Events Calendar
Events in February 2020
- Wheelchair Basketball Division 2 (Open) League
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Wheelchair Basketball Division 2 (Open) League
Great Lakes Conference Division 2 (Open) League
Tournament #1 - Central
Date: Saturday February 1, 2020Location:
TBASchedule:
Full schedule can be found on the Division 2 page on the ONPARA websiteContact:
Robyn Soares
Coordinator, Grassroots Programs
programs@onpara.ca - Cruisers Blazing Hoops - Wheelchair Basketball Fundraiser
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Cruisers Blazing Hoops - Wheelchair Basketball Fundraiser
Help support a great club while having a great time! The Cruisers are hosting their Blazing Hoops wheelchair basketball fundraiser and it is an event you won't want to miss! The Cruisers Blazing Hoops fundraiser is an event where anyone can come out, try wheelchair basketball, and support a great cause! Even better, bring a team of friends, and compete!
WHERE: St. Marguerite d'Youville Secondary School, Brampton ON
WHEN: Sunday February 2, 2020, 10:30am-4:00pm
COST: $20 per participant
REGISTRATION DEADLINE: Sunday January 26, 2020Contact: Erica Carinci | erica.carinci1510@outlook.com
For more information follow this link to the Cruisers Blazing Hoops website!
- Wheelchair Basketball Division 1 (Competitive) League
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Wheelchair Basketball Division 1 (Competitive) League
Great Lakes Conference Division 1 (Competitive) League
Tournament #3 - Scarborough, ON
Date: Saturday February 8, 2020Location:
Variety Village
3701 Danforth Avenue
Scarborough, ONSchedule:
Full schedule can be found on the Division 1 page on the ONPARA websiteContact:
Josée Matte
Manager, High Performance
josee@onpara.caJust Try It - Wheelchair Basketball Demo–
Just Try It - Wheelchair Basketball Demo
The Ottawa-Carleton Wheelchair Sports Association (OCWSA) and the Carleton Disability Awareness Centre (CDAC) are teaming up to bring you a great afternoon of wheelchair basketball!
This FREE event is open to the public, and sport wheelchairs will be available for anyone interested in coming out and trying wheelchair basketball in the Ottawa area! The day will include demonstrations and skills-based drills, followed by some friendly scrimmage!
WHEN: Saturday February 8 2020, 3pm-6pm
WHERE:
Carleton University - Ravens Nest
1125 Colonel By Drive, Ottawa ON
COST: FREE!
CONTACT: cdac@cusaonline.caFor more information, CLICK HERE to be redirected to the Facebook Event Page!
- Cruisers Para Throws Try It
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Cruisers Para Throws Try It
Come and try Para Throws with Cruisers Sports!
Date: Sunday February 9, 2020
Time: 10:00am-12:00pm
Location:
Variety Village
3701 Danforth Avenue, ScarboroughCost: FREE!
Register with Lisa Myers, Director of Para Athletics
paraathletics@cruisers-sports.com
604-619-7766
Wheelchair Tennis League Day–
Wheelchair Tennis League Day
The Ontario Wheelchair Tennis Provincial League is brought to you in partnership between the Ontario Para Network and Tennis Canada to increase competitive match play opportunities for wheelchair tennis players across Ontario. The league includes Match Days approximately once per month to provide athletes with competition experience in preparation for International Tennis Federation sanctioned tournaments.
Date: Sunday February 9, 2020
Time: 11:00am - 4:00pm
Location: Headwaters Racquet Club, OrangevilleClick here for more information about the league.
If you are interested in learning more as a player, coach, volunteer, or host club, please contact Katherine Hale at katherine@onpara.ca or (416) 426-7131.
2020 Cruisers Sports Minis Festival–
2020 Cruisers Sports Minis Festival
Come out to this great opportunity to learn skills and drills in wheelchair basketball! Open to athletes of all abilities aged 16 and under!
WHERE: Harold M. Brathwaite Secondary School | 415 Great Lakes Drive, Brampton ON
WHEN: 1pm-3pm - Stick around after the Minis Festival to watch the Division 3 (Minis) compete in their third tournament of the season (3pm-7:30pm)
COST: FREE!
REGISTRATION: Click here to be redirected to the Cruisers Registration webpage - Let Cruisers know you are coming!
Wheelchair Basketball Division 3 (Minis) League–
Wheelchair Basketball Division 3 (Minis) League
Great Lakes Conference Division 3 (Minis) League
Tournament #3 - Brampton, ON
Date: Sunday February 9, 2020Time: Tournament action begins at 3pm. All Division 3 athletes competing in the tournament are encouraged to arrive at 1pm to participate in the 2020 Cruisers Sports Minis Festival before their competition! The Festival is open to all, and will be a great opportunity for new/interested U17 athletes to play and mingle with our wonderful Division 3 athletes!
Location:
Harold M Brathwaite Secondary School
415 Great Lakes Drive
Brampton, ONSchedule:
Full schedule can be found on the Division 3 page on the ONPARA websiteContact:
Robyn Soares
Coordinator, Grassroots Programs
programs@onpara.ca - GEAR to Play Day
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GEAR to Play Day
Girls Enabled And Ready to Play!
The GEAR to Play program is a girls-only wheelchair basketball program for female players of all ages, physical abilities, and skill levels looking to play in a welcoming, low-pressure, and social environment. Basketball and basketball-related skills will be practiced with emphasis on fun!
Everyone is welcome! No experience required! Participants are encouraged to bring a friend and share this event within their networks.
Date: Saturday February 15, 2020
Time: 1:00pm-2:00pm
Location:
Haber Recreation Centre
3040 Tim Dobbie Drive
Burlington, ONParticipants must RSVP by emailing Robyn Soares at programs@onpara.ca Equipment can be provided for those not possessing their own, but must be requested in advance.
Burlington Vipers 'Minis' (U16) Festival
Stick around after the GEAR to Play Day to participate in the ONPARA + Burlington Vipers U16 Festival!
For more information, and to register for the U16 Festival, please Click Here!
Contact
Robyn Soares
Coordinator, Grassroots Programs
programs@onpara.ca
416-855-0758Wheelchair Basketball 'Minis' (U16) Festival–
Wheelchair Basketball 'Minis' (U16) Festival
This FREE event is open to athletes of all physical abilities, ages 16 and under*, looking to try wheelchair basketball for the first time and/or improve their wheelchair basketball skills! No experience necessary! The day will include a combination of fun skills development activities & drills and game play facilitated by a team of Ontario club coaches and athlete mentors.
*Athletes over the age of 16 are also welcome to attend provided they are at an appropriate skill level or level of experience to participate.Sport wheelchairs can be provided for athletes who do not already possess their own, but must be requested in advance.
Register today to let us know you're coming! Further details can be found on the registration page
GEAR to Play Day
Join us before the 'Minis" (U16) Festival from 1:00pm-2:00pm for a Girls Enabled and Ready to Play Day! The GEAR to Play program is a girls-only wheelchair basketball program for female players of all ages, physical abilities, and skill levels looking to play in a welcoming, low-pressure, and social environment. Basketball and basketball-related skills will be practiced with emphasis on fun!
