ONPARA Senior Womens Team
Project Description
The Ontario Women's Provincial Program (Team Ontario) brings together women and girls from across the province with the intent of fostering competition, development, leadership, and camaraderie among female wheelchair basketball players.
Athletes will have the opportunity to try out for Team Ontario at the beginning of every season in order to be selected to represent Ontario at Women's Nationals Tryout details & selection criteria will made available online and will be communicated to club coaches and athletes prior to selection camps. The Women's Provincial Program is led by a knowledgeable, qualified, enthusiastic, and dedicated coaching staff tasked with overseeing athlete development and program growth.
The Ontario Senior Women’s Team proudly represents the province each year at the Wheelchair Basketball Canada (WBC) National Championships, competing against other top provincial programs from across the country. This prestigious tournament brings together Canada’s best female and male athletes in a true best-on-best competition.
In 2026, the WBC National Championships will be hosted by the BC Wheelchair Basketball Society from May 15–17, 2026, at the Richmond Olympic Oval in Richmond, British Columbia. The event will run in conjunction with the inaugural OneAbility Games, highlighting the power of inclusive sport and athletic excellence on a national stage.
The proceeds from this fundraising will be
used for the following cause(s):
To help in offsetting costs for the teams. The travel costs this year are significantly higher due to Nationals.
How this project will assist in promoting
or developing amateur sport on a national
level.
This project will contribute to the promotion and development of amateur sports on a national scale by providing essential support and resources. Through financial assistance, improved facilities, and enhanced equipment, the project aims to create a more conducive environment for athletes, fostering talent development and encouraging participation. Additionally, the associated programs and initiatives will increase awareness, engagement, and accessibility, thereby positively impacting the overall growth and sustainability of amateur sports across the nation.