Canadian wheelchair sport links

Links to Related Sites

The Canadian Wheelchair Sports Association is only one of many organizations serving athletes with a disability. Provincially, CWSA's member organizations recruit and support chair athletes. Many sports once covered by CWSA are now administered by the appropriate national-level, able-bodied sports organizations.

The following organizations are involved in delivering sport programs to athletes with a disability. Links have been included for those with active web sites. Where an organization does not have a web site, we have provided a link to its parent organization, or to off-line contact information.

NAME MULTI-SPORT ORGANIZATION DESCRIPTION

Sport Canada Sport Canada is a branch of the Canadian Identity Sector within the federal Department of Canadian Heritage.
It's mission is to: "support the achievement of high performance excellence and the development of the Canadian sport system to strengthen the unique contribution that sport makes to Canadian identity, culture and society."

British Columbia
Wheelchair Sports The governing body for wheelchair sports in British Columbia.

Wheelchair Sports Alberta The governing body for wheelchair sports in Alberta.

SWSA Saskatchewan Wheelchair
Sports Association The governing body for wheelchair sports in Saskatchewan.

MWSA Manitoba Wheelchair
Sports Association The governing body for wheelchair sports in Manitoba.

Ontario Wheelchair
Sports Association The governing body for wheelchair sports in Ontario.

Association québecoise de
sport en fauteuil roulant The governing body for wheelchair sports in Québec.

NBWSA New Brunswick Wheelchair
Sports Association The governing body for wheelchair sports in New Brunswick.

Prince Edward Island
Recreation and Sport Association
for the Physically Challenged The governing body for wheelchair sports in Prince Edward Island.

Wheelchair Sports Association
of Newfoundland and Labrador The governing body for wheelchair sports in Newfoundland and Labrador.

Active Living
Alliance Our vision is full and equitable access to active living opportunities for Canadians with disabilities. Our mission is to promote inclusion and active living lifestyles of Canadians with disabilities by facilitating communication and collaboration among organizations, agencies, and individuals.

Canadian Amputee
Sports Association Canada's governing body for sports for amputee athletes.

Canadian Blind
Sports Association The Canadian Blind Sports Association is the recognized sport governing body for blind sports in Canada.
"The CBSA is a volunteer based not-for-profit organization that facilitates national and international sport opportunities for Canadians who are legally blind."

Canadian Cerebral Palsy
Sports Association Canada's governing body for sports for athletes with cerebral palsy. "The Canadian Cerebral Palsy Sports Association is committed to ensuring equitable treatment of athletes with cerebral palsy and other related disabilities, within a valid classification system through the facilitation of sport opportunities."

Canadian Deaf Sports
Association The CDSA was established in 1963, and was the first Canadian Sports Organization for the Disabled.
The objective of CDSA is to "promote and facilitate the practice of fitness, amateur sports and recreation among deaf people of all ages in Canada from the local recreational level to Olympics calibre."

Canadian Paralympic Committee The governing body for Canada's Paralympic team.
The Canadian Paralympic Committee is a private corporation recognized by the International Paralympic Committee since 1989 as the National Paralympic Committee in Canada. CPC's mandate is to "promote the Paralympic movement to the fullest by providing the professional management of Canada's Paralympic Teams."

International Paralympic
Committee The international sport governing body for Paralympic Sports.
IPC's object is to: "form and be the international representative organisation of sports for athletes with disabilities at Paralympic standards."

International Stoke Mandeville Wheelchair Sports Federation The ISMWSF has been active in wheelchair sports since 1945.
The mission statement of the ISMWSF is to "foster and encourage the development of athletes in wheelchair sport internationally from grass roots to elite level."

Centre for Sport and Law Inc. The Centre for Sport and Law is a consulting company offering services and practical resources on legal and risk management issues.

Athletes CAN Athletes CAN is the association representing Canada's National Team Athletes. The mission of Athletes CAN is to work with our partners in leadership, advocacy and education to ensure a fair, responsive and supportive sport system for high performance athletes in Canada.

World Anti-Doping
Agency WADA coordinates a comprehensive anti-doping program at the international level."
Mission Statement: "The mission of World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) is to promote and coordinate at international level the fight against doping in sport in all forms."

Canadian Sport Centre
Atlantic Canada "The National Sport Centre - Atlantic Canada is committed to supporting high performance athletes and coaches training in Atlantic Canada through the provision of essential services towards their pursuit of athletic and personal excellence."
The NSC-AC is a "virtual" Centre using a decentralized model of service delivery with administrative outreach offices based in Halifax, Fredericton, St. Johns and Charlottetown.

