The Calgary Adapted Hub powered by Jumpstart is excited to announce the launch of four new adaptive and disability-inclusive sports to Calgarians, in addition to the return of many family favourites this fall!

All Sport One Day is back from August 19 - 21 and will feature many fully adapted and partially adapted sessions

Be sure to sign up for the Mount Royal University adapted programs starting this September!

Calgary has been selected as the host city for the 2024 Special Olympics Canada Winter Games. "Calgary is proud to have been chosen as host city for the Special Olympics Canada Winter Games 2024," said Calgary Mayor Jyoti Gondek in a release. “We look forward to sharing our great facilities and our inclusive community spirit will welcome all with open arms. I know Calgarians will volunteer in great numbers to ensure that this event delivers the experience of a lifetime for these amazing athletes and their families."

Join us on Thursday July 7 at 12:00 p.m. for Daniela Testani's presentation titled "Connecting risk factors, physical activity and mental health in children with cerebral palsy."

Register for the City of Calgary's Adaptive Family Golf Nights, and enjoy four sessions of adapted golf.

Register for the WinSport Adapted Multisport program and try several different para-sports delivered by expert coaches from local and provincial sport organizations.

Join us for this upcoming seminar to learn evidence-informed practical strategies to create sport and recreation programs that are rooted in quality participation for individuals with disabilities, based on research from Dr. Amy Latimer-Cheung.

Join the team at the University of Calgary for this fun adapted physical activity program that is sure to get your kids moving and making friends!

Dr. Andrea Bundon joins us as the next speaker in our Research & Community Engagement Seminar Series. Dr. Bundon will lead us through an exploration of what are we promoting when we promote disability sport.

Come give boccia a shot! Join us for this 4-week introductory program at MRU on Sunday afternoons this Spring!

Kirsten Kirwer takes a deep dive on the importance of confronting and disrupting ableist understandings and practices to create safe and welcoming spaces to thrive in. Join us on March 24, 2022 for this exciting presentation.

Our partners have adaptive and disability-inclusive options to get kids active this summer

This 6-week program is designed with inclusivity in mind for children of all abilities, ages 5-12.

Join us Thursday, February 24 at 4 p.m. MST for Dr. Homa Rafiei Milajerdi's talk "Can active video games improve physical activity and cognitive functioning of individuals with autism spectrum disorder?".

The Parkdale community rink has gone from a crumbling structure to a barrier-breaking hub after a major facelift. Alberta’s first fully accessible outdoor facility opened to the public on Saturday, and as Cami Kepke reports, the community association hopes to see other neighbourhoods follow suit.

Join the team at the University of Calgary for 9 weeks of adapted multi-sport and physical activity fun this winter!

Join us Thursday, January 27 at 4 p.m. MST for Dr. Elizabeth Condliffe's talk "Robotic Trainers to facilitate Adapted Physical Activity"

Due to the recent rise in Covid case numbers in our region, these two events have been postponed until further notice, as both events expect participants from neighbouring provinces. Repsol Sport Centre is actively working with CALTAF and Kronos Triathlon to find an alternative date.

The Calgary Adapted Hub powered by Jumpstart is recognized as Calgary's 2021 Accessibility Advocacy Award winner.

The Research & Community Engagement Seminar Series aims to bring current research to families and the programming community in an easy-to-digest community-based approach. You can re-watch all episodes now on our YouTube Channel!

Winter 2022 Adaptive Programs are now open for registration at Mount Royal University!

Watch Catherine Tremblay and Jessica Youngblood present on the impacts of adapted sport and recreation programs in this special episode 'The Latest from the Lab'.

Join us Thursday, November 25 for this special edition student showcase "The Latest from the Lab" featuring University of Calgary graduate student, Catherine Tremblay and PhD student Jessica Youngblood.

As the seasons begin to change here in Calgary, we compiled a list of local adapted and inclusive sport and recreation programs that are launching this month.

Watch Dr. Brianne Request's presentation "The Impact of Physical Activity Among People with Neurodevelopmental Disabilities".

That Calgary Adapted Hub powered by Jumpstart is pleased to present our inaugural annual report to the community. Enjoy!

The Calgary Adapted Hub powered by Jumpstart is seeking quotes for photography services to capture a variety of adaptive and inclusive sport and recreation programs across our collective partner organizations.

Join us Thursday, October, 28 at 4pm MDT for Dr. Brianne Redquest's talk "The Impact of Physical Activity Among People with Neurodevelopmental Disabilities".

As organizations are looking for ways to incorporate virtual programming this fall and winter, we ask "why not make it inclusive and accessible for kids of all abilities?". We've partnered with Abilities Centre, OneAbility, and Abilities Centre Ottawa to share our tips and tricks to make virtual programming accessible for all.

Watch Karen Pratt's presentation '"It Feels Good!" Benefits of Therapeutic Horseback Riding from the Children's Perspective'.

