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CONCERT FOR INCLUSION
 Paralympics Ontario would like to thank everyone who supported the 2008 Concert for Inclusion. The evening was a great success and would not have been possible without the contributions of our sponsors, DKC Insurance Group, Melody Homes, Sunrise Medical and our provincial sponsor ShoppersHomeHealthCare. Theses sponsors were instrumental in contributing to the sucess of this fundraising effort along with many other organizations who donated to our auctions. Special concert thanks to Alana Bridgewater, Julie Michels, Rick Wharton, Frank McNaulty, Simone Soman, Robert Pilon, June Garber and Adrian Luces for putting on a first rate show. Please check out the photogallery on our website! | |
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2008 ONTARIO PARASPORT AWARDS
 Paralympics Ontario is pleased to announce that the 2008 Ontario ParaSport Awards will take place Saturday, November 15th at the DoubleTree International Plaza Hotel in Toronto. This annual event celebrates the achievements of athletes with a physical disability throughout the past year as well as lifelong volunteers from Paralympics Ontario and all of its member Provincial Sport Organizations. This is an exciting year for the Ontario ParaSport Awards as winter Provincial Sport Organizations will be recognized.
This year's four Games host communities will be recognized for their tremendous hospitality over the past summer/winter. London Legion Tack and Field Club and the Ottawa Lions Track Club will receive awards for hosting their respective Regional ParaSport Games while Variety Village will be recognized for hosting the successful 2008 Ontario ParaSport Summer Games. The city of Collingwood will also be recognized for hosting the 2008 Ontario Paralympic Winter Championships this past February.
Also being presented is the Ron Foster Award. This award was designed to recognize volunteers at the provincial level who have dedicated their time and energy towards the delivery of opportunities for athletes with a physical disability in sport and recreation. This will be the seventeenth year the award has been presented dating back to 1991 with many great volunteers previously having been acknowledged.
Other awards being presented are the five to twenty-five year volunteer awards, PSO annual awards and Paralympics Ontario annual awards.
Paralympics Ontario invites you to sponsor this event by becoming a ParaSport Recognition Partner. Sponsorship includes 8 tickets to the Ontario ParaSport Awards, logo recognition on the Paralympics Ontario website, evening program, and special mention in the pre and post press release. For complete details on this partnership package contact Matt Rhodes (416) 426-7030.
Come join us for a night of fun and excitement as we reminisce with old friends and meet new ones. This will be a great opportunity to show gratitude to coaches, officials, volunteers and clubs. This will also be a great opportunity to hear all about the Beijing Paralympic Games from a few special guests.
The cost of tickets is $50 with cocktails beginning at 5:00pm at the DoubleTree International Plaza. To purchase a ticket you can call (416) 426-7187 or email info@paralympicsontario.ca. Discounted accommodations are available until November 7 at the DoubleTree International Hotel at (416) 244-1711.
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PARASPORT DIRECTORY
Through funding made available by the Ministry of Health Promotion (Active 2010 - Sport Priority), and the Ontario Trillium Foundation, Paralympics Ontario is conducting a ParaSport Survey throughout the province. The goal of this survey is to create a comprehensive directory listing ParaSport opportunities for persons with a physical disability that wish to engage in sport.
ParaSports are defined as any sport for athletes with a physical disability. ParaSports are often referred to as "adaptive sports" or "Paralympic sports".
Organizations will be included in the Ontario ParaSport Directory that will feature an extensive list of sporting opportunities. The directory will include grass roots, recreational, and elite ParaSport programs. It will be made available electronically at www.paralympicsontario.ca as well as in a hard copy format, for use by athletes, parents, healthcare providers, clubs, associations and others.
Through the partnership Paralympics Ontario has with the Canadian Paralympic Committee (CPC), programs will also be listed in the CPC "Feel the Rush" database found at www.paralympic.ca
This survey will also be used to discover communities that may qualify for Paralympics Ontario's Community Sport Development Program/funding, as the information collected will be used to identify areas throughout Ontario where there is need to develop programs for athletes with physical disabilities.
Paralympics Ontario encourages anyone to forward this survey to any organization that offers programs that you feel reflect the goals of this survey.
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WOODSTOCK TO HOST 2009 ONTARIO PARASPORT SUMMER GAMES - JULY 24-26
 Mayor Michael Harding reacted enthusiastically to the news released by Ministry of Health Promotion, Minister Margaret Best that the City of Woodstock would be hosting the 2009 Ontario ParaSport Summer Games. "We're known as the Friendly City for a good reason," stated Mayor Harding, "And we are going to prove that in a big way for the ParaSport Summer Games." Cathy Vincelli, Executive Director for Paralympics Ontario said "Members of the site review committee were impressed by both the facilities and the eagerness of members of the Local Organizing Committee during our visit to Woodstock".
