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
We’re looking for volunteers to help make our upcoming Wheelchair Basketball Tournament a success! The event will take place November 22–23 at Elmira District Secondary School, and we’re seeking enthusiastic individuals to join our event team. Volunteer Roles: Greeters: Welcome athletes, spectators, and guests as they arrive and help with event check-in. Table Officials: Assist… Read More about “Volunteers Needed – Wheelchair Basketball Tournament (Nov 22–23 in Elmira)”
Canada’s first-ever Para Spartan Race is happening September 13, 2026, at Gopher Dunes in Courtland, ON! Get ready to take on the ultimate adaptive obstacle challenge — where grit, teamwork, and determination meet in an unforgettable test of strength and spirit. Don’t miss your chance to be part of this groundbreaking event in Canadian para… Read More about “Canada’s first-ever Para Spartan Race!”
ONPARA Annual General Meeting🗓 Date: Wednesday, November 19, 2025🕡 Time: 6:30 PM (ET)📍 Location: Online via Zoom Please contact ONPARA Executive Director Doug Hannum at doug@onpara.ca to request the Zoom link.
💥 Para Tough Mudder is Back! 💥 Join us September 12, 2026 at Gopher Dunes (Courtland, ON) for the return of Para Tough Mudder! We’re bringing the mud, the grit, and the teamwork back with our 5K course built for all abilities. Grab your crew, get ready to get muddy, and show what you’re made… Read More about “💪 PARA TOUGH MUDDER RETURNS IN 2026!”
📢 2025–2026 ONPARA Registration is Now Open! 🏉 Wheelchair Rugby members: Please register through Trackie Athletes and coaches looking to register for the upcoming season for Wheelchair Basketball — please visit your club’s RAMP portal and complete your membership today: 🐊 Cruisers Sports 🐍 Burlington Vipers 🐉 Tillsonburg Dragons 🔥 Rose City Riot 🏀 Sudbury… Read More about “2025–26 ONPARA Registration”
ONPARA, in partnership with Wheelchair Basketball Canada (WBC), is excited to host an in-depth Wheelchair Basketball Coaching Clinic this fall. Whether you are a seasoned coach, an aspiring one, or just curious about the game — this clinic is designed for you! 🔑 What You’ll Learn ✅ Skill development tools ✅ Game strategies & tactics… Read More about “🏀 Wheelchair Basketball Coaching Clinic – November 2025”
ONPARA is proud to welcome Travis Murao as our new Wheelchair Rugby Technical Coordinator. Travis was first introduced to wheelchair rugby by Duncan Campbell, one of the inventors of the sport, and quickly fell in love with the tactical side of the game. Since then, he has built an incredible career as a four-time Paralympian… Read More about “Welcome to the Team – Travis Murao”
