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ONPARA To Host Women’s Wheelchair Basketball National Championship
Tuesday, September 26, 2023. Toronto, Ontario – The Ontario Para Network (ONPARA) is thrilled to announce it’s been awarded the honour of hosting the 2025 Canadian Wheelchair Basketball League (CWBL) Women’s National Championship, in partnership with Sport Durham. This highly anticipated event will take place at the Durham College /… Read More about “ONPARA To Host Women’s Wheelchair Basketball National Championship”
TVCC Recreation Open House!
The Therapeutic Recreation team at TVCC is planning their annual Recreation Open House. This year’s open house will look similar to the last few years as it will again be virtual! The event will take place September 26th 2023, starting at 6:30 pm and finishing up at 7:30 pm. TVCC… Read More about “TVCC Recreation Open House!”
Now in Canada! Wheelchair Squash57
New Sport Alert!! Wheelchair Squash57 will be hosting an open house in partnership with Squash Ontario for a new and exciting game played with a shorter racquet and bigger bouncier ball! When: Sunday, September 24th, 2023 Where: Toronto Cricket Club (141 Wilson Ave) Time: 1:00 pm-4:00 pm Contact squash57@rogers.com
Toronto Sport Hall of Honour
On June 7th, 2023, The Toronto Sport Hall of Honour celebrated the exceptional contributions and accomplishments of those who have inspired and/or brought recognition to Toronto through sport. Huge congratulations to ONPARA’s very own Claire Buchanan and Shayne Smith on their induction as Para-Athlete of the Year! The Toronto Sport… Read More about “Toronto Sport Hall of Honour”
2023 CWBL Women’s Championships
The 2023 CWBL Women’s Championships have come to an end concluding 3 days of 5v5 and 3v3 competition in Montreal, Quebec. Congratulations to Team Ontario for coming together for their first event as part of the NEW Ontario Women’s Wheelchair Basketball Team, led by Coach Dylan and Assistant Coach Sana…. Read More about “2023 CWBL Women’s Championships”
Community and Quadzillas’ Wheelchair Rugby for Mike Breske
Wheelchair Rugby shares story of club president, Mike Breske 61-year-old club president prepares for 4th edition of Quadzillas Tournament, provides story on navigating the sport and their club To read more, click HERE
Paracanoe Summer Club
Interested in trying something new? Mississauga Canoe Club will be launching a Paracanoe and Special Olympic program this summer. They are inviting individuals with physical and/ or cognitive disabilities to come out and try paddling. Their goal is to provide people with disabilities safe, fun and inclusive paddling experiences facilitated… Read More about “Paracanoe Summer Club”
OLG x Toronto Raptors
OLG AND THE TORONTO RAPTORS ARE PARTNERING TO CELEBRATE SIX LOCAL ORGANIZATIONS REPRESENTING THE BOROUGHS OF TORONTO, WHO ARE MAKING A PROFOUND IMPACT ON THEIR RESPECTIVE COMMUNITIES THROUGH BASKETBALL. THESE ORGANIZATIONS ARE FOCUSED ON BUILDING POSITIVE, INCLUSIVE AND EMPOWERING SPACES FOR THEIR COMMUNITIES NOW AND FOR FUTURE GENERATIONS. Representing East… Read More about “OLG x Toronto Raptors”
ONPARA Announces Wheelchair Basketball Senior Women’s Provincial Coach
ONPARA is excited to announce Dylan Carter as our new Women’s High-Performance Wheelchair Basketball Coach. “We are pleased to welcome Dylan to our ONPARA Team”, said ONPARA’s High-Performance Wheelchair Basketball Coordinator Tammy Lyle-Gravlev. “Dylan’s vast experience with Wheelchair Basketball combined with his energy is what we need to restart and… Read More about “ONPARA Announces Wheelchair Basketball Senior Women’s Provincial Coach”
ONPARA Announces Team Ontario Wheelchair Basketball Roster for 2023 Canada Games
Wheelchair basketball athletes and staff selected to represent Ontario in PEI (December 9, 2022 – Toronto, ON) The Ontario Para Network (ONPARA) is proud to formally announce the team selected to represent Ontario in wheelchair basketball at the 2023 Canada Winter Games in Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island. Following a series… Read More about “ONPARA Announces Team Ontario Wheelchair Basketball Roster for 2023 Canada Games”