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Canadian Blind Sports News
Coaching Call: National Training Center Goalball Coaches
Dec 18 - The Canadian Blind Sports Goalball National Team Program is looking to recruit forward thinking, dedicated coaching professionals who are passionate about helping athletes with visual impairment pursue excellence in a team environment.
Download full coaching call details
Coalition forms to rally for team sports in Canada:
Canadian Blind Sports Goalball is a proud member
Dec 14 – The large majority of Canadians who participate in sport do so as part of a team. Yet only 17 per cent of the government’s core athletic funding goes to team sport organizations. Canadian Blind Sports is a proud member of the Team Sport Coalition, for more information about the coalition read the full release below and download the Team Sport Report.
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ASRAB ANNOUNCES REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN FOR THE 2010 WESTERN INVITATIONAL GOALBALL TOURNAMENT
Nov 10 - The Alberta Sports and Recreation Association for the Blind (ASRAB), is pleased to announce that for the first time in the Western Invitational Goalball tournament’s history, (the first tournament was held in 2003), participation in the tournament will be opened up to teams beyond the western Canadian provinces.
Download Western Invitational Goalball Tournament Info
Canadian Blind Sports Announces
2010 Goalball Championships
Nov 3 – Canadian Blind Sports is pleased to announce that the Alberta Sports and Recreation Association for the Blind (ASRAB) will host our 2010 National Goalball Championships March 26th through the 28th in Calgary, Ab.
NOTE NEW DATES: The Ontario Blind Sports Association (OBSA) will host our 2010 Junior Goalball Championships (U- 21) Arpil 23rd through the 25th in Brantford, On.
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Canadian Blind Sports is pleased to sanction an IBSA Goalball referee certification clinic in 2010 in Montreal
October 28 -Canadian Blind Sports is pleased to sanction the following IBSA referee certification clinic in 2010: Level I and II Goalball Referee’s certification clinic to be hosted by Quebec Blind Sports (ASAQ,) the organizing committee of the 2010 Montreal Open Goalball Tournament in Montreal Quebec.
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Canadian Blind Sports Announces Appointment of Janice Dawson as High Performance Goalball Coach
October 27 - The Canadian Blind Sports Association is pleased to announce the appointment of Janice Dawson (Calgary, AB) to the position of High Performance Head Coach leading our National Goalball programs. “We believe Janice is the ideal candidate to lead the Goalball programs to success at the 2010 World Championships this June and the 2012 Paralympics. Janice is highly respected internationally as one of the world’s top Goalball coaches.”
DOWNLOAD Full Press Release - Hiring of Janice Dawson
Final Results:
2009 Canadian Blind Sports National Lawn Bowls Championships
August 27 - The 2009 Canadian Blind Sports National Lawn Bowls Championships wrapped up on Thursday. The finals proved to be some of the most competitive bowling of the entire tournament, with 1 game going to extra ends, and 2 others finishing with only a 2 point margin . An event recap will be available shortly, for full results pleases see the link below.
DOWNLOAD FINAL EVENT RECAP 2009 Lawn Bowls Championships
DOWNLOAD FULL RESULTS 2009 National Lawn Bowls Championships
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2009 IBSA Pan American Games
2009 IBSA World Youth and Student Championships
TEAM CANADA WINS 23 MEDALS
COMPLETE FINAL RESULTS
July 20th - Team Canada Athletes did extrodinarily well at the events winning 23 medals with 9 gold, 8 silver, and 6 bronze. Even more impressive, every Canadian competitor won a medal! Canadian Blind Sports congratulates Team Canada on an outstanding performance. For more information download the release below.
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Canadian Jr Men's Goalball Team and Women's Pan American Goalball Teams Win Silver Medals!
July 19th - The Canadian Blind Sports Jr Men's Goalball Team demonstrated that Canada has some pretty talented up and coming Goalball players as they won the silver medal at the 2009 IBSA World Youth and Student Championships in a very competitive field. They were ultimately edged out 5 -4 by the US in the finals but showed that they are a great collection of young athletes.
The Canadian Pan American Women's Team won the silver medal at the 2009 IBSA Pan American Games, and met their goal of qualifying for the 2010 IBSA Goalball World Championpionships. They lost to the USA 2 - 1 in a very defensive gold medal match, and managed to get all their players some international playing experience in the process.