For more information about the GEAR to Play Day please Click Here!Date
Saturday February 15, 2020Location
Haber Recreation Centre
3040 Tim Dobbie Drive
Burlington, ON L7M 0M4Time
2:00pm - 6:00pmContact
Robyn Soares
Grassroots Program Coordinator
programs@onpara.ca
This event is hosted by the Burlington Vipers wheelchair basketball club with funding provided in part by Wheelchair Basketball Canada’s ‘Special Project Funding’ program
- Wheelchair Basketball Division 1 (Competitive) League Championship
Wheelchair Basketball Division 1 (Competitive) League Championship
Great Lakes Conference Division 1 (Competitive) League
League Championship - Dorchester, ON
Date: Saturday February 22 - Sunday February 23, 2020Location:
FlightExec Centre
2066 Dorchester Road
Dorchester, ONSchedule:
Full schedule can be found on the Division 1 page on the ONPARA websiteContact:
Josée Matte
Manager, High Performance
josee@onpara.ca - Wheelchair Basketball Division 1 (Competitive) League Championship
Wheelchair Basketball Division 1 (Competitive) League Championship
Great Lakes Conference Division 1 (Competitive) League
League Championship - Dorchester, ON
Date: Saturday February 22 - Sunday February 23, 2020Location:
FlightExec Centre
2066 Dorchester Road
Dorchester, ONSchedule:
Full schedule can be found on the Division 1 page on the ONPARA websiteContact:
Josée Matte
Manager, High Performance
josee@onpara.ca - Ontario Winter Games
All Day
Ontario Winter Games
Orillia 2020 Ontario Winter GamesThe Ontario Games is the largest multi-sport event in the province and, for many athletes, is one of the highlights in their sporting careers. This year the event is being hosted by the City of Orillia. For more details please visit: https://www.orillia2020.ca
Wheelchair basketball is one of the sports included in the 2020 Ontario Winter Games program, and we are very excited to be part of the action! Participants have been selected from a targeted pool of athletes which includes Junior-age athletes (20 and under) as well as other over-age athletes to round out the rosters, if necessary.
Date: Thursday February 27 - Saturday February 29, 2020
Location:
Orillia, ON and surrounding areaVenue:
St. Peter's Catholic Secondary School
201 Ashford Drive
Barrie, ON L4N 6A3Accommodations:
Holiday Inn Barrie – Fairview Road
20 Fairview Road
Barrie, ON L4N 4P3Registration:
Coming soon!Tournament details, team rosters, and schedules to be released at a later date.
- Ontario Winter Games
All Day
Ontario Winter Games
Orillia 2020 Ontario Winter GamesThe Ontario Games is the largest multi-sport event in the province and, for many athletes, is one of the highlights in their sporting careers. This year the event is being hosted by the City of Orillia. For more details please visit: https://www.orillia2020.ca
Wheelchair basketball is one of the sports included in the 2020 Ontario Winter Games program, and we are very excited to be part of the action! Participants have been selected from a targeted pool of athletes which includes Junior-age athletes (20 and under) as well as other over-age athletes to round out the rosters, if necessary.
Date: Thursday February 27 - Saturday February 29, 2020
Location:
Orillia, ON and surrounding areaVenue:
St. Peter's Catholic Secondary School
201 Ashford Drive
Barrie, ON L4N 6A3Accommodations:
Holiday Inn Barrie – Fairview Road
20 Fairview Road
Barrie, ON L4N 4P3Registration:
Coming soon!Tournament details, team rosters, and schedules to be released at a later date.
- Ontario Winter Games
All Day
Ontario Winter Games
Orillia 2020 Ontario Winter GamesThe Ontario Games is the largest multi-sport event in the province and, for many athletes, is one of the highlights in their sporting careers. This year the event is being hosted by the City of Orillia. For more details please visit: https://www.orillia2020.ca
Wheelchair basketball is one of the sports included in the 2020 Ontario Winter Games program, and we are very excited to be part of the action! Participants have been selected from a targeted pool of athletes which includes Junior-age athletes (20 and under) as well as other over-age athletes to round out the rosters, if necessary.
Date: Thursday February 27 - Saturday February 29, 2020
Location:
Orillia, ON and surrounding areaVenue:
St. Peter's Catholic Secondary School
201 Ashford Drive
Barrie, ON L4N 6A3Accommodations:
Holiday Inn Barrie – Fairview Road
20 Fairview Road
Barrie, ON L4N 4P3Registration:
Coming soon!Tournament details, team rosters, and schedules to be released at a later date.
