SBSA - Saskatchewan Blind Sports Association

This was on June 27th, but it is great information.

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Ryan Riel is out riding strong on a tandem bike and showing what determination and joy in sport look like. We’re proud to celebrate Ryan’s activity, independence, and love of being active.

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Photo 1: Ryan Riel, wearing a black helmet and blue shirt, is riding a white tandem bike on a residential street. He is leaning slightly forward and holding the handlebars while houses, trees, and parked vehicles are visible in the background.

Photo 2: Ryan stands beside a white tandem bike on a quiet neighborhood street, wearing a helmet and blue shirt. He is smiling slightly and holding the bike’s handlebars, with houses, trees, and a cloudy sky behind him.

Photo 3: Ryan is seated on the tandem bike, wearing a helmet and blue shirt, leaning forward as he rides. The street, grass, trees, and nearby houses create a suburban backdrop.

Photo 4: Ryan is shown from the front while standing with the tandem bike on a residential street. He wears a helmet, blue shirt, and black knee braces, and he is smiling gently as he grips the handlebars.

Happy Canada Day! 🍁

We will resume regular hours Thursday, July 2 from 8:30a.m. - 4:30p.m.

Check out this Adapted Race July 11th for all abilities ! Still open for registration! Put on by our friends at Saskatchewan Wheelchair Sports Association and Spinal Cord Injury Saskatchewan Inc.

Photo description:
Two promotional posters advertise The Adapted Race Saskatoon, hosted by Saskatchewan Wheelchair Sports and Spinal Cord Injury Saskatchewan.

Poster 1:
The poster has a cream background with blue, black, and orange accents and features silhouettes of people using wheelchairs, walkers, canes, and running. Large text reads: “The Adapted Race Saskatoon. Different Abilities. Same Adventure.”

Event Details:

* Date: Friday, July 11
* Time: 3:00 to 7:00 p.m.
* Location: Gather Market, 414 Avenue B South, Saskatoon
* Cost: Free entry
* Register individually or as a team of two by emailing [email protected] or [email protected].

The event includes accessible challenge stations such as boccia, disc golf, spelling your name in Braille, wheelchair basketball, blindfolded challenges, adaptive baton races, the SASKI challenge, fine art activities, wound care matching, and more. Registration begins at 3:00 p.m., the race starts at 4:00 p.m., and burgers are served at 5:30 p.m. Prizes are available.

Poster 2:
The second poster explains that the Adapted Race is a free, inclusive team event for participants of all ages and abilities. Teams of two have 1.5 hours to complete as many accessible challenge stations as possible and earn points. Families are welcome, children ages 5 and older can participate, and younger children are welcome to accompany their families.

Prizes:

* 1st Place: $200 in Gather Market gift cards
* 2nd Place: $100 in gift cards
* 3rd Place: $50 in gift cards
* Plus a $50 gift card door prize, giving every participant a chance to win.

Questions can be directed to [email protected] or [email protected].

Have you ever wanted to try Goalball? 🥅🔵

Join us for our Community Sports Day in North Battleford! Whether you’re blind, have low vision, or are simply curious to learn about adaptive sport, this is a great opportunity to experience Goalball in a fun and welcoming environment.

Meet new people, connect with members of the community, and discover a sport that’s all about teamwork, communication, and having fun. No experience is needed, and everyone is welcome!

📍 Third Avenue United Church, North Battleford
📅 Thursday, July 9
🕐 Community Sports Day: 1:00 to 3:00 PM
🥅 Goalball Demo & Try-It: 2:00 to 3:00 PM

Must pre-register by emailing [email protected] saying “I’m in for North Battleford Goalball!”

Photo Description:
A promotional poster for a Community Sports Day on a cream background with green and blue accents. The poster features several photos of people of all ages and abilities participating in adaptive sports. One image shows a smiling woman sitting in a sports wheelchair, another shows participants playing boccia, a large group photo highlights community members gathered in a gym, and a final image shows people wearing eye shades playing goalball. The event takes place on Thursday, July 9, 2026, from 1:00 to 3:00 PM at Third Avenue United Church in North Battleford, Saskatchewan. Activities include coffee and treats, a boccia try-it session, and a goalball demonstration. Logos for URO Medical, Saskatchewan Wheelchair Sports, SCI Sask, and Developt Pediatric are displayed along the bottom.

