{"id":5482,"date":"2025-10-10T19:19:52","date_gmt":"2025-10-10T19:19:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/asrab.ab.ca\/?p=5482"},"modified":"2025-10-10T19:22:58","modified_gmt":"2025-10-10T19:22:58","slug":"asrab-calgary-fall-programs-goalball-try-it-goalball-practices-skating-skills-and-hockey-drills","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/asrab.ab.ca\/?p=5482","title":{"rendered":"ASRAB- Calgary Fall Programs – Goalball ‘Try-It’, Goalball Practices Skating Skills and Hockey Drills"},"content":{"rendered":"

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ASRAB Calgary
\nUpcoming Programs<\/strong><\/p>\n

Goalball ‘Try-It’
\nGoalball Practices
\nSkating Skills and Hockey Drills
\nSight Night Calgary – Early Bird!<\/p>\n

Programs from other organizations<\/p>\n

Canadian Council for the Blind – Bowling, Curling, Swimming
\nCalgary Seeing Ice Dogs \u2013 Blind Hockey\n<\/p><\/div>\n

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Goalball ‘Try-It’<\/h3>\n

Come and try the Paralympic sport of goalball! Discover how to play, meet some of our goalball athletes and coaches, and develop some new skills! All ages and skill levels welcome!<\/p>\n

Ages<\/strong>: All ages!<\/p>\n

Where<\/strong>: WinSport \u2013 Bob Niven Training Centre, 140 Canada Olympic Rd S W, Calgary<\/p>\n

Time and Dates:<\/strong><\/p>\n

Saturday, October 25, 9:45am-12:00pm<\/p>\n

Cost<\/strong>: Free<\/p>\n

Registration<\/strong>: Register by CLICKING HERE<\/a><\/p>\n

If you have any questions please contact program.calgary@asrab.ab.ca<\/a><\/p>\n

Volunteers Needed<\/strong>: please contact info@asrab.ab.ca<\/a> if you are available!<\/p>\n

Goalball Practices<\/h3>\n

Come and try the Paralympic sport of goalball! Discover how to play, meet some of our goalball athletes and coaches, and develop some new skills! All ages and skill levels welcome!<\/p>\n

Ages<\/strong>: All Ages<\/p>\n

Where<\/strong>: WinSport \u2013 Bob Niven Training Centre (140 Canada Olympic Rd S W, Calgary)<\/p>\n

Dates and Times:<\/strong><\/p>\n

\u00b7 Sunday, November 2 | 11am-12pm
\n\u00b7 Sunday, November 23 | 11am-12pm
\n\u00b7 Sunday, November 30 | 11am-12pm
\n\u00b7 Sunday, December 7 | 11am-12p<\/p>\n

Cost<\/strong>: Free<\/p>\n

Registration<\/strong>: Register by CLICKING HERE<\/a><\/p>\n

If you have any questions please contact program.calgary@asrab.ab.ca<\/a><\/p>\n

Volunteers Needed:<\/strong> please contact info@asrab.ab.ca<\/a> if you are available!<\/p>\n

Skating Skills and Hockey Drills<\/h3>\n

This program is aimed at developing skating skills and learning some hockey drills. Join our program for some fun on the ice! 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.<\/p>\n

It is recommended that you bring your own hockey helmet and skates or look into rental options. Also, please bring your own hockey stick. Please wear warm-weather clothing, including gloves, as the rink is cool. Elbow pads and knee pads are recommended. Also, please come 15 minutes early to allow time to lace up!.<\/p>\n

Ages<\/strong>: 7-18 (Participants outside this range may be considered, please reach out to inquire)<\/p>\n

Location, Time and Dates:<\/strong><\/p>\n

Saturday, November 15, 11:45 am – 12:45 pm – Father David Bauer Arena 2424 University Dr NW, Calgary, AB (Must bring own skate and helmet – rentals not available at this location)<\/p>\n

Saturday\u2019s November 22, 29 & December 6, 10:00 am – 11:00 am – Ed Whalen Arena – Southland Leisure Centre, located at 2000 Southland Dr SW (skate and helmet rentals available)<\/p>\n

Cost<\/strong>: $40<\/p>\n

Registration<\/strong>: CLICK HERE<\/a> to register.<\/p>\n

If you have any questions please contact program.calgary@asrab.ab.ca<\/a><\/p>\n

Volunteers Needed<\/strong>: please contact info@asrab.ab.ca<\/a> if you are available!<\/p>\n

Sight Night Calgary<\/h3>\n

Register now! Early bird rate ends October 20!<\/p>\n

We are thrilled to invite you to participate in our annual fundraising event that promises a unique and unforgettable experience!<\/p>\n

Sight Night Calgary!<\/strong>
\nA fun run in the dark…. vision optional!
\n3KM 5KM 8KM<\/p>\n

Calgary \u2013 Saturday, November 8th, 2025 – 5:30 PM\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

Where<\/strong>: North Glenmore Park Community Association, Longridge Drive Southwest, Calgary, AB, Canada<\/p>\n

Sight Night is an exhilarating event that takes place after dark, creating a level-playing field for individuals who are visually impaired or sighted.<\/p>\n

CLICK HERE to Register Now – Early Bird Rate Ends October 20<\/a><\/p>\n

Programs from other Organizations<\/h3>\n

The Canadian Council of the Blind is a membership-based organization of blind adults. The Calgary Club is currently running ongoing programs in bowling, swimming, and curling.<\/p>\n

ASRAB is excited to share with you upcoming programs from the Canadian Council of the Blind Calgary Chapter.<\/p>\n

Bowling<\/strong> – 1 to 4 pm. Fridays, October 10, 17, 24, 31,- Chinook Bowladrome in the basement of Chinook Centre Mall. Book your rides to the mall entrance beside Chapters. If you need a guide from there, we can meet you at the mall doors.<\/p>\n

Curling<\/strong> – 10:15 am to 12:30 pm. Mondays October 13, 20, 27 -Calgary Curling Club, 720 – 3 Street North West.<\/p>\n

Swimming<\/strong> – 6:30 – 8:30. Thursdays, October 9,16, 23, 30 – Inglewood Aquatic Centre, 1527 17 avenue south east.<\/p>\n

The CCB membership fee is still just $10 per year. You can e\/transfer your fee to ccbcalgary@shaw.ca<\/a> or bring cash with you to the first activity you attend.<\/p>\n

Please make sure we have any updated contact information. You are welcome to bring family or a friend to any of our activities but if they wish to participate as well, they will be required to buy a membership. Sighted members are invited to participate as long as there is enough room but if not, priority will be given to blind members. Thanks to Alberta Gaming funding, all of our regular programs are provided free to members.<\/p>\n

More information on the above programs can be found contacting 403 248 6003 or ccbcalgary@shaw.ca<\/a><\/p>\n

Seeing Ice Dogs blind hockey<\/h3>\n

Blind Hockey – Seeing Ice Dogs blind hockey –<\/p>\n

Rose Kohn Arena<\/p>\n

Each Sunday – Starting Oct 12 to Dec 21.<\/p>\n

Ice Time: 8:30PM- 9:30PM<\/p>\n

Contact – calgaryseeingicedogs@gmail.com<\/a><\/p>\n

Membership<\/h3>\n

ASRAB Membership is your key to participate in all our ASRAB programs!<\/p>\n

Memberships for 2025 are now live – renew or sign up today<\/a><\/p>\n

Donations<\/h3>\n

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.<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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