The Calgary Adapted Hub, Vi Riddell Pediatric Rehabilitation Research Program, and the University of Calgary are conducting a survey to learn about participation, injury and concussion rates in adapted and para sport and recreation. You can help inform safety practices and identify who may be at greater risk of injury or concussion. Learn more!

Alberta Cerebral Palsy Sports Association & Mount Royal University launch a 6-week Boccia program, a Calgary first!

We're back with another Research & Community Engagement Seminar! Join us on Sept. 23rd for Dr. Laura Brunton & Karen Pratt's talk: "It Feels Good!" Benefits of Therapeutic Horseback Riding from the Children's Perspective.

Looking for ways to keep your kids active and entertained in the final few days of summer break? Join Kathleen and Jordan from Mount Royal University's Children's Adapted Physical Activity (CAPA) program for this two-part virtual mini-series!

September is not just the return to school It’s also the return to SPORT! Sport Calgary is proud to announce the return of their signature event, All Sport One Day in a special ‘Extended Edition’ for 2021. This year, there are over 20 sessions that are either partially or fully adaptable for children and youth with a disability. A full list of adaptive programs is available at AllSportOneDay.ca.

Looking for a sport that can be played by all ages and all abilities? Join us for this FREE coaching clinic!

Although the Olympics have ended, the Tokyo 2020 Summer Games are far from over. Canada’s Paralympic athletes are now heading to Tokyo to compete in the Paralympic Games from August 24 to September 5.

Outdoor play for children and youth with a disability is a right. A new Inclusive Playgrounds resource present evidence-informed recommendations for designing playgrounds to enable inclusion and participation of children with disabilities.

Mount Royal University Recreation has teamed up with the Alberta Cerebral Palsy Sports Association to bring boccia to Calgary!

The Research & Community Engagement Seminar Series aims to bring current research to families and the sport and recreation programming community in an easy-to-digest community based approach. You can re-watch all episodes now on our YouTube Channel!

On June 24, 2021 the Calgary Adapted Hub powered by Jumpstart hosted Dr. Kelly Arbour Nicitopoulos in the fifth instalment of the Community Engagement and Knowledge Translation Seminar series. Dr. Arbour Nicitopoulos presentation “Quality Play in Children and Youth with Disabilities – A Right or a Privilege?” is available in full length here.

With summer break fast approaching, the Calgary Adapted Hub powered by Jumpstart partners are pleased to offer both in-person and virtual camp options to keep kids with a disability active!

Summer break is fast approaching! Register now for the FREE Calgary Adapted Hub powered by Jumpstart ‘Play from Home Kit’ to have an active start. 

As a founding partner of the Calgary Adapted Hub powered by Jumpstart, The City of Calgary Recreation department welcomes customers and families of all abilities in their facilities and programs. 

On May 27, 2021 the Calgary Adapted Hub powered by Jumpstart hosted Dr. Kathleen Martin Ginis in the fourth episode of the Community Engagement and Knowledge Translation Seminar series.

Evidence-Based Strategies for Designing Effective Physical Activity-Enhancing Interventions for People with Disabilities.

Research & Community Engagement Seminar Presented by Calgary Adapted Hub powered by Jumpstart

Calgary Adapted Hub along with our partners at the University of Calgary Sport Injury Prevention Research Centre hosted Dr. Nancy Quinn in the second instalment of the Community Engagement and Knowledge Translation Seminar series.

In 2018 City Council approved the Inclusive Play Spaces Implementation Plan and opened a 15,000 square foot inclusive playground at Shouldice Athletic Park through the Canadian Tire Jumpstart Inclusive Play Project.

Mount Royal University (MRU) is home to a variety of adapted and inclusive physical activity community programs to get families of all abilities active.

The Calgary Adapted Hub powered by Jumpstart had the privilege of hosting Eli A. Wolff as our featured speaker in the most recent Research & Community Engagement Seminar series.

As a founding partner of the Calgary Adapted Hub powered by Jumpstart, WinSport is dedicated to creating more opportunities for families of all abilities to get active more often.

From the Paralympics to Public Health: The Impact of Sport and Physical Activity for People with Disabilities.

On February 25, 2021 the Calgary Adapted Hub along with our partners, hosted Dr. Cheri Blauwet in the first installment of the Community Engagement and Knowledge Translation Seminar series.

On March 24, 2021 the Calgary Adapted Hub along with our partners at the University of Calgary Sport Injury Prevention Research Centre hosted Dr. Nancy Quinn in the second instalment of the Community Engagement and Knowledge Translation Seminar series.

Calgary Adapted Hub represents a first of its kind in Canada where a consortium of academic institutions, municipal recreation, and sport programming stakeholders work together to ensure excellence in adapted physical activity.

As a founding partner of CAH the University of Calgary provides research and evidence-informed knowledge translation strategy to the collective to support new and innovative accessible program development.

In August 2020 it was announced that Calgary is about to become an adapted sport hub to enhance opportunities for physical activity and recreation for Calgary families experiencing disability.

It’s been a favourite space to play for kids and now it’s a little more accessible for everyone.