News & Events

Stay up-to-date with all the latest News & Events from Whistler Adaptive Sports Program.

  • WAS and Ninja Gym Squamish team to host Fall Physical Literacy Event

    News, Partnership Event

    This Fall we have teamed up with Ninja Gym, Squamish, to host a special one-off Physical Literacy event on Monday November 25th from 4.30 - 6.30 pm. Join WAS and Ninja Gym coaches as we combine our expertise for two hours of dedicated movement exploration through play. Build agility, balance, coordination and body control under guided support. This event concludes…

    Kids doing physical literacy at Ninja Gym in Squamish.
    November 25th
  • Donate this Holiday Season to Make Sport Inclusive

    News

    Donate to Whistler Adaptive Sports Program this Holiday Season and help us raise funds to buy new equipment, train more coaches and provide dedicated sports and recreation programs to anyone with disabilities or neurodiversity living across the Sea to Sky corridor. Read on to find out how WAS athlete Richie Grimes developed his passion for adaptive sports through our programs...…

    December, 2024
  • Winter Programs 2025

    News

    Get set for the new season and sign up today for Whistler Adaptive Sports community winter programs starting January 6th! Join our Alpine Sea to Sky Riders Program, group snowshoeing at one of four locations in Pemberton, Whistler and Squamish, Nordic skiing, swim classes and more! For full details of what's on offer, check out our Activity Schedule, then register…

    Starting January 6 2025
  • Are you interested in joining our Board?

    News

    We are excited to announce an opening on the Board of the Whistler Adaptive Sports Program Society and will be taking nominations at this year’s Annual General Meeting on October 27, 2024 which will take place at Delta Hotel’s Whistler Village Suites, Raven B Meeting Room at 2pm. The WAS Board plays an important role in helping to set the strategic…

    WAS nordic coach talking to group of participants at Invictus One Year to Go Camp
    October 27
  • Join our Adaptive Snowsports Coaching Team this Winter!

    News

    Come and join this friendly bunch this winter! We are seeking to hire two Adaptive Snowsports Coaches to support our 2024/25 season. Find out more about the role and relevant experience required to apply here. Applications must be submitted no later than Friday October 11th.

    Three female Whistler Adaptive Sports Coaches
    Now closed for applications
  • New Blog Series: Meet our Volunteers

    Article

    Whistler Adaptive Sports Program volunteers are the backbone of our charity. They come from near and far, from a variety of backgrounds and with a host of different life experiences. All are united in their enthusiasm to get involved and support our goal of adapting the playground to make sport and physical recreation inclusive. Whether you live locally, visit seasonally…

    Blog Series