Ontario Para Network is pleased to share a new initiative that is being launched in 2026 – the Women’s Disability Sport Webinar Series. This 6 part series, tailored for female athletes with a physical disability, will include an array of topics including general health considerations, nutrition, mental performance, funding opportunities to support sport pursuits, an… Read More about “Registration Open | WOMEN’S DISABILITY SPORT WEBINAR SERIES”
Program Update: Wheelchair Tennis (London) The City of London has postponed the Wheelchair Tennis program until spring. New dates and registration details will be available soon. We apologize for any inconvenience and appreciate your understanding. Questions? Contact Lisa Myers wheelchairdev@tenniscanada.com
Rideau Sports Centre, in partnership with Tennis Canada, ON Para Network, and the Ontario Tennis Association, is pleased to announce the launch of a new weekly wheelchair tennis program in Ottawa! The program will be split into two groups – an introductory level program for those new to the sport and an advanced session for… Read More about “Rideau Sports Centre Wheelchair Tennis Program”
Join us in celebrating an incredible year for Shawn Courchesne, one of Canada’s fastest-rising stars in wheelchair tennis! Shawn’s 2025 season was nothing short of exceptional. He captured back-to-back quad singles titles in Setúbal, Portugal — marking the first ITF singles championships of his career. He followed that up with a dominant performance at the… Read More about “🎉 Congratulations to Shawn Courchesne!”
ONPARA joins Para Sport Nation on the latest episode of Beyond the Field: Growing Para Sport in Ontario. Our Executive Director, Doug Hannum, sits down with hosts Alex Smyth and Nathan Clement to discuss how ONPARA is expanding para-sport opportunities across the province, the importance of sustainable funding, and the impact of hosting major national… Read More about “ONPARA Featured on “Para Sport Nation” Podcast”
Drive to December: Fueling ONPARA, Powering Possibility is officially underway — our year-end fundraising campaign supporting athletes, clubs, and programs across Ontario. We’re launching early, ahead of the Black Friday and Giving Tuesday rush, so our community can hear from us before inboxes start to overflow. Early support gives ONPARA a strong start and helps… Read More about “Drive to December: Fueling ONPARA, Powering Possibility”
ONPARA is proud to cheer on our athletes as they compete at the 2025 Birmingham National Wheelchair Tennis Championships, taking place November 13–16, 2025 at the UBC Tennis Centre in Vancouver, BC. Representing Ontario this year are: Shawn Courchesne Anne-Marie Dolinar Nevin Dunn Hisham Mohammad Flavio Pagliero The team will be led by Provincial Team… Read More about “Good Luck to Team Ontario at the 2025 Birmingham National Wheelchair Tennis Championships!”
Canada’s young wheelchair basketball stars made history at the 2025 Youth Parapan American Games in Santiago, Chile, capturing gold in both the men’s 5×5 and women’s 3×3 tournaments. Women’s 3×3 – GOLD 🥇 Elise Froese, Rosie Long, Kayla MacKinnon, and Mercy Nyakundi Team Canada capped off an outstanding week with a 15–4 victory over Colombia… Read More about “🏀 Team Canada Strikes Double Gold at the Youth Parapan Am Games!”
We’re excited to announce that a new weekly wheelchair tennis program will be launching at the Rideau Sports Centre on Saturday afternoons, beginning in the New Year! To kick things off, join us for a free Try It session on Saturday, December 6th from 1:30 PM – 3:00 PM at the Rideau Sports Centre (1… Read More about “🎾 Wheelchair Tennis is Coming Back to Ottawa!”
🎾 London — it’s your turn to try wheelchair tennis!Join us on Monday, December 15th, 2025 for a fun, free Try It session — no experience needed! 🕗 8:15–9:15pm📍 North London Optimist Community Centre (1345 Cheapside St, London ON)👉 Register here: Wheelchair Tennis Try It Registration Have questions? Contact Lisa Myers at 💌 wheelchairdev@tenniscanada.com
