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Our mission is to grow opportunities for participation in adaptive sports.

We lead, develop, support and advocate for athletes, coaches and volunteers to build strong and inclusive sport communities.

09/25/2026

🎾 Have a Go at Wheelchair Tennis – Postponed!

Our Have a Go session in London, originally scheduled for September 26, 2026, has been postponed.

📅 New Date: November 7, 2026

Stay tuned for more details, and we look forward to seeing you on the court!

09/24/2026

📣 Research Opportunity for Competitive Athletes

A PhD student at the University of Toronto is recruiting athletes 16+ who are currently injured (non-concussive) or have been injured within the past 6 months to participate in a study on communication during injury rehabilitation.

📝 Survey:

09/23/2026

🎾 Have a Go at Wheelchair Tennis!

Wheelchair tennis is coming to Niagara! Join us for a FREE Try It session and discover this exciting new program. Meet other players, get on court, and give wheelchair tennis a try!

📅 Sunday, October 4
🕓 4:00–6:00 PM
📍 Niagara Academy of Tennis, Vineland
♿ Ages 8+ | No experience required | Equipment provided

🔗 in bio to register

Questions? Contact Lisa Myers at [email protected]

09/21/2026

🇨🇦 Congratulations, Team Canada!

A huge congratulations to the Canadian Senior Women’s Wheelchair Basketball Team on winning silver at the 2026 IWBF World Championships! 🏀

A special shoutout to Ontario athletes Melanie Hawtin, Puisand Lai, Rosie Long, Mercy Nyakundi and Tamara Steeves on an incredible performance on the world stage! 🍁👏

Congratulations, Team Canada! 🇨🇦🥈
📸 via Wheelchair Basketball Canada

09/16/2026

🏁 We conquered it! 💪🔥

We’re proud to announce that we have successfully completed both the Para Tough Mudder and Para Spartan Race! 💪🏼

A huge THANK YOU to everyone who showed up, participated, pushed through the course, and supported one another along the way. Your determination, teamwork, and energy made this experience truly unforgettable. 🙌🏻

Every obstacle and every challenge was worth it. You showed up and you conquered. 🏆🏁

09/15/2026

Curious about wheelchair tennis? Come try it out in a fun, welcoming and supportive environment! 🙌

Join us Saturday, September 26 from 2:00–3:00 PM at Rideau Sports Centre in Ottawa for a free Have a Go session for individuals with a physical disability.

🎾 Meet the weekly program coach & athletes
♿ No experience required
🎾 All equipment provided
💙 Free to participate
👥 Friends & family are welcome to join if space and equipment permit
🔞 Recommended age: 13+ (younger participants can contact Lisa to discuss accommodations)

📍 Rideau Sports Centre
1 Donald St, Ottawa, ON K1K 4E6

📅 Saturday, September 26
⏰ 2:00–3:00 PM
💰 FREE

🔗 in bio to register

Questions? Contact Lisa Myers at [email protected].

Come give wheelchair tennis a try! 🎾♿

09/11/2026

Get ready for an unforgettable weekend of adaptive obstacle racing:

🏃‍♀️ Saturday, Sept. 12— Para Tough Mudder | 9:45 AM start
⚔️ Sunday, Sept. 13— Para Spartan | 12:00 PM start

🔥 IT’S NOT TOO LATE TO REGISTER!
Take advantage of 40% OFF registration and secure your spot in this historic event.

📩 For discount codes, connect with:
[email protected] or [email protected]

📍 Gopher Dunes, Courtland, ON

This isn’t just a race — it’s a historic moment for Canadian para sport. Come challenge yourself, break barriers, and be part of the movement! 🇨🇦💥

⚠️ Para Heat Only: Reserved for para athletes and direct support.

Who’s ready to get muddy, push limits, and make history? 🔥💪

09/10/2026

🎾 Wheelchair tennis is returning to Mississauga! ♿️

Come try it out at our FREE Wheelchair Tennis Try It event on Saturday, September 19, 2026, from 6:30–8:00 PM at the Ontario Racquet Club in Mississauga!

✨ No experience required
🎾 All equipment provided
💙 Free to participate
👟 Recommended age: 8+

This event is a chance to get on court, learn the basics, meet others, and experience the fun and excitement of wheelchair tennis. While priority will be given to individuals with a physical disability, friends and family are welcome to join if equipment permits!

📍 Ontario Racquet Club
884 Southdown Rd, Mississauga, ON L5J 2Y4

And if you love it, you can keep playing! Learn more about the Fall Block 1 weekly wheelchair tennis program and join us as we bring this exciting program back to Mississauga. 🎾

Have questions? Contact Lisa Myers at [email protected]

👉 Come out, give wheelchair tennis a try, and help us launch this new program!

09/08/2026

💪 Our Executive Director is back for one last video talking Para Tough Mudder & Para Spartan — with Para Spartan happening THIS WEEKEND! 🔥

Have questions about the courses or what to expect? Join our Info Session:

📅 Wednesday, Sept. 9
⏰ 6:30 PM
💻 Zoom

📩 Email [email protected] for the Zoom link.

Interested in participating? We have 40% off discount codes! Connect with Doug or [email protected] for details.

Hope to see you this weekend! 💪🔥

09/03/2026

Para Tough Mudder & Para Spartan — Only ONE Week Away! 💪
Executive Director Doug Hannum is back with more information about the upcoming Para Tough Mudder and Para Spartan events!

If you’ve been thinking about participating, now is the time to get involved. We have significant discount codes available for those interested in taking on one course or BOTH events! 🔥

📅 Info Session: Wednesday, September 9
⏰ 6:30 PM

Whether you’re ready to tackle one challenge or take on both, we’d love to have you join us!

📧 Contact Doug: [email protected]
📧 Contact Naiomi: [email protected]

Reach out to receive your discount code and RSVP for the info session.

Let’s get ready to get muddy, get strong, and get after it! 💪🔥

Address

PO Box 26047
Toronto, ON
M4P0A8

Telephone

416-426-7131

Website

http://www.onpara.ca/

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