GET INVOLVED
MEMBERSHIP.
JOIN WSA TODAY.
A membership with Wheelchair Sports Alberta would ensure you the highest quality coaching and leadership available in the province for wheelchair basketball, para-athletics, wheelchair rugby, para ice hockey, and wheelchair tennis.
WSA encourages athletes of all abilities to get involved. We divide ability levels into the following three categories.
1. Recreation
Programs that would be considered recreational include the weekly Glenrose Drop in Program as well as the WinSport Multi-Sport Adapted Program. Recreational programs are perfect for athletes who are looking to try a variety of different sports or new to the world of wheelchair sports. The programs are not competitive rather focusing on wheelchair sport fundamentals and equal involvement from all.
2. Clubs
Once an athlete feels they have found a sport they enjoy, they are encouraged to join a club. Clubs allow the athlete to learn sport specific skills and improve their game, through drills and games. Athletes in this program may also have the opportunity to travel to regional or national competitions as part of the Canadian Wheelchair Basketball League.
3. Team Alberta
From the club level athletes will have the chance to tryout for Team Alberta. Team Alberta is a pathway to the national team, and a great place for athletes to further improve their skills and game play. Practices and games are more intense, allowing for for greater athlete development.
Members also gain access to WSA’s insurance program, equipment loan program, the ability to try out for Alberta provincial teams, grants, national coaching certification, resource documents and support.
To become a member click the button below:
BECOME A COACH.
WHERE TO START.
Coaches are an integral part of Wheelchair Sports Alberta, and our programs would not be successful if it wasn’t for the amazing coaches that dedicate their times to our programs. To learn more about the rules and how to get involved please contact our technical director and look at the resources below.
WHEELCHAIR BASKETBALL:
WHEELCHAIR TENNIS:
WHEELCHAIR RUBGY:
PARA ICE HOCKEY:
PARA ATHLETICS:
ADDITIONAL COACHING RESOURCES:
- Coaching Athletes with a Disability Coaching Association of Canada
- IPC Academy online Coaching Program Para-athletes
- Canadian Paralympic Committee become a coach
- What is the Long-Term Athlete Development Model
- Canadian Sport For Life – Coaching Athletes With a Disability
- No Accidental Champions – Training Athletes With a Disability
- Canadian Centre for Ethics in Sport (CCES)
- Doping Control – Check your medication
- Doping Control – Prohibited List
- CCES Medical Exemption Wizard
BECOME AN OFFICIAL.
NEW CLUB MANUAL.
WHERE TO START.
Wheelchair Sports Alberta supports the development of new clubs in every sport. The need to grow sport in Alberta is necessary but there are several steps to take to ensure the success of a new club. These resources are designed to support any new club through the start up process.
VOLUNTEER.
WHERE TO START.
Volunteers are an important part of our community and our programs would not be able to run without them! If interested in volunteering please email us with your name, experience level, and why you would like to volunteer with WSA.
We are currently looking for volunteers to assist with the following programs:
Bridging The Gap nights at the Glenrose Rehabilitation Hospital