ParaSport Ontario | 7/15/2010

ParaSport Ontario is pleased to be accepting nominations for the 2010 Dr. Robert W. Jackson Medal of Distinction.   ParaSport & Paralympic clubs, teams, organizations, Provincial Sport Organizations, Multi-Sport Organizations and National Sport Organizations are encouraged to nominate outstanding leaders who have exemplified extraordinary leadership, dedication and excellence in sport for athletes with a physical disability.   Nominees are required to be a resident of Ontario and nomination forms must be submitted to ParaSport Ontario by Friday, September 10th, 2010.  A selection committee including a family member of the late Dr. Robert W. Jackson; a Paralympic or ParaSport  athlete; a ParaSport Ontario Board & Staff member; and a Senior Staff member of the Sport Alliance of Ontario will review all submissions. Not to diminish the accomplishments of those who are nominated, this is not an annual award, and will only be presented should the Committee feel there is a nominee worthy of this prestigious recognition.   ...

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ParaSport Ontario | 7/15/2010

After years of training, preparation and marathon swimming heartbreak, Natalie Lambert is set to take on Lake Ontario one more time. She has tackled some of the worst weather conditions marathon swimmers can face in Lake Ontario, and now with a warm, calm summer Natalie is ready to take on the lake and finally reach the Toronto shoreline. In August 2007, Natalie Lambert’s first attempt at Lake Ontario...

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ParaSport Ontario | 7/15/2010

For Those Who Have a Story to Tell Are you a person with a disability who values physical activity as an important part of your life? Do you have a passion for being active? Do you inspire others through your positive example? All Abilities Welcome (AAW) is a national campaign of the Active Living Alliance for Canadians with a Disability. AAW promotes the inclusion of Canadians with a disability...

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ParaSport Ontario | 6/16/2010

Toronto, ON – ParaSport Ontario, in partnership with the Ontario Wheelchair Sports Association, has announced they will try to set a Canadian record for the longest wheelchair basketball game by playing for 24 consecutive hours. The event will take place at the Harbourfront Community Centre in Toronto starting Friday August 27th at noon. The event is open to a maximum of eighty participants and...

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ParaSport Ontario | 6/2/2010

 Sarnia, ON – The 2011 Ontario ParaSport Summer Games are returning to Sarnia-Lambton. Tourism Sarnia Lambton in partnership with the City of Sarnia and the County of Lambton announced today that Sarnia has been selected by the Sport Alliance of Ontario (SAO), ParaSport Ontario (PO) and the Ministry of Health Promotion Ontario to host the 2011 Ontario ParaSport Summer Games (2011 OPSG).

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ParaSport Ontario | 5/31/2010

ParaSport Ontario is pleased to announce that the 2010 Concert for Inclusion will be held on Thursday, October 7th at the Glenn Gould Studio in Toronto.  This annual event has become ParaSport Ontario’s signature fundraiser which benefits programs, events and the purchase of adaptive equipment for athletes with physical disabilities.  A dedicated group of volunteers who make up the Concert for Inclusion Organizing Committee are busy preparing for what promises to be another incredible evening of music, fabulous silent and live auctions and much more.  Over the last two years, over $40,000 has been raised in support of athletes with physical disabilities, and this year our goal is to take that number beyond $100,000.  ...

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ParaSport Ontario | 5/19/2010

ParaSport Ontario is proud to release the applications for the second year of Enhanced Competitive Opportunity funding to assist Provincial Sport and Multi-Sport Organizations develop completive opportunities for athletes with a physical disability in all sports that intend to participate in the Ontario ParaSport Games and Ontario Games programs. It is also aimed at developing or improving qualification...

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ParaSport Ontario | 5/17/2010

Do you have a sport event or activity being held in July/August or early September? Sports Day in Canada is a new national event that celebrates sport at all levels across Canada. Using the model that CBC created for Hockey Day in Canada and building off the momentum of the 2010 Olympic and Paralympic Games, Sports Day in Canada is an opportunity to showcase all manner of sports, while mobilizing the...

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ParaSport Ontario | 5/14/2010

WHITBY, ON – The official Groundbreaking Ceremony for the Abilities Centre took place today on the site of the new centre, paving the way for construction to begin.

Participants in the ceremony included: Hon. Diane Finley, P.C., M.P. Minister of Human Resources and Skills Development Canada, Hon. Jim Flaherty, P.C., M.P, Minister of Finance, Hon. Margarett Best, M.P.P., Minister of Health...

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ParaSport Ontario | 5/6/2010

The Sport Alliance of Ontario (SAO) in conjunction with the Ministry of Health Promotion (MHP) and ParaSport Ontario (PO) conducted a review of the Ontario ParaSport Games; the review concluded in December 2008.  The review involved key members of the Ontario ParaSport community and was designed to serve two objectives.  The first was to identify new approaches to delivering the ParaSport Games...

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