Wheelchair Sports Alberta

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED!

Want to make a difference for athletes across Alberta?

Join Wheelchair Sports Alberta as a volunteer for our upcoming Casino Fundraiser at Pure Casino Yellowhead on August 15 & 16.

Just a few hours of your time helps support:

🏉 Wheelchair Rugby programs
🏀 Wheelchair Basketball programs
♿ Sport wheelchairs and adaptive equipment
🥇 Athlete development and Paralympic sport opportunities

No experience required! Training is provided, and volunteers play a vital role in helping athletes reach their goals.

📅 August 15 & 16, 2026
📍 Pure Casino Yellowhead, Edmonton

✅ Sign up today:
https://signup.com/go/afAEkNk

📧 Questions? Contact Kim at [email protected]

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Volunteers Needed for the WSA Casino – August 15 & 16! 🎰

Wheelchair Sports Alberta is looking for volunteers for our upcoming casino fundraiser this August at Pure Casino Yellowhead

Sign Up Now at https://signup.com/go/afAEkNk

Funds raised from this event directly support athletes across Alberta—helping those training in Paralympic sport pathways and providing critical support for wheelchair rugby and wheelchair basketball teams attending Nationals.

Your support helps fund:
🏉 Wheelchair Rugby
🏀 Wheelchair Basketball
♿ Sport wheelchairs and specialized equipment
🥇 Development opportunities for Paralympic sport athletes

This is your chance to play a role in building the future of adaptive sport in Alberta.

📅 August 15 & 16
📍 Pure Casino Yellowhead – Edmonton

Join the team and help make a lasting impact.

👉 Message us to volunteer today! [email protected]

To Sign up for a shift use the following link https://signup.com/go/afAEkNk

Want to come out to our FREE kayaking try it event but can't make any of the previous dates. No worries we have added 2 new time slots so everyone can come out and try!

Register today: www.parasportsab.com
Questions email: [email protected]

Opportunity to try kayaking. Check out was PSA is offering.

Want to come out to our FREE kayaking try it event but can't make any of the previous dates. No worries we have added 2 new time slots so everyone can come out and try!

Register today: www.parasportsab.com
Questions email: [email protected]

Come check out the action in Red Deer. Wheelchair Rugby event put on by Red Deer Reapers.

Looking for a fun way to get active, connect with others, and learn about adaptive sports and community resources?

Join Spinal Cord Injury Alberta, the Red Deer Reapers, Canadian Adaptive Snow Sports and Wheelchair Sports Alberta for an afternoon of sport, connection, and community.

Whether you're new to adaptive sports, returning to activity, or simply looking to meet others in the community, this event welcomes people of all abilities and experience levels.

Event Highlights
🏉 Try Wheelchair Rugby with the Red Deer Reapers

🏀 Try Wheelchair Basketball with Wheelchair Sports Alberta

🏓 Learn about Adaptive Pickleball

🤝 Connect with peers and community members

📋 Meet local organizations and learn about services available in Red Deer

📅 June 20, 2026

⏰ 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM

📍 Alberta Sports Hall of Fame – Red Deer

🎟️ The first 100 registered participants will receive complimentary admission to the Alberta Sports Hall of Fame and a meal ticket for the event.

Come discover new opportunities, build connections, and experience the excitement of adaptive sports in a welcoming and inclusive environment.

Register Here https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/community-connection-and-adaptive-sports-day-tickets-1989391839545?aff=oddtdtcreator

Wheelchair Sports Alberta is proud to announce the athletes and coaches who will represent Team Alberta at the 2026 Junior National Championship, taking place June 5–7, 2026, at the CEGEP Limoilou Sports Complex in Quebec City, Quebec.

The Junior National Championship brings together Canada's top junior wheelchair basketball athletes and serves as a key development event on the pathway toward the 2027 Canada Winter Games. The tournament provides athletes with an opportunity to compete against the nation's best while gaining valuable experience in a high-performance environment.

Good Luck to all of our Athletes!

Alberta Tennis Centre is pleased to invite you to their Wheelchair Tennis Drop-In Event on Saturday June 20th, from 10:00 am to 12:00 pm, as part of the Alberta Tennis Centre's 10th Anniversary celebrations.
This free event is open to all, regardless of ability or experience. Sports wheelchairs will be provided on the day.
Join us for a full day of festivities :
Time
Activity
10:00 am – 12:00 pm
Trade show — community partners, sponsors & suppliers
10:00 am – 12:00 pm
Wheelchair Tennis Drop-In ♿🎾
11:00 am – 1:30 pm
Free BBQ — ATC Members & Community
12:15 pm – 1:00 pm
Official Presentations & Documentary (Media Event)
1:00 pm – 2:00 pm
Free Tennis Activities — Beat the Pro & more
We would greatly appreciate your help in sharing this opportunity with your network. I've attached the event poster to this email.
For any questions please feel free to contact me : [email protected]

🏉 GIVE WHEELCHAIR RUGBY A TRY! ♿🔥

Spinal Cord Injury Alberta and the Red Deer Reapers are inviting YOU to experience one of the most intense and exciting adaptive sports around at the upcoming Wheelchair Rugby “Try It” Day!

Whether you’re completely new to the sport, a longtime fan, or just curious to see what wheelchair rugby is all about — this event is open to everyone. Disabled or non-disabled participants alike will have the opportunity to get in a rugby chair, learn the basics, and experience the action firsthand.

📅 Saturday, June 20th
⏰ 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM
📍 Alberta Sports Hall of Fame – Red Deer

🏉 Try wheelchair rugby firsthand
🌭 Free meal ticket for the first 100 registrants
🏛️ Free admission to the Alberta Sports Hall of Fame museum included with registration

Come out, meet the community, and discover why wheelchair rugby is one of the fastest-growing and most exciting parasports in Canada.

Register now through scanning the QR code on the poster! 🔥

📣 Join Us for the 2026 Wheelchair Sports Alberta Annual General Meeting! ♿💙

As we continue building the future of adaptive sport in Alberta, we invite our members, athletes, coaches, volunteers, supporters, and community partners to join us for the 2026 WSA Annual General Meeting.

This is an opportunity to reflect on the past year, celebrate the incredible accomplishments across our programs, and look ahead to what’s next for Wheelchair Sports Alberta.

📅 Wednesday, June 24, 2026
🕕 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM
💻 Online via Google Meet
🔗 https://meet.google.com/azt-sxfu-cjg

Be informed. Get involved. Help move WSA forward — stronger together. 💪♿