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CANADIAN PAN AMERICAN MEN'S GOALBALL TEAM WINS BRONZE - CANADIAN PAN AMERICAN WOMEN'S TEAM QUALIFIES FOR 2010 WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS, ADVANCE TO GOLD MEDAL GAME
July 19th - The Canadian Pan American Men's Goalball Team beat Argentina 9 - 5 to win the bronze at the 2009 IBSA Pan American Games. The Canadian Women through together a perfect effort to beat Brazil 3 - 0 to advance to the finals and in doing so have qualified for the 2010 IBSA Goalball World Championships.
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CANADIAN JR WOMEN'S GOALBALL TEAM WINS BRONZE!
July 19th - The Canadian Jr Women's Goalball Team beat the USA this morning winning the bronze medal at the 2009IBSA World Youth and Student Championships. Cassie Orgeles scored in sudden-death overtime to win the game 2 - 1. Both teams played extremely well defensively, but Orgeles bouncing shot down the right line made it past the US winger for the win.
Next, the Sr Women meet Brazil in their Pan American semi-finals at 10:00, followed by the Canadian Sr. Men vs Argentina for the Pan Am bronze at 11:00. 
DAY 3 Update -Impressive Medal Count Reaches 19!
July 18th - With both the Judo and Athletics competitions wrapped TEAM CANADA's medal count for the 2009 IBSA Pan American Games and IBSA World Youth and Student Championships is at 19. More impressively, every single Canadian competitor won at least 1 medal in those 2 sports.
GOALBALL FINALS SET
July 18th - Canadian Blind Sports Goaball Teams are all playing in the medal round beginning tomorrow morning. Results will be available here at noon and again at 17:00 hrs, or listen to the audio network for Bill Teale's Live play-by-play commentary at http://sports.pressakey.net/pawy/
08:00 - CDN JR Women - Bronze Medal Match vs USA
10:00 - CDN Pan AM Women - Semi-Final vs Brazil
11:00 - CDN Pan AM Men - Bronze Medal Match vs Argentina
14:00 - CDN JR MEN - GOLD MEDAL MATCH vs USA
15:00 - TBD Pan Am Women - GOLD MEDAL MATCH vs USA
Athletics / Judo Athletes Win Medals, Goalball Team Advances to Finals -Competition Update Day 3 Midway
July 18 - Judo Athletes have won at least a silver and a bronze, while athletics athletes have won another 2 golds and a silver, and the Jr Men's Goalball Team advances to tomorrow's Gold Medal final.
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Athletics Athletes Clean Up on Day 2
July 17th - All Athletics athletes who competed in last night's events won medals for a total of 2 gold, 1 silver, and 1 bronze as well as a win by Team Canada in the exhibition 4 X 400m race. The rest of the athletics events are today and the way the team is perfomrning there very well could be many more to come. The Goalball Teams also played 11 games yesterday with a variety of results. For more info download the attachment below.
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DAY 2 - Midday Update
July 17 - Canadian Goalball Teams have played 6 of 11 scheduled games for the day, having won 2 games, lost 3, and tied 1. Athletics events are slated to begin at 18:00 hrs MST.
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GAMES BEGIN WITH GOALBALL - Canada 1-1-1
July 16 - Canadian Goalball teams finished the day with 1 win 1 loss and 1 tie, and by all accounts played well on the first day of the tournament.
Sr Men tied Brazil 3 - 3 in Pan Am Competition
JR Women lost to Germany 5 - 3 in the World Youth Championships.
JR Men beat Bolivia 10 - 0 in the World Youth Championships.
DOWNLOAD FULL DAY 1 COMPETITION UPDATE
For the full schedule and to listen live please visit http://sports.pressakey.net/pawy/
Canadian Blind Sports Announces TEAM CANADA
July 15 - Canadian Blind Sports is pleased to announce Team Canada for the 2009 International Blind Sports Federation (IBSA) Pan American Games and IBSA World Youth and Student Championships running July 15 - 19 in Colorado Springs, Colorado. 33 Canadian athletes who are blind or visually impaired will compete in Athletics, Goalball, and Judo and will be supported by a total of 25 coaches, guide runners, physiotherapists, and mission staff. Combined, the 2 events boast a field of 26 Nations with well over 300 participants.
Goalball fans can listen to Bill Teale's live streaming play-by-play commentary of all the action at http://sports.pressakey.net/pawy/
Check back daily for competition results for all sports!
Download Press Release with Full Team List
Goalball Schedule coming soon....
