{"id":2927,"date":"2020-01-14T06:04:54","date_gmt":"2020-01-14T06:04:54","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/asrab.ab.ca\/?p=2927"},"modified":"2020-01-14T06:07:24","modified_gmt":"2020-01-14T06:07:24","slug":"edmonton-upcoming-events","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/asrab.ab.ca\/?p=2927","title":{"rendered":"EDMONTON: Upcoming Events"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"Basketball\"Upcoming Events:<\/strong>
\nBasketball
\nBlind Hockey
\nGoalball<\/p>\n

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Basketball Try-it!<\/h4>\n

Join us at the Royal Alexandria Gymnasium and come learn some new basketball skills!
\nThrough fun and games, come to improve your dribbling, shooting and defence. All skill levels welcomed!<\/p>\n

Where<\/strong>: Royal Alex Hospital Gymnasium
\n10240 Kingsway Avenue NW
\nWhen<\/strong>: January 18th and January 25th
\nTime<\/strong>: 1:00 – 2:00pm
\nAges<\/strong>: 8 and older<\/p>\n

For registration contact Haley at program.edmonton@asrab.ab.ca<\/a> with participants’ age, name and phone number.<\/p>\n

Blind Hockey<\/h4>\n

Are you interested in trying out hockey? Consider joining the Edmonton SeeHawks!<\/p>\n

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!<\/p>\n

Where<\/strong>: Downtown Community Arena
\nAges<\/strong>: 15+
\n2019\/20 Season Practices<\/strong>:
\nJanuary 12th: 5-6pm
\nJanuary 26th: 5-6pm
\nFebruary 2nd: 5-6pm
\nFebruary 9th: 5-6pm
\nFebruary 23rd: 5-6pm
\nMarch 8th: 5:30-6:30pm
\nMarch 22nd: 2-3pm<\/p>\n

Registration Fee<\/strong>: $200 fee\/member
\nPlease ensure the fee is paid you join the program.<\/p>\n

For registration contact Haley at program.edmonton@asrab.ab.ca<\/a> with participants’ age, name and phone number.<\/p>\n

Goalball<\/h4>\n

Are you interested in trying out goalball?<\/p>\n

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.<\/p>\n

Where<\/strong>: Spruce Avenue School, 11424 102 St
\nWhen<\/strong>: Tuesdays starting January 21st
\nTime<\/strong>: 7:30-10pm
\nAges<\/strong>: All ages
\nKids (15 and younger) play the first hour!<\/p>\n

Details: Tight athletic pants or shorts are preferred. If you have long hair please wear it up.<\/p>\n

For registration contact Haley at program.edmonton@asrab.ab.ca<\/a> with participants’ age, name and phone number.<\/p>\n

Membership<\/h4>\n

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 go to the membership form:<\/p>\n

ASRAB 2019 Membership<\/a><\/p>\n

Other Organizations<\/h4>\n

National Physical Activity Measure (NPAM) Study<\/strong><\/p>\n

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.<\/p>\n

To learn more, contact the Research Coordinator, Ritu Sharma, atri.sharma@mail.utoronto.ca<\/a> . Complete the screening survey at: https:\/\/is.gd\/npamparentsurvey<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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