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Quest For Gold: 2017-2018 Selection Criteria Released

January 19, 2018 9:00 am Leave a Comment

Quest For Gold (OAAP) information released for the 2017-2018 season

The Ontario Wheelchair Sports Association, with the approval of the Ministry of Tourism, Culture & Sport, has made public the selection criteria and application details for the Quest for Gold program (Ontario Athlete Assistance Program) for all four of its sports:

1. Wheelchair Athletics
2. Wheelchair Basketball
3. Wheelchair Rugby
4. Wheelchair Tennis

All athletes are encouraged to apply for Quest For Gold funding if they have been identified as High Performance athletes or “next generation” athletes with the potential to make a future National Team. Applicants are asked to carefully and thoroughly read and review the appropriate Quest For Gold document for their chosen sport, as selection criteria differs between each sport. Applicants must also be aware of eligibility requirements, expectations of the program, and their responsibilities as Quest For Gold recipients.

Deadlines

• Application Deadline – February 2 (basketball) and February 5 (athletics, rugby, tennis)
• Draft List of Nominations posted – February 16, 2018
• Appeals must be submitted by February 27, 2018
• Final list of nominated Ontario Card athletes posted – March 26, 2018

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The Ontario Athlete Assistance Program (OAAP) is a funding program of the Ontario Ministry of Tourism, Culture & Sport that provides financial support to Ontario’s amateur high performance athletes. The OWSA is the Provincial Sport Organization responsible for athlete carding in wheelchair athletics, wheelchair basketball, wheelchair rugby and wheelchair tennis.

Get Discounted Raptors 905 Tickets!

December 12, 2017 3:48 pm Leave a Comment

Raptors 905 fundraiser in support of Team Ontario!

The OWSA has teamed up with Raptors 905 for a special fundraising opportunity! Use code OJWBT905 to receive discounted tickets to games and support the OWSA!

A portion of each ticket will go towards the Team Ontario Junior wheelchair basketball program as they raise funds to attend the 2018 Junior National Championship and the 2019 Canada Winter Games!

Ticket Pricing

Side Prime | Regular $31 | Discount $25
Side | Regular $28 | Discount $22
Corners | Regular $22 | Discount $20
Corner Ends | Regular $20 | Discount $17

For more info contact Clayton Smith at clayton.smith@mlse.com or 416-815-6173

Pampered Chef Fundraiser

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Pampered Chef Fundraiser Show in support of Team Ontario

Calling all bakers, chefs, and all-around kitchen enthusiasts! Join us for a Pampered Chef Fundraiser Show! Shop from the comfort of your own home in your PJ’s and get easy cooking tips while supporting a great cause.

Up to 15 percent of our total sales will go towards supporting the Team Ontario Junior provincial wheelchair basketball program – plus an extra $4 for every Facebook Show booked from the event.

Only valid between December 8 – 17!

For more information please visit www.pamperedchef.ca/go/owsa2017

Chance to Win a New Quickie All Court Wheelchair!

December 6, 2017 3:00 pm Leave a Comment

Got What It Takes To Win Grant

Hooper Law and Wheelchair Basketball Canada are proud to give young Canadians the opportunity to take their game to the next level through the Hooper Law Got What It Takes to Win Grant.

Canadians under the age of 25 are invited to get creative and tell us about their love of wheelchair basketball and explain why they’ve got what it takes to win in the form of a video, photo, letter or drawing. Participants can submit their entry to Wheelchair Basketball Canada for the chance to be awarded a new, customized Quickie All Court sport wheelchair.

Quickie All Court – Push your game to its limits

Designed with the help of elite wheelchair basketball athletes, the Quickie All Court features a lightweight, adjustable, high-performance frame built for maneuverability and power. From pick-up games to gold medals, the All Court sports wheelchair will take your game to the next level.

Sunrise Medical, a world leader in the development, design, and manufacturing of sport wheelchairs, including their popular Quickie brand, is the official equipment supplier of Wheelchair Basketball Canada.

How to Enter

To enter, get creative! Send us a video, photo, letter or drawing telling us about yourself, your interest in wheelchair basketball and an explanation of why you’ve Got What it Takes to Win!

One winner will be chosen by a selection panel and will receive a new Quickie All Court and a replica Team Canada jersey signed by the Senior Women’s National Team.

Please review the Official Rules and Regulations for complete details before submitting your entry.

The submission period is open from November 20 to December 31, 2017. Entries can be submitted by email to info@wheelchairbasketball.ca or mail to:

Wheelchair Basketball Canada
6 Antares Drive, Phase 1, Unit 8
Ottawa, Ontario
K2E 8A9

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About Hooper Law

Hooper Law is a proud partner of the Canadian Senior Women’s National Wheelchair Basketball Team.

