News and Events
Defining Our Next Chapter: Share Your Input
We are entering an exciting period for the Canadian Cerebral Palsy Sports Association as we look to modernize our organization and our activities, particularly in the context of the evolving Canadian sport landscape and the broader Future of Sport dialogue. As we plan for the future of our sport and our organization, many may not…
CCPSA/Boccia Canada Announces 2026 Canadian Boccia Championships in Richmond, British Columbia
B.C. athlete Nathan Bragg takes his shot at the 2023 Championships Photo credit: SportAbility BC Ottawa, ON – The Canadian Cerebral Palsy Sports Association, Boccia Canada is proud to announce that, in partnership with SportAbility BC, the 2026 Canadian Boccia Championships will be held at the Richmond Olympic Oval in Richmond, British Columbia, from September…
CCPSA / Boccia Canada Opens Call for Nominations for Key Volunteer Leadership Roles
Ottawa, ON — The Canadian Cerebral Palsy Sports Association (CCPSA) / Boccia Canada is inviting nominations for several key volunteer leadership roles that will provide forward-looking leadership to support the organization’s growth and evolution. This call for nominations is part of CCPSA / Boccia Canada’s ongoing efforts to strengthen governance, technical leadership, and participation development across…
Kelly Halpen Named Inaugural Recipient of CCPSA’s Donna Zorn Award
The Canadian Cerebral Palsy Sports Association (CCPSA) awarded the newly created Donna Zorn Award to Kelly Halpen during the closing banquet of the 2025 Canadian Boccia Championships. Established in 2025, this annual award recognizes an individual who is truly Making a Difference in boccia—someone whose dedication, leadership, and commitment elevate the sport at the community,…
Canadian Cerebral Palsy Sports Association Announces Russell Cecchini as 2025 Hall of Fame Inductee
Ottawa, ON — [November 28, 2025] — The Canadian Cerebral Palsy Sports Association (CCPSA) is proud to announce the induction of Russell Cecchini into the CCPSA Hall of Fame in the Athlete category, recognizing his groundbreaking achievements, his extraordinary athletic career, and his enduring impact on the growth of sport for people with cerebral palsy…




