Paralympic Sports Association

2008/2009 FALL & WINTER LINE UP

SLEDGE HOCKEY PROGRAM:

Junior Division: The junior division is where players can work on developing their skills. Players will have the opportunity to work in game situations as well as working on more advanced techniques of sledge hockey. The Sledge teams will have opportunity to compete again EMHA teams and other sledge hockey teams throughout the season.
Program Runs:
Tuesdays from 6:15 – 7:15 pm
Donnan Arena (9104-80 Ave)
September 23 – December 16
January 9 – March 27
(Excluding Nov 11th & February 20th)
Registration Fee:
$180 plus 2 Mandatory Bingos

Intermediate Division: This intermediate division is for more advanced players who are willing to play a more physical game.
Program Runs:
Tuesday from 8:30 – 9:30 pm at Donnan Arena (9104-80 Ave)
September 23 – December 16
January 9 – March 27 (Excluding Nov 11 & February 20)

Registration Fee:
$180 plus 2 Mandatory Bingos

FORT SASKATCHEWAN SLEDGE HOCKEY

Open Division: This year the PSA is expanding the sledge hockey program to offer a open division in Fort Saskatchewan.
Program Runs:
Saturdays from 12.00 – 91.00 pm at the SportsPlex Arena (9513 89 ST
Fort Saskatchewan, AB)
September 27 – December 13 (Excluding Oct 13)
January 10 – March 21
Registration Fee:
$180 plus 2 Mandatory Bingos

FLOOR HOCKEY:

Program Runs:
Monday From 6:30 — 7:30 pm. at the ACT Centre Gym (2909–113 Ave) September 22 – December 15 (excluding October 13 & Nov 10)
January 5 – June 8 (excluding Feb 16, April 13 & May 18)
Tournament date Saturday June 13, 2009
Registration Fee:
$50 plus Plus 1 Mandatory Bingo or volunteer service

Floor Hockey tournament will be held at the ACT Centre Gymnasium in Edmonton, Alberta. The tournament will be held on Saturday, June 14th, 2009 from 9:00a.m. - 4:00p.m.

PSA SQUARE DANCING:Officially known as the Swinging Spokes, this group of wheelchair dancers meet Mondays at the ACT Centre and performs locally and nationally. On occasion, they travel and meet other wheelchair square dancers in Canada and the U.S.
Program Runs:
Mondays from 7:00 — 9:00 pm
ACT Centre Open Studio (2909–113 Avenue)
September 22 – December 15 (excluding October 13 & Nov 10)
January 5 – May 25 (excluding Feb 16, April 13 & May 18)
Registration Fee:
$50 Plus 1 Mandatory Bingo or volunteer service

PSA SWIMMING PROGAM:PSA’s Swimming program has been working to improve the swimming skills of children with disabilities for a number of years. Our swimming program is specially designed to meet the varying needs of our members while providing small working groups and one on one assistance.
Learn to improve your skills with Certified Swimming Instructors working with the group to provide individualized instruction. Swimmers are further paired up with volunteers to offer one-on-one assistance (when possible) in addition to the instruction.
Swimmers are able to progress through the Lifesaving Society’s Program “Swim to Survive and Swim for Life”. Each swimmer will be grade in the Fall tern and again in the Spring term.
PROGRAM RUNS:
Novice: 12:15—1:15 PM Intermediate: !:15 2:15 PM
At the Grant MacEwan College Pool (10700—104 Ave)
September 20 – November 26 (excluding October 8 & November 12)
January 14 – March 18 (excluding February 18 & 25)

Program Fee: $ 160 or 4 Bingo's plus 1 Mandatory Bingo
$140 or 3 bingos Plus 1 Mandatory

INDOOR SOCCER:Come out and have fun learning a little bit more about the world’s most played game. The program will be run on an introductory basis, with sessions coached by John G. De Maglio. The sessions will focus on skill development, helping you to become a better soccer player both mentally and physically and having lots of fun!
Program Runs:
Thursday, Location and Time TBA
Registration Fees:
$ 40 or 1 bingo

