About us

We are a non-profit organization, based out of Calgary, Alberta, Canada, that provides a variety of recreational and competitive sport opportunities to para athletes, coaches and volunteers. Our mission is to facilitate sport opportunities from the developmental to the elite level of participation, in the areas of athletic competition, technical development, leadership, and integration.

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UPSA is governed by a board of directors, comprised of volunteers, which oversee the day-to-day operations of the organization. The Board of Directors is comprised of representatives from a variety of sports. Our organization also includes Sports Coordinators who oversee specific sports and coaches for these sports.

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UPSA Beliefs:

• People with disabilities should have the same access to sport opportunities

• Para sport is important because of it's intrinsic and extrinsic benefits to participants

• Para athletes should be recognized for their ability, not their disability

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UPSA Goals:

• To promote opportunities in para sport

• To promote awareness and acceptance of para athletes

• To promote inclusion of para athletes

• To support all levels of athletes and coaches, from elite national team members to recreational participants