Para Sport Teams

Para Athletics

The Steadward Bears Para Athletics Team allows you to engage in a variety of track & field activities, such as running, jumping, throwing and wheeling. You will have the opportunity to focus on one area or develop skills in multiple disciplines. With the support of qualified coaches and Adapted Physical Activity consultants, you will focus on skills related to success in track & field activities. The Steadward Bears will support you whether you are just learning the sport or have competitive sport goals in mind.

* Para Athletics is a full year program, with registration happening in September. Any athletes interested in joining Para Athletics throughout the rest of the year can email Coach Maegan at tscparatrack@ualberta.ca

Program Ages Dates Days & Times Cost Omit Dates Registration
Para Athletics Development 13+ Sep 9 - Dec 8
Jan 6 - Mar 25
May 5 - Jul 30
Wednesdays 5:30-7:00 PM $525 Sep 30
Nov 11
Feb 17
26877
Para Athletics Performance 13+ Sep 9 - Dec 8
Jan 6 - Mar 25
May 5 - Jul 30
Wednesday 5:30-7:00 PM
Friday 5:30-7:00 PM
$1065 Sep 30
Oct 16
Nov 11
Nov 13
Feb 17
Feb 19
26878
Para Athletics Remote Coaching Please contact tscparatrack@ualberta.ca for further information.

Please use the tiles below to register and pay online. Alternatively, you can call 780-492-2231, or you can visit the Customer Service Desk at 1-241 VVC.

Para Swimming Program

The Steadward Bears Para Swimming Program engages athletes experiencing disability to develop competitive swimming skills across the para sport pathway, from grassroots to competitive. With the support of qualified coaches, knowledgeable volunteers and Adapted Physical Activity Consultants, we develop practices that focus on stroke-specific skills for athletes. The Steadward Bears support athletes who are new to the sport of swimming, as well as those with aspirations to compete at provincial and national levels.

The Development Para Swim group is for swimmers looking to develop stronger swimming skills, and build endurance and strength. You will learn the basics of swimming with individualized programs and knowledgeable coaches and volunteers.

  • New swimmers looking to join this program will undergo an assessment prior to the first practice so that their needs can be addressed specifically and they can be placed accordingly.
  • Returning swimmers to the program will be assigned based on past coach evaluations.

The Competitive Para Swim group is for swimmers looking to develop stronger swimming skills, and build endurance and strength, as well as those who are looking for a training environment that may include participating in swimming competitions. Training up to four times a week, swimmers will be able to challenge their abilities and work towards individual goals.

Not sure which swim program is for you? Please contact tscpswim@ualberta.ca for further information to determine which program is a good fit.

Program Ages Dates Days & Times Cost Omit Dates Registration
Para Swimming Development 8+ September 15 - December 5 Tuesday 7:00-8:00 PM $165 N/A 26885
Para Swimming Development 8+ September 15 - December 5 Thursday 4:00-5:00 PM $165 Oct 15
Nov 12
26886
Para Swimming Development 8+ September 15 - December 5 Thursday 7:00-8:00 PM $165 Oct 15
Nov 12
26887
Para Swimming Development 8+ September 15 - December 5 Thursday 8:00-9:00 PM $165 Oct 15
Nov 12
26888
Para Swimming Development 8+ September 15 - December 5 Friday 4:00-5:00 PM $165 Oct 16 26889
Para Swimming Development 8+ September 15 - December 5 Saturday 9:00-10:00 AM $165 Oct 10
Nov 14
26890
Para Swimming Competitive (Fall Term) 12+ September 15 - December 5 Tuesdays (7:00-8:30 PM)
Thursdays (7:00-8:30 PM)
$345 Oct 15
Nov 10
Nov 12
26891
Para Swimming Competitive (Winter Term) 12+ January 19 - April 1 Tuesdays (7:00-8:30 PM)
Thursdays (7:00-8:30 PM)
$330 Feb 16
Feb 18
26892

Please use the tiles below to register and pay online. Alternatively, you can call 780-492-2231, or you can visit the Customer Service Desk at 1-241 VVC.

Para Athletics


The Steadward Bears offers coaching & programming from grassroots to high performance sport.

Para Swimming


The Steadward Bears Para-Swimming Team engages individuals living with impairment in the sport of swimming.