TAE KWON DO:Learn the skills and discipline of TAE KWON DO. Regardless of physical ability, any individual can benefit from Taekwondo. The Paralympic Sports Association in partnership with Tiger Tae Kwon Do is excited to offer this great program once again. Tiger Tae Kwon Do provides skilled instructors that use traditional training techniques, regardless of physical limitations, to help students achieve balance between body, mind, and spirit. The instructors the lessons to meet the goals and abilities of each individual. Children, teens, and adults of all levels and abilities will see the benefits of Tae Kwon Do. All participants will have the opportunity to be tested and move on to the next belt level.
Program Runs:
Wednesdays from 7:15 – 8:15 pm
Tiger Tae Kwon Do (7619 – 104 St)
September 24 – November 26
January 7 – April 22 (excluding April 1st for Spring Break)
Registration Fee:
$ 140 or 4 bingos (exam fee included) Plus 1 Mandatory Bingo

Teen & Adult Group: The Paralympic Sports Association is once again holding TEEN NIGHT. Teen Group is a night filled with fun and activates. This is a great opportunity for Teens to be Teens and hang out with friends and participate in fun activates, which will be filled with FUN, FRIENDS and MEMORIES! Teen Group is available for individual’s ages 12 to 19 years.
Programs Runs
Date: May 2 to Sept 5, 2008 28
Time: 7:00 to 8:30 (times will vary according to activity)
Location: Various Locations & Events in Edmonton
Registration Fee:
$80 or 2 bingos (or combination of both)

PSA XMAS PARTY:PSA will once again be holding a Christmas Party for all our members and volunteers. This years event will feature the Winter Wonderland Games and a Comedy Magic Show the "Elf –in –Training”. And of course the, the Jolly Old Elf himself - SANTA CLAUS. This event will be entertaining for the entire family. Book by November 17th, 2008.
Date: Saturday, November 22nd, 2008
Location: ACT Centre
Time : 1:30 to 4:30
Registration Fee: Donation to the PSA
*Space is limited so register early*

PSA’s is celebrating it’s 44th Anniversary Banquet! The PSA hosts this annual event to honor our members and volunteers. PSA always likes to recognize our many volunteers and dedicated participants and have a little fun doing it. There will be a BBQ meal followed by the presentation of athletic and volunteer awards. A family dance will follow and it promises to get your feet or wheels moving and this will be a good chance to let loose and show your dancing talents and style.
Date: Saturday, May 30th
Doors Open at 4:30
5:00 - 6:oo ~ Dinner
6:00 - 7:00 ~ Awards
8:00 -10:00 ~Dance
Location: Northgate Lions Senior Centre (7524 - 139 AVE)
Cost: Individual Member—$10.00
Individual Non-Member—$20.00
Family (with membership) - $35.00
Family (with no membership) - $40.00

BRENDA BARTON MOTHER'S RETREAT: ATTENTION ALL MOTHERS!! PSA is hosting the 7th Annual Mothers’ Retreat Weekend.
The location chosen for this year’s Mother’s Retreat is the Village Creek Country Inn. This cozy accommodation is located in Alberta's Heartland, where it is nestled in the countryside at The Village at Pigeon Lake. The Resort is within walking distance to beautiful Pigeon Lake, one of Alberta's great recreation destinations, a picturesque boardwalk of country shops and services. The Inn has 34 charming rooms and a meeting room with a BBQ area that is perfect for the 2009 Mothers Retreat. For more information about the Inn. Please check out the web site at http://www.villagecreekcountryinn.com/Home
Mothers arrive Friday and where there will be supper prepared for them. The rest of the weekend, we will have home cooked meals made for us and depart Sunday. Car-pooling is available.
Program Runs:
May 23 - 23, 2009
Registration Fee:
TBA

Limited Space Available, so register soon!!

AWARDS NOMINATIONS – 2008

As another season of programs has ended, PSA would like to take this opportunity to invite you to nominate a fellow participant for the Awards Banquet. Click here for the award nomination form., which includes the list of possible awards and their merits. Please read through each category and please get back to Kim with names of nominees. Your input is greatly appreciated. Thank you.

PSA is Celebrating its 43rd Anniversary Awards Banquet. PSA hosts this annual event to honor our volunteers and members. There will be Dinner followed by the presentation of Athletic and Volunteer Awards.

Date:
Saturday, May 30th, 2009
Doors Open at 4:30
Dinner at 5:30 to 6:30
Award Presentation 6:30 to 7:30

Location: Northgate Lions Senior Centre (7524 - 139 AVE)

Cost:

Individual Member $10.00
Non-Member $20.00

Family Membership $35.00 (for a Family of Four)
Non-Member $45.00

2008/2009 FALL & WINTER LINE UP

GREY CUP RAFFLE

PSA AWARDS BANQUET 2009