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Now in Canada! Wheelchair Squash57

New Sport Alert!! Wheelchair Squash57 will be hosting an open house in partnership with Squash Ontario for a new and exciting game played with a shorter racquet and bigger bouncier ball! When: Sunday, September 24th, 2023 Where: Toronto Cricket Club (141 Wilson Ave) Time: 1:00 pm-4:00 pm Contact squash57@rogers.com

ONPARA is hiring!!

ONPARA is looking for a Head Coach for our Junior Provincial Wheelchair Basketball Program Please click the following for an overview Jr Head Coach Overview ONPARA will require applicants to gain appropriate criminal records clearance along with two job-related references. Job-related references can be submitted upon application or following a successful invitation to attend an… Read More

Toronto Sport Hall of Honour

On June 7th, 2023, The Toronto Sport Hall of Honour celebrated the exceptional contributions and accomplishments of those who have inspired and/or brought recognition to Toronto through sport. Huge congratulations to ONPARA’s very own Claire Buchanan and Shayne Smith on their induction as Para-Athlete of the Year! The Toronto Sport Hall of Honour is located… Read More

Volunteers Needed!

Badminton Canada is recruiting volunteer Line Judges for the upcoming 2023 YONEX Canada Para Badminton International happening at the University of Ottawa from June 14-18, 2023. No experience required. Training will be provided virtually and onsite. Who: 2023 YONEX Canada Para Badminton International What: Line Judges Needed! Where: Monpetit Hall, University of Ottawa, Ontario When:… Read More

Wheelchair Rugby 2023 National Championships

To view pictures from the 2023 Wheelchair Rugby Nationals Championship Please see drobox of Day 1 Photos. Please see dropbox link for Day 2 Photos Please credit: Fran Harris Photography  (tag @fharrisphotos)

Paracanoe Summer Club

Interested in trying something new? Mississauga Canoe Club will be launching a Paracanoe and Special Olympic program this summer. They are inviting individuals with physical and/ or cognitive disabilities to come out and try paddling. Their goal is to provide people with disabilities safe, fun and inclusive paddling experiences facilitated by highly skilled coaches. For… Read More

OLG x Toronto Raptors

OLG AND THE TORONTO RAPTORS ARE PARTNERING TO CELEBRATE SIX LOCAL ORGANIZATIONS REPRESENTING THE BOROUGHS OF TORONTO, WHO ARE MAKING A PROFOUND IMPACT ON THEIR RESPECTIVE COMMUNITIES THROUGH BASKETBALL. THESE ORGANIZATIONS ARE FOCUSED ON BUILDING POSITIVE, INCLUSIVE AND EMPOWERING SPACES FOR THEIR COMMUNITIES NOW AND FOR FUTURE GENERATIONS. Representing East York will be some of… Read More

ONPARA Announces Wheelchair Basketball Senior Women’s Provincial Coach

ONPARA is excited to announce Dylan Carter as our new Women’s High-Performance Wheelchair Basketball Coach. “We are pleased to welcome Dylan to our ONPARA Team”, said ONPARA’s High-Performance Wheelchair Basketball Coordinator Tammy Lyle-Gravlev. “Dylan’s vast experience with Wheelchair Basketball combined with his energy is what we need to restart and bolster our women’s program”. Dylan… Read More