The Steadward Centre for Personal & Physical Achievement

The Steadward Centre for Personal & Physical Achievement The Steadward Centre provides Adapted Physical Activity and Parasport programs for people experiencin

The Steadward Centre is a leader in Adapted Physical Activity and Parasport development, annually serving more than 1000 children and adults experiencing disability and training more than 250 students. As part of the Faculty of Kinesiology, Sport, and Recreation, University of Alberta, the Centre’s strong research and education focus allow it to deliver innovative programs and to share proven expertise with community fitness and sport leaders across Alberta.

✨ TSC Spotlight: Kai! ✨Meet Kai, one of our amazing Floor Monitors at TSC! Kai helps create a safe, supportive, and welc...
06/18/2026

✨ TSC Spotlight: Kai! ✨

Meet Kai, one of our amazing Floor Monitors at TSC! Kai helps create a safe, supportive, and welcoming environment for our TSC members by assisting with our FES program, ensuring equipment is used properly, and helping keep our spaces organized and ready for everyone to enjoy!

A few fun facts about Kai:
🏃 He's also currently training for a marathon! Watch your back, Alex!!!
🥾 He likes to hike
⛳ Golf is one of his favourite hobbies

Kai's favourite thing about TSC? The positive and inclusive environment where everyone is supported in achieving their goals! 💙

Alt Text: TSC Spotlight graphic featuring Kai, a Floor Monitor at The Steadward Centre. Kai is standing in the centre of the graphic wearing a blue Steadward Centre t-shirt and giving two thumbs up. The background is dark blue with white text bubbles and orange design elements.

What a weekend! 🐻 The Steadward Bears crushed it in their meet. Here’s how it went:100m: Huge personal bests were set, a...
06/15/2026

What a weekend! 🐻 The Steadward Bears crushed it in their meet. Here’s how it went:

100m: Huge personal bests were set, a few more would have been PBs if the wind hadn’t broken the rules, and the rest of the crew finished within a second of their best times! 💨

400m: More PBs in the books, multiple athletes hitting their second-fastest times ever, and massive year-over-year improvements. 🕒

800m: We had some of the fastest times clocked since 2024, some incredible debuts in the event, and our wheelchair racers battled heavy winds for strong finishes! 💪

1500m: The distance crew kept the momentum rolling, shredding their times from the last meet (including a massive 12.5-second chunk taken off!). 🏃‍♀️

Shot Put: Big milestones in the field with a massive debut throwing the 6kg shot! ☄️

A huge congrats to all the athletes who competed and a massive thank you to our incredible support crews and our AMAZING coaches for making it all possible.

📍 Next Stop: Sherwood Park Open. Let’s keep this momentum moving!

Alt text: A team photo of the Steadward Bears para athletics team. They are smiling on an outdoor track, with a University of Alberta tent to the right of them. It’s a sunny, clear day.

✨ TSC Spotlight: Tiahna! ✨Tiahna is one of our incredible APA Consultants, who specializes in Free2BMe. During the day, ...
06/11/2026

✨ TSC Spotlight: Tiahna! ✨

Tiahna is one of our incredible APA Consultants, who specializes in Free2BMe. During the day, she works with adults, and in the afternoons and evenings, she brings her energy and enthusiasm to our children and youth programs!

A few fun facts about Tiahna:
💍 She's currently planning her wedding to her high school sweetheart!
🎵 Her favourite artists are Noah Kahan and Zach Bryan.
🥒 She's a big fan of all things dill pickle flavoured!
🎨 She enjoys spending her spare time doing paint-by-numbers

Her favourite part about TSC? Spending time with our TSC kiddos!

Alt Text: TSC Spotlight graphic featuring Tiahna. She is standing and smiling - wearing glasses and a blue Steadward Centre staff vest against a dark blue background.

✨ TSC Spotlight ✨Meet Minh, one of our wonderful Floor Monitors at TSC! As a Floor Monitor, Minh supports participants a...
06/04/2026

✨ TSC Spotlight ✨

Meet Minh, one of our wonderful Floor Monitors at TSC! As a Floor Monitor, Minh supports participants and volunteers on setting up and taking down FES bikes, and provides assistance to our Access members with their exercise equipment. 💙

A few fun facts about Minh:
🦖 Favourite dino: Stegosaurus
🎥 Favourite film: Perfect Days
🏊 Minh is the record holder for the U of A in swimming!

🎵 And, Minh's the self-proclaimed TSC DJ on Wednesdays! If you're in the gym and hear a song you like on Wednesdays, be sure to let Minh know!

Minh's favourite part about TSC? How welcoming the community is!

Alt Text: Graphic titled “TSC Spotlight” featuring Minh Nguyen. Minh is pictured smiling in a blue Steadward Centre shirt against a dark blue background with orange graphic elements.

✨ TSC Spotlight ✨Meet Giacomo, one of our amazing Free2BMe instructors! Giacomo has been part of TSC for 4 years - first...
05/28/2026

✨ TSC Spotlight ✨

Meet Giacomo, one of our amazing Free2BMe instructors! Giacomo has been part of TSC for 4 years - first as a volunteer and now as a staff member - helping create inclusive spaces where participants can learn, grow, and have fun! 💙

A few fun facts about Giacomo:
🏎️ Gio completed in the Red Bull Soapbox Race
🧠 Has the first 50 digits of pi memorized
🏒 He took part in an Edmonton Oilers ad campaign

When asked what his favourite thing about TSC is, Giacomo said: 💬 “Building lifelong relationships with both participants and volunteers at TSC!”