Canadian Sport Centre
Calgary Our Vision: "More Canadian athletes pursuing and realizing podium performances at international competitions."
Mission Statement: "To support high performance athletes to achieve podium performances at international competitions through a holistic process."

Canadian Sport Centre
Manitoba The CSCM is dedicated to the support of athletic excellence by providing programs and services for Manitoba’s high performance athletes and coaches. As the beneficiary of the legacy of the 13th Pan – American Games held in Winnipeg in 1999, the CSCM will continue its commitment to furthering the success of our athletes in Canada and world-wide.

Canadian Sport Centre
Ontario The CSC Ontario provides services and programs to enhance the training environment for athletes and coaches in three primary areas of activity: Athlete Services, Training Group Partnerships, and the National Coaching Institute (NCI), which offers the NCCP Level IV Diploma program. The CSC Ontario also plays an on-going leadership role in helping develop sport nationally and provincially, recognizing the connection between participation and excellence as being part of the same sport continuum.

Pacific Sport Group BC Network of National and Regional Sport Centres
PacificSport services the finest athletes and coaches in Pacific Canada: The Olympians and Paralympians, Canada's developing champions of tomorrow; Provincial team athletes and the best Regional prospects rising through the system.

National Sport Centre
Saskatchewan Our Vision: "More Canadian athletes pursuing and realizing podium performances at international competitions."
Mission Statement: "To support high performance athletes to achieve podium performances at international competitions through a holistic process."

NAME SINGLE-SPORT ORGANIZATION DESCRIPTION

ARCHERY
Federation of
Canadian Archers, Inc. The national governing body for archery in Canada.

ATHLETICS
Athletics Canada The National Sport Governing Body for Track and Field in Canada.
"Athletics Canada's purpose is to support high performance athletics at the world level, and to provide leadership in developmental athletics."

BASKETBALL
Canadian Wheelchair
Basketball Association The National Sports Governing Body responsible for the organization of wheelchair basketball in Canada.
"The CWBA is in the business of promoting excellence and developing opportunities for Canadians in the game of wheelchair basketball."

CYCLING
Canadian Cycling
Association The National Sports Governing Body responsible for the organization of cycling and hand cycling in Canada.

EQUESTRIAN
Equine Canada Hippique The national governing body for equestrian sport in Canada.
"The ECH is responsible for fostering and encouraging the development of equestrian activity, with the exception of racing."

FENCING
Canadian Fencing Federation The national sport governing body for fencing.
"Our mandate is to establish, develop and support fencing in Canada and to represent Canada with distinction on the international scene."

HOCKEY
Electric Wheelchair Hockey The governing body for the sport of electric wheelchair hockey in Canada. "Our mission statement is: to provide a quality hockey program for all persons with disabilities who have limited upper body strength and/or mobility, who could significantly benefit from the use of an electric wheelchair in competitive sport."
Other recommended site: Calgary PowerHockey League

HOCKEY
Sledge Hockey of Canada The governing body for the sport of sledge hockey in Canada.
Our mission: "To promote and develop the sport of sledge hockey for all Canadians."

LAWN BOWLING
Bowls Canada Boulingrin Canada's governing body for the sport of lawn bowling.
"Bowls Canada Boulingrin is the Canadian sport association overseeing bowls, which includes the promotion and development of lawn bowls, lawn bowling, indoor bowls, short mat bowls and carpet bowls."

RACQUETBALL
Racquetball Canada Canada's governing body for the sport of racquetball.
"The role of Racquetball Canada is to promote racquetball as a sport and a physical activity, and to provide leadership by developing and coordinating services and programs designed to meet the needs of the racquetball community."

RIDING
Canadian Therapeutic
Riding Association The Canadian Therapeutic Riding Association is the National Sports organization for Therapeutic Riding and riders with a disability in Canada.
"To support CanTRA's centres across Canada by promoting riding as a therapeutic, recreational and sport activity for children and adults with disabilities through education, an instructor certification program, and liability insurance policy." "

SAILING
Canadian Yachting Association The national authority for sailing in Canada.
"The Association is dedicated to promoting the sport of sailing and represents the interests of the majority of sailors in Canada."

SFC SHOOTING
Shooting Federation of Canada Canada's national sport governing body for shooting.

SKIING
Canadian Association
for Disabled Skiing Canada's governing body for skiing for athletes with a disability.
CADS supports both recreational and high-performance programs in alpine and cross-country skiing.

SWIMMING
Swimming Canada The governing body of competitive swimming in Canada.
Our mission statement is: "To provide opportunities for every individual in the sport of swimming to reach his or her maximum potential in fitness and excellence."

TABLE TENNIS
Canadian Table Tennis
Association The Canadian national sport governing body for table tennis.

