Events Calendar
Events in October 2021
- 2021 AO Para Summit
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2021 AO Para Summit
The three-day 2021 AO Para Summit at the Toronto Track and Field Centre (TTFC) will bring together key partners in the delivery of para athletics in Ontario for athlete, coach and official development. The event will also feature a Try-it day for newcomers to be introduced to para athletics. Participants can register to come and try some equipment, learn more about the sport and get connected to a club.
For full details, visit the Athletics Ontario 2021 AO Para Summit event page.
When: October 1-3, 2021
Location: Toronto Track and Field Centre (TTFC), 231 Ian MacDonald Blvd, North York
What: A weekend of education, training and competition opportunities in para athletics for athletes, coaches and officials to network, learn and put skills into practice.
Who: This is an open event to all ages!
Coach Education Sessions
Do you coach a para athlete and want some hands-on track side mentorship with experienced para athletics coaches? Or are you looking to learn more about para athletics to support athletes in your club in the future? The AO Para summit is designed to provide you with hands on learning opportunities in a live training environment. An information session on “Becoming Para Ready” in your club/coaching practices, as well as an overview of para athletics as a whole will be provided.
There will lots of time for questions, networking and even trying out wheelchair racing and seated throws chairs yourself!
View the coaches registration page to learn more.
Info for Officials
In addition to officiating at the AO Para Athletics Invitational competition, officials will be provided with a training session on the key WPA rules and regulations and other considerations specific to para athletics.
Sunday, October 3, 2021
- 8:30am – 9:45am: Officials Training Session – Para Event Rules
- 10:30am – 3:30pm: AO Para Athletics Invitational meet
View the officials registration page to learn more.
- 2021 AO Para Summit
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2021 AO Para Summit
The three-day 2021 AO Para Summit at the Toronto Track and Field Centre (TTFC) will bring together key partners in the delivery of para athletics in Ontario for athlete, coach and official development. The event will also feature a Try-it day for newcomers to be introduced to para athletics. Participants can register to come and try some equipment, learn more about the sport and get connected to a club.
For full details, visit the Athletics Ontario 2021 AO Para Summit event page.
When: October 1-3, 2021
Location: Toronto Track and Field Centre (TTFC), 231 Ian MacDonald Blvd, North York
What: A weekend of education, training and competition opportunities in para athletics for athletes, coaches and officials to network, learn and put skills into practice.
Who: This is an open event to all ages!
Coach Education Sessions
Do you coach a para athlete and want some hands-on track side mentorship with experienced para athletics coaches? Or are you looking to learn more about para athletics to support athletes in your club in the future? The AO Para summit is designed to provide you with hands on learning opportunities in a live training environment. An information session on “Becoming Para Ready” in your club/coaching practices, as well as an overview of para athletics as a whole will be provided.
There will lots of time for questions, networking and even trying out wheelchair racing and seated throws chairs yourself!
View the coaches registration page to learn more.
Info for Officials
In addition to officiating at the AO Para Athletics Invitational competition, officials will be provided with a training session on the key WPA rules and regulations and other considerations specific to para athletics.
Sunday, October 3, 2021
- 8:30am – 9:45am: Officials Training Session – Para Event Rules
- 10:30am – 3:30pm: AO Para Athletics Invitational meet
View the officials registration page to learn more.
Para Athletics "Try It" Session–
Para Athletics "Try It" Session
Join us (ONPARA) and other clubs and organizations at the 2021 AO Para Summit "Try It" session!
Do you or someone you know have a disability or impairment? Did you know that individuals with physical, vision and intellectual impairments can participate in para athletics?
Para athletics offers a wide range of events, including track events (100m – 5km), road races (10km – marathon), jumping events (high jump & long jump), and throwing events (shot put, discus, javelin, and club throw). At the Try It session current athletes, coaches, and representatives from the various disability and sport organizations will be there to welcome you, help you discover the sport and answer any questions you may have. No experience is necessary, and all equipment will be provided.
Come give it a try!
Date: Saturday, October 2, 2021
Time: 11:00am-12:30pm
Location: Toronto Track and Field Centre (231 Ian MacDonald Blvd, North York)Register here!
Visit the Athletics Ontario 2021 AO Para Summit event page for full event details.
- 2021 AO Para Summit
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2021 AO Para Summit
The three-day 2021 AO Para Summit at the Toronto Track and Field Centre (TTFC) will bring together key partners in the delivery of para athletics in Ontario for athlete, coach and official development. The event will also feature a Try-it day for newcomers to be introduced to para athletics. Participants can register to come and try some equipment, learn more about the sport and get connected to a club.
For full details, visit the Athletics Ontario 2021 AO Para Summit event page.
When: October 1-3, 2021
Location: Toronto Track and Field Centre (TTFC), 231 Ian MacDonald Blvd, North York
What: A weekend of education, training and competition opportunities in para athletics for athletes, coaches and officials to network, learn and put skills into practice.
Who: This is an open event to all ages!
Coach Education Sessions
Do you coach a para athlete and want some hands-on track side mentorship with experienced para athletics coaches? Or are you looking to learn more about para athletics to support athletes in your club in the future? The AO Para summit is designed to provide you with hands on learning opportunities in a live training environment. An information session on “Becoming Para Ready” in your club/coaching practices, as well as an overview of para athletics as a whole will be provided.
There will lots of time for questions, networking and even trying out wheelchair racing and seated throws chairs yourself!
View the coaches registration page to learn more.
Info for Officials
In addition to officiating at the AO Para Athletics Invitational competition, officials will be provided with a training session on the key WPA rules and regulations and other considerations specific to para athletics.
Sunday, October 3, 2021
- 8:30am – 9:45am: Officials Training Session – Para Event Rules
- 10:30am – 3:30pm: AO Para Athletics Invitational meet
View the officials registration page to learn more.
- Wheelchair Basketball Junior Training Camp
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Wheelchair Basketball Junior Training Camp
Team Ontario Juniors - Training Camp #1
Open to all age-eligible athletes who wish to be part of the Ontario Junior Provincial Program and be considered for selection for the 2022 Junior National Championship.
Date: Saturday October 23, 2021
Time: 4:00pm-8:00pm
Location:
Abilities Centre
55 Gordon Street
Whitby, ON L1N 0J2
Additional Information: - Ontario WC Tennis Provincial League Match Day
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Ontario WC Tennis Provincial League Match Day
The Ontario Wheelchair Tennis Provincial League was founded in 2017 in partnership between the Ontario Para Network and Tennis Canada to increase competitive match play opportunities for wheelchair tennis players across Ontario. The league will include Match Days approximately once per month to provide athletes with competition experience in preparation for International Tennis Federation sanctioned tournaments.
Visit our Ontario Wheelchair Tennis Provincial League Page to learn more.
