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Join Us for a WC Sport x Para Athletics x Boccia Try It Event on November 7
Join ONPARA and its partners on Saturday, November 7, from 12:30–4:30 p.m. for a free Try It Event at the Toronto Track & Field Centre / Tait McKenzie Centre Gymnasium in North York. Participants will have the opportunity to try wheelchair tennis, wheelchair basketball, wheelchair rugby, para athletics and boccia, with all equipment provided. No… Read More about “Join Us for a WC Sport x Para Athletics x Boccia Try It Event on November 7”
Ontario Wheelchair Sports/ONPARA Welcomes Sam McDadi Real Estate Brokerage as New Partner
Ontario Wheelchair Sports/ONPARA is pleased to welcome Sam McDadi Real Estate Brokerage as a new corporate partner. The partnership will support Ontario Wheelchair Sports/ONPARA’s ongoing work to provide opportunities for athletes with physical disabilities across Ontario through wheelchair basketball, wheelchair rugby, and wheelchair tennis. “We are thrilled to welcome Sam McDadi Real Estate Brokerage to… Read More about “Ontario Wheelchair Sports/ONPARA Welcomes Sam McDadi Real Estate Brokerage as New Partner”
Research Opportunity: Sport Psychology & Injury Rehabilitation
ONPARA is sharing the following research opportunity from a PhD student at the University of Toronto. Researchers are looking for competitive athletes in Canada, age 16+, who are currently injured (non-concussive) or have experienced an injury within the past 6 months to participate in a study exploring communication with sport medicine providers and/or sport psychologists… Read More about “Research Opportunity: Sport Psychology & Injury Rehabilitation”
🎾 Shawn Courchesne Wins Birmingham Canadian Classic
Congratulations to Shawn Courchesne (Brampton, ON) on winning the Quad Singles title at the 2026 Birmingham Canadian Wheelchair Tennis Classic, held September 8–11 in Toronto! Shawn capped off a strong week with a 6–1, 6–2 victory over Oliver Cox (UK) in the final to claim the title on home soil. Reflecting on his tournament win,… Read More about “🎾 Shawn Courchesne Wins Birmingham Canadian Classic”
🥈 Team Canada Wins Silver at the 2026 IWBF Wheelchair Basketball World Championships
Team Canada has captured silver at the 2026 IWBF Wheelchair Basketball World Championships in Ottawa! The Senior Women’s National Team came within one possession of gold on Saturday, falling 77–76 to the United States in a thrilling championship final. Canada’s silver medal marks the team’s first World Championship podium finish since 2014, when Canada won… Read More about “🥈 Team Canada Wins Silver at the 2026 IWBF Wheelchair Basketball World Championships”
🎾🏆 OTA Wheelchair Championships Recap
The OTA Wheelchair Championships took place on August 30, bringing wheelchair tennis athletes together for a competitive day on the court. This year’s Championships featured both Men’s and Women’s Singles draws, marking an exciting milestone with the introduction of the first-ever Women’s Singles draw at the event! 🙌 🏆 Congratulations to Our Champions! Men’s Singles… Read More about “🎾🏆 OTA Wheelchair Championships Recap”
Ontario Athletes Headed to 2026 IWBF Wheelchair Basketball World Championships
Team Canada will take to the world stage on home soil this September, with 10 Ontario athletes selected to represent Canada at the 2026 IWBF Wheelchair Basketball World Championships in Ottawa. Wheelchair Basketball Canada has announced the 24 athletes who will wear the maple leaf at the World Championships, taking place September 9–19, 2026, in… Read More about “Ontario Athletes Headed to 2026 IWBF Wheelchair Basketball World Championships”
Team Canada Earns Bronze and Fourth-Place Finish at 2026 Commonwealth Games
Team Canada wrapped up an exciting 3×3 wheelchair basketball competition at the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, Scotland, with the men’s team capturing the bronze medal and the women’s team finishing fourth after a hard-fought tournament. The Canadian men rebounded from a semifinal loss to defeat South Africa 21-8 in the bronze medal game, securing… Read More about “Team Canada Earns Bronze and Fourth-Place Finish at 2026 Commonwealth Games”
Join Cruisers Sports for their Multi-Sport Try It Day!
Discover. Play. Connect. Cruisers Sports is excited to announce the return of their Annual Multi-Sport Try It Day—your opportunity to experience several adaptive sports in one fun-filled afternoon! Whether you’re new to parasport or looking to explore a new activity, this FREE event is designed for participants of all ages and abilities. No previous experience… Read More about “Join Cruisers Sports for their Multi-Sport Try It Day!”
Team Ontario are National Champions!
Team Ontario are national champions! 🏆 Ontario captured gold at the 2026 Junior National Championship in Quebec City this past weekend (June 7, 2026), defeating British Columbia 84-58 in the championship final after an undefeated tournament run. After leading 39-32 at halftime, Ontario held off a third-quarter push from B.C. before pulling away in the… Read More about “Team Ontario are National Champions!”