TENNIS
Tennis Canada The sport governing body of tennis in Canada.
Tennis Canada operates programs and events for tennis players of all ages and ability levels. "Tennis Canada is committed to the advancement of tennis in Canada by stimulating participation and excellence in the sport at the local, national, and international levels."

TRIATHLON
Triathlon Canada Triathlon Canada is the National Federation for the sports of Triathlon, Duathlon and Aquathlon in Canada and is responsible for administering all aspects of these sports.
Triathlon Canada is very supportive of athletes with a disability and has mechanisms in place to ensure opportunities for these athletes to compete at the international, national, provincial and local levels.

VOLLEYBALL
Volleyball Canada The national sport governing body for volleyball and beach volleyball in Canada.
"Volleyball Canada shall promote and develop the sport of volleyball and beach volleyball for all Canadians."

WATER SKI
Water Ski Canada The national sport governing body for water skiing in Canada.
"Water Ski Canada is a non-profit organization. It is the sole national sport governing body and recognized water skiing / wakeboard authority in Canada."

WEIGHTLIFTING
Canadian Weightlifting Federation Canada's national sport governing body for weightlifting.

NAME INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATIONS DESCRIPTION

AUSTRALIA
Wheelchair Rugby Australia

The national sport governing body for wheelchair rugby in Australia. New Page

DENMARK
Quad Rugby Denmark

The national sport governing body for wheelchair rugby in Denmark.

GERMANY
Wheelchair-Rugby Germany

The national sport governing body for wheelchair rugby in Germany.

GREAT BRITAIN
Great Britain
Wheelchair Rugby

Basic information on wheelchair rugby in Great Britain.

IRELAND
Gaelic Warriors Wheelchair Rugby

The Gaelic Warriors are the only wheelchair rugby team in Ireland. Although a substantial amount of their training is done in Dublin, players come from all over the country to play and train with the team. They will be representing Ireland at the IWRF European Championships in March 2003.

HOLLAND
Dutch Quad Rugby Association

The national sport governing body for wheelchair rugby in Holland.

POLAND
Polish Wheelchair Rugby Association

The national sport governing body for wheelchair rugby in Poland.

SWEDEN
Swedish Wheelchair Rugby

The national sport governing body for wheelchair rugby in Sweden.

SWITZERLAND
Swiss Quad Rugby

The national sport governing body for wheelchair rugby in Switzerland.

UNITED STATES
United States
Quad Rugby Association

The national sport governing body for wheelchair rugby in the USA.

A list of postal addresses and contact information for these organizations is also available. If none of these organizations seems to fit your need, please contact us and we will be happy to help you find what you need.

Copyright © Canadian Wheelchair Sports Association, 2000-2003. All rights reserved.

