Sports in the MBSA
GOALBALL
Goalball is the only team sport specifically designed for the blind. Played on a gym floor, Goalball features three players on a side who try to roll the ball past each other and into the nine meter wide net. The Goalball itself is roughly the size of a basketball, a touch heavier and has bells placed within it that jingle when rolled along the floor. Players use their sense of hearing to locate, stop and handle the Goalball. As all players are blindfolded, Goalball is unique in that it allows, blind, visually impaired and sighted athletes to play on a more or less equal level. Manitoba Blind Sports Association’s Goalball program takes place Saturday mornings from mid-October until April. Goalball is played by both males and females however due to the physical nature of the sport, it is recommended that players be at least 16 years of age to play. Goalball is not suitable for those with a detached retina. more information and videos
Swimming
Class sizes are small and
participants can join at any time during the season. The swim program is open
to all ages.
Our swimming lessons are taught by a level 3 NCCP certified coach, with the
assistance of volunteers. more
information
Golf
One of the goals of the
Manitoba Blind Sports Association is to develop and promote the sport of golf
and to provide visually impaired individuals with the opportunity to train and
compete in the game. more information
The 2010 Western Canadian Blind Golf Championships will be held July 19 - 21 in Regina, Saskatchewan.
Manitoba Annual Golf Tournament will be held on Saturday, July 3rd at the Tuxedo Golf Course (400 Shaftesbury Blvd). Tee times start at 12:30 pm.
Contact the office to register.
Cross Country Skiing
Cross country skiing is an excellent way to get out and enjoy our great outdoors. If you are interested in our skiing program you can get more information here.
Rowing
The Manitoba Blind Sports Association started a rowing program in 2007. The lessons were held at the Winnipeg Rowing Club. The eight week Learn to Row program will run Tuesday and or Thursday nights (depending on registration numbers) it will start the week of June 21st. Sessions run from 6:00 to 7:30 pm at the Winnipeg Rowing Club.
Lawn Bowling
Blind and visually impaired lawn bowlers compete alongside sighted players and use only adapted orientation skills to play the game. more information here.
Beep Baseball
Beep baseball is one of the fastest growing blind sports in
North America, and even has its own highly competitive World Series in the US
that includes entries from international teams. more
information and videos.