CALL FOR NOMINATIONS:
Canadian Blind Sports Executive Committee / Board of Directors
Canadian Blind Sports Goalball Commission
May 1 - Canadian Blind Sports is seeking enthusiastic, talented volunteers to join our Executive Committee and Board of Directors. We are seeking dedicated individuals with expertise in blindness, sport, or both.
Canadian Blind Sports is also having an election for the positions of Athlete's Representatives and Officials Representative on the Goalball Commission. Only registered Canadian Goalball Athletes and Officials may apply.
Download Call for Nominations BOD
Download Call for Nominations Goalball Commission
2009 Canadian Blind Sports Junior Goalball Championships
BC Junior Men and Alberta Junior Women Champions!
April 19th 2009 - The Canadian Blind Sports Junior Goalball Championships concluded today after a fun-filled, highly competitive weekend. The BC Junior Men and the Alberta Junior Women each won the titles for the first time!
Download full release 2009 Junior Goalball Championships
FINAL RANKING - Junior Men
Gold - BC
Silver - Ontario
Bronze - Alberta
4th - New Brunswick
Final Ranking - Junior Women
Gold - Alberta
Silver - Ontario
Bronze - BC
Download 2009 Junior Goalball Championships Results
April 16th 2009 – The 2009 Canadian Blind Sports Junior Goalball Championships are set to begin in the evening of Friday April 17th and finish with the Junior Women’s Gold Medal Game on the afternoon of Sunday 19th at Spring Valley Middle School in Kelowna, BC.
Download Full Release 2009 Junior Goalball Championships
Schedule / Results 2009 Junior Goalball Championships (Excel File)
JOB POSTING: Senior National Team Goalball Coach
April 9th 2009 - Canadian Blind Sports is seeking a full-time Senior National Team Goalball Head Coach who is proven leader and innovator in high performance team sports who has what it takes for international goalball success at the Paralympics Games and World Championships.
ALBERTA MEN AND ONTARIO WOMEN 2009 CANADIAN BLIND SPORTS NATIONAL GOALBALL CHAMPIONS!
March 26th 2009 – Last weekend the 2009 Canadian Blind Sports National Goalball Championships provided plenty of competitive matches, close finishes, and outstanding Goalball in both men’s and women’s competition. When all was said and done, the Alberta Men’s Team and the Ontario Women’s Team won the National Titles each on the strength of a perfect record.
Archives of Bill Teale's play-by-play available at http://sports.pressakey.net/canada.
Tom Cowper
November 28th - Canadian Blind Sports is sad to announce the sudden passing of Tom Cowper, a cherished volunteer of BC Blind Sports who will be deeply missed. Tom was instrumental in winning the bid that brought both the 2008 Canadian Blind Sports National Goalball Championships and the upcoming 2009 Canadian Blind Sports Junior Goalball Championships to Kelowna, where he ran a Junior Goalball program. He was a lead organizer of last year’s games, and helped make the event so successful.
Tom was recently awarded the BC Association for Education and Rehabilitation of the Blind and Visually Impaired (AERBVI) Jay Wadsworth Chapter Award for his tireless efforts. Demonstrating how dedicated Tom was to the Blind Sports movement, his family has asked that instead of flowers people who wish to pay tribute send a donation to the BC Blind Sports Goalball Program. Thank you Tom, you will be missed by all.
2008 Beijing Paralympic Games...
Video Highlights on CBC.ca
http://www.cbc.ca/sports/paralympics/archive/
Canadian Men Win Their Final Match : Both Goalball Teams Finish 5th
September 14th 2008 – Canadian Blind Sports Paralympic Men’sGoalball Team beat Denmark in their final game of the 2008 BeijingParalympics 8 – 5 earning 5th place in the process. After being eliminated from medal contention in the quarter-finals by eventual silver medalist Lithuania, the men could finish as high as 5th and they succeeded by beating Finland and Denmark in two straight games. Mario Caron scored 4 goals while Bruno Haché and Rob Christy each had a pair, and the men improve Canada’s world ranking from 6th to 5th with the victory.
In the men’s finals host China won the gold medal by edging out Lithuania 9 – 8, while Sweden won the bronze medal by beating the USA 5 – 2. On the women’s side, the Americans upset the previously undefeated Chinese team 6 – 5 to win the gold medal, while Denmark beat Sweden 3 – 2 to win the bronze. The Canadian women were 5th.
Canadian Blind Sports is proud of our world-class Goalball Teams.