	Sport Canada	Sport Canada is a branch of the Canadian Identity Sector within the federal Department of Canadian Heritage. It's mission is to: "support the achievement of high performance excellence and the development of the Canadian sport system to strengthen the unique contribution that sport makes to Canadian identity, culture and society."
	British Columbia Wheelchair Sports	The governing body for wheelchair sports in British Columbia.
	Wheelchair Sports Alberta	The governing body for wheelchair sports in Alberta.
SWSA	Saskatchewan Wheelchair Sports Association	The governing body for wheelchair sports in Saskatchewan.
MWSA	Manitoba Wheelchair Sports Association	The governing body for wheelchair sports in Manitoba.
	Ontario Wheelchair Sports Association	The governing body for wheelchair sports in Ontario.
	Association québecoise de sport en fauteuil roulant	The governing body for wheelchair sports in Québec.
NBWSA	New Brunswick Wheelchair Sports Association	The governing body for wheelchair sports in New Brunswick.
	Prince Edward Island Recreation and Sport Association for the Physically Challenged	The governing body for wheelchair sports in Prince Edward Island.
	Wheelchair Sports Association of Newfoundland and Labrador	The governing body for wheelchair sports in Newfoundland and Labrador.
	Active Living Alliance	Our vision is full and equitable access to active living opportunities for Canadians with disabilities. Our mission is to promote inclusion and active living lifestyles of Canadians with disabilities by facilitating communication and collaboration among organizations, agencies, and individuals.
	Canadian Amputee Sports Association	Canada's governing body for sports for amputee athletes.
	Canadian Blind Sports Association	The Canadian Blind Sports Association is the recognized sport governing body for blind sports in Canada. "The CBSA is a volunteer based not-for-profit organization that facilitates national and international sport opportunities for Canadians who are legally blind."
	Canadian Cerebral Palsy Sports Association	Canada's governing body for sports for athletes with cerebral palsy. "The Canadian Cerebral Palsy Sports Association is committed to ensuring equitable treatment of athletes with cerebral palsy and other related disabilities, within a valid classification system through the facilitation of sport opportunities."
	Canadian Deaf Sports Association	The CDSA was established in 1963, and was the first Canadian Sports Organization for the Disabled. The objective of CDSA is to "promote and facilitate the practice of fitness, amateur sports and recreation among deaf people of all ages in Canada from the local recreational level to Olympics calibre."
	Canadian Paralympic Committee	The governing body for Canada's Paralympic team. The Canadian Paralympic Committee is a private corporation recognized by the International Paralympic Committee since 1989 as the National Paralympic Committee in Canada. CPC's mandate is to "promote the Paralympic movement to the fullest by providing the professional management of Canada's Paralympic Teams."
	International Paralympic Committee	The international sport governing body for Paralympic Sports. IPC's object is to: "form and be the international representative organisation of sports for athletes with disabilities at Paralympic standards."
	International Stoke Mandeville Wheelchair Sports Federation	The ISMWSF has been active in wheelchair sports since 1945. The mission statement of the ISMWSF is to "foster and encourage the development of athletes in wheelchair sport internationally from grass roots to elite level."
	Centre for Sport and Law Inc.	The Centre for Sport and Law is a consulting company offering services and practical resources on legal and risk management issues.
	Athletes CAN	Athletes CAN is the association representing Canada's National Team Athletes. The mission of Athletes CAN is to work with our partners in leadership, advocacy and education to ensure a fair, responsive and supportive sport system for high performance athletes in Canada.
	World Anti-Doping Agency	WADA coordinates a comprehensive anti-doping program at the international level." Mission Statement: "The mission of World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) is to promote and coordinate at international level the fight against doping in sport in all forms."
	Canadian Sport Centre Atlantic Canada	"The National Sport Centre - Atlantic Canada is committed to supporting high performance athletes and coaches training in Atlantic Canada through the provision of essential services towards their pursuit of athletic and personal excellence." The NSC-AC is a "virtual" Centre using a decentralized model of service delivery with administrative outreach offices based in Halifax, Fredericton, St. Johns and Charlottetown.
	Canadian Sport Centre Calgary	Our Vision: "More Canadian athletes pursuing and realizing podium performances at international competitions." Mission Statement: "To support high performance athletes to achieve podium performances at international competitions through a holistic process."
	Canadian Sport Centre Manitoba	The CSCM is dedicated to the support of athletic excellence by providing programs and services for Manitoba’s high performance athletes and coaches. As the beneficiary of the legacy of the 13th Pan – American Games held in Winnipeg in 1999, the CSCM will continue its commitment to furthering the success of our athletes in Canada and world-wide.
	Canadian Sport Centre Ontario	The CSC Ontario provides services and programs to enhance the training environment for athletes and coaches in three primary areas of activity: Athlete Services, Training Group Partnerships, and the National Coaching Institute (NCI), which offers the NCCP Level IV Diploma program. The CSC Ontario also plays an on-going leadership role in helping develop sport nationally and provincially, recognizing the connection between participation and excellence as being part of the same sport continuum.
	Pacific Sport Group	BC Network of National and Regional Sport Centres PacificSport services the finest athletes and coaches in Pacific Canada: The Olympians and Paralympians, Canada's developing champions of tomorrow; Provincial team athletes and the best Regional prospects rising through the system.
	National Sport Centre Saskatchewan	Our Vision: "More Canadian athletes pursuing and realizing podium performances at international competitions." Mission Statement: "To support high performance athletes to achieve podium performances at international competitions through a holistic process."

