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5 Pin Bowling
7 A Side Soccer
10 Pin Bowling
Active Start
Archery
Athletics (see Track and Field)
Aquatics
Basketball
Boccia
Camp
Camping
Canoeing
Cardio
Curling
Cycling
Dance - Ballroom
Dance - Precision
Dance - Square
Dragon Boat
Dryland Training
Equestrian
Fitness
Floor Hockey
FUNdamentals
Gliding
Goalball
Golf
Gymnastics - Rhythmic
Hiking
Hockey
Horseback Riding (see Equestrian)
Judo
Kayaking
Lawn Bowling
Music
Obstacle Course
Outrigger
Paddling
Powerlifting
Power Soccer
Rock Climbing - Indoor
Rugby
Sailing
Scuba Diving
Showdown
Sitting Volleyball
Skiing
Skiing - Alpine
Skiing - Cross Country
Skiing - Downhill (see Skiing - Alpine)
Skiing - Nordic (see Skiing - Cross Country)
Sledge Hockey
Snowboarding
Snowshoeing
Soccer
Softball
Speed Skating
Swimming
Tandem Cycling
Target Sports
T-Ball
Tennis
Therapeutic Riding (see Equestrian)
Trail Rider (see Hiking)
Track and Field
Triathlon
Walking Clubs
Weight Training
Wilderness School
Wrestling
Youth Sports

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SAILING

Disabled Sailing Association
Location: Provincial - Multiple Locations
Type of Sport(s) and/or Recreation: Sailing

Vancouver Location Contact Information:
Website: www.disabledsailingbc.org
Address: Jericho Sailing Centre, 1300 Discovery Street
Vancouver, B.C.  V6R 4L9
Phone: (604) 222.3003
Fax: (604) 222.3004

Ladysmith Contact Information:
Website: www.disabledsailingbc.org
Phone: (250) 246.9971
Address: Cowichan Valley Disabled Sailing Program, c/o Ladysmith Maritime Society,
Box 598, 132C Roberts Street
Ladysmith, B.C.  V9G 1A4

Victoria Contact Information:
Website: www.disabledsailingbc.org
Phone: (250) 477.6314
Address: c/o Recreation Integration Victoria, 4135 Lambrick Way
Victoria, B.C.  V8N 5R3

Kelowna Contact Information:
Website: www.disabledsailingbc.org
Phone: (250) 860.7990
Address: Central Okanagan Sailing Association, 4220 Hobson Road
Kelowna, B.C.  V1W 1Y3


SCUBA DIVING

Pacific Northwest Scuba Challenge Association
Location: Vancouver
Type of Sport(s) and/or Recreation: Scuba Diving

Contact Information:
Website: members.shaw.ca/gsinger/scuba/scubainfo.html
E-mail: gideon.singer@gmail.com
Phone: (604) 525.7149


SHOWDOWN

B.C. Blind Sports & Recreation Association
Location: Provincial - Multiple Locations
Type of Sport(s) and/or Recreation: Showdown

Provincial Office Contact Information:
Website: www.bcblindsportsbc.ca
E-mail: info@B.C.blindsports.bc.ca
Telephone (604) 325.8638
Address: #330 - 5055 Joyce Street, Vancouver , B.C. V5R 6B2


SITTING VOLLEYBALL

Sitting Volleyball
Location: Vancouver
Type of Sport(s) and/or Recreation: Volleyball

Website: www.cpsports.com
Phone: (604) 599.5240
E-mail sportinfo@telus.net


SportAbility – Cerebral Palsy Sports Association of B.C.
Location: Surrey
Type of Sport(s) and/or Recreation: Sitting Volleyball

Website: www.cpsports.com
Email: sportinfo@telus.net
Phone: (604) 599.5240
Fax: (604) 599.5241
Toll Free: 1.877.711.3111
Address: 6235A 136 Street, Surrey, B.C., V3X 1H3


SKIING

Power To Be Adaptive Recreation Program
Location: Provincial - Multiple Locations
Type of Sport(s) and/or Recreation: Skiing

