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Sports & Recreation

Explore the possibilities life has to offer by participating in sports, leisure and recreational activities. Reconnect with sports and leisure activities you enjoyed before your spinal cord injury—whether that involves adaptive sports or more passive leisure pursuits. It’s all about focusing on abilities and re-engaging in community life.

Recreation’s purpose is not to kill time, but to make life
Not to keep a person occupied, but to keep them refreshed
Not to offer an escape from life, but to provide a discovery of life.

  • Adapted Sports & Recreation Clubs in Ontario
    From wheelchair basketball to gardening, lots of people are interested in adapted sports and recreational activities.  In Ontario, there are over 200 adapted sports and leisure clubs ranging from competitive teams to therapeutic and leisure activities.  Finding a local club in your communi...

    Posted on: Fri, Mar 4, 2011

  • Choosing a Fitness Centre that is Right for You
    Keeping fit is part of maintaining a healthy lifestyle and it is important to stay active year round. If you’ve ever considered joining a fitness centre but do not know what to look for, here are some tips to help you choose a one that’s right for you.    Tour the Facility S...

    Posted on: Fri, Mar 4, 2011

  • Going to a Fitness Centre or Therapeutic Pool?
    Here are some tips to help you plan an outing to a fitness centre or therapeutic pool. If you have questions or require further assistance, contact the therapeutic recreationist or other member of the health team at your rehab facility. You can also contact the staff of the fitness centre/therap...

    Posted on: Thu, Feb 10, 2011

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  • Accessible Recreation
    Here are some websites with information related to accessible recreation/leisure resources

    Posted on: Wed, Jun 8, 2011

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  • Skiing
    Nothing is as exhilarating and invigorating as downhill skiing; carving “S” turns in the snow at lightening speed while inhaling the cold crisp winter air. Until recently, I thought this experience was lost to me forever.

    Posted on: Mon, Aug 16, 2010

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