Calgary Adapted Hub powered by Jumpstart

01/14/2026

Despite wanting to be active, too many girls with disabilities face real barriers. It is reported that 44% of girls with disabilities say that there are not enough local opportunities for them to play sports.

That’s why Volt Hockey matters so much. As one of the most accessible sports, it removes barriers and creates a place where girls can move freely, build confidence, and feel like they truly belong on a team. Our goal is to expand Volt Hockey across Alberta, creating teams in more communities so girls with disabilities have access to inclusive sport no matter where they live.

A heartfelt thank you to In Motion Network for supporting our Volt Hockey program and helping us open doors for girls with disabilities to play, grow, and experience sports!

01/14/2026

Say hello to our first Calgary Adapted Hub Community Playmakers!

This series will introduce you to individuals from the Calgary Adapted Hub, powered by Jumpstart, who champion inclusive and adapted sport and recreation programs.

Say hello to Danielle Carlson, Assistant General Manager for Shane Homes YMCA at Rocky Ridge.

Danielle Carlson leads with community, compassion, and inclusion. Her work centres on meeting people where they are, listening first, and ensuring programs work for everyone. She focuses on removing barriers through awareness, education, and thoughtful design, valuing real impact over big numbers. Danielle and her team are known for their empathy, flexibility, and ability to adapt beyond policy to support people meaningfully. With support from Calgary Adapted Hub and Jumpstart, her organization continues to create safe, welcoming spaces where creativity, confidence, and possibility can grow.







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A white background with abstract shapes and a picture of Danielle Carlson and the title, "CAH Community Playmakers, Danielle, Assistant General Manager, YMCA Calgary". The Calgary Adapted Hub powered by Jumpstart logo is on the bottom right.

01/08/2026

01/02/2026

The Calgary Adapted Hub powered by Jumpstart was busy last year...

Together with our key partners and community sport groups:
• 3,200+ children and youth took part in CAH-supported programs and events
• 110 community-based adapted sport and recreation providers partnered with CAH
• 65 adapted sport and recreation programs offered by our partners
• 112 families received personalized navigation support
• 13 practicum students supported family navigation, outreach, and communications
• 11 learning and development workshops and inclusion trainings delivered
• 552 people received our monthly newsletter
• 3,296 followers across five social media platforms

This is what connection looks like.
Families supported.
Programs strengthened.
Our inclusive community is growing.

Thank you to everyone who supported inclusive and adapted programming across Calgary - we can't wait to see what we can accomplish together in Year 6 (2025 - 2026)!

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Alt text: A multi-tile infographic titled “By the Numbers in 2024–2025” from Calgary Adapted Hub. The graphic features photos of children and youth participating in adapted sports and recreation activities, including wheelchair basketball, seated hockey, and inclusive group play. Text boxes highlight key impact numbers including over 3,200 children and youth reached, 110 community-based adapted sport partners, 65 programs offered, 112 families receiving personalized navigation support, 13 practicum students involved, 11 learning and inclusion workshops delivered, 552 newsletter subscribers, and 3,296 social media followers across five platforms.







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01/01/2026

The Calgary Adapted Hub powered by Jumpstart is excited to share what we have been up to for Year 5 (2024 - 2025)!

From breaking down barriers to creating more opportunities for inclusive sport and recreation, this year has been all about collaboration, growth, and community impact.

Thanks to our amazing Board of Directors and Programs Committee from across CAH key partners, our over 120 community sport groups, and all the children, youth, and families who have participated in inclusive and adapted sport and recreation!

See how we are Moving Forward, Together in Year 6!

Link in the comments!

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A dark green background with a white speech bubble stating, Did you know? The Calgary Adapted Hub powered by Jumpstart Annual Report for 2024-2025 is now available! The Calgary Adapted Hub powered by Jumpstart logo is on the bottom right.







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12/30/2025

Active Energizers Inclusive program for kids of all abilities This specially crafted program with inclusivity in mind caters to children of all abilities from age 5-12. We are passionate about ensuring that every child can embark on a journey of physical activity, enriching their physical literacy i...

12/28/2025

12/19/2025

Dr. David Legg Announced as First Keynote Panelist for SIRC 2026:

The first Keynote for the 2026 Sport for Life Summit in Calgary includes Dr. David Legg. David’s research focuses on the Paralympic movement, and he previously served as President of the Canadian Paralympic Committee. He currently chairs the Calgary Adapted Hub Powered by Jumpstart.

12/18/2025

🎉 New Program Alert! Vecova is now hosting adapted swimming lessons for kids & teens at Foothills Aquatic Centre! 🏊‍♂️💙

Our program helps swimmers build confidence, independence, and water skills. These lessons are designed for kids and teens with disabilities. A parent/support person is required to be in the water with each participant for every lesson.

📋 Registration is open! City of Calgary account required to register:https://vecova.ca/programs/foothills-childrens-adapted-aquatics/

12/15/2025

We were so glad to be a part of this amazing day!

12/13/2025

ISAPA 2025 PROCEEDINGS

The proceedings for the 25th International Symposium on Adapted Physical Activity (ISAPA 2025) is now available. Sincere thanks to Catherine Carty and Gerard Masdeu Yelamos for producing this volume. It stands as a significant scholarly and legacy contribution to the field.

From a research perspective, the ISAPA 2025 Proceedings are among the most comprehensive and globally inclusive records in IFAPA’s history. The volume brings together over ISAPA 2025’s peer-reviewed contributions from 5 continents, spanning empirical research, policy development, applied practice, lived-experience leadership, and innovation. The assignment of 232 individual DOIs, alongside an ISBN-registered publication and permanent open-access hosting through MTU’s SWORD repository, ensures the work is citable, accessible, and preserved for long-term global impact.

MTU’s leadership in positioning research within a human-rights and systems-change framework, aligned with the UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (CRPD) and the Sustainable Development Goals is demonstrated through the ISAPA 2025 programme. The Proceedings document landmark moments for the field, including the UNESCO Consultation on Global Policy Standards for Inclusive, Equitable and Safe Sport, the 2025 IFAPA–Special Olympics International Memorandum of Understanding, and the inaugural ISAPA Mental Health Summit, all of which exemplify how research can directly inform policy, practice, and global collaboration.

IFAPA thanks MTU, the UNESCO Chair team, the Scientific Committee, reviewers, authors, and the wider community for producing a volume that not only captures the state of the field, but actively helps shift the dial from awareness to transformation as the global movement looks ahead to ISAPA 2027 in Jordan.

https://ifapa.net/isapa-2025-proceedings/