The Ontario Wheelchair Sports Association (OWSA) is seeking a dedicated, outgoing and motivated individual who is interested in pursuing a career in sport or the not-for-profit sector. The Program Assistant will assist with our Bridging the Gap and our Enabling Change programs. This position will appeal to students in a Sport Management, Recreation & Leisure… Read More about “Job Opportunity: Program Assistant (Summer Student)”
Canada admits defeat after admirable effort against Germany Game 38: Canada v Germany The Canadian Men’s U23 Team end their run at the world championship with a sixth place finish after an admirable effort against Team Germany. The Germans claimed the 76-68 victory against Canada. Germany dominated the first quarter and carved out a nine… Read More about “Canada Places 6th at 2017 Men’s U23 World Wheelchair Basketball Championship”
Team Ontario sweeps both divisions at this year’s Canadian Wheelchair Rugby Championship (Ottawa, ON – May 31st) A dominant Team Ontario swept both divisions at this year’s Canadian Wheelchair Rugby Championship, which were held from May 26th to May 28th at the David Braley Athletic and Recreation Centre in Hamilton (Ontario). In an all-Ontario Division… Read More about “Ontario Dominates at 2017 Wheelchair Rugby Nationals”
Team Ontario finishes strong to earn gold and bronze in Halifax. The Ontario Wheelchair Sports Association sent two squads of five athletes to compete at the 2017 Junior East Regional Championship over the weekend from May 13-14. The 3-on-3 tournament was held at Saint Mary’s University in Halifax, Nova Scotia and showcased some of the top… Read More about “Team Ontario Double Medalists at Jr. East Regional Championship”
Seeking female children for Paralympic TV Commercial Jigsaw Casting Ltd. is seeking Caucasian female children who are amputees for a Paralympic TV commercial. They are seeking someone very specific to play the role of a well known Paralympic female athlete when she was a child at various ages. Those who are selected for the role will be paid… Read More about “Casting Call for Female Amputees”
Wheelchair Basketball Canada Announces Team For 2017 Men’s U23 World Wheelchair Basketball Championship (Ottawa, Ont.) Wheelchair Basketball Canada is proud to announce the 12 athletes selected to Team Canada for the Men’s U23 World Wheelchair Basketball Championship coming to Toronto from June 8-16, 2017. “We have assembled the top junior athletes from across Canada and… Read More about “Three Ontario Athletes Selected to Wheelchair Basketball Men’s U23 National Team”
Canada concludes run at World Team Cup Written by: Tennis Canada An impressive campaign by Canada’s junior squad at the BNP Paribas World Team Cup in Alghero, Italy came to a close on Sunday, after a successful week of competition. Despite a 2-1 loss at the hands of Brazil on Sunday, the team recorded a… Read More about “Canada 4th and 6th at BNP Paribas Wheelchair Tennis World Team Cup”
Team Canada sends quad and junior team to BNP Paribas World Team Cup in Italy Written by: Tennis Canada Excitement for the 2017 BNP Paribas World Team Cup continues to rise, as the final Canadian athletes arrived in Sardinia, Italy late this week. On Thursday, the ITF announced the provisional seeding for all the events… Read More about “Ontario Athletes to Represent Team Canada in Wheelchair Tennis World Team Cup”
The future looks bright for Ontario women’s wheelchair basketball From April 21-23, the OWSA and the Golden Horseshoe Disabled Sports Association (GHDSA) played host to the top women’s wheelchair basketball teams in Canada at the Haber Recreation Centre in Burlington. The OWSA was proud to bring the event back to Ontario after more than 10 years! The… Read More about “Ontario Performs Strongly at Women’s National Championship”
The Casting Group seeks women with visible disabilities for cereal commercial CASTING CALL: A cereal company is looking for real women for various roles in a new non-union campaign shooting in Toronto. Locals only. We are offering a payment of up to $4,050 for whoever is selected to be featured. ROLES Woman with Disability – Must… Read More about “Casting Call for Women with Disabilities”
