ASRAB – Calgary July Programs

two youth ASRAB participants throwing a javelinUpcoming Programs

Children and Youth Sports and Recreation Summer Camp
Beep Kickball
Dragon Boating
Youth and Young Adult Golf
 

Coming soon in August…

Horseback Riding
Kayaking
Sailing
Tennis

Children and Youth Sports and Recreation Summer Camp

Join us at our 3-day youth sports camp at MRU! Featuring indoor and outdoor activities such as rock climbing, tandem cycling, soccer, beep kickball, tennis, beep baseball, disc golf and much more!

Ages: 6-18

Where: Mount Royal University Recreation, 4825 Mt Royal Gate SW

When:

Tuesday July 25, 2023
Wednesday July 26, 2023
Thursday July 27, 2023

Time: 9 a.m. – 3 p.m.

Cost: Free for members

Registration: Please register by emailing program.assistant@asrab.ab.ca

Beep Kickball Try-it!

Come join us outside for our Beep Kickball Try-it!

Beep kickball is played on a baseball diamond with a beeping base and an audible kickball.

Ages: All Ages

Where: CNIB Field, 10 11a St NE

When: Wednesday July 19, 2023

Time: 6:30 – 7:30 p.m.

Cost: Free for members

Registration: Please register by emailing program.assistant@asrab.ab.ca

Dragon Boat Festival

Register Now Online!

ASRAB dragon boat is back! Dragon boating includes a team of rowers who sit side by side and row to the beat of a drum. It’s a chance to get out on the water and have fun!

There will be 4 practices leading up to the Festival, and we encourage you to participate in all of them to prepare as a team!

Where: North Glenmore Park 7305 Crowchild Trail SW (meeting place in front of the Calgary Canoe Club)

When :

Practice Dates

Saturday July 8, 2023
Saturday July 15, 2023
Saturday July 22, 2023
Saturday July 29, 2023

Time: 1:00 – 3:00 p.m.

Please arrive 15 minutes early so we can be boating by 1:00 p.m. Life jackets will be provided, but please bring a change of clothes (just in case!), water and sunscreen.

Festival Dates

Saturday, August 12, 2023
Sunday August 13, 2023

Cost: $40 for members

Registration: Please register by following this link!

Young Adult Tee to Green Golf Program, Ages 16 – 24

ASRAB is pleased to partner with the City of Calgary’s Future Golfer Tee to Green program to offer an adapted golf program, for youth and young adults ages 16-24.

Clubs and equipment are provided.

Please dress appropriately for the weather and come prepared to be outdoors.

Feel free to bring a partner to help you along the way or let us know if you prefer an ASRAB volunteer.

Please find the attached Photo Waiver that needs to be signed and brought with you upon arrival.

Dates: Tuesdays & Fridays, July 14, 18, 21 & 25, 2023 (Final Par 3 course Friday July 28th)

Time: 5:55 – 6:55 p.m. (Friday July 28th 5:25-6:55pm)

Ages: 16-24.

Where: McCall Lake Golf Course located at 1600 32nd Ave NE Calgary, AB T2E 6R6

Meeting Area: The putting green area south of the Clubhouse. Please arrive 15 minutes early as the sessions will start promptly.

Registration: Please register by emailing program.calgary@asrab.ab.ca! Please include the participants age, gender and dominant hand. Note there is a maximum of 8 participants per session. Registration will be first come first serve.

Cost: Free for members. If you do not have your 2023 membership, you can complete it here.

Volunteers Needed: Please email program.calgary@asrab.ab.ca if you are interested in volunteering for this program.

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

Coming soon…

Horseback Riding!

All ages are welcome to join us at Lasting Strides Equine for horseback riding!

Keep your eyes peeled for more information coming soon!

Programs Provided by Other Organizations

Alt Route and CNIB Skateboarding!

Learn how to skateboard through the or hone your skills at our accessible skateboard compound bash!

Alt Route is an accessible skateboarding program based in Calgary, Alberta that strives to create a safe, inclusive, and accessible skatepark experience for children, youth and young adults living with sight loss.

For: CNIB participants ages 7-25. Siblings who fit that age range also welcome to accompany their sibling.

Where: The Compound YYC, 840 26 Ave SE Calgary, AB.

When:

Wednesday August 2, 9 & 16 4:00 p.m.- 6:00 p.m.

Additional dates TBD.

The City of Calgary Adaptive Family Golf Nights

When: Saturdays, July 14, July 29, August 19

Time: 4:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.

Where: McCall Lake Golf Course, 1600 32 Avenue NE

More Information & Registration:

www.calgary.ca/golf

Donations

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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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