This infographic is a very useful tool that acts as a reference for disability and physical activity organizations, coaches, teachers, and professionals.

Calgary Adapted Hub powered by Jumpstart is changing the game! View our 2021-2022 Annual Report here.

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

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."

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.

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!

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

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 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.

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.

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. 

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

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.

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.

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.