	ARCHERY Federation of Canadian Archers, Inc.	The national governing body for archery in Canada.
	ATHLETICS Athletics Canada	The National Sport Governing Body for Track and Field in Canada. "Athletics Canada's purpose is to support high performance athletics at the world level, and to provide leadership in developmental athletics."
	BASKETBALL Canadian Wheelchair Basketball Association	The National Sports Governing Body responsible for the organization of wheelchair basketball in Canada. "The CWBA is in the business of promoting excellence and developing opportunities for Canadians in the game of wheelchair basketball."
	CYCLING Canadian Cycling Association	The National Sports Governing Body responsible for the organization of cycling and hand cycling in Canada.
	EQUESTRIAN Equine Canada Hippique	The national governing body for equestrian sport in Canada. "The ECH is responsible for fostering and encouraging the development of equestrian activity, with the exception of racing."
	FENCING Canadian Fencing Federation	The national sport governing body for fencing. "Our mandate is to establish, develop and support fencing in Canada and to represent Canada with distinction on the international scene."
	HOCKEY Electric Wheelchair Hockey	The governing body for the sport of electric wheelchair hockey in Canada. "Our mission statement is: to provide a quality hockey program for all persons with disabilities who have limited upper body strength and/or mobility, who could significantly benefit from the use of an electric wheelchair in competitive sport." Other recommended site: Calgary PowerHockey League
	HOCKEY Sledge Hockey of Canada	The governing body for the sport of sledge hockey in Canada. Our mission: "To promote and develop the sport of sledge hockey for all Canadians."
	LAWN BOWLING Bowls Canada Boulingrin	Canada's governing body for the sport of lawn bowling. "Bowls Canada Boulingrin is the Canadian sport association overseeing bowls, which includes the promotion and development of lawn bowls, lawn bowling, indoor bowls, short mat bowls and carpet bowls."
	RACQUETBALL Racquetball Canada	Canada's governing body for the sport of racquetball. "The role of Racquetball Canada is to promote racquetball as a sport and a physical activity, and to provide leadership by developing and coordinating services and programs designed to meet the needs of the racquetball community."
	RIDING Canadian Therapeutic Riding Association	The Canadian Therapeutic Riding Association is the National Sports organization for Therapeutic Riding and riders with a disability in Canada. "To support CanTRA's centres across Canada by promoting riding as a therapeutic, recreational and sport activity for children and adults with disabilities through education, an instructor certification program, and liability insurance policy." "
	SAILING Canadian Yachting Association	The national authority for sailing in Canada. "The Association is dedicated to promoting the sport of sailing and represents the interests of the majority of sailors in Canada."
SFC	SHOOTING Shooting Federation of Canada	Canada's national sport governing body for shooting.
	SKIING Canadian Association for Disabled Skiing	Canada's governing body for skiing for athletes with a disability. CADS supports both recreational and high-performance programs in alpine and cross-country skiing.
	SWIMMING Swimming Canada	The governing body of competitive swimming in Canada. Our mission statement is: "To provide opportunities for every individual in the sport of swimming to reach his or her maximum potential in fitness and excellence."
	TABLE TENNIS Canadian Table Tennis Association	The Canadian national sport governing body for table tennis.
	TENNIS Tennis Canada	The sport governing body of tennis in Canada. Tennis Canada operates programs and events for tennis players of all ages and ability levels. "Tennis Canada is committed to the advancement of tennis in Canada by stimulating participation and excellence in the sport at the local, national, and international levels."
	TRIATHLON Triathlon Canada	Triathlon Canada is the National Federation for the sports of Triathlon, Duathlon and Aquathlon in Canada and is responsible for administering all aspects of these sports. Triathlon Canada is very supportive of athletes with a disability and has mechanisms in place to ensure opportunities for these athletes to compete at the international, national, provincial and local levels.
	VOLLEYBALL Volleyball Canada	The national sport governing body for volleyball and beach volleyball in Canada. "Volleyball Canada shall promote and develop the sport of volleyball and beach volleyball for all Canadians."
	WATER SKI Water Ski Canada	The national sport governing body for water skiing in Canada. "Water Ski Canada is a non-profit organization. It is the sole national sport governing body and recognized water skiing / wakeboard authority in Canada."
	WEIGHTLIFTING Canadian Weightlifting Federation	Canada's national sport governing body for weightlifting.

	AUSTRALIA Wheelchair Rugby Australia	The national sport governing body for wheelchair rugby in Australia.
	DENMARK Quad Rugby Denmark	The national sport governing body for wheelchair rugby in Denmark.
	GERMANY Wheelchair-Rugby Germany	The national sport governing body for wheelchair rugby in Germany.
	GREAT BRITAIN Great Britain Wheelchair Rugby	Basic information on wheelchair rugby in Great Britain.
	IRELAND Gaelic Warriors Wheelchair Rugby	The Gaelic Warriors are the only wheelchair rugby team in Ireland. Although a substantial amount of their training is done in Dublin, players come from all over the country to play and train with the team. They will be representing Ireland at the IWRF European Championships in March 2003.
	HOLLAND Dutch Quad Rugby Association	The national sport governing body for wheelchair rugby in Holland.
	POLAND Polish Wheelchair Rugby Association	The national sport governing body for wheelchair rugby in Poland.
	SWEDEN Swedish Wheelchair Rugby	The national sport governing body for wheelchair rugby in Sweden.
	SWITZERLAND Swiss Quad Rugby	The national sport governing body for wheelchair rugby in Switzerland.
	UNITED STATES United States Quad Rugby Association	The national sport governing body for wheelchair rugby in the USA.