Ontario Para Network Doug Hannum Email: doug@onpara.ca Phone: 416-707-5947 EMBRACING THE SPIRIT OF GIVING TUESDAY Support Para Sport & Make a Difference TORONTO, ON, November 28th, 2023– Dear ONPARA Community and Para Sport Enthusiasts, Giving Tuesday is a day dedicated to charitable contributions and I want to emphasize not only the importance of donations… Read More about “Embracing Giving Tuesday-Message from Doug Hannum”
Upcoming League events: For more information, please contact Tammy Lyle-Gravlev (tammy@onpara.ca) December 10th, 2023- Women’s Training Camp @ Toronto Pan Am Centre December 10th, 2023 Junior Training Camp @ Abilities Centre For a list of clubs and programs where you can make your donation or volunteer, please click the following links: Wheelchair Basketball Wheelchair Tennis… Read More about “Giving Tuesdays! Ideas on giving”
Tuesday, September 26, 2023. Toronto, Ontario – The Ontario Para Network (ONPARA) is thrilled to announce it’s been awarded the honour of hosting the 2025 Canadian Wheelchair Basketball League (CWBL) Women’s National Championship, in partnership with Sport Durham. This highly anticipated event will take place at the Durham College / Ontario Tech University Campus Recreation… Read More about “ONPARA To Host Women’s Wheelchair Basketball National Championship”
The Therapeutic Recreation team at TVCC is planning their annual Recreation Open House. This year’s open house will look similar to the last few years as it will again be virtual! The event will take place September 26th 2023, starting at 6:30 pm and finishing up at 7:30 pm. TVCC goal is to provide as… Read More about “TVCC Recreation Open House!”
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 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 about “ONPARA is hiring!!”
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 about “Toronto Sport Hall of Honour”
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 about “Volunteers Needed!”
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)
The 2023 CWBL Women’s Championships have come to an end concluding 3 days of 5v5 and 3v3 competition in Montreal, Quebec. Congratulations to Team Ontario for coming together for their first event as part of the NEW Ontario Women’s Wheelchair Basketball Team, led by Coach Dylan and Assistant Coach Sana. Our athletes remained strong and… Read More about “2023 CWBL Women’s Championships”
