AMI – Accessible Media Inc. presents the
2016 CANADIAN BLIND HOCKEY WESTERN REGIONAL TOURNAMENT
Brought to you by CNIB – Canadian National Institute for the Blind
Canadian Blind Hockey (formerly known as Courage Canada) is bringing the first ever Blind
Hockey tournament to the province of BC and you’re invited to come participate!
The inaugural Western Regional Blind Hockey Tournament takes place at the Langley Sportsplex
on November 19 and 20, 2016. The event will showcase Blind Hockey at its best, with a three
game series that is 100% free to come watch. The event also has a learn to skate and try Blind
Hockey session open to anyone of all ages who is blind or partially sighted between 3:45 and
5:15 pm on Saturday, November 19. Registration is mandatory – form is below.
The rapidly growing parasport of Blind Hockey is played by athletes whose level of vision ranges
from legally blind – 10% vision or less – to completely blind. The sport uses an adapted puck
that makes noise and is both bigger and slower than a traditional puck.
The tournament will feature the home town Vancouver Eclipse Blind Hockey Team which is
made up of players from across the lower mainland including players from Langley, Vancouver,
New Westminster, Richmond, Burnaby, Port Moody, North Vancouver, and Abbotsford. Coming
to town for the event will be players from the Calgary Seeing Ice Dogs, Edmonton SeeHawks,
Toronto Ice Owls, les Hiboux de Montreal, and Washington Wheelers Blind Hockey Teams.
In addition to Canadian Blind Hockey presenting partner AMI – Accessible Media Inc. and
national program partner CNIB – Canadian National Institute for the Blind, the event is made
possible by local hosts BC Blind Sports as well as a Hosting BC grant from the Province of BC
through the Ministry of Community, Sport and Cultural Development and administered by
viaSport British Columbia.
2016 WESTERN REGIONAL BLIND HOCKEY TOURNAMENT LOCATION AND SCHEDULE
Langley Sportsplex – Rink # 3
20165 91A Avenue, Langley, BC
Saturday, November 19th
12:15 pm – 1:45 pm – Game # 1
3:45 pm – 5:15 pm – Learn to Skate & Try Blind Hockey
5:30 pm – 7:00 pm – Game # 2
Sunday, November 20th
10:15 am – 11:45 am – Game # 3
HOW TO REGISTER FOR THE SKATE
If you are blind or partially sighted aged four and up, you are welcome to join us on the ice for
the learn to skate and try Blind Hockey session. No experience is necessary and the event is
free. Whether you are skating for the very first time or you are already a potential Blind Hockey
superstar, there will be fun and safe programming provided for everyone.
Canadian Blind Hockey will provide skate rental, helmets, jerseys and protective equipment as
well as volunteer skating mentors to assist with instruction and or guiding on ice. Each
participant is allowed two family members or friends to join them for the skate, with the
possibility of more depending on final registration numbers. NOTE: Due to quantities available
we are unable to provide equipment for sighted family participants.
REGISTRATION DEADLINE IS FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 11
BRING THE FAMILY AND STAY FOR THE GAME
Let’s show the hometown Vancouver Eclipse and all the players coming from across the country
that BC supports Blind Hockey! We want to pack the stands to cheer these athletes on as they
compete in Canada’s national winter sport. The games are free to come watch, and are sure to
impress as they will be filled with fast-paced, highlight reel plays, made by hockey players who
have only 10% vision or less. If you are joining us for the learn to skate and try Blind Hockey
session please stick around for Game # 2 immediately afterwards from 5:30 – 7:00 pm.
TO REGISTER PLEASE FILL OUT THE FOLLOWING FORM AND SEND TO:
Matt Morrow
Executive Director, Canadian Blind Hockey
[email protected]
LANGLEY LEARN TO SKATE AND TRY BLIND HOCKEY REGISTRATION FORM
Langley Sportsplex – Rink # 3. 20165 91A Avenue, Langley, BC
Saturday, November 19th
3:45 pm – 5:15 pm
Participants Name:
Participants Age:
Parent / Guardian’s Name (If under 18):
Email:
Phone Number:
Skating Experience (none / beginner / intermediate):
Hockey Experience (none / beginner / intermediate):
Level of vision (none / low vision / partially sighted):
Do you have your own hockey helmet (yes or no):
If you would like to bring a family member or friend as a sighted guide / skating partner please
indicate their name and their relationship to you:
Have you previously participated in a Courage Canada Blind Hockey field trip: