2025 Ontario ParaSport Games

On May 30 - June 1, 2025, Niagara will be the host to the Ontario Parasport Games. Swim Ontario is excited to be participating in these games as part of the Opening Ceremonies on Friday May 30th, and will also be hosting a Para Swimming Race Ready Clinic on Saturday May 31st, 2025 as part of this event at Brock University.

Swimmer Eligibility

• A registered swimmer for the 2024-2025 season, with a status of Active in REMS
• Have competed during the 2024-2025 season
• Year of birth between 2006-2012
• Para Classified Level 1 or 2
• Eligible to compete for Canada internationally
• Maximum of 25 swimmers accepted.
• Invitations for eligible swimmers will be sent to the coach

Location Details

Opening Ceremonies Facility - Canada Games Park

Aquatic Facility - Eleanor Misener Aquatic Centre 1812 Sir Issac Brock Way, Brock University, St. Catharine’s Ontario L2S 3A1

Accommodation for all participants

• Brock University Residence
• Details to be confirmed

Meals for all participants provided by Ontario Parasport Games

• Friday May 30th, 2025 - Ontario Parasport Games Opening Night Dinner - location & time TBC
• Saturday May 30th, 2025 - Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner provided in Brock University Dining Hall - location & time TBC
• Saturday May 30th, 2025 - Ontario Parasport Games Celebration Social - location & time TBC

Timeline Information

Tuesday April 15th, 2025 - Deadline for Athlete Confirmation of Participation. Coach & Athlete Support Positions to be confirmed after athlete participation is confirmed

April 22 - 25, 2025 - Swim Ontario Team Registration in Ontario Para Sport Games Portal (to be completed by Swim Ontario)

Friday May 30th, 2025

• Participant Arrival, Accreditation & Check-In at Brock University - Time & Location TBC
• Ontario Para Sport Games Opening Night Dinner - Time & Details TBC
• Ontario Para Sport Games Opening Ceremonies - Time & Details TBC

Saturday May 31st, 2025

• Breakfast in Dining Hall - Time & Location TBC
• 10am to 1pm - Ontario Parasport Para Race Ready Skills & Clinic - Details of pool & class sessions to follow
• 1-2pm - Lunch in Dining Hall - Location TBC
• 2-5pm - Ontario Parasport Para Race Ready Skills & Clinic - Details of pool & class sessions to follow
• 5-5:30pm - Ontario Parasport Games Awards & Recognition Celebration
• 6pm - Ontario Parasport Games Celebration Dinner & Social - Location TBC

Coach/Support Person Information

• 2 Swim Ontario Team Managers
• 2 Lead Coaches
• 10 Supporting Coaches
• 20 Athlete Support Assistance

Participants are responsible for their own transportation to and from St. Catherine’s (Brock University). A travel subsidy will be provided to cover mileage for all participants