Victoria Contact Information:
Website: www.powertobe.ca
Email: info@powertobe.ca
Tel: (250) 385.2363
Tel: Toll Free 1.800.375.2363
Fax: (250) 385.2360
Address: Victoria Head Office: 1009 Langley Street, Victoria, B.C. V8W 1V7

Vancouver Contact Information:
Vancouver Office Phone: 778.558.7703
Vancouver Kayaking Program (May-August): 778.389.1570
Email: info@powertobe.ca


Special Olympics - B.C.
Locations: Burnaby, Coquitlam, Nanaimo, North Shore, Ridge Meadows, Vancouver
Type of Sport or Recreation: Skiing

Burnaby Contact Information:
Contact Person: Debra Colvin
Phone: (604) 522.5300
E-mail: debbie.colvin@telus.com
Burnaby Special Olympics Website: www.sobcburnaby.com

Coquitlam Contact Information:
Contact Person: Sheila Hogan
Phone:  (604) 525.2208
E-mail: hoganoff@shaw.ca
Coquitlam Special Olympics Website: www.sobccoquitlam.com

Nanaimo Contact Information:
Contact Person: Sylvia Taylor
Phone: (250) 758.0630
E-mail: sylvia-miller@shaw.ca
Naniamo Special Olympics Website: www.bcsonanaimo.ca

North Shore Contact Information:
Contact Person: Marlene Chamberlain
Phone: (604) 925.0744
E-mail: marlchamberlain@yahoo.ca
North Shore Special Olympics Website: www.sobcnorthshore.ca

Ridge Meadows Contact Information:
Phone: (604) 466.0085
E-mail: bcso@pbsco.com
Ridge-Meadows Special Olympics Website: www.pbsco.com/bcso

Vancouver Contact Information:
Contact Person: Pam Sywulych
Phone: (604) 263.6579
E-mail: p.sywulych@shaw.ca
Vancouver Special Olympics Website: www.sobcvancouver.org

Special Olympics B.C. Website: www.specialolympics.bc.ca


Vancouver Adaptive Snow Sports
Location: Vancouver area Mountains (Cypress, Grouse, Seymour)
Type of Sport(s) and/or Recreation: Skiing

Website: www.vass.ca
E-mail: info@vass.ca
Telephone/FAX: (604) 646.VASS (8277)
Address: Suite 322, 125A-1030 Denman Street, Vancouver, B.C., V6G 2M6


Vancouver Island Society for Adaptive Snowsports
Location: Courtenay
Type of Sport(s) and/or Recreation: Skiing - Nordiac, Skiing - Alpine

Website: www.visasweb.ca
E-mail: disabledskiing@mountwashington.ca
Telephone: 1-250-334-5755
Address: c/o Courtenay Recreation / Filberg Centre, 411 Anderton Ave, Courtenay, BC V9N 6C6


Whistler Adaptive Sports
Location: Whistler
Type of Sport(s) and/or Recreation: Skiing

Website: www.whistleradapative.com
E-mail: info@whistleradaptive.com
Phone: (604) 905.4493
Mail: Whistler Adaptive Sports Program, Box 708, Whistler, B.C., V0N 1B0


SKIING - ALPINE

Power To Be Adaptive Recreation Program
Location: Provincial - Multiple Locations
Type of Sport(s) and/or Recreation: Alpine Skiing

Victoria Contact Information:
Website: www.powertobe.ca
Email: info@powertobe.ca
Tel: (250) 385.2363
Tel: Toll Free 1.800.375.2363
Fax: (250) 385.2360
Address: Victoria Head Office: 1009 Langley Street, Victoria, B.C. V8W 1V7

Vancouver Contact Information:
Vancouver Office Phone: 778.558.7703
Vancouver Kayaking Program (May-August): 778.389.1570
Email: info@powertobe.ca


Special Olympics - B.C.
Locations: Burnaby, Coquitlam, Nanaimo, North Shore, Vancouver
Type of Sport or Recreation: Alpine Skiing

Burnaby Contact Information:
Contact Person: Debra Colvin
Phone: (604) 522.5300
E-mail: debbie.colvin@telus.com
Burnaby Special Olympics Website: www.sobcburnaby.com

