Parasport New Brunswick

What Parasport New Brunswick does

Parasport New Brunswick is a registered Canadian non-profit organization headquartered at 900 Hanwell Road, Fredericton, that operates as the official provincial governing body for wheelchair basketball, wheelchair rugby, goalball, and boccia in New Brunswick. The organization coordinates program delivery, athlete development, coach training through the NCCP pathway, and Team NB's representation at national championships and the Canada Games. It also coordinates entry points such as the long-running Bridging the Gap program, which has hosted Have-a-Go Days, wheelchair loans, and transportation assistance since 1997, often in partnership with the Stan Cassidy Rehabilitation Center.

Its core products are program-based rather than technology-based: P506 (a flagship wheelchair sport program), Wheelchair Rugby, Goalball, Boccia, the Team NB competitive program, and an extensive catalogue of Partner Programs covering Para Ice Hockey, Para Alpine, Para Judo, Able Sail, Wheelchair Tennis, Para Nordic, Para Swimming, Wheelchair Curling, Para Athletics, Blind Hockey, and Sitting Volleyball. Branded merchandise such as the Maddog 10 T-shirt (C$40.00) is sold through an Entripy online shop. The technology footprint is non-proprietary: a Wix-hosted marketing website, the RAMP online registration system for program enrollment, and routine social media channels (Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, X).

Revenue is generated through a mix of program registration fees processed via RAMP, charitable donations, government grants (including the 2023-24 Paralympic Sport Development Fund from the Canadian Paralympic Committee), branded merchandise, and indirect support from equipment sponsors (Quickie, Sunrise Medical). The organization serves a participant base of New Brunswickers with physical disabilities ranging from recreational to Paralympic-competitive levels, supported by a small staff led by Executive Director Sally Chamberlain and a volunteer board of directors.

Name

Parasport New Brunswick

Legal name

Parasport New Brunswick

Website

https://parasportnb.ca

Company type

Private

Founded year

1997

Operating status

Operating

Short description

Parasport New Brunswick is a Fredericton-based non-profit that serves as the provincial governing body for wheelchair basketball, wheelchair rugby, goalball, and boccia, delivering recreational and competitive parasport programs to New Brunswickers with physical disabilities.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Adaptive Sports and Parasport Governance

NAICS

Sports Teams and Clubs (711211), Sports and Recreation Instruction (61162), Fitness and Recreational Sports Centers (71394)

SIC

Services-Membership Sports & Recreation Clubs (7997), Services-Miscellaneous Amusement & Recreation (7990)

akta.pro primary industry

Disability & Adaptive Sport Governing Bodies (Paralympic & Sport-Specific) (MPAKAFAL)

akta.pro secondary industries

Disability & Adaptive Sports Organizations (Paralympic, Special Olympics) (MPAKACAH), Adaptive & Para-Sport Event Organizers (MPAKADAM), Adaptive & Para-Sport Training Programs (MPAKAJAK)

Keywords

• Parasport programs
• Wheelchair sports
• Adaptive athletics
• Disability sports
• Sport governance

Headquarters

HQ city

Fredericton

HQ country

Canada

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure, Others

Revenue model

1. Program Registration Fees: Revenue generated through RAMP registration system for program participation including boccia, wheelchair basketball, wheelchair rugby, goalball, and team programs.
2. Donations: Charitable donations from individuals and organizations supporting parasport development in New Brunswick.
3. Merchandise Sales: Sale of branded merchandise including the Maddog 10 T-shirt at C$40.00.
4. Government Grants and Funding: Funding from sources such as the 2023-24 Paralympic Sport Development Fund supporting athlete development and program access.

Pricing tiers

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Parasport New Brunswick is the provincial governing body for wheelchair basketball, wheelchair rugby, goalball, and boccia, and supports delivery of the broader Paralympic movement sports across New Brunswick. The organization provides direct sport programs (P506, Wheelchair Rugby, Goalball, Boccia, Team NB, Partner Programs), introductory experiences through its Bridging the Gap program, coach training via NCCP pathways, and ancillary merchandise such as the Maddog 10 T-shirt.

