ASRAB Calgary Upcoming Programs
Taekwondo Try-it!
Children, Youth and Recreation Goalball
Skate and Recreational Blind Hockey
Yoga
Taekwondo Try-it!
Come try out Taekwondo! This Korean martial art involves learning punching and kicking techniques.
All ages and abilities are welcome!
Ages: All Ages
Where: Libin Room, CNIB Building 10-11A St NE
When: Tuesday October 24, 31 & November 7
Time: 6:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.
Cost: Free for members
Registration: Please register by following this link. If you have any questions please contact program.calgary@asrab.ab.ca
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: Sundays 11 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Upcoming Dates
October: 29th
November: 5th, 12th, 26th
December: 3rd, 10th, 17th
January: 14th, 21st, 28th
Registration: Please register by following this link. If you have any questions please contact program.calgary@asrab.ab.ca
Skating Skills and Hockey drills
Join our program for some fun on the ice!
This program is aimed at developing and enhancing skating skills and practicing hockey drills to prepare you for the sport of blind hockey or fine-tune your skills!
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.
Ages: All ages
Where: YYC Hockey Hub (10 Stonehill Pl NE #150, Calgary, AB T3N 1T7)
Cost: $75 for members
Time Sundays, 1:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m.
Upcoming dates
October: 22nd. 29th
November: 5th, 12th, 19th, 26th
December: 3rd
Registration: Please register by following this link. If you have any questions please contact program.calgary@asrab.ab.ca
Yoga
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!
Ages: Adults (18+)
Where: Yoga Sarana YYC, 622 Edmonton Trail, Calgary, AB T2E 3J4
When: Thursdays October 12,19, 26
Time: 1:30 p.m. – 2:45 p.m.
Cost: $30 for all sessions, and no fee for CCB members.
Registration: Please register by following this link. If you have any questions please contact 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 emailing Program.calgary@asrab.ab.ca with participants age, name and phone number.
Volunteers Needed: contact above e-mail if interested
Programs Provided by Other Organizations
Ski for Light Canada
Ski for Light Canada’s mission is to host a welcoming and accessible annual event that provides an opportunity for blind and visually impaired adults to experience cross-country skiing in Canada.
Each winter, Ski for Light Canada hosts a week-long cross-country ski event in Western Canada. At the event, blind and visually impaired adults are paired for the week with a sighted cross-country skier who acts as a guide. The blind or visually impaired person skis in tracks groomed into the snow, while the guide skis in a parallel set of tracks. The guide provides directions, skiing tips, as well as support and encouragement. The event incorporates lots of skiing, fun and social opportunities!
When: January 22-28, 2024
Where: William Watson Lodge, Kananaskis Alberta
Registration: Please register by following this link.
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.