Coquitlam Contact Information:
Contact Person: Sheila Hogan
Phone:  (604) 525.2208
E-mail: hoganoff@shaw.ca
Coquitlam Special Olympics Website: www.sobccoquitlam.com

Nanaimo Contact Information:
Contact Person: Sylvia Taylor
Phone: (250) 758.0630
E-mail: sylvia-miller@shaw.ca
Naniamo Special Olympics Website: www.bcsonanaimo.ca

North Shore Contact Information:
Contact Person: Marlene Chamberlain
Phone: (604) 925.0744
E-mail: marlchamberlain@yahoo.ca
North Shore Special Olympics Website: www.sobcnorthshore.ca

Vancouver Contact Information:
Contact Person: Pam Sywulych
Phone: (604) 263.6579
E-mail: p.sywulych@shaw.ca
Vancouver Special Olympics Website: www.sobcvancouver.org

Special Olympics B.C. Website: www.specialolympics.bc.ca


Vancouver Island Society for Adaptive Snowsports
Location: Courtenay
Type of Sport(s) and/or Recreation: Skiing - Nordiac, Skiing - Alpine

Website: www.visasweb.ca
E-mail: disabledskiing@mountwashington.ca
Telephone: 1-250-334-5755
Address: c/o Courtenay Recreation / Filberg Centre, 411 Anderton Ave, Courtenay, BC V9N 6C6


SKIING - CROSS COUNTRY

Special Olympics - B.C.
Locations: Burnaby, Nanaimo, North Shore, Vancouver
Type of Sport or Recreation: Cross Country Skiing

Burnaby Contact Information:
Contact Person: Debra Colvin
Phone: (604) 522.5300
E-mail: debbie.colvin@telus.com
Burnaby Special Olympics Website: www.sobcburnaby.com

Nanaimo Contact Information:
Contact Person: Sylvia Taylor
Phone: (250) 758.0630
E-mail: sylvia-miller@shaw.ca
Naniamo Special Olympics Website: www.bcsonanaimo.ca

North Shore Contact Information:
Contact Person: Marlene Chamberlain
Phone: (604) 925.0744
E-mail: marlchamberlain@yahoo.ca
North Shore Special Olympics Website: www.sobcnorthshore.ca

Vancouver Contact Information:
Contact Person: Pam Sywulych
Phone: (604) 263.6579
E-mail: p.sywulych@shaw.ca
Vancouver Special Olympics Website: www.sobcvancouver.org

Special Olympics B.C. Website: www.specialolympics.bc.ca


Vancouver Island Society for Adaptive Snowsports
Location: Courtenay
Type of Sport(s) and/or Recreation: Skiing - Nordiac, Skiing - Alpine

Website: www.visasweb.ca
E-mail: disabledskiing@mountwashington.ca
Telephone: 1-250-334-5755
Address: c/o Courtenay Recreation / Filberg Centre, 411 Anderton Ave, Courtenay, BC V9N 6C6


SKIING - DOWNHILL (see ALPINE SKIING)


SKIING - NORDIC (see CROSS COUNTRY SKIING)


SLEDGE HOCKEY

Name: Sledge Hockey Friday Nights at Hillcrest Rink
Location: Vancouver
Type of Sport or Recreation: Sledge Hockey

Vancouver Park Board Access Services Contact Information:
Website: www.vancouver.ca/parks/rec/access/
email: melanie.josephs@vancouver.ca
Phone: (604) 257.8500
Address: 30 W 30th Ave, Vancouver, B.C. V5V 2T9, Canada

See poster for more details.


