ParaSport and Recreation PEI and the World Sledge Hockey Challenge Organizing Committee are very excited to announce that Team Canada Sledge Hockey players Billy Bridges and Adam Dixon are coming to PEI from October 18-20, 2016 for a couple of sledge hockey events.

On October 20, ParaSport and Recreation PEI is hosting a  Sledge Hockey “Try It” Session at Credit Union Place at 5:30 PM.  Members of the public are invited to come to Credit Union Place to meet Billy and Adam, ask questions, collect some autographs and then everyone will have the opportunity to give the sport of sledge hockey a try while Billy and Adam showcase their sledge hockey talents.  The on ice session will also feature special guests from the Summerside Western Capitals and the PEI Ice Breakers Sledge Hockey Team.  Hockey sleds and picks will be provided to those interested in trying the sport.

On October 20, Billy and Adam will be our special guests for the ParaSport Festival. The ParaSport Festival will see over 80 students with a disability from grades K-12 participate in the various parasports that are offered on PEI as well it will provide Teachers and Educational Assistants with the hands on experience with the various parasports.  Billy and Adam along with some members from our PEI Ice Breakers are going to lead the students on the ice for a sledge hockey session.  Students will get to practice their sledge hockey skills alongside Billy and Adam.

If more information regarding these two events, please contact the ParaSport and Recreation office at 902-368-4540.

 

 

This year marks the 30th Anniversary for the ParaSport and Recreation PEI $3000 Christmas Shopping Spree Fundraiser.  It is set to begin on August 29, 2016.  Proceeds from this important fundraising initiative are used to offer parasport and recreation programs from Islanders with a physical disability.

Once again this year, the first place prize is a $3000.00 Christmas Shopping Spree anywhere on PEI, second place prize is $1000.00 cash and third place prize is a Christmas Basket ($500 value) filled with holiday goodies.  Tickets are $20.0 each or 3 for $50.00.

To purchase a ticket, you can contact the ParaSport and Recreation PEI Fundraising Office at 902-629-2484.

 

The 2016 Big Dog Convenience/Irving Night Dash, held on the beautiful The Mount Property, went off without a hitch on Friday evening despite the down  pour on Friday afternoon.  The event saw over 80 runners and walkers participate in either a 5 Km or or 10 Km race in the dark!  All runners were wearing glow sticks, head lamps and neon shirts…they were a sight you couldn’t miss on the streets of Charlottetown.  While the event is a “fun run”,  prizes were awarded to the top three runners (Male/Female) in each category.  The top runners from this year’s event were:

5 KM- Female                                                                     5 Km- Male
1. Raeona Lacey                                                                    1. Todd MacAusland
2. Brennah Stairs                                                                  2. Greg MacAusland
3. Christine Gauthier                                                            3. Jeff Cook

10 Km- Female                                                                   10 Km- Male
1. Melissa Murray                                                                  1. Kevin Stairs
2. Jessica Frizzel                                                                    2. Alan Easton
3. Bethany Doyle                                                                   3. Dan Petit

Following the race, runners enjoyed a BBQ put on by the Parkdale Sherwood Lions Club and a cold beverage!

This event could not have been possible without the support of our amazing volunteers.  We had over 40 volunteers lend a helping hand on Friday evening…over 25 of those volunteers where lined up along the Confederation Trail providing light for runners and offering words of encouragement!  Special thanks to all those who volunteered!

Also, we would like to extend a huge thank-you to all of our event sponsors:

Big Dog Convenience & Irving, Title Sponsors
The Mount, Host Venue
Parkdale Sherwood Loins Club, BBQ Providers
Synergy Fitness & Nutrition, Event & Prize Sponsor
The Co-operators– Water Station Sponsor

All proceeds from this event will be used to support ParaSport and Recreation Programs for Islanders with a physical disability.

Stay tuned for the details on the 2017 Night Dash…