Paralympic Sports Association Statements

Paralympic Sports Association Statements (PSA)

Mission: The Paralympic Sports Association (PSA) is an organization dedicated to enhancing the social, physical and mental health of children and adults with a disability through adapted recreational and sporting activities.

Vision: To provide recreational and sporting opportunities for individuals with a disability across the province of Alberta. To develop long lasting partnerships with organizations and communities that will increase awareness, opportunities and the quality of life for persons and families living with disabilities.

Values: The core values of the Paralympic Sports Association include:

• The acceptance of individual differences and abilities
• The promotion of independence and understanding
• The provision of opportunities for physical challenge and personal achievement
• The fostering of a sense of community and companionship to enhance quality of Life

September Edition

Monthly Update for The Paralympic Sports Association (PSA)-
SEPTEMBER EDITION

Quote of the Month:

“Human beings, by changing their inner attitude of their minds, can change the outer aspects of their lives”

~ William James


FALL & WINTER PROGRAM GUIDE

Time to begin thinking about fall registration; as September will soon be upon us. This year PSA will be holding registration at the PSA office:

September 17th & 18th 9AM to 7 PM

September 19th 9 AM to 4 PM

Come in and visit, the first 50 to register will receive a gift. PSA will be implementing changes in the registration process. As the cost of putting on programs increases, PSA needs to look at ways to keep all programs cost effective for the organization and for individuals. PSA new procedure will be to implement a requirement of volunteering for certain amount of bingos for each program offered at the PSA. Number of bingos worked will be dependent on which program enrolled in. Sledge hockey, Tae Kwon Do, and Swimming will be 2 bingos worked. For Wheel Chair Square Dancing and Floor hockey and requirement of 1bingo will be required. At time of registration we will require program fees, plus two checks made out for $60.00 each as a bingo deposit.

Bingos are a great fundraiser for the PSA, but due to decrease in the number of volunteers, we are required to pay for bingo workers. Last year PSA needed to payout over $9,000 for bingo workers. This is much-needed funds that PSA could have used towards further developing our programs, rather than paying for bingo workers.

Here are the Programs Dates

Registration will be next week and if that does not work for you, once you receive your guide, please send in your registration form with choice(s) of programs.
Deadline is September 21st.

TAE KWON DO
Wednesdays - 7:15 - 8:15 PM
Tiger Tae Kwon Do
September 26-November 28th
$ 160 or 4 Bingo's + 2 Registered Bingo's

SWIMMING
Saturdays - Novice (12:15 - 1:15 PM ) Intermediate (1:15 - 2:15 PM)
Grant MacEwan Pool
September 22 - December 1 (excluding October 6th, 27th, November 10th)
$ 140 or 3 Bingo's + 2 Registered Bingo's

** We have set designated lanes and more structure this year for the lessons

HIP HOP DANCE
Saturdays - October 13 - December 8th
4:00 - 5:00 PM
Footnotes Dance Studio
No dancing experience required
$ 120 or 3 Bingo's + 2 Registered Bingo's

SQUARE DANCING
Mondays - 7:00 - 9:00 PM
ACT Centre
September 24th - December 17th (excluding October 8th)
$ 50 + 1 Registered Bingo

FLOOR HOCKEY
Mondays - 6:30 - 7:30 PM
ACT Main Gym
September 24th - December 3rd (excluding October 8th)
$ 30 + 1 Registered Bingo

INDOOR SOCCER
Program Night TBA (We're looking at Thursday Nights)
$ 120 or 3 Bingo's + 2 Registered BIngo's

SLEDGE HOCKEY
Tuesdays - 6:15 - 7:15 PM (NOVICE) & 7:30 - 8:30 PM (INTERMEDIATE)
Donnan Arena
September 24th - December 18th
$ 180 or 4 + 2 Registered Bingo's

TEEN GROUP (not in program guide)
Fridays or Saturdays - once a month
NEXT TEEN NIGHT - September 14th

If you have any questions, please call me at the office.

NOTE: Registration is on Sept. 17th & 18th from 9 - 7 and Sept. 19 from 9-4 at PSA office.
Please have payments ready for when you come in to register.
Cash or Cheque Please!!

Parkway Bingo Hall 8775 51 Ave


December 15 Saturday Evening & Late Night

2008

January 13 Sunday Matinee
February 6 Wednesday Evening / Late Night
February 26 Tuesday Evening / Late Night
March 5 Wednesday Matinee
March 18 Tuesday Evening / Late Night
April 25 Friday Matinee
May 13 Tuesday Matinee
une 2 Monday Evening / Late Night
July 3 Thursday Matinee
July 23 Wednesday Matinee
August 9 Saturday Matinee

Please call PSA to register for Bingo's!
Your support is much appreciated!!


OLIERS TICKETS!!!

Calling all Oilers Fans . . . Oilers Hockey Wheelchair Tickets!

NOTE PRICE CHANGE

Calling all Oilers Fans . . . Oilers Hockey Wheelchair Tickets!

PSA has 8 season tickets to the Edmonton Oilers Games in the wheelchair accessible seating. As a service to our members, we divide these tickets up into packages that are more affordable to you. If you are interested in going to some Oilers games this year call the office by September 12th to register.

The tickets are usually divided up into half season packages of 3 to 5 games. A typical package offers a fair combination of teams in terms of calibre. The packages are then randomly drawn and sold at cost ($82.07/ two seats) among those participating in the draw. For example, the cost of 4 games would be $328.28 (payable when tickets are picked up at Program Registration September 12th). If cost is an issue, people can register and I will match them up with someone to only receive 1 or 2 games per half season. Sorry, no requests for specific games. All tickets must be paid for at time of pick up. Must Volunteer for one Bingo as away to help with the cost of administrating the tickets.

Remember, the deadline to pay for ticket is Dec 6th, 2007



Sincerely,

Kim & Trish

Paralympic Sports Association
(780) 439-8687
[email protected]
Kim: [email protected]
Trish: [email protected]