Parasports Québec

What Parasports Québec does

Parasports Québec is a private, registered charity (131499816RR0001) operating as the recognized multisport provincial federation for parasports in Quebec. Founded in 1984 as the AQSFR (Association québécoise des sports en fauteuil roulant) and rebranded in 2024 around its 40th anniversary, the federation promotes and develops parasports for Quebecers living with functional limitations. It coordinates member clubs and provincial teams across disciplines including wheelchair basketball, wheelchair rugby, wheelchair tennis, wheelchair curling, powerchair soccer, para-athletics, boccia, and sitting volleyball, and connects athletes to national and Paralympic competition pathways. The federation is headquartered at 7665 boulevard Lacordaire in Montréal and operates with 1-10 employees.

The organization's core offering is programmatic rather than software-based: the Au-delà des limites access program engages people with disabilities, healthcare professionals, teachers, school boards, and coaches; discovery activities introduce adapted sports; a 100% parasports day camp in Laval targets youth ages 6-15; and an athlete-resources hub supports competitive participants. Distribution runs through direct membership enrollment, the Trouve Ton Sport club-finder platform, events such as the 2026 Junior National Wheelchair Basketball Championship, and the 2027 Canada Games in Quebec City. The organization's digital surface is a content-led website with accessibility features (grayscale, high contrast, negative contrast, readable fonts, underlined links) and an active social/email presence (Instagram, Facebook, Twitter/X, and the La Voix Parallèle newsletter).

Revenue is generated through a mix of membership fees, individual/corporate/foundation donations, and government funding — most notably the Gouvernement du Québec core grant and the Placements Sports program, which matches qualifying donations of $25 and above at a 345% multiplier. Major foundation partners include Fondation Mirella & Lino Saputo, Fondation Lucie et André Chagnon, Fondation Bon Départ, Fondation Famille George Hogg, Fondation Bourassa Savaria, and Fondation Parasport Plus. Financial figures are not publicly disclosed, limiting quantitative revenue analysis. Leadership comprises Directrice générale Anne-Renée Thibault, succeeding Josée Malo who retired in 2026 after a decade in the role and a 50-year career in adapted sport.

Name

Parasports Québec

Legal name

Parasports Québec

Website

https://parasportsquebec.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1984

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Parasports Québec is the recognized provincial multisport federation developing parasports in Quebec for people with functional limitations, coordinating member clubs across eight-plus adapted disciplines and connecting athletes to Paralympic pathways.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Adapted Sports Federation Services

NAICS

Sports Teams and Clubs (711211), Spectator Sports (71121), Spectator Sports (7112), Sports and Recreation Instruction (61162)

SIC

Services-Membership Sports & Recreation Clubs (7997), Services-Educational Services (8200), Services-Amusement & Recreation Services (7900)

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 Coaching (HSADAEAM)

Keywords

• Parasports federation
• Adapted sports programs
• Wheelchair sports leagues
• Inclusive athletics programs
• Disability sports development

Headquarters

HQ city

Montréal

HQ country

Canada

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Membership Fees: Annual membership program for individuals and organizations to join the parasports federation
2. Donations: Individual, corporate, and foundation donations support parasports development; government matching program Placements Sports matches donations at 345%
3. Government Funding: Core funding from Gouvernement du Québec for federation operations and parasports promotion
4. Placements Sports Program: Government of Quebec donation matching program that adds 345% to qualifying donations

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Parasports Québec is a provincial federation that promotes and develops parasports across Quebec. It organizes competitive and recreational adapted sports programming across multiple disciplines (wheelchair basketball, wheelchair rugby, wheelchair tennis, wheelchair curling, powerchair soccer, para-athletics, sitting volleyball), delivers the Au-delà des limites access program for people with disabilities, healthcare professionals, teachers, and coaches, runs discovery activities and youth day camps, operates a club-finder tool, and connects athletes to national and international competition pathways including the Paralympic Games.