Alt Text: Graphic titled “TSC Spotlight” featuring Giacomo Perri, a Free2BMe instructor and Teen Fitness Fun co-instructor at The Steadward Centre. Giacomo is pictured smiling in a blue Steadward Centre shirt against a dark blue background with orange graphic elements. Text highlights that he has been with TSC for four years as both a volunteer and staff member. Fun facts include competing in the Red Bull Soapbox Race, memorizing the first 50 digits of pi, completing a Masters in Pharmacology, and participating in an Edmonton Oilers ad campaign. A quote says his favourite thing about TSC is building lifelong relationships with participants and volunteers.

Today we celebrate an extraordinary milestone - happy 80th birthday to Dr. Robert Steadward! 🎉Dr. Steadward’s vision, le...
05/26/2026

Today we celebrate an extraordinary milestone - happy 80th birthday to Dr. Robert Steadward! 🎉
Dr. Steadward’s vision, leadership, and lifelong commitment to inclusion transformed the landscape of disability and sport in Canada and beyond. A passionate advocate for people experiencing disability and for the growth of para sport, he dedicated his life to creating opportunities where everyone could participate, belong, and thrive in sport and physical activity.
As the founder of The Steadward Centre for Personal & Physical Achievement, his work helped build a community grounded in inclusion. His influence reaches far beyond our walls through his contributions to adapted physical activity, sport development, and advocacy that continues to shape lives around the world.
Today we celebrate not only his remarkable achievements, but also the lasting legacy of compassion, leadership, and community he created. Thank you, Dr. Steadward, for opening doors and inspiring generations to see ability, potential, and belonging.

Alt text: A black-and-white portrait of Dr. Robert Steadward seated beside a wheelchair, wearing a dark suit and tie. Overlaid text reads: “Happy Birthday Dr. Robert Steadward - May 26, 2026.”

Celebrating World Athletics Day with our incredible Steadward Bears! 🐻💚 Alt Text: A group of Steadward Bears athlete...
05/07/2026

Celebrating World Athletics Day with our incredible Steadward Bears! 🐻💚


Alt Text: A group of Steadward Bears athletes, coaches, and volunteers pose together inside the university pavilion. Two athletes are in racing chairs at the front, with teammates and coaches sitting and standing behind them. “World Athletics Day” green and gold text is in the top left side of the photo, along with the Steadward Bears logo at the bottom right corner.

We're one week away from AAPA 2026, and are getting excited to learn from our Keynote speakers!Zachary will start off th...
04/30/2026

We're one week away from AAPA 2026, and are getting excited to learn from our Keynote speakers!

Zachary will start off the keynote presentations on Thursday, May 7th. Zachary brings lived experience, practical insight, and humour to his work advancing equitable access across communities, organizations, and government.

Alt Text: Graphic promoting an AAPA Summit keynote speaker. Text reads “Keynote Spotlight – Thursday, May 7” and “Speaker: Zachary Weeks,” alongside a headshot of Zachary, who is smiling and wearing glasses, a dark blazer, and a light shirt. The graphic includes AAPA branding in blue and gold, with a logo in the top right and decorative orange accents.

✨ TSC Spotlight ✨Meet Roshan, one of our Floor Monitors (and soon to be AFR 1:1 Instructor this spring 👀)! In his Floor ...
04/30/2026

✨ TSC Spotlight ✨
Meet Roshan, one of our Floor Monitors (and soon to be AFR 1:1 Instructor this spring 👀)! In his Floor Monitor role, Roshan helps facilitate the FES program - setting up and taking down participants from the FES bikes - and mentoring FES volunteers, and helping participants use the wide variety of equipment in the main gym.

A few fun facts about Roshan:
🚣 He’s on the U of A Rowing Team
👨‍👧‍👦 He’s an uncle to 4 kiddos
🐑 He lives on an acreage and spends summers shepherding sheep

Roshan's favourite thing about TSC? Meeting people where they’re at and helping create an accessible centre for everyone!

Alt text: A TSC Spotlight graphic featuring Roshan, a Floor Monitor at The Steadward Centre, standing against a dark blue background wearing a bright blue sweater and backwards cap. White and orange design elements surround him with text sharing that he works in the FES program, mentors volunteers, and assists participants in the gym. Fun facts note that he is on the University of Alberta rowing team, is an uncle to four children, lives on an acreage where he spends summers shepherding sheep, and studies Science Kinesiology. Another quote shares that his favourite part of TSC is meeting people where they’re at and creating an accessible centre for everyone.

Just arrived for the AAPA Summit and wondering what to do next? 👀Join us on Thursday, May 7th for a tour of The Steadwar...
04/29/2026

Just arrived for the AAPA Summit and wondering what to do next? 👀
Join us on Thursday, May 7th for a tour of The Steadward Centre!

Spots are limited - don’t miss out! Sign up here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeHkFJMZQLp_xT0MswrMDxhUBniwfUo8YtshYI3nRWtId_5kg/viewform

Alt Text: A promotional graphic showing the TSC fitness centre. Text reads: “Thinking of things to do on Thursday, May 7th after you check-in to the AAPA Summit? Join us for a tour of The Steadward Centre!” A yellow circle says “Exclusive to AAPA Attendees!” Additional text explains that attendees can learn about the centre’s history, values, and offerings as an adaptive and accessible fitness centre at the University of Alberta. A button at the bottom says “Sign Up Now!”

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