players. We value your feedback and aim to make next year’s league even bigger and better. If you need assistance, our dedicated team will be on hand throughout the season to ensure a smooth and enjoyable experience. If you have any questions or suggestions, feel free to reach out to David Wallace at syvitc@outlook.com.
More details: LTA – Tennis for Britain – NIC Yorkshire Visually Impaired Tennis League – Organization
Beyond the Lines: VI Tennis and the Road to the Paralympics
Traditionally, tennis is a sport built on precision and sight. But for visually impaired players, the sport is being reimagined in ways that defy expectation. Reporting from Sheffield, in the video above Matisse steps on court to follow the heart and dreams driving VI tennis’s ambition to become a Paralympic sport and redefine competition.