SportAbility – Cerebral Palsy Sports Association of B.C.
Location: Surrey
Type of Sport(s) and/or Recreation: Sledge Hockey

Website: www.cpsports.com
Email: sportinfo@telus.net
Phone: (604) 599.5240
Fax: (604) 599.5241
Toll Free: 1.877.711.3111
Address: 6235A 136 Street, Surrey, B.C., V3X 1H3


SNOWBOARDING

Vancouver Adaptive Snow Sports
Location: Vancouver area Mountains (Cypress, Grouse, Seymour)
Type of Sport(s) and/or Recreation: Snowboarding

Website: www.vass.ca
E-mail: info@vass.ca
Telephone/FAX: (604) 646.VASS (8277)
Address: Suite 322, 125A-1030 Denman Street, Vancouver, B.C., V6G 2M6


Whistler Adaptive Sports
Location: Whistler
Type of Sport(s) and/or Recreation: Snowboarding

Website: www.whistleradapative.com
E-mail: info@whistleradaptive.com
Phone: (604) 905.4493
Mail: Whistler Adaptive Sports Program, Box 708, Whistler, B.C., V0N 1B0


SNOWSHOEING

Special Olympics - B.C.
Locations: Coquitlam, Ridge Meadows, Vancouver, Victoria
Type of Sport or Recreation: Snowshoeing

Coquitlam Contact Information:
Contact Person: Sheila Hogan
Phone:  (604) 525.2208
E-mail: hoganoff@shaw.ca
Coquitlam Special Olympics Website: www.sobccoquitlam.com

Ridge Meadows Contact Information:
Phone: (604) 466.0085
E-mail: bcso@pbsco.com
Ridge-Meadows Special Olympics Website: www.pbsco.com/bcso

Vancouver Contact Information:
Contact Person: Pam Sywulych
Phone: (604) 263.6579
E-mail: p.sywulych@shaw.ca
Vancouver Special Olympics Website: www.sobcvancouver.org

Victoria Contact Information:
Contact Person: Chantal Brodeur
Phone: (250) 298.7536
E-mail: cbrodeur@islandnet.com
Victoria Special Olympics Website: www.victoriaspecialolympics.com

Special Olympics B.C. Website: www.specialolympics.bc.ca

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SOCCER

Special Olympics - B.C.
Locations: Burnaby, Coquitlam
Type of Sport or Recreation: Soccer

Burnaby Contact Information:
Contact Person: Debra Colvin
Phone: (604) 522.5300
E-mail: debbie.colvin@telus.com
Burnaby Special Olympics Website: www.sobcburnaby.com

Coquitlam Contact Information:
Contact Person: Sheila Hogan
Phone:  (604) 525.2208
E-mail: hoganoff@shaw.ca
Coquitlam Special Olympics Website: www.sobccoquitlam.com

Special Olympics B.C. Website: www.specialolympics.bc.ca


SOFTBALL

Special Olympics - B.C.
Locations: Burnaby, Coquitlam, North Shore, Ridge Meadows, Victoria
Type of Sport or Recreation: Softball

Burnaby Contact Information:
Contact Person: Debra Colvin
Phone: (604) 522.5300
E-mail: debbie.colvin@telus.com
Burnaby Special Olympics Website: www.sobcburnaby.com

Coquitlam Contact Information:
Contact Person: Sheila Hogan
Phone:  (604) 525.2208
E-mail: hoganoff@shaw.ca
Coquitlam Special Olympics Website: www.sobccoquitlam.com

North Shore Contact Information:
Contact Person: Marlene Chamberlain
Phone: (604) 925.0744
E-mail: marlchamberlain@yahoo.ca
North Shore Special Olympics Website: www.sobcnorthshore.ca

Ridge Meadows Contact Information:
Phone: (604) 466.0085
E-mail: bcso@pbsco.com
Ridge-Meadows Special Olympics Website: www.pbsco.com/bcso

Victoria Contact Information:
Contact Person: Chantal Brodeur
Phone: (250) 298.7536
E-mail: cbrodeur@islandnet.com
Victoria Special Olympics Website: www.victoriaspecialolympics.com

Special Olympics B.C. Website: www.specialolympics.bc.ca


SPEED SKATING

Special Olympics - B.C.
Locations: Burnaby, Coquitlam, Vancouver
Type of Sport or Recreation: Speed Skating

Burnaby Contact Information:
Contact Person: Debra Colvin
Phone: (604) 522.5300
E-mail: debbie.colvin@telus.com
Burnaby Special Olympics Website: www.sobcburnaby.com

