Sports and Recreation
Move. Connect. Belong.
At Abilities Centre, sport and recreation are for everyone. Our Sport and Recreation programs in Whitby, Ontario are designed to build physical literacy, foster confidence, and create real opportunities for people of all abilities to be active for life.
Whether you are trying something new for the first time, reconnecting with a sport you love, or working toward your next competitive milestone, there is a program here for you. Every session is inclusive by design, built around the goals and needs of every individual who walks through our doors.
Programs
Learn more about Rolling Together: Wheelchair Rugby Comes to the Abilities Centre
This winter, the Abilities Centre was proud to host its first-ever beginner Wheelchair Rugby program thanks to Wheelchair Rugby Canada and the Canadian Paralympic Committee. Running from February 7 to March 15, the six-week series welcomed participants of all ages and abilities for an introduction to one of Canada’s most dynamic sports. Wheelchair Rugby was […]
Learn more about Abilities Centre sets the stage for 2026 National Accessibility Week
Action, community, celebration, and the Accessibility Awards come to Whitby this May WHITBY, Ont. — Abilities Centre is proud to announce the return of its National Accessibility Week (NAW) Conference, taking place May 24 to 30, 2026, at its flagship facility in Whitby, Ontario. Building on the success of last year’s inaugural event, this year’s conference […]
Learn more about A.S.A.D. Durham had plenty to celebrate at the 2026 Canadian Indoor Track & Field Championships
The 2026 Canadian Indoor Track & Field Championships were held at the Toronto Track & Field Centre, and A.S.A.D. Durham had plenty to celebrate, with two of its athletes delivering standout performances on the national stage and returning home with hardware to show for it. Jayden Robinson, a Grade 9 A.S.A.D. Durham student, had a […]
Learn more about Abilities Centre Featured in CP24 and CTV News Segment Series for National Accessibility Week
In honour of National Accessibility Week, Abilities Centre partnered with Bell Media to share a series of five short vignettes that aired daily on CP24 and CTV News from Monday, May 25, through Saturday, May 30. The series kicked off with a live on-air interview featuring President and CEO Michael Cvitkovic, Manager of Training and […]
Learn more about A New Era in Inclusive Fitness – World’s Largest HUR Installation
WHITBY, ON – Abilities Centre is redefining the future of inclusive fitness with a transformational capital project in partnership with global industry leader, Helsinki University Research (HUR), and Canadian distributor Rockmount Medical Solutions. Launching Fall 2025, this project will bring the world’s largest installation of accessible HUR equipment to Whitby, Ontario. “This isn’t just about […]
Learn more about Abilities Centre and Region of Durham to host ‘Dismantling Ableism’ Symposium with Canada’s top disability advocates
Free half-day symposium featuring keynote speaker David Lepofsky on May 27 Abilities Centre, in partnership with the Region of Durham, will host its annual Accessibility Symposium on Wednesday, May 27 from, 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. This year’s theme, “Dismantling Ableism,” will bring together leading advocates, practitioners and community members to examine the systemic barriers […]
Learn more about 2026 National Accessibility Week at a Glance
2026 National Accessibility Week is one of our favourite times of year, and this one is shaping up to be something special. From May 25 to 30, we’re filling the Centre with conversations, celebrations, and community. Some of it will challenge you, some of it will move you, and some of it is just plain […]
Learn more about Abilities Centre Receives Seniors Community Grant to Support Fall Prevention Program
Abilities Centre is the recipient of a $25,000 Seniors Community Grant from the Province of Ontario. MPP Lorne Coe (Whitby) made the announcement on July 3 during a presentation at the world-class facility. The funding will support the Falls Prevention Exercise and Education Program, helping local seniors stay active, build strength and reduce their risk […]
Learn more about Thrive Participant Wins Four Medals at His First Special Olympics Canada Summer Games
Gold. Gold. Silver. Bronze. That was the medal count for Thrive participant Alex Bevacqua at his first Special Olympics Canada Summer Games, held August 11 to 15, 2026, in Medicine Hat, Alta. Competing in his first Nationals in powerlifting, a national qualifying competition that brought together more than 1,700 competitors from every province and territory, […]
Learn more about Abilities Centre Featured in Breakfast Television Segments
Abilities Centre welcomed the Breakfast Television crew to its Whitby facility on Tuesday, September 1, for two live segments filmed on location. The segments featured BT reporter Carlos Bustamante, who joined members for a workout in the HUR Room before trying his hand at wheelchair basketball. The segments aired live on Citytv at 7:50 a.m. […]
Learn more about Abilities Centre’s Tamara Steeves Competes for Canada at IWBF Championships
Tamara Steeves is heading to the International Wheelchair Basketball Federation (IWBF) Championships to represent Canada, and Abilities Centre couldn’t be prouder to cheer her on. A four-time Paralympian, Steeves has been part of Canada’s women’s wheelchair basketball team since 2012. And closer to home, she coaches the Abilities Centre Eagles wheelchair basketball team. Her path […]
Learn more about Secretary of State Adam van Koeverden Gets a Firsthand Look at Belonging at Abilities Centre
Abilities Centre welcomed the Honourable Adam van Koeverden, Secretary of State (Sport), for his first visit to the facility yesterday, joined by MP Ryan Turnbull (Whitby) and MP Juanita Nathan (Pickering-Brooklin). The visit began with meetings with members of Abilities Centre’s leadership team and board of directors, where the conversation focused on the organization’s role […]
Learn more about Abilities Centre and Special Olympics Ontario Announce Strategic Partnership to Expand Access to Sport in Durham Region
The multi-year agreement gives a home to more than 450 local athletes Abilities Centre and Special Olympics Ontario (SOO) announced a new strategic partnership that will give Special Olympics athletes in Durham Region consistent access to high-quality training and competition space for years to come. Special Olympics Ontario has been searching for a permanent home […]
Learn more about Christine’s, Championed by CAA, Officially Opens at Abilities Centre
New inclusive, accessible café brings the Whitby community together and creates paid jobs for graduates of Abilities Centre’s Employment Services. Abilities Centre officially opened Christine’s today, a welcoming and accessible new café located within Abilities Centre that serves members, participants, staff and the community. “Christine’s is a place for our whole community, somewhere to grab […]
Learn more about Abilities Centre and Element Fleet Management open new Employment Hub, expanding pathways to meaningful work
Opening marks a milestone in a three-year partnership focused on inclusive employment as part of National Accessibility Employment Awareness Month. More people of all abilities in Durham Region now have a place to start their careers. Abilities Centre and Element Fleet Management today opened the new Employment Hub, a milestone in a three-year partnership to […]