Hooper Law was founded in 2001 in Hamilton, Ontario. With decades of legal experience in protecting and promoting victims’ rights, the team of specialized personal injury lawyers and professional staff has a well-earned reputation for integrity and helping victims get the justice they deserve. The firm is dedicated to fighting successfully for the rights of people, and winning cases so clients and their loved ones can focus on rebuilding their lives. For more information visit www.fightforyou.ca.

Holiday Craft Sale Fundraiser

December 4, 2017 11:52 am Leave a Comment

Craft sale event in support of Team Ontario

An amazing and generous supporter has organized a holiday craft sale in order to help the Team Ontario Junior Provincial wheelchair basketball team raise funds for their participation at the 2018 Junior National Championship and the 2019 Canada Winter Games! Funds would help offset the cost of training, travel, and accommodations for the team. Competing at these events is a HUGE and meaningful opportunity for these athletes!

Date: Monday, December 18, 2017

Time: 6:00pm – 9:00pm

Location:
Ivy Bridge
160 Main Street S
Brampton, ON L6W 2E1

Anyone can help support the Juniors by attending the craft sale, sharing this post to spread the word, or purchasing raffle tickets to win great prizes such as baskets of wine and craft items from the vendors!

Raffle tickets are 1 for $2 or 3 for $5.
To purchase tickets please contact josee@onpara.ca We have team members in various locations throughout the province who are selling tickets! Tickets can also be purchased in person at the event!

This is an all-ages event and everyone is welcome to drop by! Come meet some of the members of Team Ontario, support local artisans & vendors, and get some last-minute Holiday shopping done!

 

Casting Call for Girls & Women with Disabilities

November 28, 2017 2:19 pm Leave a Comment

Olympic public service announcement campaign seeks female children and adults with visible physical disabilities

Jigsaw Casting Ltd. is casting Canada-wide for the following roles:

• ‘Hero Girl Amputee’: Female, 6-13 years old. Needs to have a visible disability, preferably amputated leg. Does not need to be a runner.
• ‘Hero Woman Amputee’: Female, 17-25 years old. Needs to have a visible disability, preferably amputated leg. Needs to be an actual runner who can run on a prosthetic. (She will be playing an older version of our Hero Girl).
• ‘Young Fan’: Female, 8-13 years old. Any type of disability.
• ‘Runners’: Females, 17-25 years old. Looking for able-bodied sprinters who train and compete currently or have in the past and still maintain the skill/body type.

Compensation

Pays approx $1,500.00 (if selected) + flights and accommodation to Toronto for non-locals.

Details & Submission Information

Interested applicants must submit the following information to info@jigsawcasting.com in order to be invited to audition:
1. Your name, age and a little bit about your disability. Do you use a prosthetic? If yes, what type?
Hero Women: Tell us about your running experience as well.
2. Photo(s) of yourself (where we can clearly see your face – no hats or sunglasses).
3. Your primary contact information, including phone number.
*If you are a represented actor, please include your union status, resume & your agent’s contact information
4. Please write ‘Olympic PSA‘ in the subject line of e-mail, along with your name, role and age.
(e.g. OLYMPIC PSA – Jane Robinson – hero woman – age 18)

Submissions are due by Friday, December 8th at 9:00am

Availability

Applicants must be available for these key dates:

• Interviews: Week of December 11th (via Skype)
• Shoot: Jan. 15-16, 2018 (in Toronto – TBD)

Questions or Concerns

• If you have already submitted for this project, you do not need to resubmit your information
• Please note that you will not be compensated for the audition
• This is a Union PSA. Non-actors will be permitted.
• You must be a Permanent Resident or Canadian Citizen to participate
• If you have received this bulletin after the initial audition date, please still email us your submission as you may be able to attend the recall audition

Contact

Jigsaw Casting Ltd.
60 Sumach Street
3rd Floor
Toronto, ON, M5A 3J7
416-360-0336
www.jigsawcasting.com
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/JigsawCasting/

Casting Call for Teenage Girls with Disabilities

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Prom-inspired clothing campaign is seeking teen girls with a physical disability

Jigsaw Casting Ltd. is looking for young women in grades 11 & 12 who are planning to attend prom 2018. These young women represent the beauty of diversity and challenge the ‘Prom Queen’ stereotype. We are looking for women of all different shapes, sizes, ethnicity, religion, personality, etc. Young women who have an opinion, perspective or a story to share. From the most flamboyant to the most timid, these are our Queens!

Roles:

• Queens with a Disability: Females, open ethnicity, 16-18 years old. Our queen doesn’t let their disability hold them back. Open to any types of visible disabilities.
• Edgy Queens – Tattoos, piercings, coloured hair, shaved head, etc.
• Alternative Queens: Females, open ethnicity, 16-18 years old.
• Transgender Queens: Identifies as female, open ethnicity, 16-18 years old. Open to both pre and post-op Queens.
• New Canadian Queens: Females, open ethnicity, 16-18 years old. This will be your first Prom in Canada.
• Plus or Petite Sized Queens: Females, open ethnicity, 16-18 years old. Queens of ALL sizes!
• Other Queens: Females, open ethnicity, 16-19 years old. What did we miss? Tell us what would make you a different or unique kind of “Prom Queen”!