Coquitlam Contact Information:
Contact Person: Sheila Hogan
Phone:  (604) 525.2208
E-mail: hoganoff@shaw.ca
Coquitlam Special Olympics Website: www.sobccoquitlam.com

Vancouver Contact Information:
Contact Person: Pam Sywulych
Phone: (604) 263.6579
E-mail: p.sywulych@shaw.ca
Vancouver Special Olympics Website: www.sobcvancouver.org

Special Olympics B.C. Website: www.specialolympics.bc.ca


SWIMMING

B.C. Blind Sports & Recreation Association
Location: Provincial - Multiple Locations
Type of Sport(s) and/or Recreation: Swimming

Provincial Office Contact Information:
Website: www.bcblindsportsbc.ca
E-mail: info@B.C.blindsports.bc.ca
Telephone (604) 325.8638
Address: #330 - 5055 Joyce Street, Vancouver , B.C. V5R 6B2


SportAbility – Cerebral Palsy Sports Association of B.C.
Location: Surrey
Type of Sport(s) and/or Recreation: Swimming

Website: www.cpsports.com
Email: sportinfo@telus.net
Phone: (604) 599.5240
Fax: (604) 599.5241
Toll Free: 1.877.711.3111
Address: 6235A 136 Street, Surrey, B.C., V3X 1H3


Stan Strong Therapeutic Pool
Location: Vancouver
Type of Sport(s) and/or Recreation: Swimming

Address: 700 West 59th Ave, Vancouver
Phone: (604) 257.8500


Special Olympics - B.C.
Locations: Coquitlam, Nanaimo, Vancouver, Victoria
Type of Sport or Recreation: Swimming

Coquitlam Contact Information:
Contact Person: Sheila Hogan
Phone:  (604) 525.2208
E-mail: hoganoff@shaw.ca
Coquitlam Special Olympics Website: www.sobccoquitlam.com

Nanaimo Contact Information:
Contact Person: Sylvia Taylor
Phone: (250) 758.0630
E-mail: sylvia-miller@shaw.ca
Naniamo Special Olympics Website: www.bcsonanaimo.ca

Vancouver Contact Information:
Contact Person: Pam Sywulych
Phone: (604) 263.6579
E-mail: p.sywulych@shaw.ca
Vancouver Special Olympics Website: www.sobcvancouver.org

Victoria Contact Information:
Contact Person: Chantal Brodeur
Phone: (250) 298.7536
E-mail: cbrodeur@islandnet.com
Victoria Special Olympics Website: www.victoriaspecialolympics.com

Special Olympics B.C. Website: www.specialolympics.bc.ca

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TANDEM CYCLING

B.C. Blind Sports & Recreation Association
Location: Provincial - Multiple Locations
Type of Sport(s) and/or Recreation: Tandem Cycling

Provincial Office Contact Information:
Website: www.bcblindsportsbc.ca
E-mail: info@B.C.blindsports.bc.ca
Telephone (604) 325.8638
Address: #330 - 5055 Joyce Street, Vancouver , B.C. V5R 6B2


TARGET SPORTS

B.C. Wheelchair Sport Association
Location: Provincial - Multiple Locations
Type of Sport(s) and/or Recreation:Target Sports

Website: www.bcwheelchairsports.com
Email: info@bcwheelchairsports.com
Address: 210-3820 Cessna Drive, Richmond, B.C. V7B 0A2
Phone: (604) 333.3520
Fax: (604) 333.3450
Toll Free: 1.877.737.3090


T-BALL

Special Olympics - Nanaimo
Locations: Nanaimo
Type of Sport or Recreation: T-Ball

Nanaimo Contact Information:
Contact Person: Sylvia Taylor
Phone: (250) 758.0630
E-mail: sylvia-miller@shaw.ca
Naniamo Special Olympics Website: www.bcsonanaimo.ca

Special Olympics B.C. Website: www.specialolympics.bc.ca


TENNIS

B.C. Wheelchair Sport Association
Location: Provincial - Multiple Locations
Type of Sport(s) and/or Recreation:Tennis

