Welcome

The Association was established to co-ordinate recreational activities for the Deaf in Alberta; to promote the competition of athletes at local, provincial, and national levels; to establish a central office where information could be received and distributed throughout the province; and to select Alberta athletes to compete in national championships for the Summer / Winter Deaflympics.

As the deaf population increases in a local region, a sports club / association can be formed and affiliated with the ADSA and automatically with the Canadian Deaf Sports Association.

Mission Statement:
ADSA supports Deaf athletes, of various levels of ability to participate and excel in national and international competitions. We do this by fundraising, providing training and education and by partnering with our members and Deaf and Hearing sport organizations. Sustainability, respect for individuals and open communication guide our operations.

Vision Statement:
ADSA is a strong organization supporting Deaf athletes to participate and excel in national and international championships in 20 different sports. Our membership is diverse and includes a strong contingent of younger people who are becoming energetic long term volunteers of ADSA. We now have a healthy collaborative partnership with CDSA (Canadian Deaf Sports Association) as well as other key organizations such as Alberta Sport, Recreation, Parks and Wildlife Foundation, Provincial Deaf Sports Associations and National Deaf Sports Organizations. We are proud of the staff team and office that so capably support our volunteers.

Values
The following values statements guide the decisions and actions of the ADSA
• We believe in open, honest and
  responsive communication.
• Our work is guided by integrity,
  mutual respect and trust.
• We celebrate diversity at all levels
  of participation.
• Our organization is dynamic and
  action-oriented.

The programs of this association are financially supported by Alberta Sport, Recreation Parks & Wildlife Foundation.

Announcement:

Sports:

History Book - Jo-Anne Robinson, researcher/author, is currently working on ADSA’s history book, titled, “The History of Deaf Sports in Alberta”, which will be a 250-page book. [more information]

Youth - The next Pan Am Games for the Deaf Youth is held every two years in a host city located in either North America .... [more information]

Deaf Sports - ADSA is affiliated with the Canadian Deaf Sports Association and would like to develop other deaf sports organization within ADSA. Currently, we have 4 organizations... [more information]

Sally Korol Was Given an Award by the ADSA - In 2003, Sally Korol moved to Alberta and joined the Alberta Deaf Curling Association later in the autumn
of 2003. What she brought to Alberta... [more information]