Compensation

Pays approximately $2,500.00 (if selected)

Details & Submission Information

Interested applicants must submit the following information to research@jigsawcasting.com in order to be invited in to audition:
1. Your name, age, and the role you are applying for.
2. Please confirm that you plan on attending Prom 2018.
3. Tell us a bit about yourself and what would make you a different or unique kind of “Prom Queen”.
4. Photo(s) of yourself (where we can clearly see your face. Ideally no sunglasses or hats – unless for religious purposes).
5. Your primary contact information (including phone number)
*If you are a represented actor, please include your union status, resume & your agent’s contact information
6. Please write ‘Project Prom Queen’ in subject line of e-mail, along with your name, age and role.
(e.g. Project Prom Queen – Lucy Hazan – Queens with a Disability)

Submissions are due by Monday December 4th by 9:00am (however, the earlier you apply the better your chances!)

Availability

Applicants must be available for these key dates (in Toronto):

• Audition: December 9th, 2017
• Wardrobe: December 14th
• Shoot: December 15th, 16th & 17th

Questions or Concerns

• If you have already submitted for this project, you do not need to resubmit your information
• Please note that you will not be compensated for the audition
• This is a union job. Non-actors will be permitted.
• You must be a Permanent Resident or Canadian Citizen to participate
• If you have received this bulletin after the initial audition date, please still email us your submission as you may be able to attend the recall audition

Contact

Jigsaw Casting Ltd.
60 Sumach Street
3rd Floor
Toronto, ON, M5A 3J7
416-360-0336
www.jigsawcasting.com
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/JigsawCasting/

Casting Call for Leg Amputees

November 24, 2017 11:04 am Leave a Comment

Seeking “silver foxes” and leg amputees for upcoming health technology campaign

Jigsaw Casting Ltd. is looking for a range of talent who are very comfortable in their own skin. Looking to express diversity, uniqueness and the distinctiveness of what we are at our core.

Roles

• Silver Fox: Male or female, open ethnicity, 50-65 years of age. Must have white/silver hair. We are looking for natural, distinct and contemporary talent with expressive, interesting and unique faces and personality.
• Amputees: Male or female, open ethnicity, 18-65 years of age. Leg Amputee with prosthetic. We are looking for natural, distinct and contemporary talent with expressive, interesting and unique faces and personality.

Team Ontario Manager Wanted!

November 3, 2017 5:05 pm Leave a Comment

Team Ontario Wheelchair Basketball

The OWSA is looking to hire a Team Manager to assist with our Junior Provincial Wheelchair Basketball team for the 2017-2018 & 2018-2019 seasons.

Travel and accommodation expenses at the 2018 Junior National Championship as well as the 2019 Canada Winter Games will be covered.

Click here to view the full posting with role description, availability requirements, and detailed responsibilities. Interested candidates can apply by providing an application statement expressing their interest in the position along with a list of relevant qualifications and experiences (paid or volunteer). Applications should be emailed to info@onpara.ca by Monday November 13

Inquiries can be directed to Josée Matte, Program Manager, Wheelchair Basketball at josee@onpara.ca

Ontario Serves Up Strong Performances at Wheelchair Tennis Nationals

October 30, 2017 2:17 pm Leave a Comment

Ontario well represented in Calgary at 2017 Birmingham National Wheelchair Tennis Championships

The Birmingham National Wheelchair Tennis Championships, one of the biggest and most important tournaments held in Canada each year, were hosted at the OSTEN & VICTOR Alberta Tennis Centre in Calgary from October 26-29. 2017 marks the first year the tournament was held in Calgary, and the first time the Birmingham Nationals have been hosted outside of British Columbia, Ontario, or Québec.

A total of six Ontario athletes competed in the tournament, which included a mix of new and experienced players.

The tournament saw an all-Ontario final in the Quad Singles event with Rob Shaw (North Bay, ON) defeating Gary Luker (Stoney Creek, ON) 6-1, 6-0. This was Shaw’s 3rd consecutive Quad Singles National title. Shaw and Luker then paired up to take the Quad Doubles title with a 6-1, 6-1 win over Mika Ishikawa (BC) & Mitch Mcintyre (SK).

In the Women’s Division, 17-year-old Puisand Lai (Toronto, ON) had a silver medal finish in Singles after a 6-0, 7-6(2) loss to Tara Llanes (BC). Llanes and Lai teamed up to earn the Women’s Doubles crown after defeating Natalia Lanucha (QC) & Kristen Sharp (BC) 6-1, 6-1 in the final.

Oakville’s Marko Golic competed in the Men’s Singles and Doubles events. He placed 4th in Singles while he and doubles partner Misha Bilenky (BC) finished 2nd after a 6-2, 6-2 loss to No.1 seeds Philippe Bédard & Jean-Paul Mélo of Québec in the final.