Calgary Adapted Hub powered by Jumpstart

UCalgary Breaking Barriers Day is back! Open to UCalgary faculty, staff, and trainees Wednesday, June 10 | 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM In-person at Foothills Campus or join online Ready to be part of the shift toward more inclusive spaces!

Say hello to our first Calgary Adapted Hub Community Playmakers! This series will introduce you to individuals connected to the Calgary Adapted Hub, powered by Jumpstart, who champion inclusive and adapted sport and recreation programs.

The Calgary Adapted Hub powered by Jumpstart was busy last year! This is what connection looks like. Families supported. Programs strengthened. Our inclusive community is growing.

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

Dr. David Legg is hosting two brief recruitment sessions for students in the MRU Adapted Physical Activity class during the Winter semester to help them secure a practicum placement to complete their coursework.

World Children’s Day! At Calgary Adapted Hub powered by Jumpstart, we work with partners across the city to expand inclusive sport and recreation. Your support helps more children experience connection, confidence, and joy through movement.

The Hub News - November 2025 New Foundation! New Newsletter! 💌

The Hub News - November 2025 - mailchi.mp/calgaryadapted…

Exciting news!  As we move into Year 6, Calgary Adapted Hub, powered by Jumpstart, has moved from a collective of passionate organizations to a recognized not-for-profit, beginning a new chapter in our mission to make sport and recreation accessible and inclusive for all!

Help Make Calgary More Accessible!

Join us on Tuesday, November 4th from 10:00am to 2:00pm for learning and sharing about a new para sport innovation project (happening right at RDP!) and further discussion about Indigenous partnerships and programming. RSVP here:  forms.gle/8RBU4vrhd2H7Lk…

This Mount Royal University–based program runs Saturdays from Sept 27 – Dec 6 (1:30–3:30 p.m.) and pairs each volunteer with one child (“buddy”) for the semester. 📅 Fall Dates: Sept 27 – Dec 6 (no CAPA Oct 11 & 18)

FREE EVENT - Sep20, 1:00 pm - 2:30 pm - Free event! - Altadore Baptist Church (4304 16 St SW, Calgary, AB) - Open to athletes aged 3-7, with and without an intellectual and/or developmental disability, and their families, friends! RSVP for the event day at forms.office.com/r/Y3tHjMZ1up

🌊💦 Dive into confidence and fun! Swim Abilities 1/2: Sundays, 8:15–9:00 am Swim Abilities 3/4: Saturdays, 8:15–9:00 am Let’s make the pool a place where everyone belongs. 🌟

🚨 Calling all future coaches! 🚨 Powerhockey Canada, with support from the Hockey Canada Foundation, has launched the Community Coaches Training Program – a FREE video series designed to inform, empower, and support current and aspiring coaches.

🌟 Volunteer with Bloom Wellness this fall! 🌟 Your time and energy will help foster connection, joy, and belonging through movement. 📧 Contact: volunteers.bloomwellness@gmail.com

Canadian Tire Jumpstart Charities is excited to share that we will be bringing our FREE Play to Lead program to Calgary from October 3-5, 2025, for high-school-aged girls and their coaches!  Registration links in the comments!

A program designed with inclusivity at the heart, giving kids ages 5–12 experiencing disability the chance to move, play, and grow.  Got specific support needs? Reach out anytime at drylandregisteredprograms@mnpcentre.com.

Share your expertise, research, or lived experience in adapted physical activity Dates: May 7 to 9, 2026 (Edmonton) Goal: practical ideas that advance access, inclusion, and participation across Alberta Submit: forms.gle/DRATNb81m2S4Jx… Questions: alberta.adapted@gmail.com

🚨 Our August Newsletter is here! 🚨 📬 Don’t miss out – see what we’ve been up to and what’s coming next! 👉 eepurl.com/hwqBU1