Upcoming Events:
Snowshoeing
Blind Hockey
Goalball – New Adult Practice Time!
Snowshoeing Try-it!
Want to try out snowshoeing? Snowshoeing offers low impact, aerobic exercise, and can be enjoyed by all ages. Bring your family and friends for this fun activity!
Where: Goldbar Park
10955 50 St NW
Ages: All ages
Date: Saturday, March 28th
Time: 12:30 – 2:30pm
Registration Fee: $10 per person
Details: Equipment will be provided! Please dressing according to the weather and wear winter / warm boots.
For registration contact Haley at program.edmonton@asrab.ab.ca with participants’ age, name and phone number.
Blind Hockey
Are you interested in trying out hockey? Consider joining the Edmonton SeeHawks!
The game is modified by an adapted puck that makes noise, and is both bigger and slower than a traditional puck. Players’ levels of vision range from legally blind – approximately 10% vision or less – to totally blind, with the lowest vision athletes playing defence or goal. The team is always welcoming new recruits!
Ages: 15+
2019/20 Season Practices:
March 8th: 5:30-6:30pm at Downtown Community Arena
NEW ICE TIME!
March 15th: 2:15-3:15pm at Grand Trunk Arena
March 22nd: 2-3pm at Downtown Community Arena
Registration Fee: Contact Haley for inquiries into the registration fee.
For registration contact Haley at program.edmonton@asrab.ab.ca with participants’ age, name and phone number.
Goalball
Are you interested in trying out goalball?
Goalball is a team sport where players all wear eyeshades to create an equal playing field. Three players play on each side of the court, use tactile tape to move around the court and while listening for the audible ball to block. The ball is throw by one team while the opposing defend their goal.
YOUTH PRACTICE
Where: Spruce Avenue School, 11424 102 St
When: Tuesdays every week!
There is no practice on March 24th.
Time: 7:30-8:30pm
Ages: 15 and younger
ADULTS’ PRACTICE
Where: Grandin School, 9844 110 St NW
When: Monday March 30th and Monday April 27th
Time: 6:30-7:30pm
Ages: 15 and older
Details: Tight athletic pants or shorts are preferred. If you have long hair please wear it up.
For registration contact Haley at program.edmonton@asrab.ab.ca with participants’ age, name and phone number.
Other Organizations
National Physical Activity Measure (NPAM) Study
Complete an online survey and receive a gift card + the chance to receive a Fitbit! Researchers from the University of Toronto are seeking kids (ages 4 to 17 years) with disabilities and their parents to participate.
To learn more, contact the Research Coordinator, Ritu Sharma, atri.sharma@mail.utoronto.ca . Complete the screening survey at: https://is.gd/npamparentsurvey
Membership
Please note to participate in any of the above ASRAB programs, an updated ASRAB Membership Form must be completed along with the $15.00 membership fee. Please click on the following link to visit the membership page.
