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 community is easy and a click away!
Sports & Recreation Highlight: Adapted Golf
Did you know….
Golf can be used as a therapeutic tool to improve balance, mobility, flexibility, strength and fitness and to reduce pain and disability.
Golf Resources
• Ontario Disabled Golf Association (Barrie, ON)
Contact: Ed Membery, Tel: 705-737-9558
• Ontario Visually Impaired Golfers Association (Winnipeg, MB)
Contact: Barry Smorang, Tel: 204-831-5768
• Golf for the Physically Challenged (Oakville, ON)
Golf for the Physically Challenged is a program for anyone who has experienced an amputation, spinal cord injury, stroke or other physical challenge and has an interest in golf. People with all different types of disabilities are free to enjoy one afternoon a week at the driving range. Call before attending the program. Hours: Mon & Wed 1 pm-3 pm, May-October.
Contact: Frank & Ingrid VanWaterschoot, Co-Chairman, Tel: 905-257-9843
clstamand@sympatico.ca
• Therapeutic Golf Rehabilitation (London, ON)
Therapeutic Golf Rehabilitation (TGR) uses golf as a tool to improve balance, mobility, flexibility, strength and fitness, and to reduce pain and disability. TGR is located in London.
Contact: Sari Shatil, Tel: 519-871-3433
sshatil@neuphysio.com
http://www.neuphysio.com/golf
• National Alliance for Accessible Golf (Vancouver, BC)
The National Alliance for Accessible Golf (Alliance) is an organization working to ensure the opportunity for all individuals with disabilities to play the game of golf. The mission of the Alliance is to increase participation of people with disabilities in the game of golf.
Contact: Tel: 703-299-4296
http://www.accessgolf.org/index.cfm
• Accessible Golf Carts - SoloRider
SoloRider single-rider golf car featuring patented stand-up seat in white, beige and hunter green. Optional accessories: canopy, turbine wheel covers, tow bar and towing hitch, mirrors, street lighting kit, sand bottle kit and dual bag holders.
Contact: 1-800-898-3353
http://www.solorider.com