
Adapted Bike Fitting Instructional Course
CP Kids & Families is hosting a unique and educational opportunity for PT's, OT's, and Recreational Therapists on March 24th, from 12:30pm-4:30pm.
March 16, 2023 | Active Opportunities
Get the latest information on inclusive and accessible sport and recreation programming from Calgary Adapted Hub powered by Jumpstart (CAH).
CP Kids & Families is hosting a unique and educational opportunity for PT's, OT's, and Recreational Therapists on March 24th, from 12:30pm-4:30pm.
March 16, 2023 | Active Opportunities
Don't forget to sign up for March's Research & Community Engagement Seminar, featuring Dr. Martin Block.
March 14, 2023 | Articles
January's Calgary Adapted Hub powered by Jumpstart Research & Community Engagement Seminar features Dr. Kwok Ng.
February 8, 2023 | Articles
December's Calgary Adapted Hub powered by Jumpstart Research & Community Engagement Seminar features Dr. Enrico Quilico.
January 4, 2023 | Articles
November's Calgary Adapted Hub powered by Jumpstart Research & Community Engagement Seminar features Dr. Jennifer Zwicker.
January 4, 2023 | Research
October's Calgary Adapted Hub powered by Jumpstart Research & Community Engagement Seminar features Dr. Carly McMorris.
January 4, 2023 | Research
This infographic is a very useful tool that acts as a reference for disability and physical activity organizations, coaches, teachers, and professionals.
January 4, 2023 | Articles
Calgary Adapted Hub powered by Jumpstart is changing the game! View our 2021-2022 Annual Report here.
December 20, 2022 | Articles
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!
September 1, 2022 | Articles
All Sport One Day is back from August 19 - 21 and will feature many fully adapted and partially adapted sessions
August 11, 2022 | Articles
Be sure to sign up for the Mount Royal University adapted programs starting this September!
August 3, 2022 | Partners News
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."
June 28, 2022 | Media
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."
June 27, 2022 | Research
Register for the City of Calgary's Adaptive Family Golf Nights, and enjoy four sessions of adapted golf.
June 10, 2022 | Partners News
Register for the WinSport Adapted Multisport program and try several different para-sports delivered by expert coaches from local and provincial sport organizations.
May 19, 2022 | Partners News
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!
April 13, 2022 | Partners News
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.
April 11, 2022 | Research
Come give boccia a shot! Join us for this 4-week introductory program at MRU on Sunday afternoons this Spring!
April 8, 2022 | Partners News
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.
March 3, 2022 | Research
Our partners have adaptive and disability-inclusive options to get kids active this summer
March 2, 2022 | Partners News
This 6-week program is designed with inclusivity in mind for children of all abilities, ages 5-12.
February 18, 2022 | Partners News
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?".
February 1, 2022 | Research
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.
February 1, 2022 | Media
Join the team at the University of Calgary for 9 weeks of adapted multi-sport and physical activity fun this winter!
January 27, 2022 | Partners News
Join us Thursday, January 27 at 4 p.m. MST for Dr. Elizabeth Condliffe's talk "Robotic Trainers to facilitate Adapted Physical Activity"
January 4, 2022 | Research
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.
December 23, 2021 | Partners News
The Calgary Adapted Hub powered by Jumpstart is recognized as Calgary's 2021 Accessibility Advocacy Award winner.
December 21, 2021 | Partners News
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!
December 17, 2021 | Research
Winter 2022 Adaptive Programs are now open for registration at Mount Royal University!
December 9, 2021 | Partners News
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'.
December 6, 2021 | Research
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.
November 10, 2021 | Research
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.
November 3, 2021 | Partners News
Watch Dr. Brianne Request's presentation "The Impact of Physical Activity Among People with Neurodevelopmental Disabilities".
October 29, 2021 | Research
That Calgary Adapted Hub powered by Jumpstart is pleased to present our inaugural annual report to the community. Enjoy!
October 27, 2021 | Articles
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.
October 26, 2021 | Partners News
Join us Thursday, October, 28 at 4pm MDT for Dr. Brianne Redquest's talk "The Impact of Physical Activity Among People with Neurodevelopmental Disabilities".
October 8, 2021 | Research
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.
October 1, 2021 | Videos
Watch Karen Pratt's presentation '"It Feels Good!" Benefits of Therapeutic Horseback Riding from the Children's Perspective'.
September 24, 2021 | Videos
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!
September 24, 2021 | Research
Alberta Cerebral Palsy Sports Association & Mount Royal University launch a 6-week Boccia program, a Calgary first!
September 15, 2021 | Partners News
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.
September 10, 2021 | Research
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!
August 26, 2021 | Videos
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.
August 24, 2021 | Partners News
Looking for a sport that can be played by all ages and all abilities? Join us for this FREE coaching clinic!
August 12, 2021 | Articles
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.
August 10, 2021 | Articles
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.
August 5, 2021 | Research
Mount Royal University Recreation has teamed up with the Alberta Cerebral Palsy Sports Association to bring boccia to Calgary!
August 4, 2021 | Partners News
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!
July 20, 2021 | Media
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.
June 25, 2021 | Videos
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!
June 24, 2021 | Partners News
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.
June 21, 2021 | Partners News
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.
June 7, 2021 | Partners News
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.
June 3, 2021 | Media
Evidence-Based Strategies for Designing Effective Physical Activity-Enhancing Interventions for People with Disabilities.
May 27, 2021 | Videos
Research & Community Engagement Seminar Presented by Calgary Adapted Hub powered by Jumpstart
May 26, 2021 | Videos
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.
May 26, 2021 | Videos
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.
May 25, 2021 | Partners News
Mount Royal University (MRU) is home to a variety of adapted and inclusive physical activity community programs to get families of all abilities active.
May 1, 2021 | Partners News
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.
April 17, 2021 | Partners News
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.
April 1, 2021 | Partners News
From the Paralympics to Public Health: The Impact of Sport and Physical Activity for People with Disabilities.
March 30, 2021 | Videos
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.
February 25, 2021 | Partners News
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.
February 25, 2021 | Partners News
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.
February 15, 2021 | Media
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.
January 10, 2021 | Partners News
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.
August 1, 2020 | Media
It’s been a favourite space to play for kids and now it’s a little more accessible for everyone.
June 19, 2019 | Partners News