ONPARA Senior MensTeam
Project Description
The Ontario Men's Provincial Program (Team Ontario) brings together male athletes from across the province with the goal of fostering competition, development, leadership, and camaraderie among wheelchair basketball players.
Each season, athletes will have the opportunity to try out for Team Ontario in order to be selected to represent the province at Men's Nationals. Tryout details and selection criteria will be made available online and communicated directly to club coaches and athletes prior to selection camps. The Men's Provincial Program is led by a knowledgeable, qualified, and passionate coaching staff committed to athlete development and program growth.
The Ontario Senior Men's Team proudly represents the province each year at the Wheelchair Basketball Canada (WBC) National Championships, competing against the top provincial programs from across the country. This premier tournament showcases the highest level of wheelchair basketball in Canada, bringing together the nation's best male and female 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 be held in conjunction with the inaugural OneAbility Games, a celebration of inclusive sport and athletic excellence on the 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.