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Ontario Para Network 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.

🏀 Good luck to Team Ontario as they head to the 2026 Junior National Championship!From June 5–7 in Quebec City, Ontario’...
06/06/2026

🏀 Good luck to Team Ontario as they head to the 2026 Junior National Championship!

From June 5–7 in Quebec City, Ontario’s junior wheelchair basketball athletes will compete against the nation’s best at the CEGEP Limoilou Sports Complex in a key event on the road to the Canada Games.

Hosted by Wheelchair Basketball Canada and Parasports Quebec, this championship brings together the next generation of talent from across Canada.

Best of luck to all Ontario athletes, coaches, staff, and supporters — we’re cheering you on every step of the way! 💚🖤

06/04/2026

From assistant coach to leading the bench at Junior Nationals 🔥🏀

Meet Josh Davies from the Ottawa Royals — an assistant coach with the Ontario Junior Program since 2019, and this year’s acting Head Coach at Junior Nationals.

Josh is excited to see the team put into action everything they’ve been working on all season, with hopes of bringing home a podium finish 🏅 But for him, it’s also about passing on his love for the sport and watching athletes learn, grow, and gain confidence along the way.

His advice for anyone thinking about trying wheelchair basketball?�“Jump in and give it a try — it’s a welcoming community.” ❤️

Outside the gym, Josh enjoys cottage life, being by the water, and quiet time with family. His favourite colour is red, his go-to meal is a steak dinner with mashed potatoes 🥩, and he’s also the proud dad of two rabbits 🐇🐇

Fun fact: his very first wheelchair was pink 💗

06/04/2026

Pink lover, reality TV watcher, elephant fan, and baller all in one 💗🐘🏀

Meet Charlotte McElroy from the Burlington Vipers! Charlotte has been playing wheelchair basketball for 4 years and can’t wait for the upcoming Junior Nationals 🔥

When she’s not on the court, you’ll probably find her watching Dancing with the Stars, eating shepherd’s pie, or hanging with her friends.

Her advice for anyone thinking about trying wheelchair basketball?�“Go into it with an open mind.” ✨

Good luck to Team Canada as they head into the 2026 Canada Cup from June 4–7 at the Richmond Olympic Oval! 🇨🇦🏉A special ...
06/03/2026

Good luck to Team Canada as they head into the 2026 Canada Cup from June 4–7 at the Richmond Olympic Oval! 🇨🇦🏉

A special shoutout to Ontario’s athletes representing Canada on the international stage:

🔹 Cody Caldwell (Peterborough, ON)
🔹 Matt Debly (Windsor, ON)
🔹 Travis Murao (Toronto, ON)
🔹 Eric Rodrigues (Mississauga, ON)

Team Canada will take on Australia, Japan, France, Great Britain, and Brazil in one of the premier wheelchair rugby tournaments in the world outside of the Paralympic Games and World Championships.

Best of luck to all athletes, coaches, and staff as they compete on home soil in British Columbia and continue building toward the 2026 World Championships! 🍁💪🏻

📍 Richmond, BC
📅 June 4–7, 2026

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06/02/2026

Purple is the favourite colour, tacos are the go-to meal, and a red fox takes the title for favourite animal 🦊🌮💜

Meet Tyler Bickford from the Ottawa Royals 🏀 Tyler has been playing with the junior team for 4 years and is looking forward to competing against players he’s never faced before at Junior Nationals 🔥

Off the court, Tyler spends his time playing acoustic and electric guitar 🎸

06/01/2026

Meet Emran from the Variety Village Rolling Rebels 🏀

Imran has been playing for 2 and a half years and loves being part of the team. This season, he’s looking forward to scoring, competing, and winning alongside his teammates 💪🏻🔥

This past weekend, our Executive Director, Doug, took on the Spartan 10K at Brimacombe while also volunteering on behalf...
05/25/2026

This past weekend, our Executive Director, Doug, took on the Spartan 10K at Brimacombe while also volunteering on behalf of the ONPARA! 💪🏻🔥

Be apart of the action! Join the Festival Team and help create an unforgettable event experience for all participants — including para athletes. By volunteering, you’ll also be helping support programs and opportunities for athletes with disabilities across Ontario.

