Wheelchair Sports Alberta

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[Wheelchair Sports Alberta @WSA_Alberta]

We're Hiring! WSA is very excited to be looking for a new Technical Director to join our team. This is an exciting opportunity to work in the world of para-sports To apply and learn more please visit our website.
https://t.co/dFpVwh9Szb

[Wheelchair Sports Alberta @WSA_Alberta]

This week is National AccessAbility Week, and the theme this year is Disability Inclusion 2021: Leaving no one behind.
We are very proud of all the work our clubs and members are doing for accessibility and disability inclusion. #LeavingNoOneBehind #AccessibleCanada

[Wheelchair Sports Alberta @WSA_Alberta]

Join us on May 28th at 12pm MT for our next BTG Speaker Series Session, Wheelchair Tennis - The First Swing!
We will be discussing wheelchair tennis and this is a great opportunity to learn more about the sport. Register today for this great event!
https://t.co/nRgBllySwe

[Sport Calgary @SportCalgary]

The University of Windsor shared a FREE online psychological skills training (PST) program for para athletes. These 8 online modules are specifically designed and focus on skills, such as goal setting and routines.

Read more on This Week in Sport! https://t.co/PHV3v8GujS

[Wheelchair Sports Alberta @WSA_Alberta]

In case you missed it check out Episode 18 of the SCILS Webinar series - The Impact of Wheelchair Sports! Jen Sales discusses the different opportunities for #adaptiveathletes, and Ross and Kasey tell us their experiences playing sports. https://t.co/woiOvCYQsc

[Wheelchair Basketball Canada @WCBballCanada]

🚨 Wheelchair Basketball Canada is conducting a survey designed to help us to better understand and serve our audiences 🚨

Please take some time to complete the survey and you can enter for the chance to win a $100 gift card! ⬇️

https://t.co/NEymUhodxs

[Canada Games | Jeux du Canada @CanadaGames]

Today, on #IDAHOBIT2021, we recognize our role in building kinder, more inclusive sport spaces and communities.

Together we can ensure sport environments treat everyone as equals ❤️🧡💛💚💙💜

[Wheelchair Basketball Canada @WCBballCanada]

THE COUNTDOWN. 100 days out.
#Tokyo2020

COMPTE À REBOURS. Plus que 100 jours.
#Tokyo2020

[Wheelchair Rugby Canada @WCRugbyCanada]

MARK YOU CALENDARS 🗓️ #Tokyo2020

25 August - 🇨🇦 vs 🇬🇧
26 August - 🇨🇦 vs 🇺🇸
27 August - 🇨🇦 vs 🇳🇿

[Wheelchair Sports Alberta @WSA_Alberta]

Interested in trying water skiing or wakeboarding? Water Ski Wakeboard Alberta (WSWA) has an exciting new adaptive program for 2021! To learn more please visit https://t.co/qaByMqna3T

[Hockey Alberta @HockeyAlberta]

Today is Children and Youth #MentalHealth Day.

It's more important than ever to break the stigma and put the mental health of our youth at the forefront, and Mental Health Coach Perri Ford delivers some advice on mental skills and goal setting.

WATCH ➡️ https://t.co/DLIY2wN1lN

[Wheelchair Sports Alberta @WSA_Alberta]

"Being an athlete gave me so many opportunities: to make friends, to travel, to learn the value of hard work, and to push my own limits. I want to make sure everybody has these same opportunities"

Meet Team AB para athletics coach Maegan Ciesielski!
https://t.co/l5V86F0ILL

[Wheelchair Sports Alberta @WSA_Alberta]

Join @SCIAlberta and our very own Jen Sales on May 10th to learn about the impact of #wheelchairsports! This webinar will begin at 12pm and you don’t want to miss it. Please view the poster for meeting details.

[ASAA @ASAA]

Start warming up! The ASAA Virtual Track & Field Challenge starts May 15!

Participate from home or from school!

Who can join?
👉High schools (incl. Para athletes and Unified teams)
👉Jr highs
👉Coaches
👉Mascots

[Paralympic Foundation of Canada @ParalympicFdnCA]

🚨 HONORARY BOARD ANNOUNCEMENT 🚨

"I am so proud that we are partnering with @CDNParalympics and, for me personally, to become an Honorary Board Member of the @ParalympicFdnCA. I know the feeling of pride you get from competing for your country...

[Wheelchair Sports Alberta @WSA_Alberta]

This year WSA has increased the total amount of our grants from $90,000, to $120,000! We are so excited to provide even more opportunities and support to our members this year. Visit the link below to learn more or apply. https://t.co/lnimQGDLrd

[Wheelchair Sports Alberta @WSA_Alberta]

It’s #NationalVolunteerWeek! We would like to take the time to thank all of our volunteers who have contributed to our programs. WSA would not be able to succeed without volunteers like you!

[Wheelchair Sports Alberta @WSA_Alberta]

"My favourite team Alberta moment is winning our first Division 1 national title, specifically that last-second goal scored with a few seconds remaining."
Learn more about Bruce Crosby Jr., head coach of Team AB Wheelchair Rugby by visiting our website! https://t.co/0eao6Fp8sd

[Wheelchair Basketball Canada @WCBballCanada]

Tonight is the night!

Join us at 8pm ET as @HollisterInc and Wheelchair Basketball Canada recognize outstanding Canadians making a difference through the power of inclusive sport. 👏👏👏

Watch Live 💻📱: https://t.co/d2c87o8YBC

[BC Wheelchair Sports @BCWSA]

Episode 2 of our Limb Loss Awareness Month series is coming on Friday and features Paralympic medalist @ZMadell from @WCRugbyCanada and @WSA_Alberta! Have a question for Zak? Let us know by Thursday at 12pm PST and it could make it into the episode!