Product overview

Parasport New Brunswick is a not-for-profit organization that serves as the governing body for wheelchair basketball, wheelchair rugby, goalball, and boccia in New Brunswick. The organization operates as a platform of programs including P506, Wheelchair Rugby, Goalball, Boccia, Team NB, and Partner Programs (Para Ice Hockey, Para Alpine, Para Judo, Able Sail, Wheelchair Tennis, Para Nordic, Para Swimming, Wheelchair Curling, Para Athletics, Blind Hockey, Sitting Volleyball). The Bridging the Gap program provides introductory wheelchair sports experiences through community events. The organization also offers merchandise through its online shop. Parasport NB facilitates safe and supportive programs, reduces barriers to participation, and integrates all New Brunswickers in the broader parasport community.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• P506 Program A core Parasport NB program offering wheelchair sports programming and opportunities for persons with disabilities to participate in physical activity.
• Wheelchair Rugby Program Wheelchair rugby program governed by Parasport NB, providing training and competition opportunities for athletes with disabilities.
• Goalball Program Goalball program for athletes with visual impairments, providing sport access and competition opportunities.
• Boccia Program Boccia program for athletes with physical disabilities, offering recreational and competitive opportunities.
• Team NB / Équipe NB Provincial team program representing New Brunswick at national championships and competitions, including Canada Games since 1995.
• Partner Programs Partner programs covering Para Ice Hockey, Para Alpine, Para Judo, Able Sail, Wheelchair Tennis, Para Nordic, Para Swimming, Wheelchair Curling, Para Athletics, Blind Hockey, and Sitting Volleyball offered throughout New Brunswick.
• Bridging the Gap (BTG) Program Program operational since 1997 that helps Canadians with physical disabilities experience wheelchair sports through Have-a-Go Days, wheelchair loans, and introductory support services.
• Maddog 10 T-Shirt Merchandise item commemorating Hal 'Maddog' Merrill, available for purchase at C$40.00 through the Parasport NB online shop.

Named customers4 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Has API

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Partnerships

Eleven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Wheelchair Basketball CanadacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNational governing body for wheelchair basketball. Parasport NB is the provincial counterpart responsible for wheelchair basketball program delivery and athlete development in New Brunswick. Partnership includes access to WBC Learning Hub resources and NCCP coaching courses.
• Wheelchair Rugby CanadacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNational governing body for wheelchair rugby. Parasport NB coordinates wheelchair rugby programs at the provincial level and supports athlete identification and development pathways.
• Canadian Cerebral Palsy Sports Association (CCPSA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNational sport organization for boccia and other CP sports. CCPSA provides classification, coaching resources, and competitive pathways for Canadian athletes with cerebral palsy.
• Canadian Paralympic CommitteecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNational governing body for the Paralympic movement in Canada. Partnership supports athlete development, classification, and integration of NB athletes into national Paralympic programs.
• Stan Cassidy Rehabilitation CentercoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMajor rehabilitation center in New Brunswick. Co-hosts Have-a-Go days with Parasport NB to introduce wheelchair sports to individuals with disabilities at the point of rehabilitation.
• Quickie (wheelchair brand)minorOthersWheelchair brand supporting Parasport NB programs through equipment provision and partnership.
• Sunrise Medical (wheelchair brand)minorOthersWheelchair manufacturer providing equipment support for parasport programs.
• Government of New BrunswickcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerProvincial government providing funding and policy support for parasport programs. Supports coach development and program delivery through various sport initiatives.
• Sport NBcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerProvincial sport organization providing funding opportunities, Safe Sport policies, and dispute resolution programs for NB sport organizations.
• Coach New BrunswickminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerProvincial coaching organization providing access to multisport training modules and coach education calendar for NB coaches.
• Canada Games CouncilcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNational multi-sport event organization. Parasport NB identifies and trains athletes to represent New Brunswick at Canada Games since 1995.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Market position

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/ParasportNB
• YouTubeyoutube.com/@ParasportNB
• Facebookfacebook.com/ParasportNB
• Instagraminstagram.com/parasportnb/?hl=en

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles11 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds2 records

Investors1 record

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M&A

Investments

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