Back to their Winning Ways : Canadian Men’s Goalball Team Beats Finland
September 13th 2008 (Beijing, China) – Canadian Blind Sports Paralympic Men’s Goalball Team beat Finland 6 – 5 this morning and will now face Denmark to determine places 5 – 6 tonight at midnight EST (9:00 PST). As always Jeff Christy started at center, while Bruno Haché played his first full game of the tournament and scored 2 goals, and Mario Caron continued to add to his impressive goal total scoring the other 4 making it 27 in this year’s games.
In other men’s news Lithuania beat Sweden 10 – 3 and China beat the USA 4 – 0 to set up a gold medal match between the two most dominant teams of the tournament.
Canadian Blind Sports Paralympic Women’s Goalball Team Falls to Undefeated China
September 12th 2008 – Canadian Blind Sports Paralympic Women’s Goalball Team let in 1 goal late in the first half, and it would turn out to be the game-winner as host team China finished the preliminary action with an unblemished record as they beat Canada 1 - 0. The narrow loss means that despite only losing 2 out of 7 preliminary games, the disappointed Canadian squad will finish 5th in the 2008 Paralympics as China, Denmark, the USA, and Sweden will advance to the semi-finals.
The Canadian Women posted a 2-2-3 record, with both of their losses being decided by a single goal. International Women’s Goalball has evolved greatly over the last four years, with the 6 of the 8 teams in the Beijing field having a legitimate shot at the semi-finals. It was so close that had the Canadian Women tied China, they would have forced a playoff match with Sweden for the 4th and final spot in the semi-finals, and had they won outright they would have qualified for the next round.
The Chinese Women’s Goalball team burst onto the international scene by unexpectedly winning the silver medal at the 2006 World Championships. Both the Chinese Men’s and Women’s Goalball teams live and train together full-time, and have demonstrated the incredible effect that it has, as neither team had ever been to a Paralympics prior to this year and they are both among the top ranked teams projected to medal at this year’s Games.
While the unexpectedly early end of the 2008 Paralympic campaign is surely disappointing to the athletes and all involved, Canadian Blind Sports is proud of the way our Paralympic Women’s Goalball Team, coaches, and support staff represented Canada and themselves. There were many highlights from this event including stellar performances by younger athletes who will be a part of the team for years to come, as well as veteran leadership from key players who have had so much success for Canada and continue to demonstrate why they are among the elite Goalball athletes on the planet.
While Canadian Blind Sports Paralympic women’s Goalball Team exit the 2008 Games without their usual Gold Medal, Canadian Blind Sports is confident that with increased sport science and professionalized training programs our Women will be right back at the top of the newly extremely competitive International Women’s Goalball scene.
Congratulations to our Paralympian athletes, coaches, and mission staff, and a profound thank you to all who assisted them get to where they are today.
Canadian Blind Sports Paralympic Women’s Goalball Team Draws USA 1 -1
September 11th, 2008 – For the second straight game Canadian Blind Sports Paralympic Women’s Goalball Team has tied their opponents in a thrilling match-up, this time drawing Team USA 1-1. Women’s Goalball is unbelievably tight at the 2008 Paralympics with 6 of the 8 teams in the tournament having a legitimate shot at the coveted 4 semi-finalberths.
Nancy Morin scored Canada’s goal bringing her scoring streak to 6straight, and both center Amy Alsop and her American counterpart Lisa Banta made 44 saves apiece in this defensive exhibition. Undefeated in their last 4 games, with the draw the Canadian Women are 2-1-3 for 9 points and remain in the thick of the race toqualify for the quarter-finals.
In men’s action China beat Finland to advance to the semi-finals meaning that Canadian Blind Sports Paralympic Men’s Goalball Team will face Finland in their first game of the classification round for places 5 – 8 at 6:00 EST on Saturday morning (3:00 PST).
Canadian Blind Sports Paralympic Men’s Goalball Team Falls in Quarter-Finals to World Champions
September 11th 2008 – Lithuania, the reigning 2006 World Champions in men’s Goalball, cruised to a 10 – 0 victory over the Canadian Men in quarter-final action. The Canadians seem to have run out of steam after starting the 2008 Paralympics by winning their first 2 games. Canada conceded 6 penalties and their opponents made no mistakes scoring on all 6 attempts. The Lithuanians were the favorites to win Paralympic Men’s Goalball heading into the games and the loss means that the Canadian men can no longer reach their goal of medaling. But, by qualifying for the quarter-finals the men have secured a top 8 finish and will play 2 more games to determine where they rank between 5th and 8th.
In men’s action China beat Finland to advance to the semi-finals meaning that Canadian Blind Sports Paralympic Men’s Goalball Team will face Finland in their first game of the classification round for places 5 – 8 at 6:00 EST on Saturday morning (3:00 PST).
Regardless where the Canadian Men’s Goalball Team places, Canadian Blind Sports is proud of the effort and determination of the veteran men as they overcame much adversity over the last year and qualified for the quarter-finals despite the major obstacles in their way.
Congratulations to the Canadian Blind Sports Paralympic Men’s Goalball Team on representing themselves and Canada well in Beijing.
Paralympic Goalball: Day 5 Update
Canadian Blind Sports Paralympic Women’s Goalball Team Draws Denmark 2 -2
September 11th 2008 – Canadian Blind Sports Paralympic Women’s Goalball Team played Denmark to a 2 – 2 draw this morning. Nancy Morin scored for the 5th consecutive game while Annette Lisabeth added the other point, and Amy Alsop stopped 48 of 68 shots from centre. The Canadian Women knew it would be a tough match having lost to Denmark in the gold medal game at the 2008 “Bound for Beijing” Lakeshore Classic in August, so the tie is an improvement on their last outing against the Danes.
With the draw the Canadian Women now sit at 2 -1 -2 for a total of 8 points (3 points for a win, 1 point for a tie, 0 points for a loss), and are currently fourth in a very tight race to qualify for the semi-finals. The two teams immediately ahead of Canada are Denmark and the USA who both have 10 points, while the two teams immediately behind them are Brazil and Sweden who each have 7. With only two games remaining it seems unlikely that anyone will catch undefeated China who have 15 points. Only the top four teams move on to Friday night’s semi-finals meaning that Denmark, the USA, Canada, Brazil, and Sweden will all be battling it out for the remaining 3 spots.
Canadian Blind Sports Paralympic Men’s Team to Face Lithuania in the Quarter-Finals
The Canadian Blind Sports Paralympic Men’s Goalball team received the help they needed as Sweden beat the US meaning that Canada will qualify in the 3rd seed of pool B. Iran upset the previously undefeated Chinese squad by a score of 8 – 6, although the Chinese played all 6 of their players almost evenly throughout the penalty filled affair. With Iran’s win Canada, the US, and Iran all finish at 2 – 3 in pool B for 6 points, however the tie-breaking procedure is determined by how the teams fared against one another, so the Canadians will take the 3rd seed as they beat both the US and Iran, and the US will take the fourth seed as they also beat Iran who will not qualify.
The Canadian Blind Sports Paralympic Men’s Goalball Team has a tough test ahead in their quarter-final match-up against Lithuania who were edged out for the number 1 seed in Pool A 7-6 by Slovenia. The match takes place at 23:00 EST (20:00 PST) TONIGHT Thursday September 11th, and it should prove to be a thrilling match as for the first time in the 2008 Paralympics the team’s will be playing to advance and will surely leave nothing behind as they attempt to qualify for the semis.
Canadian Men Fall to Brazil: Preliminary Round Over Men Advance to Quarter-Finals
September 10th – Canadian Blind Sports Paralympic Men’s Goalball Team fell to Brazil by a score of 6 – 3 in their final preliminary matchup. Going into the game the team knew that they had qualified for the quarter-finals win or lose, however because of the loss if the USA is able to beat Sweden in their final preliminary game Thursday morning [5:00 EST / 2:00 PST] , the US will leapfrog the Canadian men into 3rd spot in Pool B and the Canadians would finish 4th.
Mario Caron was once again dynamite on offence scoring all 3 goals bringing his tournament total to 23. Caron and Jeff Christy played every minute of the game, while Rob Christy and Bruno Haché split time on right wing.
Depending on the results of two games today (Lithuania vs Slovenia / Sweden vs USA), Canadian Blind Sports Paralympic Men’s Goalball Team will either play Lithuania or Slovenia in the quarter-finals on Thursday night in Canada between 21:00 and 23:00 EST (18:00 and 21:00 PST).
Paralympic Goalball: Day 4 Update
Canadian Blind Sports Paralympic Men’s Team Loses Heartbreaker to Sweden: Will Qualify for Quarter-Finals
September 10th - Canadian Blind Sports Paralympic Men's Goalball Team lost a heart-breaker this morning falling just short to #2 ranked Sweden by a score of 6 -5 . Mario Caron and Rob Christy each had an even strength goal, and Caron added three more penalty markers giving him an astounding 21 goals in the first 4 games of the tournament.
The Canadian Blind Sports Paralympic Men’s Goalball Team are now 2 – 2 as they prepare to face Team Brazil in their final game of preliminary action tonight at 22:00 hrs EST (19:00 PST). They control their own destiny as a win over Brazil guarantees them the third spot in pool B meaning they will play the loser of Lithuania vs Slovenia in the quarterfinals on Thursday night (Canadian time).
Canadian Women Blank Germany 1 - 0
September 9th - Canadian Blind Sports Paralympic Women's Goalball Team continued their winning ways by beating Germany 1 - 0 in a defensive exhibition and are now 2-1-1. Saskatoon's Amy Alsop showed why she is recognized as one of the top Goalball players on the planet by the International Blind Sports Federation (IBSA) turning aside an unbelievable 56 of 68 shots en route to the shutout. Montreal's Nancy Morin scored Canada's goal meaning she has now scored in all four games of the tournament and will be looking to keep her goal streak alive as the Canadian Women move through the tournament.
Next up the Canadian Women will face Denmark looking to avenge their loss in the Gold medal match of the 2008 Bound for Beijing Lakeshore Classic in August.
Scoresheet Canada 1 - Germany 0
Paralympic Goalball: Day 3 Update
September 8th - Canadian Blind Sports Paralympic Men's Goalball Team had their fist setback of the tournament falling to host China 11 - 2. Mario Caron scored for the third straight game while Bruno Haché got into his first game and scored the other goal.
Canadian Blind Sports Paralympic Women's Team had a better result blanking Japan 3 - 0, while Contessa Scott scored a pair and Nancy Morin scored for the third straight game. Head Coach Janice Dawson started Amy Kneebone at center and she rose to the challenge turning aside 42 of Japan's 68 shots and being named first star of the game by those listening to Bill Teale's live audio play-by-play at http://beijing.sports.pressakey.net.
Scoresheet Canadian Men 2 - China 11
Scoresheet Canadian Women 3 - Japan 2
Paralympic Goalball: Day 2 Update
September 8th - Canadian Blind Sports Paralympic Goalball Teams went 1 - 1 on day 2 of the tournament, the Canadian Men's Team beat Team USA 8 - 2, while the women were edged out by Brazil 6 - 5. Mario Caron continues to dominate in men's action scoring 3 even strength goals and 4 penalties, while Rob Christy also scored for the second straight game. On the women's side, Nancy Morin scored all 5 goals as the team fell just short.
More details to follow.
Scoresheet Canadian Men 8 - USA 2
Scoresheet Canadian Women 5 - Brazil 6
Paralympic Goalball: Day 1 Update
September 7th - Canadian Blind Sports Paralympic Goalball Teams are unbeaten after day 1 of competition.
Men use big offence to power through Iran
September 7th - Canadian Blind Sports Paralympic Men's Goalball Team is 1 - 0 after beating Iran 9 - 5 in their first preliminary match. Mario Caron showed why he is the all-time leading Paralympic goal scorer pumping in 8 goals, while Rob Christy scored the other.
BIG COMEBACK!
September 6th - Canadian Blind Sports Paralympic Women's Goalball Team erased a 3 - 1 deficit midway through the second half to draw Sweden 3 - 3 in their first preliminary game. Annett Lisabeth, Amy Alsop, and Nancy Morin all notched a goal in the effort, while Alsop made an astounding 37 blocks.
2008 Paralympics Set to Begin!
September 5th -Goalball Teams and other Canadian Athletes who are blind / visually impaired and looking to make a big impact...
Donovan Tildesley Named Canadian Flag Bearer!
September 4th - Long-time BC Blind Sports member, swimmer Donovan Tildesley has been named Canada's Flag Bearer for the 2008 Paralympic Games!
READ SWIMMING CANADA'S RELEASE
More info on the Paralympics, Canada's athlete's who are visually impaired or blind, Canada's Goalball Teams, as well as a full competition and broadcast schedule coming soon...
Canadian Blind Sports National Lawn Bowls Championships
September 8th - Canadian Blind Sports 2008 National Lawn Bowls Championships were held under sunny skies at the Courtenay Lawn Bowling Club, on Vancouver Island B.C. between September 2 – 5th. Twenty-five Lawn Bowlers from Alberta, BC, and Ontario competed in both men’s and women’s divisions of all three of the official International Blind Federation (IBSA) sight classes.
More information and complete results
Canadian Blind Sports Lawn Bowls Championships
September 1st (Courtenay, BC) – The 2008 Canadian Blind Sports National Lawn Bowls Championships will be held in Courtenay, BC between September 2nd and 6th.
Located on Vancouver Island, the Courtney Lawn Bowling Club will host the event, which includes 15 men and 10 women from Alberta, BC, and Ontario, who will be competing throughout the week in the men’s and women’s divisions of each of the 3 official International Blind Sports Federation (IBSA) sight classes.
Press Release - Blind Sports Lawn Bowls Championships
CHECK OUT THE NEW Canadian Blind Sport Lawn Bowls Page
IMPORTANT! THE CANDIAN MEN'S GOALBALL TEAM NEEDS YOUR HELP!
July 31 -The Canadian Blind Sports Men’s Goalball Team had most of their funding cut only five months before the 2008 Beijing Paralympic Games because they weren’t deemed a so-called “gold-medal threat.” Well they can’t wait to play and are on a mission to show the world just how good they really are – all they need is a little help from you!
This August help the Canadian Blind Sports Men’s Goalball Team go-for-the-gold in Beijing by donating $25.00 (or more!) to offset the cost of their Paralympic Preparation Camp in Japan. In return for your generous support you will receive a custom T-shirt that features original art designed and commissioned by National Team centre Jeff Christy.
More info about the Canadian Blind Sports "Bucherons 2008" TSHIRT
Donate online and get your shirt through TARGE INNOVATIONS
Order your own shirt by mail with this form...
Canadian Blind Sports Announces Board of Directors / Goalball Commission for 2008 - 2009
June 17 - Canadian Blind Sports held our Annual General Meeting on the weekend of June 6th in Ottawa; we are pleased to announce our new board of directors and Goalball Commission for 2008 - 2009. Please see release below for full details.
Canadian Blind Sports Announces BOD and Goalball Commission
Canadian Blind Sports Women's Paralympic Goalball Team Competing in Malmo, Sweden
May 4 - The Canadian Blind Sports Women's Paralympic Goalball Team had to watch from the sidelines during today's finals at the 2008 Malmo Lady InterCup as Team "Sweden 2" edged them for the last semi-final berth based on a goal-differential tie-breaker. For more information please see the release below.
Canadian Blind Sports - Lessons Learned in Malmo
May 3 - The Canadian Blind Sports Women's Paralympic Goalball Team had a busy day today, going 2 - 0 - 1 to finish the round-robin at 3 - 1 - 1. For more details please see the release below.
Canadian Blind Sports - Canadian Women Playing Hard in Sweden
May 2 - Canadian Blind Sport's Women's Paralympic Goalball Team is in competion this weekend at the 2008 Malmo Lady InterCup in Malmo, Sweden. After the first two games their record is 1 - 1. For full results please see the release below. Daily updates will be available throughout the weekend.
Canadian Blind Sports - Canadian Women Competing in Sweden
Canadian Blind Sports Names PARALYMPIC GOALBALL TEAMS
May 1 - Canadian Blind Sports is pleased to name our men's and women's Paralympic Goalball Teams that will be competing at the 2008 Beijing paralympic Games, in September 2008.
Canadian Blind Sports proudly names Amy Alsop (Saskatoon, SK), Amy Kneebone (Charlottetown, PEI), Annette Lisabeth (Langton, ON), Nancy Morin (Montéal, QC), Contessa Scott (Clyde River, PEI), and newcomer Shawna Ryan (Saskatoon, SK) to the 2008 Canadian Blind Sports Women’s Paralympic Goalball Team.
Canadian Blind Sports proudly names Mario Caron (St-Jean Port Jolie, QC), Jeff Christy (Ottawa, ON), Rob Christy (Ottawa, ON), Bruno Haché (Sherbrook, QC), Dean Kozak (Bentley, AB) and newcomer Brendan Gaulin (Laval, QC) to the 2008 Canadian Blind Sports Men’s Paralympic Goalball Team.
National Women's Team Coaches are Head Coach Janice Dawson (Calgary, AB) and Assistant Coach Annie Pouliot (Montreal, QC).
National Men's Team Coaches are Head Coach Danny Snow (Calgary, AB) and Assitant Coach Mike Huzuliak (Calgary, AB).
For more informartion please see release below.
Canadian Blind Sports Names Paralympic Goalball Teams
Kevin Kaminski Retires
April 25 - Canadian Blind Sports announces that National Team Goalball Athlete Kevin Kaminski is retirng from the sport of Goalball. Thank you Kevin for your many years of dedication. Below please see the release, as well as Kevin's letter to the Canadian Goalball Community.
