PacificSport Vancouver Island is proud to deliver PacificSport WheelKids and Jr Wheelchair programs! Both of our programs have different objectives. PacificSport Wheelkids is an exciting physical literacy program for kids aged 5-12. Before kids learn to play “traditional” sports such as basketball or rugby, they must first learn how to maneuver their chairs, how to throw, how to catch, and how to rely on their teammates. PacificSport Jr Wheelchair Sports Program is focused on developing athletes abilities on specific sports. Our programs range from; rugby, basketball, athletics, etc. The program switches sports every five weeks.
Through active games and play, our PacificSport Wheelchair programs provides FUNdamental movement skills in a safe, fun, and encouraging environment for all kids. In addition to learning valuable fundamental wheeling skills, kids will also take part in sports such as basketball, tennis, rugby, track and field throughout the weeks!
Participants may register alone, or may invite a sibling or close friend to register as well to share in the fun! Additional chairs for siblings and friends are provided by PacificSport Vancouver All participants (wheelchair-user or not) are required to register for the sessions individually.
We gratefully acknowledge the funding for this program from the Province of BC After School Sport and Art Initiative Program.
Upcoming PacificSport WheelKids Programs
Tuesdays- 5:30-6:30pm
Starting on May 7th to May 28th 2024
Fairview Community School
Fridays 5:30-6:30pm
Starting on May 10th to May 31st 2024
Craig Street Commons
Sessions are FREE to attend!
Expansion Program- Cowichan WheelKids
For more information and availability about our Cowichan Wheelkids program. Please connect with Colleen Barbalinardo cbarbalinardo@clementscentre.org
PacificSport WheelKids Expansion Program
Are you outside the community of Nanaimo? We are building the PacificSport Wheelkids Program in other communities, including Parksville, Campbell River, and the Comox Valley!
We are looking for kids with locomotor disabilities to join our program, along with their families and BFFs! No group is too small!
Through active games and play, our PacificSport WheelKids program provides FUNdamental movement skills in a safe, fun, and encouraging environment for all kids. In addition to learning valuable fundamental wheeling skills, kids will also take part in sports such as basketball, tennis, rugby, track and field throughout the nine weeks!
Participants may register alone, or may invite siblings or a close friend to register as well to share in the fun! Parents are encouraged to participate as well. All participants (wheelchair-user or not) are required to register for the sessions individually.
We gratefully acknowledge the funding for this program from the Disability Alliance of British Columbia (DABC), the Government of Canada – Employment and Social Development Canada, and the Hamber Foundation.
In addition we gratefully acknowledge the support from Let’s Play and our School District partners, School District 72 – Campbell River, Comox Valley Schools, and School District 69 – Parksville-Qualicum.
For more information, please contact Michel Woolner ed@pacificsport.com or call 250-754-6200.
