Wheelchair Basketball
2023-2024 Campaigns
In recognizing the strength inherent in our small yet formidable organization, we stand united as a network of athletes, clubs, coaches, officials, parents, and volunteers. With pride, we extend our gratitude to each member who contributes to the vitality of ONPARA. Our expansive network comprises over 30 clubs, serving as… Read More about “2023-2024 Campaigns”
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”
ONPARA Announces 2022 Wheelchair Basketball Selection Camp Invitations
2023 Canada Games selections set to begin for Ontario wheelchair basketball athletes The Ontario Para Network is pleased to announce the 17 junior wheelchair basketball athletes who have been invited to attend the 2022-2023 Team Ontario selection camps. Athletes selected through the series of camps will represent Ontario at the… Read More about “ONPARA Announces 2022 Wheelchair Basketball Selection Camp Invitations”
Foessel named to CAC’s ‘Women in Coaching’ Apprenticeship Program
Coaching Association of Canada announces 2023 Women in Coaching Canada Games Apprentice Coaches The Ontario Para Network is proud to announce that wheelchair basketball coach Andrea Foessel (Shelburne, ON) has been selected to take part in the Coaching Association of Canada’s ‘Women in Coaching’ Canada Games Apprenticeship Program for 2023…. Read More about “Foessel named to CAC’s ‘Women in Coaching’ Apprenticeship Program”
For Two Little Girls; The Importance of Representation – Julia Hanes
For Two Little Girls; the Importance of Representation by June Jang Julia Hanes, a fourth-year medical student at the University of Ottawa and a Canada Games gold medalist in para-athletics, often thinks about the two little girls in wheelchairs she met as a med student while on placement at a… Read More about “For Two Little Girls; The Importance of Representation – Julia Hanes”
ONPARA Announces 2022 Junior Provincial Wheelchair Basketball Team
Junior provincial team selected for the 2022 National Championship The Ontario Para Network (ONPARA) is proud to formally announce the team selected to represent Ontario at the 2022 Junior National Championship in Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island. Twelve of Ontario’s top junior-age athletes were chosen to represent the province following a… Read More about “ONPARA Announces 2022 Junior Provincial Wheelchair Basketball Team”
Research Study: Motivations and barriers to playing parasports
The Algonquin College Human-Centred Design Institute invites you to participate in a survey examining motivations and barriers to playing parasports. This study is being conducted on behalf of Wheelchair Basketball Canada. Findings will help inform the development of a recruitment strategy to attract prospective athletes. Eligibility: must be 18 years… Read More about “Research Study: Motivations and barriers to playing parasports”
Statement of Cancellation – Wheelchair Basketball Events
STATEMENT REGARDING WHEELCHAIR BASKETBALL EVENTS (December 18-19, 2021) With more information on the rapidly changing COVID-19 environment, the Ontario Para Network is following the advice of Wheelchair Basketball Canada’s medical staff to cancel the wheelchair basketball events scheduled for this weekend. This includes the Ontario/Québec Challenge Tournament from December 18-19… Read More about “Statement of Cancellation – Wheelchair Basketball Events”
Job Posting: Wheelchair Basketball Canada High Performance Coordinator
ONPARA is sharing this job opportunity on behalf of our partners at Wheelchair Basketball Canada High Performance Coordinator Terms of Contract Full-time position (40 hours per week); Travel will be required; Located at the WBC National Training Centre in Scarborough, Ont. Wheelchair Basketball Canada (WBC) has an immediate opening for… Read More about “Job Posting: Wheelchair Basketball Canada High Performance Coordinator”
Job Opportunity: Wheelchair Basketball Canada Event Manager
ONPARA is sharing this job opportunity on behalf of our partners at Wheelchair Basketball Canada IWBF 2026 World Wheelchair Basketball Championships Event Manager Position Type: Full Time Job Location: Ottawa (work remotely) Employment Type: Employee Expected Start Date: January 3, 2022 Overall Scope of the Position: Wheelchair Basketball Canada (WBC)… Read More about “Job Opportunity: Wheelchair Basketball Canada Event Manager”