Website: www.bcwheelchairsports.com
Email: info@bcwheelchairsports.com
Address: 210-3820 Cessna Drive, Richmond, B.C. V7B 0A2
Phone: (604) 333.3520
Fax: (604) 333.3450
Toll Free: 1.877.737.3090


Tennis Canada
Location: Head Office (Toronto/Montreal)
Type of Sport(s) and/or Recreation: Tennis

Click for more about wheelchair tennis at Tennis Canada

Tennis Canada is a non-profit, national sport federation responsible for the growth, promotion and showcasing of tennis in Canada and building a system that helps produce world-class players. It is one of the largest and oldest national sport associations in the country with membership composed of 10 provincial tennis associations and one associate member, the Northwest Territories Tennis Association.
 
It is the governing body for wheelchair tennis and offers programs at the national, provincial and community level.

Website: www.tenniscanada.com
Email: jpetras@tenniscanada.com
Phone: 604 541-2486


THERAPEUTIC RIDING (see EQUESTRIAN)


TRAIL RIDER (see HIKING)


TRACK & FIELD

Special Olympics - Nanaimo
Locations: Nanaimo
Type of Sport or Recreation: Track & Field

Nanaimo Contact Information:
Contact Person: Sylvia Taylor
Phone: (250) 758.0630
E-mail: sylvia-miller@shaw.ca
Naniamo Special Olympics Website: www.bcsonanaimo.ca

Special Olympics B.C. Website: www.specialolympics.bc.ca


TRIATHLON

B.C. Blind Sports & Recreation Association
Location: Provincial - Multiple Locations
Type of Sport(s) and/or Recreation: Triathlon

Provincial Office Contact Information:
Website: www.bcblindsportsbc.ca
E-mail: info@B.C.blindsports.bc.ca
Telephone (604) 325.8638
Address: #330 - 5055 Joyce Street, Vancouver , B.C. V5R 6B2

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WALKING CLUBS

Special Olympics - Coquitlam
Locations: Coquitlam
Type of Sport or Recreation: Walking Clubs

Coquitlam Contact Information:
Contact Person: Sheila Hogan
Phone:  (604) 525.2208
E-mail: hoganoff@shaw.ca
Coquitlam Special Olympics Website: www.sobccoquitlam.com

Special Olympics B.C. Website: www.specialolympics.bc.ca


WEIGHT TRAINING

Special Olympics - Vancouver
Locations: Vancouver
Type of Sport or Recreation: Weight Training

Vancouver Contact Information:
Contact Person: Pam Sywulych
Phone: (604) 263.6579
E-mail: p.sywulych@shaw.ca
Vancouver Special Olympics Website: www.sobcvancouver.org

Special Olympics B.C. Website: www.specialolympics.bc.ca


WILDERNESS SCHOOL

Power To Be Adventure - Wilderness School
Location: Provincial - Southern Vancouver Island
Type of Sport(s) and/or Recreation: Wilderness School

Victoria Contact Information:
Website: www.powertobe.ca
Email: info@powertobe.ca
Tel: (250) 385.2363
Tel: Toll Free 1.800.375.2363
Fax: (250) 385.2360
Address: Victoria Head Office: 1009 Langley Street, Victoria, B.C. V8W 1V7


WRESTLING

B.C. Blind Sports & Recreation Association
Location: Provincial - Multiple Locations
Type of Sport(s) and/or Recreation: Wrestling

Provincial Office Contact Information:
Website: www.bcblindsportsbc.ca
E-mail: info@B.C.blindsports.bc.ca
Telephone (604) 325.8638
Address: #330 - 5055 Joyce Street, Vancouver , B.C. V5R 6B2


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YOUTH SPORTS

Special Olympics - North Shore
Locations: Vancouver
Type of Sport or Recreation: Youth Sports

North Shore Contact Information:
Contact Person: Marlene Chamberlain
Phone: (604) 925.0744
E-mail: marlchamberlain@yahoo.ca
North Shore Special Olympics Website: www.sobcnorthshore.ca

Special Olympics B.C. Website: www.specialolympics.bc.ca


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