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Cruisers Sports Para Athletics Try It

The annual Cruisers Sports Para Athletics Try It event to kick off the outdoor season is back! This year’s session will be held on May 3rd from 11:30am – 1:30pm at the Toronto Track & Field Centre. This event is free, no experience is necessary, recommended age is 10+, and all equipment will be provided. While we will prioritize individuals… Read More

Have a Go at Wheelchair Tennis

🎾 Ever wanted to try wheelchair tennis? Now’s your chance! Join us for a FREE “Have a Go” session on May 3rd, 10–11 AM at Sobeys Stadium, North York (1 Shoreham Dr). No experience? No problem. All equipment is provided, and it’s open to anyone ages 10+! Led by Paralympian & National Coach Kai Schrameyer,… Read More

Volunteers Wanted!

Join the Action at the WBC National Championships in Oshawa! Hey, volunteers! Ready to be part of something epic? The WBC National Championships are coming to Oshawa this May, and we need YOU to make it unforgettable! Whether you’re helping behind the scenes or cheering on the athletes, your time and energy will make a… Read More

Tychon Carter-Newman tries Wheelchair Basketball!

🚨 Tychon Takes on Wheelchair Basketball! 🏀♿ Big Brother Canada Season 9 winner @tychonxcarter is back with #TychonTries, and this time, he’s rolling onto the court with the Variety Ontario Rolling Rebels! 🔥 In Episode 3, Tychon joins @ontarioparanetwork & Variety Village to experience the fast-paced world of #WheelchairBasketball—and let’s just say, it’s no easy… Read More

Welcome Coach Jesse McNalley!

ONPARA is pleased to announce that Jesse McNalley has joined our ONPARA team as the new ONPARA Wheelchair Basketball Men’s Coach! 🏀♿️ “With a wealth of experience and an undeniable passion for the game, Jesse is ready to take our team to new heights,” said Tammy Lyle-Gravlev, High-Performance Manager. Let’s warmly welcome him as we… Read More

[Opportunity] Golf Ontario

Golf Ontario is a Provincial Sports Organization and the governing body for golf in Ontario. With more than 100 years of history and tradition, serving 125,000 members, Golf Ontario is one of the largest golf associations in the world. We strive to partner with a connected golf community to inspire the game of golf for… Read More

University of Toronto-Research Study

Purpose of this Research: Wheelchair Skills Training is an important resource for teaching wheelchair users skills needed for everyday life activities, including engagement in sport and recreation. The purpose of this research is to discover what sport and recreation professionals know about wheelchair skills training to begin the transition of skill development from hospital to… Read More

[Opportunity] Men’s High-Performance Wheelchair Basketball Coach

Ontario Para Network is thrilled to announce the formation of an Ontario Men’s High-Performance Wheelchair Basketball Team, which will compete in the WBC Nationals in May 2025. This marks a significant milestone in the development of wheelchair basketball in the province, and we are eager to build a competitive and dynamic team that will represent… Read More

Meet ONPARA’s Newest Member!

ORIGIN STORY – THE STORY OF FLEX: In the heart of Ontario, where the spirit of sportsmanship runs deep and the landscape breathes life into the games played, a new icon emerged to unite the community in a vibrant tapestry of inclusion and diversity. This is the tale of Flex, the clever and charismatic fox,… Read More

Sleep Study

Main location site for the study: Toronto Rehabilitation Institute Lyndhurst Centre, 520 Sutherland Dr., Toronto, ON M4G 3V9 Sleep study (testing): Participants don’t have to go to an overnight sleep clinic to get tested. They will be provided with a home-based device that they can take home to conduct the testing. CPAP therapy (treatment): If… Read More