The City of London, in partnership with Ontario Para Network, Tennis Canada, and the Ontario Tennis Association, is excited to offer wheelchair tennis programming this spring in London. Whether you’re new to the sport or looking to get back on court, this program offers a welcoming and supportive environment for players of all abilities. Try… Read More about “🎾 Wheelchair Tennis in London – Try It This Spring! ♿”
Ontario Para Network joins the wheelchair basketball community in mourning the loss of Paul Bowes — a legendary coach, mentor, and leader whose impact on the sport spanned generations. With a coaching career that began in 1988, Paul dedicated nearly four decades to developing athletes and strengthening programs at the club, provincial, national, and international… Read More about “In Memory of Paul Bowes”
The countdown is on! The Milano Cortina 2026 Paralympic Winter Games will take place March 6–15, 2026 across Italy — with events hosted in Milan, Cortina d’Ampezzo, Verona, and Val di Fiemme. Get ready for 10 days of world-class competition, inspiring performances, and unforgettable moments on snow and ice. 🥇 Sports to Watch Athletes will… Read More about “Milano Cortina 2026 Paralympic Winter Games”
Ontario Para Network is proud to once again partner with Spartan Canada to recruit volunteers for the 2026 Spartan Race season. This is a fantastic opportunity to experience the excitement of race day while supporting inclusive and adaptive sport across Ontario. By joining the Festival Team, volunteers play an important role in creating an unforgettable… Read More about “Volunteer with Spartan Canada & Support Inclusive Sport”
Join us for a Have a Go at Wheelchair Tennis on February 22nd, from 1:00pm – 2:00pm at Sobeys Stadium in North York (1 Shoreham Drive, North York). This event is free, no experience is required, all equipment will be provided, and recommended age is 8+. This session is being held during the ONPARA Provincial… Read More about “Have a Go at Wheelchair Tennis-Feb 22, 2026”
We’re looking for volunteers to help support our Great Lakes Conference Wheelchair Basketball tournament on March 7 & 8! No experience needed — volunteers will be rotated through roles as needed. 🕒 Event TimesSaturday: 7:45am–8:00pmSunday: 7:45am–8:00pm 🙌 Volunteer Roles Include:• Set-up & tear-down• Operating the game clock• Operating the score clock• Filling out the game… Read More about “Volunteers Needed! 🙌”
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!”