Release - Kevin Kaminski Retires
Letter- Kevin Kaminski Farewell Letter
Call for Nominations
April 23 - Canadian Blind Sports is accepting applications from talented, enthusiastic volunteers for the positions of: Presicdent, Vice President, Communications Director, and Fundraising / Marketing Director. Please see attached document below.
Canadian Blind Sports is also holding an election for male and female Goalball Athletes Rep. The deadline for Nominations is Wednesday April 31st. For Full details see document attached below.
Call for Nomindations Board of Directors
Call for Nominations Athletes Representatives
2008 Junior Goalball Championships
April 16 - ASAQ will host the 2008 Canadian Blind Sports Junior Goalball Championships this weekend, from April 18 - 20 in Montreal, Quebec. Below please find both the schedule of events as well as a release about the event. Make sure to check back for results throughout the weekend.
FINAL RESULTS - EVENT UPDATE (.doc)
SATURDAY RESULTS - Event Update (.doc)
FRIDAY RESULTS - Event Update (.doc)
Release - 2008 Junior Goalball Championships (.doc)
Schedule - 2008 Junior Goalball Championships (.xls)
2008 Canadian National Goalball Championships
March 6th - BC Blind Sports and Rec Association will host the 2008 Goalball Nationals in Kelowna between March 15-17. Check back for the schedule, programme, and live results during the event.
2008 National Goalball Championships Events Page!
Release - National Goalball Championships
Schedule - National Goalball Championships
2008 Western Goalball Championships
February 29 - ASRAB is hosting the 2008 Western Canadian Goalball Championships this weekend in Calgary Alberta. The Canadian Blind Sports Association will be posting either live scores and statistic or daily updates on our website depending on internet access at the venue.
2008 Western Goalball Championships Schedule, Stats, and Results
Day 1 News Release - The Last Best West...(.doc, 45kb)
Day 2 News Release - Hard Earned Victories All Around (.doc, 46.5kb)
Upcoming 2008 Goalball Championships!
February 14 - The Canadian Blind Sports Association is proud to announce three upcoming goalball tournaments that will take place from coast to coast in Calagary, Kelowna, and Montreal respectively.
Western Goalball Championships, March 1- 2, Calgary AB
Canadian Goalball Championships, March 15-17, Kelowna BC
Canadian Junior Goalball Championships, April 18-20, Montreal QC
News Release: Upcoming Goalball Championships
2008 Montreal Open Goalball Tournament
January 30 - This past weekend the Quebec Blind Sports Association (ASAQ) hosted the 8th Annual Montreal Open Goalball Tournament. All of the Canadian National Goalball Team athletes and coaches took part in the event.
News Release: 2008 Montreal Goalball Tournament (.doc, 44kb)
2008 Beijing Games: Paralympic Goalball Team Selection Criteria
January 25 - The Goalball Team selection criteria is now available for the 2008 Beijing Paralympic Games. Please note that schedules A & C, referred to in the documents below do not apply to internal selection. They will be available at a later date.
Men's Goalball Paralympic Selection (.doc, 61kb)
Women's Goalball Paralympic Selection (.doc, 61kb)
National Team Nomination Form (.doc, 95kb)
2008 Montreal Open Goalball Tournament
January 24 - The 2008 Montreal Open Goalball Tournament will take place this weekend, January 25 - 27. Be sure to check back on Monday for complete results.
ASAQ Goalball Tournament News Release (.doc, 53kb)
2008 Montreal Open Schedule (.xls, 125kb)
Canadian Blind Sports Association Job Posting
Position: Participation Director (based in Vancouver
BC)
Application Deadline: November 15, 2007.
More...
Call for Nominations to the Goalball Commission
May 1 - The Canadian Blind Sports Association is seeking nominations for the following positions on the Goalball Commission:
Male Athlete’s Representative
Female Athlete’s Representative.
Officials Representative
CBSA is looking for volunteers for the Board of Directors.
May 1 - More...
National Team Selection Information
April 2007 - Selection information for the upcoming season has been released by CBSA. More...
2006 IBSA World Goalball Championships
July 1, 2006 - Canadian women win gold! More...
Head Coach Hired
April 2006 - The Canadian Blind Sports Association is pleased to announce Janice Dawson as the 2006 – 2008 Head Coach for our National Women’s Goalball Team.
We acknowledge the financial support of the Government of Canada through the Department of Canadian Heritage: Sport Canada
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