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Dolfo Wins Bronze Medal at Parapan American Games

November 16, 2011 - Braedon Dolfo broke his own Canadian 100m (T13) record set yesterday in winning the bronze medal in today's 100 meter final. The time of 11.34 is also a London 2012 Paralympic Games "A" qualifying standard mark. Dolfo is scheduled to run the 200 meters heats on Thursday at 1:20pm Pacific.

Ljiljana Ljubisic and Michael Edgson Named to Canadian Paralympic Hall of Fame

Oct. 4, 2011 - The Canadian Paralympic Committee announced the selection of Ljiljana (Lilo) Ljubisic, Clayton Gerein, Michael Edgson, Dr. Earl Church and Senator Joyce Fairbairn to the Canadian Paralympic Hall of Fame. More...

Eye of the Dragon Open Boat 2011

Eye of the Dragon is hosting a free clinic on Sunday 25th September 2011, 12.30 - 2.30pm at the Creekside Community Centre 1 Athletes Way, Vancouver.
This is an excellent opportunity to learn the basics of dragon boating. There will be land based introductions to the technique and on water practice and racing. Followed by light refreshments.

If you are interested in attending please contact Adele Piroshco at adelejury@hotmail.com or 604 839 6956. Numbers are required prior to the event so sufficient boats and volunteers are available. For more details, click here.

Curling in Vancouver

The Vancouver Blind and Visually Impaired Curling Club is looking for new curlers - no experience necessary. The group meets every Wednesday at the Vancouver Curling Club at 4575 Clancy Loranger Way (in Hillcrest Olympic/Paralympic Centre near Nat Bailey Stadium) from 12 noon – 2 p.m. The first session will take place on September 28th.

Blind or visually impaired adults of all ages are encouraged to join. For more information, contact Carol Kent (604-266-9656; carolkent@telus.net) or B.C. Blind Sports (604-325-8638).

Bruce Gilmour Receives the City of Vancouver's Access & Inclusion Award 2011

BC Blind Sports was pleased to nominate Bruce Gilmour for his contribution to Access & Inclusion for people with disabilities.

His many volunteer board affiliations have been at the national, provincial, regional, and local levels across many sectors. In particular, Bruce has significantly contributed to the development of both the BC Blind Sports and Recreation Association and the Canadian Blind Sports Association. Bruce has served on both boards as vice-president. He is a long standing spokesperson and promoter for sport and recreation for people who are blind. More...

Run for Light 2011

THANK YOU!!!!!!

On behalf of BC Blind Sports and Recreation Association we thank you for coming out to celebrate our 31st annual Run For Light fun run. Your enthusiasm, dedication, arid hard work made our Run a great success.

As a sponsor, participant, and to all those who volunteered your participation was why we were able to bring more awareness of our Association’s dedication to facilitating participation and encouragement of achievement in recreation and sport for British Columbians who are blind/ visually impaired, or deaf/blind.

Again from the Board of Director, Members and Staff, thank for your donations and/or coming out in support of BC Blind Sports. We look forward to having you join us next year as we celebrate our 32nd annual Run for Light fun run in May of 2012.

BC Captures 2 Medals at National Goalball Championships

Congratulations to the BC Goalball teams who both captured medals at the Canadian National Goalball Championships in Halifax Nova Scotia. The BC men beat Quebec 9 – 2 to win their second straight Championship, while the BC women defeated the Ontario Deuces 3 - 2 in the bronze medal game. Congratulations.

BC Women Win CBSA Junior National Goalball Championships

April 21, 2011 - The BCBSRA junior women defeated Alberta to win the gold medal at the CBSA Junior National Goalball Championships in Brantford, Ontario this past weekend. The Ontario women finished third, and New Brunswick was fourth.

Dragon Boat Results - Deep Cove Charity Race

April 16, 2011 - It was a great day although absolutely freezing. Deep Cove is a great introduction to the race season as the races are only a 200m event. Awesome sprint racing. There were some great teams present and I'm personally proud of the teams efforts.

Eye of the Dragon had a great day with some great results to show for the fun we had. In all there were 40 teams competing on the day, 23 of them mixed teams. Eye of the Dragon placed 8th out of the 23 mixed teams. Download a pdf of the Eye of the Dragon race results, click here. by Adele Piroshco.

Canadian Women Win Goalball Gold at IBSA Worlds

The Canadian women's team won the gold medal, defeating Finland 3 to 2 at the IBSA World Championships in Turkey. In men's play, the Canadians won the bronze medal, defeating Belgium 7 to 6. Both Canadian Goalball teams have now qualified for the 2012 Paralympic Games in London, England.

