RAD May Weekend

This is a two-day course that runs on a Saturday and Sunday, from 9am-4:30pm.

• May 18-19

• June 15-16

• More dates and registration here.

Who is delivering the courses?

RAD is an international non-profit organization that offers affordable and practical self-defence for women ages 12+. This course is for all abilities and available to those who have already taken RAD (free of charge).
The Edmonton chapter coordinators is collaborating with the Ritchie Community League and City of Edmonton to ensure an affordable and impactful course.

The RAD coordinators volunteer their time to screen and vet volunteer instructors. Volunteers are Edmonton Police Service civilian staff and officers and other front line emergency responders.

What to Expect

Saturday

• The first part of the course is to build understanding and awareness of personal safety and knowledge in what to look for.

Sunday

• The second part of the course is teaching skills, fit-to-participant that will get themselves out of a harmful situation.

• The skill building part of the course is tailored to the individual meaning there are multiple tools available and can accommodate most mobility issues.

• There is also an optional scenario part of the course where skills are practiced in meaningful practice. The scenarios teach women how to get passed the panic state of mind and into action.

• There are always female instructors in each course. Male volunteers in the scenarios wear a fully padded suit so you can unleash your full potential.

Ages and Requirements

• For ages 12-15 year olds, a participating guardian must also be enrolled in the course.

  (This is because of the content being introduced.)

• For ages 16-18 year olds, participation requires guardian approval but the guardian does not need to enroll

• Suitable for different ages and abilities

Cost: $41.50

Registration:

Sign up to get a notification when the registration is open. For Ritchie members, a minimal number of spots be reserved per month and then released a week prior to the course start date.

Visit RAD homepage for more information or email Jennalea.Dermott@edmontonpolice.ca.

Ballet with your neighbour

Thursdays 7:15 - 8:15 pm

Spring Session REGISTRATION OPEN for: April 25 to June 13 (8 classes)

Join our family-friendly Adult Beginner Ballet Class!

In this class you can learn the basics of ballet or get back into it for fitness, fun and artistry. And you can bring your kids 7- 16 years old to dance too!

Class will include a dynamic warm-up, some up-to-date progressive conditioning, barre and centre work and some accessible, satisfying choreography. While doing an out of the ordinary activity with your children and teens!

Class is also:

• inclusive

• respectful of your pace and body

• using imagery to improve your posture and alignment

Fee: (8 classes)

Registration fee: $135

Ritchie discount: 10% off for Ritchie members

Early bird discount: 10% off (Ritchie members get an additional 10% off!)

*Minimum participants required to run the program: 10 adults or 12 adults and children

Register before April 7th for the early bird pricing! Gift certificates are available and make a great Christmas gift!

For Questions email: irousseau.moveandbemoved@gmail.com

Fit for Life

Mondays 10:30 am

April 1 - June 24

Move to the oldies in this mixed-level class offering exercise for every body! The workout includes components of low-impact cardio, strength training, balance and flexibility for a well-rounded one-hour workout! 

Bring your own chair if you need one for stability or to complete the workout seated.

Questions? Contact Deb: debproc72@gmail.com

RAD

This is a two-day course that runs on a Saturday and Sunday, from 9am-4:30pm.

• April 20-21

• May 18-19

• June 15-16

• More dates and registration here.

Who is delivering the courses?

RAD is an international non-profit organization that offers affordable and practical self-defence for women ages 12+. This course is for all abilities and available to those who have already taken RAD (free of charge).
The Edmonton chapter coordinators is collaborating with the Ritchie Community League and City of Edmonton to ensure an affordable and impactful course.

The RAD coordinators volunteer their time to screen and vet volunteer instructors. Volunteers are Edmonton Police Service civilian staff and officers and other front line emergency responders.

What to Expect

Saturday

• The first part of the course is to build understanding and awareness of personal safety and knowledge in what to look for.

Sunday

• The second part of the course is teaching skills, fit-to-participant that will get themselves out of a harmful situation.

• The skill building part of the course is tailored to the individual meaning there are multiple tools available and can accommodate most mobility issues.

• There is also an optional scenario part of the course where skills are practiced in meaningful practice. The scenarios teach women how to get passed the panic state of mind and into action.

• There are always female instructors in each course. Male volunteers in the scenarios wear a fully padded suit so you can unleash your full potential.

Ages and Requirements

• For ages 12-15 year olds, a participating guardian must also be enrolled in the course.

  (This is because of the content being introduced.)

• For ages 16-18 year olds, participation requires guardian approval but the guardian does not need to enroll

• Suitable for different ages and abilities

Cost: $41.50

Registration:

Sign up to get a notification when the registration is open. For Ritchie members, a minimal number of spots be reserved per month and then released a week prior to the course start date.

Visit RAD homepage for more information or email Jennalea.Dermott@edmontonpolice.ca.