Goalball is back! Come try out the paralympic sport designed specifically for people with visual impairment.
Children, Youth and Recreational Goalball
Learn to Skate and Recreational Blind Hockey
Yoga
Walking Club
Goalball
Children, Youth and Recreation
ASRAB is excited to invite you to learn and play goalball!
Come and try the Paralympic sport of goalball! Goalball is played on a volleyball sized court with tactile tape, an audible ball, and eye shades.
Discover how to play and develop some new skills!
All abilities are welcome. All equipment is provided. All you need to do is show up and have fun!
Cost: Free for members.
Location: Bob Niven Training Centre (Winsport), 88 Canada Olympic Rd SW, Calgary, AB T3B 5R5
Schedule: Adults are welcome for the entire session, children are invited for the second hour of each session.
Dates:
Sunday October 16th 10:00am to 12:00pm
Sunday October 23rd 3:00pm to 5:00pm
Sunday November 13th 3:00pm to 5:00pm
Sunday November 20th 3:00pm to 5:00pm
Sunday November 27th 3:00pm to 5:00pm
Registration: Please register by emailing your name, age, and phone number to Program.Calgary@asrab.ab.ca
Skating
Learn to Skate and Recreational Blind Hockey
Join our program for some all ages fun on the ice!
This program is aimed at developing skating skills and learning some hockey drills.
One half of the ice will be devoted to learning how to skate and the other half will be devoted to learning blind hockey skills and drills.
Participants will need: hockey helmet, skates, a stick, and normal warm-weather clothing including gloves, as the rink is cool. Elbow pads and knee pads are recommended.
If you need to rent gear, please contact us for options.
Where: YYC Hockey Hub (10 Stonehill Pl NE #150, Calgary, AB T3N 1T7)
Cost: $100 for the entire season (10 sessions, October 15th to January 14th)
Time: Saturdays, 7:45am-8:45am
Dates:
October 15th
October 22nd
October 29th
November 5th
November 26th
Registration: Please register by e-mailing your name, age, and phone number to Program.Calgary@asrab.ab.ca
Yoga
Weekly yoga is back this fall! Yoga is a spiritual discipline that uses breath control, relaxation techniques, simple meditation, and the adoption of specific bodily postures to increase overall body health. Learn the techniques to a better mind, body and soul through yoga!
Where: Bridgeland Riverside Community Association located at 917 Centre Ave NE, Calgary, AB T2E 0C6
When: Weekly Tuesday Mornings
Dates:
October: 11th, 18th, 26th
November: 8th, 15th, 22nd, 29th
Time: 10:30am to 12:00pm (please note this is a change from previous sessions)
Cost: Free for members
Age: Adults 18+
Registration: Please register by e-mailing your name, age, and phone number to Program.Calgary@asrab.ab.ca
Walking Club
Walking club will be held at different parks and walking paths around the Calgary area. Walking Club will take place outdoors depending on weather conditions.
Dates: Every Sunday (weather permitting and excluding long weekends)
Time: From 2:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Where: Locations to be announced via e-mail after registration.
Registration: Please register by e-mailing Program.Calgary@asrab.ab.ca with participants age, name and phone number.
Volunteers Needed: contact above e-mail if interested
Membership
Please remember to update your ASRAB Membership Form and fee to participate in our programming:
Donations
ASRAB relies on support from community members like you to make adapted sport accessible and affordable to all Albertans with a visual impairment. Please donate today.