Product overview

Parasports Québec is a provincial federation that promotes and develops parasports in Quebec. It does not operate a software product or platform. Its offering consists of organizational programs, sports programming, and services including: the 'Au-delà des limites' (Beyond Limits) program that provides access to parasport practice and equips health professionals, teachers, and coaches; discovery activities for parasports; a day camp program (100% parasports, 100% free) for youth ages 6-15; athlete resources; competitive sports programming across multiple disciplines (wheelchair basketball, wheelchair rugby, wheelchair tennis, wheelchair curling, powerchair soccer, para-athletics, sitting volleyball); Paralympic Games news and coverage; the annual Excellence Awards; donation collection; and a club-finder tool (powered by Trouve ton sport). The organization is a registered charity (131499816RR0001) headquartered in Montreal.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Au-delà des limites (Beyond Limits) Access Program A federation access program that introduces people with functional limitations to parasports and equips healthcare professionals, teachers, school boards, and coaches with tools to promote and support adapted sports participation in Quebec.
• Wheelchair Basketball Program (Provincial League & National Championships) Operates a provincial wheelchair basketball league and hosts national-level competitions including the 2026 Junior National Wheelchair Basketball Championship, targeting athletes with disabilities in Quebec.
• Para-Athletics Program Provincial para-athletics programming including open houses, training, and competitive calendars for Quebec athletes with functional limitations.
• Wheelchair Rugby Program Provincial wheelchair rugby program with annual calendars, results tracking, and hosting of national wheelchair rugby championships.
• Wheelchair Curling Program Provincial wheelchair curling programming for Quebec athletes with disabilities.
• Wheelchair Tennis Program Provincial wheelchair tennis programming and competitive pathways for Quebec athletes.
• Powerchair Soccer Program Provincial powerchair soccer program for athletes who use power wheelchairs in Quebec.
• Sitting Volleyball Program Sitting volleyball programming and discovery activities for Quebec athletes with functional limitations.
• 100% Parasports Day Camp First 100% parasports, 100% free day camp in Laval, Quebec, targeting youth ages 6-15 to introduce adapted sports (scheduled June 22-26, 2026).
• Trouve Ton Sport Club Finder Online club-finder platform that helps individuals across Quebec locate parasport clubs and adapted sports programs in their area.
• Annual Federation Membership Annual membership program that allows individuals and organizations to join the Parasports Québec federation and participate in its programs.

Quantifiable outcome

• 8 medals (2 gold, 3 silver, 3 bronze) won by Quebec athletes at Paris 2024 Paralympic Games, contributing to Canada's 29 total medals
• +2 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

Feature1 record

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered major, core and minor.

• Sport LavalmajorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 22 June 2026Partnership to deliver the first 100% parasports day camp in Laval (June 22-26, 2026) for youth ages 6-15, free of charge
• Basketball en fauteuil roulant CanadacoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 5 June 2026National sport organization partner for organizing the 2026 Junior National Wheelchair Basketball Championship in Quebec City
• Trouve Ton SportcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPlatform partner powering the club finder feature, helping individuals locate parasport clubs across Quebec
• Ville de QuébecmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerHost city partner for the 2026 Junior National Championship and upcoming 2027 Canada Games
• Thérapies du SportminorOthersSupporting partner for the 2026 Junior National Wheelchair Basketball Championship

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Canadian Paralympic Committee: National governing body for Paralympic sport in Canada. Directly comparable as the federal-level counterpart that sits above Parasports Québec in the athlete development pathway and shares the same disability-and-adapted-sport mandate.
• Wheelchair Basketball Canada: National federation for wheelchair basketball, the sport in which Parasports Québec is most active and through which it is hosting the 2026 Junior Nationals. Partners directly with the federation on event delivery.
• Canadian Wheelchair Sports Association: National multi-discipline wheelchair sport federation. Operates one tier above Parasports Québec and provides comparable coaching, competition, and athlete development services for wheelchair sport athletes across Canada.
• AQSPC (Association québécoise de sports pour paralytiques cérébraux): Quebec-based federation specifically serving athletes with cerebral palsy. Operates in the same geography and mission space, with overlapping athlete pipeline — Josée Malo recently transitioned from Parasports Québec into a leadership role at AQSPC, evidencing the close peer relationship.
• Defi sportif Altergo: Quebec-wide parasport event organizer and adapted-sport promoter (e.g., the annual Défi sportif). Shares the same Quebec ecosystem and audience of athletes with functional limitations, running complementary but overlapping programming.

Others

• Sport'Aide: Quebec-focused sport-safety and integrity organization. Referenced as a partner inside Parasports Québec's Sécurité et Intégrité program; comparable as a province-wide, Quebec-funded non-profit serving the sport sector.

Regional players

• BC Wheelchair Sports Association: British Columbia's provincial adaptive sport body. Direct analog to Parasports Québec in mandate and scale, operating in a different province and serving a comparable population of athletes with disabilities.
• Parasport Ontario: Provincial disability sport federation serving Ontario. Mirrors Parasports Québec's role at the provincial level, providing a structural comparator for funding model, programming mix, and athlete development outcomes.

Broad incumbents

• Special Olympics Canada: National sport organization serving individuals with intellectual disabilities. Overlaps with Parasports Québec's adapted-sport mandate at a national scale and competes for similar government and foundation funding pools.
• Move United (USA): U.S. national disability sport federation and advocacy body. Comparable as a larger national-equivalent umbrella organization with affiliated programs across multiple adaptive sports, but in a different country.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Instagraminstagram.com/parasportsquebec

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds1 record

Investors1 record

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M&A

Investments

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