Volunteer perks include:
✔️ Free Spartan Race entry
✔️ Volunteer t-shirt & meal
✔️ Hoodie & backpack for full-day volunteers
✔️ Community service hours
✔️ Behind-the-scenes event experience
✔️ Opportunity to support inclusive sport in action

📍 2026 Volunteer Opportunities:
• Aug. 22–23 — Ottawa Spartan Event Weekend | Calabogie Peaks
• Sept. 13 — London Spartan Event | Gopher Dunes
• Oct. 17–18 — Blue Mountain Spartan Trifecta Weekend | Blue Mountain

🏁 Registration is NOW OPEN for the second annual Para Tough Mudder and the FIRST EVER Para Spartan coming this September! Start training now and be part of something incredible.

📲 Link in bio to register for the races.

📧 To volunteer, contact Doug at [email protected]

🎾 Women’s+ Wheelchair Tennis Try It Session 🎾Join us on Saturday, June 13th from 12:00pm – 2:00pm at Sobeys Stadium in N...
05/22/2026

🎾 Women’s+ Wheelchair Tennis Try It Session 🎾
Join us on Saturday, June 13th from 12:00pm – 2:00pm at Sobeys Stadium in North York for a FREE Women’s+ Wheelchair Tennis Try It Session!

Whether you’re brand new to the sport or looking to get back on court, this session is a great opportunity to learn, play, and connect with the wheelchair tennis community.

No experience is required and all equipment will be provided.

📍 Sobeys Stadium
1 Shoreham Drive, North York, ON
🕛 12:00pm – 2:00pm
👥 Recommended age: 8+

While priority will be given to individuals with a physical disability, female friends and family members are welcome to join if equipment permits.
Participants who enjoy the session are also invited to attend the Women’s & Girls Provincial Camp the following day!

⚠️ Rain Plan:
In case of rain, the session will move indoors to Angus Glen Tennis Centre (3970 Major Mackenzie Drive E, Markham) from 5:30pm – 6:30pm. Registrants will receive confirmation the morning of the event.

🔗 in bio to register

Questions? Contact Lisa Myers at [email protected]

This initiative has been made possible through the financial contributions of the Canadian Paralympic Committee, Paralympic Foundation of Canada, and the Government of Canada.

🎾 Women’s+ Wheelchair Tennis Provincial Camp We’re excited to share the details for the upcoming Women’s & Girls Provinc...
05/20/2026

🎾 Women’s+ Wheelchair Tennis Provincial Camp

We’re excited to share the details for the upcoming Women’s & Girls Provincial Camp taking place June 13–14, 2026! This camp is open to all female athletes across Ontario, from recreational players to high performance competitors.

Join us for a weekend of:
✨ Skills sessions
✨ Mini match play
✨ Athlete Q&A panel
✨ Saturday social event & dinner
✨ Opportunities to connect with athletes from across the province

A special “Try It” session will also take place Saturday afternoon before camp begins for brand new participants interested in trying wheelchair tennis for the first time!

📍 Location: Sobeys Stadium – Outdoor Courts
1 Shoreham Drive, North York, ON

🗓 Camp Schedule
Saturday, June 13
• 2:00–5:00 PM — Skills Session & Mini Match Play
• 6:00 PM — Social Event & Dinner

Sunday, June 14
• 10:00 AM–12:00 PM — Skills Session
• 12:00–2:00 PM — Lunch & Athlete Q&A Panel
• 2:00–5:00 PM — Skills Session & Mini Match Play

💲 Cost: $20 + tax

🏨 Out-of-town participants: Accommodation support will be available Saturday night based on double occupancy.

Please contact Lisa by May 30 to secure accommodations. If travel costs are a barrier, reach out to discuss support options.

📧 Questions? Contact Lisa Myers at [email protected]

🔗 Registration link in bio

☔ Rain Plan: If needed, programming will move indoors to Angus Glen Tennis Centre in Markham.

This initiative has been made possible through the financial contributions from the Paralympic Foundation of Canada, the Canadian Paralympic Committee, and the Government of Canada.

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