ParaSport Ontario | 10/26/2009

Kingston, ON -- The Kingston 2010 Ontario ParaSport Winter Games Committee will be holding its Countdown to the Games event on Wednesday, October 28 between 12:00 p.m. and 2:00 p.m. in Springer Market Square behind City Hall.

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ParaSport Ontario | 10/22/2009

Four more communities have joined the growing list of communities chosen to be a part of ParaSport Ontario’s Community Sport Development (CSD) Program.  The most recent communities selected for the program include....

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ParaSport Ontario | 10/22/2009

On September 22nd the Ready Willing and Able van was jam-packed with equipment as it hit the road for a “just under two weeks” road trip north.  In partnership with Ontario Wheelchair Sports Association (OWSA) and supported by a grant through SCI Action, ParaSport Ontario was taking a trip to visit Thunder Bay with stops along the way in Sudbury and Sault Ste. Marie.  The first stop was Sudbury where...

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ParaSport Ontario | 10/21/2009

Toronto, ON - The moment we have all been waiting for has finally arrived.  After many hours of searching, phones calls, emails and a province-wide survey, ParaSport Ontario is proud to announce the launch of the Ontario ParaSport Resource Directory.  This exciting new Directory is available both in hardcopy and online.  The new ParaSport Ontario website is now home to a listing of all ParaSport clubs...

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ParaSport Ontario | 10/16/2009

JOSEPH GARRY ROSS Joe, a quadriplegic for 40 years, passed away peacefully September 13, 2009 in Halifax, N.S. where he resided for the past 18 years. Joe was well known in wheelchair sports, competing in Athletics, Billiards, and table Tennis. He was an instrumental figure in getting the sport of Wheelchair Rugby going in the province and throughout Canada. Upon his retirement from sports he became...

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ParaSport Ontario | 10/14/2009

The following 16 players have been chosen from a selection camp that was held September 18 & 19 In Milton. Returning are 12 players from the inaugural 2008/09 team along with 4 new players. With financial support from Quest for Gold these players have the opportunity to develop their skills and play against high caliber competition at 7 arranged camps throughout the season. The featured event will...

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ParaSport Ontario | 10/14/2009

There was plenty to celebrate at this year's Concert for Inclusion which took place at the Glenn Gould Studio in Toronto on Thursday, October 8th.  Many very talented performers came out to help raise funds for ParaSport Ontario including some of Toronto's top jazz vocalists which included, among others, Heather Bambrick, Julie Michels and Jackie Richardson ; the incredible Justin Hines; and 19 year-old...

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ParaSport Ontario | 10/13/2009

Toronto, ON - ParaSport Ontario wrapped up the second annual Concert for Inclusion which helps support the ongoing coordination of developmental and competitive sport programs for persons with a physical disability throughout the province of Ontario. A diverse group of talent was on hand to celebrate ParaSport athletes at the CBC’s Glenn Gould Studio in Toronto. The evening kicked off with a reception...

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ParaSport Ontario | 8/6/2009

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ParaSport Ontario has issued their first ever call for applications for the open positions to sit on their Games Council. This advisory committee, chaired by Faye Blackwood, Chair of Competitions, will be responsible for making recommendations to the ParaSport Ontario Board of Directors concerning ParaSport...

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ParaSport Ontario | 7/25/2009

Woodstock, ON - The 2009 Ontario ParaSport Summer Games wrapped up with the Closing Ceremonies Saturday evening at the Quality Inn and Suites in Woodstock, site of the Athletes Village for the two day event. Members of the Games Organizing Committee took the time to thank all the athletes, officials, support staff, volunteers, and spectators for a great weekend of competition in six sports despite...

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