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
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!”
