Events Calendar
Events in November 2019
- Birmingham National Wheelchair Tennis Championships
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Birmingham National Wheelchair Tennis Championships
2019 National Championships
Date: Thursday, October 31 - Sunday November 3, 2019Location: IGA Stadium, Montreal QC
Tournament Link: http://www.tenniscanada.com/tournaments/birmingham-national-wheelchair-tennis-championships-2/
Toronto Invitational Wheelchair Rugby TournamentN/A
Toronto Invitational Wheelchair Rugby Tournament
Toronto Invitational 2019Come out and catch the hard-hitting action! Athletes from across Ontario, as well as National Team prospects from across Canada will be competing in this Division 2 tournament. Drop by for a game or stick around for the weekend – it’s guaranteed to be an exhilarating tournament and admission is free!
Date: Friday November 1 - Sunday November 3, 2019
Location:
Toronto Pan Am Sports Centre
875 Morningside Avenue
Toronto, ON M1C 0C7For player registration information, schedule, results, and other details please visit the Toronto Invitational 2019 page on the ONPARA website
Contacts
Garett Hickling - garett_hickling@hotmail.com
Laura Wilson - laura@onpara.caVariety Village Active Living Conference 2019 - Birmingham National Wheelchair Tennis Championships
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Birmingham National Wheelchair Tennis Championships
2019 National Championships
Date: Thursday, October 31 - Sunday November 3, 2019Location: IGA Stadium, Montreal QC
Tournament Link: http://www.tenniscanada.com/tournaments/birmingham-national-wheelchair-tennis-championships-2/
Toronto Invitational Wheelchair Rugby TournamentN/A
Toronto Invitational Wheelchair Rugby Tournament
Toronto Invitational 2019Come out and catch the hard-hitting action! Athletes from across Ontario, as well as National Team prospects from across Canada will be competing in this Division 2 tournament. Drop by for a game or stick around for the weekend – it’s guaranteed to be an exhilarating tournament and admission is free!
Date: Friday November 1 - Sunday November 3, 2019
Location:
Toronto Pan Am Sports Centre
875 Morningside Avenue
Toronto, ON M1C 0C7For player registration information, schedule, results, and other details please visit the Toronto Invitational 2019 page on the ONPARA website
Contacts
Garett Hickling - garett_hickling@hotmail.com
Laura Wilson - laura@onpara.caWheelchair Rugby 'Have a Go' Day–
Wheelchair Rugby 'Have a Go' Day
Join us for a wheelchair rugby 'Have a Go' day at the 2019 Toronto Invitational Wheelchair Rugby Tournament! All ages and physical abilities welcome, no experience necessary. All equipment will be provided for this FREE event!
Date: Saturday November 2, 2019
Time: 1:00 -2:00pm
Location: Toronto Pan Am Sports Centre
875 Morningside Ave, Toronto, ON M1C 0C7Contact Katherine at btg@onpara.ca or (416) 426-7131 to learn more or sign up today!
- Birmingham National Wheelchair Tennis Championships
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Birmingham National Wheelchair Tennis Championships
2019 National Championships
Date: Thursday, October 31 - Sunday November 3, 2019Location: IGA Stadium, Montreal QC
Tournament Link: http://www.tenniscanada.com/tournaments/birmingham-national-wheelchair-tennis-championships-2/
Toronto Invitational Wheelchair Rugby TournamentN/A
Toronto Invitational Wheelchair Rugby Tournament
Toronto Invitational 2019Come out and catch the hard-hitting action! Athletes from across Ontario, as well as National Team prospects from across Canada will be competing in this Division 2 tournament. Drop by for a game or stick around for the weekend – it’s guaranteed to be an exhilarating tournament and admission is free!
Date: Friday November 1 - Sunday November 3, 2019
Location:
Toronto Pan Am Sports Centre
875 Morningside Avenue
Toronto, ON M1C 0C7For player registration information, schedule, results, and other details please visit the Toronto Invitational 2019 page on the ONPARA website
Contacts
Garett Hickling - garett_hickling@hotmail.com
Laura Wilson - laura@onpara.ca - Wheelchair Basketball Canada's Annual 3-on-3 Fundraiser: Hoopfest
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Wheelchair Basketball Canada's Annual 3-on-3 Fundraiser: Hoopfest
Hoopfest, presented by Toyota Canada, is Wheelchair Basketball Canada’s signature fundraising event. The half-day corporate challenge builds team spirit among co-workers, friends, family, colleagues and clients by providing individuals the opportunity to participate in fun and completely inclusive wheelchair basketball tournament.
The goal of the event is to raise funds that enable more Canadians to experience the life-changing impact of wheelchair basketball while bringing awareness to the sport and athletes. Teams of 4-6 players enjoy the thrill and challenge of playing 3-on-3 wheelchair basketball, while interacting with Team Canada athletes and coaches.
For more information on how to get involved with this event please visit Wheelchair Basketball Canada's website.
Date: Wednesday November 6th, 2019
Time: 12:00pm to 4:00pm
Location: Toronto Pan Am Sports Centre
Shirka Shuriye
School Programs Manager
Ontario Para Network
416-564-2185
schoolprograms@onpara.ca - Wheelchair Basketball Junior Training Camp
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Wheelchair Basketball Junior Training Camp
Team Ontario - Training Camp #1
Only for athletes selected to the Junior pool for the 2019-2020 season
Date: Saturday November 9, 2019
Time: 11:00am - 3:00pm
Note – We get the gym starting at 11:00am, so please aim to arrive around 10:45am.- Carol would like to chat with parents at the beginning of practice to discuss fundraising initiatives, so please plan to stick around for a bit to talk to Carol, if possible.
- Kathy would like to briefly address the parents at the end of practice, so feel free to arrive a bit early for pick up and sit in on the last 15-20min of practice to watch the scrimmage and then chat with Kathy.
Location:
Tait McKenzie Centre, York University
1 Thompson Road
Toronto, ON
Parking
Parking is available in a number of lots near the Tait McKenzie Centre. Daily parking rates apply in all of these lots. Daily parking rate information can be found on the Parking Services website http://www.yorku.ca/parking/dailyrates.htmlThe nearest available lots include:
- Northwest Gate (North of Tait McKenzie Centre) – $5.00 flat rate on Saturdays
- Thompson Rd Lot (South of Tait McKenzie Centre) – $7.00 flat rate on Saturdays
- Bloorview Have a Go Day
- Wheelchair Basketball Division 1 (Competitive) League
Wheelchair Basketball Division 1 (Competitive) League
Great Lakes Conference Division 1 (Competitive) League
Tournament #1 - Burlington, ON
Date: Saturday November 16 - Sunday November 17, 2019Location:
Haber Recreation Centre
3040 Tim Dobbie Drive
Burlington, ONSchedule:
Full schedule can be found on the Division 1 page on the ONPARA websiteContact:
Josée Matte
Manager, High Performance
josee@onpara.caGEAR to Play Day–
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.
The session will be led by GEAR to Play Founder and coach Christina Swett with the help of various athlete mentors.
Date: Saturday November 16, 2019
Time: 1:30pm - 2:45pm
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.
Great Lakes Conference Division 1 (Competitive) League
Stop by before or stick around after the GEAR to Play Day to watch our Division 1 club teams in action in the first league tournament of the season! Find the full schedule online at https://onpara.ca/our-sports/wheelchair-basketball/provincial-league/wheelchair-basketball-division-1-schedule-results/Contact
Robyn Soares
Coordinator, Grassroots Programs
programs@onpara.ca
416-855-0758 - Wheelchair Basketball Division 1 (Competitive) League
Wheelchair Basketball Division 1 (Competitive) League
Great Lakes Conference Division 1 (Competitive) League
Tournament #1 - Burlington, ON
Date: Saturday November 16 - Sunday November 17, 2019Location:
Haber Recreation Centre
3040 Tim Dobbie Drive
Burlington, ONSchedule:
Full schedule can be found on the Division 1 page on the ONPARA websiteContact:
Josée Matte
Manager, High Performance
josee@onpara.ca - Senior Women's Wheelchair Basketball Provincial Selection Camp
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Senior Women's Wheelchair Basketball Provincial Selection Camp
Team Ontario - Senior Women's Selection Camp/Tryout
ONPARA is hosting a Team Ontario Senior Women's Team selection camp at York University in Toronto. This opportunity is invite-only at the Head Coaches' discretion.
Requirements:- Athletes must be members in good standing with ONPARA for the 2019-2020 season
- Athletes must be willing and able to travel and care for themselves independently
- Athletes must attend at least ONE identification/selection camp in order to be considered, though they are encouraged to attend multiple camps if possible.
Following tryouts, those selected will go on to represent Ontario at the 2020 CWBL Women's National Championship in Halifax from April 3-5, 2020.
Selection Camp Details
Date: Saturday November 23, 2019Time: 11:00am - 3:00pm
Location:
Tait McKenzie Centre - Upper Gym
York University
1 Thompson Road
Toronto ON M3J 1PRegistration
Athletes are required to complete their registration online through the ONPARA website.
Please note, participants must be registered ONPARA members for the 2019-2020 season. If you have not yet completed your membership, please visit the ONPARA Membership page.
Deadline:
Athletes are asked to register online by Wednesday, November 20 at midnight.
Registration Fees: $75
All athletes are assessed a one-time $75 tryout fee, which helps to cover costs associated with the provincial program for the season, such as gym time, coaching, etc.Contact
For further inquiries please contact Josée Matte, High Performance Manager at josee@onpara.ca
Wheelchair Basketball Division 3 (Minis) League–
Wheelchair Basketball Division 3 (Minis) League
Great Lakes Conference Division 3 (Minis) League
Tournament #1 - Burlington, ON
Date: Saturday November 23, 2019Location:
Haber Recreation Centre
3040 Tim Dobbie Drive
Burlington, ONSchedule:
Full schedule can be found on the Division 3 page on the ONPARA websiteContact:
Robyn Soares
Coordinator, Grassroots Programs
programs@onpara.ca - Bloorview Have a Go Day