ASRAB Calgary Upcoming Programs

Goalball TeamGoalball 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:

ASRAB 2022 Membership Form

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.

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