Madeline Sherry Volunteer of the Year Award Winner

BCBSRA extends their congratulations to Madeleine Sherry on her selection as Volunteer of the Year in the Inaugural Women in Sport Awards presented by the Pacific Institute for Sport Excellence.
The 3rd Annual Celebration of Women in Sport (WinS) was held on April 3 at the Pacific Institute for Sport Excellence. The gala luncheon honoured women’s achievement in sport highlighting the significant contribution that girls and women of all ages play in the world of sports. WinS also featured the inaugural Women in Sport Awards, recognizing women who have made an exceptional contribution to sport as a coach, builder, volunteer or athlete. More...

IBSA World Championships and Games - Canadian Goalball Teams in Action!

(April 3rd, 2011 – Antalya, Turkey) The opening ceremonies of the 4th IBSA World Championships and Games are finished and the events set to start beginning with Goalball tomorrow, Monday April 4th. Both the Canadian men’s and women’s national Goalball teams will be in action throughout the week as they vie for a gold medal and attempt to qualify for the 2012 Paralympic Games in London, England.

In day 1 action, Canada defeated Thailand 12-7 and also won over Australia 6-4 in men's play. The women's team defeated Australia 6 -3.
For more information visit the IBSA website, http://www.ibsa.es/eng/ or the World Games site, http://www.ibsaworldgames2011.com/En/Default.aspx

Winter 2011 Insight Newsletter Available

The Winter edition of the BCBSRA Insight Newsletter is here, including articles about our Sport BC President's Award winner George Vernon, the upcoming Run for Light fun run in May, a new opportunity in Athletics, updates on Lawn Bowling and Dragon Boating, and more. Available in Adobe pdf, click here or Microsoft Word, click here.

Braedon Wins Bronze Medal in High Jump

B.C.'s Braedon Dolfo won the bronze medal at the IPC World Athletic Championships with a jump of 1.83 metres, establishing a new Canadian record in the process. The winner was world record holder Ihar Fartunau of Belarus in a jump of 1.92.
Previously, Braedon finished fourth in the 4x100m relay with teammates Richard Carr, Brandon King, and Dustin Walsh in a time of 46.55 seconds.

IPC Athletics: 4x100m Relay Qualifies for Final

The Canadian 4x100 metre relay team has qualified for the final at the IPC Worlds in Christchurch, New Zealand. They will race in the final on Wednesday night (9:30pm BC time) against Portugal, Russia, and Spain.

B.C.'s Braedon Dolfo is a member of the Men's 4x100m team and then on Thursday he competes in Men's High Jump.

Curling in 100 Mile House, BC - History

Following many months of administration preparation, the CCB 100 Mile House & District Chapter White Cane Club is pleased to announce the formation of a first time ever blind curling team in the South Cariboo. With the support of the 100 Mile House Curling Club and the West Coast Blind Curling Association (WCBCA), seven visually impaired members, as well as three sighted, have taken to the ice. More...

2011 Paralympic World Athletics Championships

More than 1,000 athletes from 70 countries will be competing in Christchurch, New Zealand, in what is the last major international gathering of paralympic track and field athletes before London 2012. More information can be found at:

www.ipcathleticsworldchamps.com and
www.athletics.ca/page.asp?id=533

Follow Langley B.C.'s Braedon Dolfo as he competes in the Men's 4x100m and Men's High Jump.

The International Paralympic Committee’s (IPC) online TV channel www.ParalympicSport.TV will be broadcasting live coverage from Christchurch, New Zealand starting with the opening ceremonies Friday, January 21st. Live coverage will be from 6pm-10pm Pacific, although not all events will be part of the live coverage.

Brandon's events are scheduled for:
Jan. 23
3:00 Men's 4X100m T11-13 Round 1/ Heat 1
3:12 Men's 4X100m T11-13 Round 1/ Heat 2

Jan.26
21:30 Men's 4X100m T11-13 Final

Jan.27
12:15 Men's High Jump F13 Final

Encouraging Physical Activity for Preschoolers
with Visual Impairment

A DVD & Written Guide for Parents
BC Blind Sports has created a DVD and written guide that shows parents how to encourage physical activity in preschool children who are visually impaired. Please contact us if you would like a copy of the DVD and/or written guide, or if you have any questions regarding physical activity for people with visual impairment. We are here to help. DVD only $5.
DVD & Resource Guide $30 Download the Brochure - Word version | .pdf version

BC Blind Sports and Recreation Association acknowledges the financial assistance of
the Province of British Columbia

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