About CCPSA
Established in 1985, the Canadian Cerebral Palsy Sports Association is a non-profit organization dedicated to helping anyone with cerebral palsy or a related disability access quality sport and recreation activities. We do this through….program delivery, education, advocacy and partnership. Physical activity and the pursuit of excellence in sport can be rewarding for everyone. We believe that people with cerebral palsy and related disabilities should have the opportunity to develop their full athletic potential with the support of trained, knowledgeable coaches.
We are the National Sport Organization for the Paralympic sport of Boccia. We work with our provincial partners and other organizations to support the inclusion of athletes with cerebral palsy and related disabilities in sport development, athlete recruitment and talent identification programs across all sports.
News and Events
DATE: August 19, 2024 TO: Partners and Stakeholders of the Canadian Cerebral Palsy Sports Association (Boccia Canada) FROM: Peter Leyser, Executive Director, CCPSA NOTICE OF ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING CANADIAN CEREBRAL PALSY SPORTS ASSOCIATION (Boccia Canada) The Annual General Meeting will take place on Tuesday September 17, 2024 at 7:00pm Ontario time by Zoom. Please RSVP…
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Maggie Slessor was one of three recipients of the 2024 Kabush Para Athlete Fund Ottawa, ON (August 8, 2024) – The Canadian Cerebral Palsy Sports Association (CCPSA) is pleased to announce the three recipients of the Kabush Para Athlete Fund for 2024, who will each receive a bursary of $1,000, including boccia athlete Kyle…
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Dear Prospective Candidate; Thank you for your interest in serving in a volunteer role on the Canadian Cerebral Palsy Sports Association Board of Directors! The Canadian Cerebral Palsy Sports Association (CCPSA) is a non-profit organization and the national governing body for the Paralympic sport of Boccia in Canada, with a mandate to represent, promote and…
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Tara Chisholm's return to coaching after cancer is inspiring and we're so proud of her! Read more about her silver medal as coach of the women's para-hockey team 👇👇
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Le retour de Tara Chisholm à l'entraînement après avoir eu cancer est une source d'inspiration et nous sommes très fiers d'elle ! En savoir plus sur sa médaille d'argent en tant qu'entraîneure de l'équipe féminine de para-hockey 👇👇
Amazing accomplishment by Terrie Moore! She was a recipient of the 2024 IPC Classification Recognition Awards for her contributions to classification within the Paralympic Movement. Terrie has served in a multitude of other roles for the CCPSA and was nominated into the 2005 Hall of Fame! Find out more about Terrie's contributions here, including her role in founding the Cerebral Palsy Sports Association of British Columbia in 1979👇👇
ccpsa.ca/en/sports/hall-of-fame/terrie-moore/
Well deserved 🙌👏
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Terrie Moore a accompli un exploit extraordinaire ! Elle a reçu le prix de reconnaissance de la classification du CIP 2024 pour sa contribution à la classification au sein du Mouvement paralympique. Terrie a occupé une multitude d'autres responsabilités au sein de l'ACSPC et a été nommée au Temple de la renommée en 2005 ! Pour en savoir plus sur les contributions de Terrie, notamment sur son rôle dans la fondation de la Cerebral Palsy Sports Association of British Columbia en 1979 👇👇
ccpsa.ca/fr/sports/temple-de-la-renommee/terrie-moore/
Bien mérité 🙌👏
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“I never saw a doctor with a disability [during my recovery] and I never saw someone who looked like me. I thought to myself I could add to the pool of good.”
- Dr. Julia Hanes, Canadian athlete, 2018 CPISRA Games
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« Je n'avais jamais vu un médecin handicapé [pendant ma récupération physique] et je n'avais jamais vu quelqu'un qui me ressemblait. Je me suis dit que je pouvais contribuer à l'amélioration de la situation. »
- Julia Hanes, athlète canadienne, Jeux CPISRA 2018
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