SportAbility provides sport opportunities for athletes with a wide range of physical disabilities.
Vancouver, British Columbia
Joined June 2011
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At the 2024 Power Soccer Jamboree, we spoke to players and staff from the Vancouver Power Soccer program, including Cole Rutter, who shared his passion for both the sport and the people who are a part of it.
Read more below 🔗⬇️
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SportAbility is excited to be offering a FREE Para Hockey Community Try It this September!
When: Saturday, September 21, 2024
Who: Open to all ages and abilities
Where: Sicamous & District Recreation Centre
Time: 12:00-3:00pm
Cost: FREE!
All levels of experience, abilities, and those ages 6+ are invited to participate. Para Hockey is enjoyed by people with or without disabilities! All equipment will be available for those who do not have their own equipment to participate. There is no cost to attend this try it.
Registration is required, please register by Spetember 6th to secure your spot!
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Last month, top BC boccia athletes battled it out at the BC Provincial Championships. We caught up with Provincial gold medallist, Nathan Bragg, to learn more about his journey in boccia and what he loves about the sport.
Full event recap 🔗⬇️
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Interested in trying Para Soccer? Come out to our CP/Para Soccer Camp hosted in partnership with @RidgeMeadowsSC!
When: August 17-18, 2024
Where: Telosky Stadium, Maple Ridge
Learn more ➡️ ridgemeadowssoccer.ca/para-s…
Questions ➡️ Email Justine at [email protected]
Big thank you to everyone who came out to the 2024 BC Boccia Provincial Championships at the Richmond Oval last weekend! ✨🏆
⭐️ Congratulations to all athletes who competed. We witnessed incredible competition and exciting matches throughout the event! Thank you to all the volunteers, referees, and Boccia Canada for your support.
It is with heavy hearts that we share news of the passing of Dale McLeod. Dale was a leader in the Power Soccer community for 20+ yrs with Vancouver Powerchair Soccer & represented Canada at two World Cups.
He will be deeply missed & we hope to carry his legacy for years to come.
Huge congratulations to Team BC on securing the bronze medal at the 2024 Para Hockey National Championships!
It was such an unforgettable weekend of para hockey and we're grateful for the opportunity to play and connect with athletes across the country.💪✨🥅
Come work with us! 💪⭐️
SportAbility is hiring a part-time Sport Development Assistant to join our team starting in June!
➡️ See the full job description: sportabilitybc.ca/hiring-spo…
This is an opportunity to gain valuable experience working in adaptive sport. We are a ‘small but mighty’ team, looking for someone who shares our passion and enthusiasm to provide the best sport experience for individuals with disabilities. 🙌
Application deadline: May 17
How to apply: Please send your resume and cover letter to [email protected]
SportAbility athlete Brendon Hurst shares his para hockey journey, which has seen him go from a new player to a Team Canada hopeful over the course of just three years! Brendon will be joining Team BC at the National Championships in Niagara this month.
Read more about Brendon's dedication to the sport ⤵️
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SportAbility invites individuals who use powerchairs and are curious about power soccer to join us for an engaging and informative "Try It" session!
Saturday May 4th 2024 @ Maple Ridge Leisure Centre
Cost: FREE
Register by: Monday April 29th 2024
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One of SportAbility's newest para hockey members, Madison McKenzie, shares her journey of discovering a new sport and a welcoming community after her accident.
Read more about Madison's incredible story ➡️ sportabilitybc.ca/madison-mc…
In less than 6 months, Madison has gone from her first time in a sled to participating in her first sanctioned para hockey tournament!