🏆 Congratulations to Otto Huber — Saskatchewan Sports Hall of Fame, Class of 2026! 🏆

We are incredibly proud to celebrate one of Saskatchewan's most remarkable athletes, Otto Huber, as he is inducted into the Saskatchewan Sports Hall of Fame in the Class of 2026!

Otto's story is one of resilience, determination, and an unrelenting passion for sport. Born in Lipton, Saskatchewan, Otto never picked up a golf club in the first three decades of his life. In 1960, a hunting accident took his sight. Rather than letting that define his limits, Otto faced his new reality head-on — earning a Certificate of Personnel and Business Administration from the University of Regina, and building a 33-year career with the CNIB.

It was the encouragement of his wife and children that first put a club in Otto's hands. What followed was nothing short of extraordinary.

⛳ A Career That Spanned the Globe

Over 40 years of competitive blind golf, Otto became one of the most decorated blind golfers in Canadian history. He won the Saskatchewan provincial blind golfers' tournament seven times (1974–2007) and competed at provincial, regional, national, and international levels.

Some of his most remarkable achievements include:

🥇 1995 British Blind Golf Open Championship — Won in Portsmouth, England

🥇 U.S. Blind Golfers Association (USBGA) Senior Division Championship — Won in 2002 (Texas), 2003 (Oregon), and 2007 (Pennsylvania) — all in his seventies

🥈 1995 Blind Golf Japan Open Championship — Runner-up in Gifu, Japan

🥇 Multiple Western Canadian Blind Golfers Association titles, including first place in Tsawwassen, BC in 1976 — where he posted his lifetime personal best score of 98

🥇 BC Games for the Disabled — First place in 1995 and 1996

🥇 RP Swing for Sight Championship — First place in 1991, 1993, and 1994 in Lake Buena Vista, Florida

🤝 A Leader On and Off the Course

Otto didn't just compete — he built the sport. He served as President of the Canadian Blind Golfers Association (Western Division) from 1980 to 1990, organizing tournaments across western Canada and tirelessly promoting blind golf. He also organized the first CNIB Charity Golf Classic in Regina/Saskatchewan in 2000, a fundraising event that continues across the province to this day.

For his extraordinary service to his community and the Lions organization, Otto was honoured with the Melvin Jones Fellowship Award — the highest award in Lionism, recognizing his commitment to serving the world.

🎖️ Already a Hall of Famer

Otto was previously inducted into the Saskatchewan Golf Hall of Fame in 2018, where he became only the second blind golfer ever enshrined — a testament to a legacy that has long deserved national recognition.

Today, that legacy reaches its rightful place in the Saskatchewan Sports Hall of Fame.

Otto Huber is proof that sport has no limits. His courage, humility, and lifelong dedication to blind golf have inspired countless athletes — sighted and visually impaired alike. Congratulations, Otto! Saskatchewan is proud of you. 🌾⛳

Sask Sport

🌟Explore Blind Sports in Melfort! 🌟

Join SBSA May 28 1-3pm at the Kerry Vickar Centre Theatre for a fun and welcoming community event where you can learn more about blind sports opportunities in Saskatchewan.

✨ What to expect:
• Learn about blind sports programs in Saskatchewan
• Meet new people and connect with SBSA
• Discover volunteer opportunities, including becoming a future Goalball Community Champion

No experience needed, just come ready to learn, play, and connect 🌟

📧 Questions? Contact: [email protected]
🌐 www.saskblindsports.ca

PD: A bright and welcoming promotional poster for SBSA’s “Explore Blind Sports” event in Melfort, Saskatchewan. The poster features colourful illustrations of community members of different ages and abilities connecting through adaptive sport activities, including Boccia and blind sports demonstrations. Participants are shown socializing, learning, and playing together in an inclusive environment, alongside a volunteer holding a Goalball. The design uses bold green and yellow tones with friendly, accessible graphics that highlight community connection, recreation, and opportunities to get involved in blind sports across Saskatchewan.