The Ontario Wheelchair Sports Association (OWSA) was formed in 1972 with a dozen members. Today, wheelchair athletes from Ontario regularly form a major part of the Canadian wheelchair teams competing internationally. OWSA now includes the Bridging the Gap Program to help introduce persons in wheelchairs to the sports available to them. Membership consists of wheelchair users, volunteers from the community to maintain the direction and programs of the Organization, which include fundraising, special events, planning and coaching.

Members can participate through the community club structure as an entry level for involvement and selection to Provincial teams. OWSA currently governs five sports: athletics, rugby, basketball, tennis, and powerlifting. For more information:

phone:(416) 426-7189
email: info@ontwheelchairsports.org.
website: www.ontwheelchairsports.org