This year's edition of the Paralympian Search is going virtual – with a twist! The Canadian Paralympic Committee’s “CONNECTION 2021” program is tailored specifically to women with disabilities who are interested in Para sport. With an all-star female cast of Paralympians, national team athletes, speakers, and hosts ready to engage with female participants, the event aims to ignite the passion for Para sport.
Click here for the Athlete Ambassadors.
CONNECTION 2021 is open to women ages 16 and older who have a disability, with or without previous sport experience and who are excited to get involved in Para sport. We are also welcoming current or former athletes from all levels aiming to explore a new Paralympic sport or discover a new sport that can complement their main discipline.
The event will be held entirely on Zoom and will consist of two half-day sessions on Saturday, June 5 and Sunday, June 6 (starting at 12:30PM EDT and ending at 5PM EDT on both days). Further schedule details will be made available later, but the event will include information sessions, interactive workshops, active breaks, panel discussions and much more!
Registration is now closed for Connection 2021.
We thank everyone who expressed interest in participating and look forward to seeing you at future events!
Click here for the event schedule
- Click here for the Speaker Biographies
- Click here for the National Sport Organization Panel
- Click here for the Sport Science Panel
Following participation in CONNECTION 2021, participants may be introduced to local clubs, provincial or national sport organizations. Resources from some of the speakers and workshop facilitators will be made available as well.
The traditional, in-person Paralympian Search will resume once it is safe to do so.
The CONNECTION 2021 virtual event is made possible by Sport Canada’s Sport Support Program – Innovation Initiative and in partnership with the below organizations:
Click here for a list of FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS.