What SportAbility does

SportAbility, legally known as the Cerebral Palsy Sports Association of BC, is a registered Canadian charity (Charitable Registration Number 118848746RR0001) founded in 1976 and operating from Vancouver, British Columbia. It provides adapted sport programs for individuals with physical disabilities across British Columbia, offering five core disciplines—Boccia, Power Soccer, Para Ice Hockey (Sledge Hockey), CP/Para Soccer, and Frame Running—at recreational, regional, national, and international (Paralympic) levels. Programs are delivered through a combination of direct staff-led sessions at facilities such as Killarney Community Centre, Juan de Fuca Arena, and Surrey Sport & Leisure Complex, a partner club network spanning more than a dozen BC communities, and municipal recreation department partnerships.

The organization's core "product" surface includes five sports programs, an Equipment Loan Program (power soccer guards, sledges, boccia equipment), a Coach Masterclass for progressive coach certification, and a free open-access coaching resource library comprising downloadable PDF guides and video links for Boccia, Power Soccer, and Para Ice Hockey. Supporting infrastructure consists of a website (sportabilitybc.ca), social media channels (Facebook, X, Instagram), a monthly email newsletter, and an events calendar. Technology is human-led and content-based; there is no proprietary software platform, mobile app, or AI component.

SportAbility's revenue model is a hybrid charity funding stack: donations and charitable contributions, annual membership fees (April–March cycle), program and registration fees ranging from $20 (one-day youth camp) to $220 (12-week Frame Running), $100 annual equipment loan fees, and grants from the Government of British Columbia and ViaSport, alongside foundation and corporate sponsorships (Victoria Foundation, Canucks for Kids Fund, Surrey Fire Fighters Charitable Society). Headcount is 1–10 employees including an Executive Director, Sport Development Coordinator, Boccia Provincial Development Lead, Community Engagement Coordinator, and Communications Coordinator. Governance is provided by an eight-member Board of Directors.

Name

SportAbility

Legal name

Cerebral Palsy Sports Association of BC

Website

https://sportabilitybc.ca

Company type

Private

Founded year

1976

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

SportAbility is a Vancouver-based registered charity providing adapted sport programs—Boccia, Power Soccer, Para Ice Hockey, CP/Para Soccer, and Frame Running—for people with physical disabilities across British Columbia, delivered via a partner club network with funding from government grants, foundations, and donations.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Adapted Sports Programs for People with Disabilities

NAICS

Sports Teams and Clubs (711211), Fitness and Recreational Sports Centers (713940)

SIC

Services-Membership Sports & Recreation Clubs (7997)

akta.pro primary industry

Amateur Sport Governing Bodies & Federations (National/Regional) (MPAKACAD)

akta.pro secondary industries

Disability & Adaptive Sport Governing Bodies (Paralympic & Sport-Specific) (MPAKAFAL), Sport-Specific Amateur Leagues & Circuits (Non-Professional) (MPAKACAJ), Sports Community Relations & Grassroots Program Management (MPAKAKAJ)

Keywords

• Adapted sports programs
• Disability sports
• Para ice hockey
• Boccia programs
• Power wheelchair soccer

Headquarters

HQ city

Vancouver

HQ country

Canada

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Supply Chain, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Donations and Charitable Contributions: SportAbility is a registered charity (Charitable Registration Number: 118848746RR0001) that relies on donations from individuals and organizations to fund programs and provide equipment for athletes with disabilities.
2. Membership Fees: Annual membership (April 1 - March 31) required for participation in programs and events. Membership provides insurance coverage for athletes, volunteers, coaches, and officials during training, practices, and competitions.
3. Program and Registration Fees: Various program fees charged for sports programs (e.g., $35/month for Victoria Screamers Boccia, $110 for Vancouver Lightning Power Soccer). Fees support facility rentals and program delivery.
4. Government and Foundation Grants: Funding from government sources (Government of British Columbia, ViaSport) and foundations (Victoria Foundation, Canucks for Kids Fund) to support operations and program development.
5. Equipment Loan Fees: Annual loan fee of $100 for equipment borrowed through the Equipment Loan Program, which provides adaptive sports equipment to athletes who face financial barriers or live in remote areas.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

SportAbility is a registered charity that delivers adapted sport programs in Boccia, Power Soccer, Para Ice Hockey (Sledge Hockey), CP/Para Soccer, and Frame Running for individuals with physical disabilities across British Columbia. The organization runs recreational and competitive programs through direct delivery, partner clubs, and municipal recreation departments, supported by an Equipment Loan Program, Coach Masterclass training, and free downloadable coaching resources for coaches and facilitators.

Product overview

SportAbility is a registered charity providing adapted sport programs for athletes with physical disabilities across British Columbia. The organization operates a portfolio of five core sports programs (Boccia, Power Soccer, Para Ice Hockey, CP/Para Soccer, and Frame Running) at recreational and competitive levels. Supporting these programs are an Equipment Loan Program for participants with financial barriers, a Coach Masterclass training program, and three downloadable coaching resources for Boccia, Para Ice Hockey, and Power Soccer. The organization also offers Community Engagement Try It sessions for groups seeking to experience adapted sports.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Boccia Program Paralympic precision ball sport similar to bocce, designed for athletes with physical disabilities. Played individually, in pairs, or teams of three, with programs offered at recreational and competitive levels across British Columbia.
• Power Soccer Program Fast-paced competitive sport for people with disabilities using power chairs equipped with special foot guards to hit an oversized soccer ball. Programs offered in Vancouver, Surrey, Nanaimo, and Penticton.
• Para Ice Hockey Program (Sledge Hockey) Adapted version of ice hockey where players sit in specially designed sleds and use two sticks with spike-ends for pushing and blade-ends for shooting. Programs available across British Columbia.
• CP/Para Soccer Program Stand-up adapted version of mainstream soccer with shorter fields, smaller nets, and no off-sides rule. Designed for people with cerebral palsy, head injury, or related physical disabilities.
• Frame Running Program Athletic discipline for people with cerebral palsy or related neuromuscular disorders using a wheeled frame with saddle and body support but no pedals. Available through West Vancouver Track and Field Club partnership starting Spring 2026.
• Equipment Loan Program Provides temporary loans of adaptive sports equipment including power soccer guards, sledges, and boccia equipment to athletes facing financial barriers or living in remote areas. Annual loan fee of $100 applies.
• Coach Masterclass Progressive coaching structure supporting individuals to build confidence and proficiency as sport leaders in SportAbility's identified sports, with financial support available and a mandatory screening process.
• Boccia Coaching Resource Free downloadable coaching guide with over 30 skill development games and activities for program facilitators, athletes, and parents to deliver Boccia in a fun and social environment; also available in French.
• Para Ice Hockey Coaching Resource Open-access coaching guide with general information, individual skill-based drills, and team/program-based drills, including diagrams and supplementary demonstration videos for delivering Para Ice Hockey in fun and social environments.
• Power Soccer Coaching Resource Free online resource guide providing an overview of the game, rules, skill development, and a variety of drills for coaches, athletes, and facilitators to deliver Power Soccer.
• Community Engagement Try It Sessions Individual or group Try It opportunities for all sports, allowing schools, clinics, teams, and community organizations to experience adapted sports with facilitated sessions and equipment access.

Quantifiable outcome

• Athletes progress from recreational participation to national and international competitions including Paralympics
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

14 partnerships are on record, tiered core, minor and regional.

• ViaSportcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2024Provincial sport organization partner providing funding and support for adapted sport programming in British Columbia. ViaSport is the provincial sports governing body responsible for sport development and infrastructure.
• Government of British ColumbiacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerProvincial government funder supporting adapted sport opportunities for British Columbians with disabilities through ViaSport funding.
• West Vancouver Track and Field ClubcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerJoint Para-Athletics program partner delivering Frame Running programming alongside SportAbility and BC Wheelchair Sports.
• BC Wheelchair SportscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner organization for joint Para-Athletics programming including Frame Running development.
• Women's Para Hockey of CanadacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner organization contributing to para hockey coaching resources and hosting development sessions for girls and women.
• Neuromotion VancouverminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerHealthcare clinic partnership hosting boccia Try It sessions for clients and staff.
• Barber Prosthetics ClinicminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerProsthetics clinic partnership hosting para hockey Try It sessions for staff and clients.
• Spinal Cord Injury BCminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCo-hosting community events including annual Vancouver Peer BBQ for individuals with spinal cord injuries.
• Vancouver CanadiansminorGTM or Marketing PartnerBaseball team hosting fundraising games at Nat Bailey Stadium with portion of ticket sales supporting SportAbility programs.
• Northern Adapted Sports AssociationregionalChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorRegional partner delivering para ice hockey programs in Prince George area.
• Coastal FCregionalChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAdaptive soccer club partner offering free programs for boys and girls age 7-18 with special needs.
• Ridge Meadows Soccer ClubregionalChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPartner delivering CP Soccer programming in the Lower Mainland.
• Boccia CanadacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNational sport governing body for boccia; SportAbility co-hosting 2026 Canadian Boccia Championships alongside Boccia Canada.
• Canadian Cerebral Palsy Sports Association (CCPSA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNational sport organization for CP sports; provides Long Term Athlete Development resources and promotes adaptive soccer organizations.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights2 records

Direct peers

• Boccia Canada: National governing body for boccia in Canada. SportAbility is a core provincial delivery partner and co-hosts national boccia championships. Comparability is high because both operate participation pathways from grassroots to international competition in the same sport.
• Special Olympics British Columbia: BC chapter of Special Olympics, delivering year-round sport training and competition for individuals with intellectual disabilities across BC. Comparable as a province-wide para-sport delivery organization with a similar donor/grant/foundation revenue mix and reliance on volunteers and partner venues.
• Power Soccer Canada: National governing body for power soccer in Canada. Directly comparable as a sport-specific federation overseeing the same power wheelchair soccer programming that SportAbility delivers at the provincial level in BC.
• BC Wheelchair Sports: BC provincial wheelchair sports organization delivering adaptive sport programs across British Columbia, including wheelchair basketball and rugby. Directly comparable as a BC-based provincial disability sport body with overlapping coaching resources, equipment loan programs, and partnership with municipal recreation facilities.
• Canadian Cerebral Palsy Sports Association (CCPSA): National sport organization governing CP Soccer and related para-sports in Canada. Directly comparable as a federation providing resources, Long Term Athlete Development, and network support to provincial adaptive soccer programs of the type SportAbility delivers.

Broad incumbents

• Canadian Paralympic Committee: National body overseeing Canada's Paralympic movement, including funding and high-performance pathways for the very sports SportAbility delivers (sledge hockey, boccia, CP soccer). Comparable as an overarching federation but operates at a national rather than provincial scale.
• ViaSport British Columbia: Provincial funding and development body for sport in BC, and a current SportAbility funder. Comparable as a granting body that funds provincial sport organizations, but is not a direct competitor as it does not deliver programming itself.
• Move United (formerly Disabled Sports USA): U.S. national network of community-based adaptive sports organizations delivering programming across many paralympic sports. Comparable in mission and chapter-based delivery model, but operates at a national-U.S. scale versus SportAbility's provincial focus.

Regional players

• Wheelchair Sports Ontario / Ontario Wheelchair Sports Association: Ontario's primary provincial wheelchair and adaptive sports body, delivering programming across similar para disciplines. Comparable as a provincial disability sport counterpart but does not directly compete given different geography.
• Disability Sports Wales / Sport Wales Disability Sport: National Welsh body supporting disabled athletes across multiple adaptive sports with funding, coaching resources, and competitions. Comparable mission and structure but UK-based jurisdiction rather than Canadian.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights8 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/SportAbilityBC
• Facebookfacebook.com/sport.ability.3
• Instagraminstagram.com/SportAbilityBC
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/sportability

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles13 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds1 record

Investors1 record

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M&A

Investments

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