Searching for Sport For People With Disabilites

Disability-related sports event

• provides an opportunity for school-aged children and youth with identified disabilities to participate in a day of non-competitive games and activities
• activities take place on Queen's University Campus
• volunteer opportunities

Recreational sailing programs for disabled persons

• supervised or instructional courses, course times are flexible to fit anyone's schedule
• personalized courses available

Recreational and sport programs for children with physical disabilities and their able-bodied siblings

• programs include The Kingston Y Penguins Aquatic Club and other activities
• speaker available about the abilities of people with physical disabilities for schools and other organizations

Recreational club for visually-impaired individuals

• weekly curling
• participation in the Ontario Bonspiel for the Blind (transportation provided)

Intellectually disability-related sports organization

• curling, golf, swimming, track and field, Five and Ten pin bowling, softball, soccer, basketball, figure and speed skating, floor hockey, rhythmic gymnastics, active start & FUNdamentals
• qualifying athletes compete up to international levels

Recreational sledge hockey team for all ages

Skating club offering Skate Canada sanctioned programs with National Coaching Certification Program (NCCP) Certified Professional Coaches

• located in the INVISTA Centre's Ice Pad
• dedicated mainly to figure skating
• programs offered include CanSkate, Pre-CanSkate, Pre-Star, STARSkate, Competitive, Adult, Adult/Teen learn-To-Skate, Special Olympics, Synchronized Skating

Recreational facility

• indoor swimming pool, hockey arena, meeting room, and Lennox and Addington Library

Variety of fitness programs for all ages:

• swimming, skating, etc
• special events
• home of the Municipal Recreational Services Department offices

• Program empowers people with intellectual disabilities to realize their full potential and develop their skills through year-round sports training and competition.

Sports offered:

• 5 pin bowling,October-April
• 10 pin bowling, September-April
• Swimming, October-April
• Track and field, April-June
• Soft ball, May-August
• T-ball , May-July
• Speedskating September-March

Sport and recreation programs for physically and developmentally challenged children, youth and adults.

Disability-related sports organization

• offers swimming, basketball, floor hockey, curling, 10 pin bowling, track and field and softball activities at different area facilities year round
• qualifying athletes are eligible for regional, provincial and world class competitions

Family Relief Program:

• respite care to families with a child or adult who is developmentally or physically disabled or at risk due to economic or cognitive limitations
• case management for families with children/youth with complex needs
• assistance for families with the application and administration of special funding for respite care
• specialized year-round recreational programming

Services offered:

• in and out of home relief
• homework assistance
• physical activities and sports
• seasonal recreation programs
• residential respite component for children and adults in the Respite Homes, short-term stays up to 10 days
• social recreation programming for youth and adults who are finished school
• weekend getaways to hotels with staff
• Saturday programs
• evening clubs
• march Break Programs
• seven week Summer Day Camp
• summer Youth Social Recreation Program
• share Care Residential Program: independent living with in-house support
• specialized Programming to meet the needs of children with ASD is offered year round.

Family of ice hockey teams for those who are unable to play on any other hockey team due to a developmental disability

• players are each given a high degree of personal supervision by the on-ice coaches
• some players receive one-on-one attention through the session
• when required, assistive devices such as skate buddies, Kaye Trainers, manual wheelchairs, and even sledges are provided
• volunteer opportunities available
• also provide social activities and events
• summer ball hockey program
• dragon boat team
• golf tournament

Towed water sports for people with a disability offered by trained, professional instructors and coaches

Primary activities are:

• sit-skiing
• stand-up (two skis or one)
• wakeboarding
• wakesurf
• barefoot

Adaptive sailing for people with disabilities

• demonstration sails for new sailors
• sailing lessons
• bursaries for lessons for sailors of limited means and assists the travel expenses of sailors attending regattas out of town
• recreational sailing and racing
• volunteer opportunities

Organizes events for seniors such as card games, darts, bowling, swimming, etc

• District 12 Summer Games held annually.
• Provincial Summer Games held in August every even year.
• District 12 includes Kawartha Lakes / Peterborough / Northumberland Counties

Tee Ball: Created to give 4 to 7 year old children and their parents an introductory experience to baseball and softball by creating a safe, caring, fun activity as they learn the basic skills of the game.

Little League (Major Baseball): Created to give children age 9 to 12 year old a chance to play in tournaments

Intermediate Baseball: Created as a transition for players age 11 to 13 year old

Junior Baseball: Created for age 12 to 14 year old

Senior Baseball: Little league program created for age 13 to 16 year old

There are two Districts that cover the City of Ottawa and surrounding area:

District 2 - Ottawa West Area
District Administrator: Jim Dean
http://d2llontario.ca
Ontario District 2 consists of three leagues: East Nepean; Kanata; and Ottawa West.

District 6 - Ottawa East Area
District Administrator: Bill Magnus
http://www.d6llontario.ca

Ontario District 6 consists of five leagues: Carleton-Russell; Glebe Central; Orleans; Prescott-Russell; and South Ottawa.

Recreational programs and services offered for preschoolers, children, youth, adults, seniors and families

Activities such as:

• aquatics (including swim lessons, certification programs and aqua-fitness classes)
• adult group fitness classes
• family fitness classes
• physical education
• personal training
• dance
• sports
• adult and youth programs
• variety of health and wellness programs

Playcare (child minding) service is available

• financial assistance available

Recreational programs and services offered for preschoolers, children, youth, adults, seniors and families

Activities such as:

• aquatics (including swim lessons, certification programs and aqua-fitness classes)
• adult group fitness classes
• family fitness classes
• physical education
• personal training
• dance
• sports
• adult and youth programs
• variety of health and wellness programs

Playcare (child minding) service is available

• financial assistance available

Inclusive, adapted tennis programs offered out doors on tennis courts in the Summer and in gyms in the Fall, Winter and Spring seasons

• each season programs consist of 10-week programs

Sports and physical literacy programs

• summer camps

Provides sports training and competition opportunities to individuals with an intellectual disability

• invitational and Regional meets occur frequently, and athletes advance through a regular cycle of Provincial, National, and World Games