The opening ceremonies for the 2009 Ontario ParaSport Summer Games are scheduled for July 24 with competitons being held throughout the weekend. Please check our website in the upcoming months for the more information. |
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CALL FOR COMMUNITY SPORT DEVELOPMENT PARTICIPANTS
As our year one clubs enter another exciting year of sport, year two of Paralympics Ontario's Community Sport Development program is underway. The Peterborough Pacers Wheelchair Basketball Club is starting up their fall season full of energy and excitement after a fabulous first year, including hosting their own tournament. The Ottawa Odyssey Boccia Club is continuing with their training and programming, working towards more great competitions this year after a very successful attendance at the Ontario ParaSport Summer Games. Paralympics Ontario is currently selecting communities to develop an additional three new clubs this upcoming year with funding from the Ontario Trillium Foundation. The Community Sport Development program provides professional consulting, equipment funding and mentorship to the clubs during their formative phase. Clubs are assisted in areas such as skill development, athlete recruitment, governance, fundraising, volunteer recruitment, fundraising and sustainability planning.
Based on an Ontario ParaSport needs assessment, Paralympics Ontario is in the process of communicating with communities interested in partnering with Paralympics Ontario on club development, and will soon select three communities to take part in the 2008/09 program. If you or your community is interested in the Community Sport Development Program please contact Jill Valentine at 416-426-7012 or jill@paralympicsontario.ca.
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2008 ONTARIO PARASPORT SUMMER GAMES
The 2008 Ontario ParaSport Summer Games officially closed at the athlete's banquet on Saturday, July 26 after two days of high-level competition by 134 athletes.
The closing banquet, held at Centennial College's Progress Campus, was a hit with the athletes and guests alike. Minister of Health Promotion, Margarett Best congratulated the athletes, coaches and trainers, praising their hard work, skill and dedication.
"The athletes and their coaches who participated in this year's ParaSport Games are role models for all Ontarians," said Margarett Best, Minister of Health Promotion. "Their hard work and dedication is an inspiration to all of us, and I take pride in congratulating them. I am already looking forward to next year's ParaSport Summer Games in Woodstock."
Cathy Vincelli, Executive Director, Paralympics Ontario was assisted by Joe Millage of ShoppersHomeHealthCare in presenting ParaSport Awards of Merrit to the Games' outstanding athletes.
These Ontario provincial championships for athletes with a disability showcased the best athletic talent Ontario has to offer at five extraordinary venues, including Variety Village.
"I am extremely proud of our athletes, our community and our organizing committee team members and volunteers," said Steve Bialowas, Chair of the Host Organizing Committee (HOC). "They all worked hard to make these the best Games ever, and I believe they have succeeded."
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CONGRATULATIONS TO ALL OF ONTARIO'S ATHLETES THAT COMPETED IN BEIJING!
Greg Dailey, Guide for Jason Dunkerley, Athletics Jason Dunkerley, Athletics (Bronze)
Jeff Adams, Athletics
Jessica Matassa, Athletics
Johnathon Dunkerley, Athletics
Josh Cassidy, Athletics
Kyle Pettey, Athletics (Bronze)
Leah Robinson, Athletics
Mark Ledo, Athletics
Megan Muscat, Athletics
Sean Young, Athleics
Stefanie Reid, Athletics (Bronze)
Tracey Ferguson, Athletics & Wheelchair Basketball
Abdi Fatah, Wheelchair Basketball (Silver)
Adam Lancia, Wheelchair Basketball (Silver)
Christopher Stoutenburg, Wheelchair Basketball (Silver)
Katie Harnock, Wheelchair Basketball
Adam Dukovich, Boccia
Brock Richardson, Boccia
Tammy McLeod, Boccia
Dean Kozak, Goalball
Jeff Christy, Goalball
Rob Christy, Goalball
Annette Lisabeth, Goalball
Bill Morgan, Goalball
Laura Katherine Comeau, Rowing
Sally Thomas, Powerlifting
Steven Daniel, Rowing
Wilfredo More-Wilson, Rowing
Dave Willsie, Wheelchair Rugby (Bronze)
Erika Schmutz, Wheelchair Rugby (Bronze)
Jason Crone, Wheelchair Rugby (Bronze)
Michael Whitehead, Wheelchair Rugby (Bronze)
Andrea Cole, Swimming
Brittany Gray, Swimming
Darda Sales, Swimming
Jessica Tuomela, Swimming
Joseph Barker, Swimming
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