Membership with OCPSA offers the opportunity to participate in workshops, seminars, clinics and competitive opportunities. Membership also includes:
Access to sport specific information including standards, rules and regulations
Access to grants
Access to equipment
Voting privileges at the Annual General Meeting
Insurance coverage (limited)
Membership with the Canadian Cerebral Palsy Sports Association (CCPSA)
Competitive Opportunities
OCPSA supports regional, provincial and national championships as well as sanctions various sport specific championships, all within the cp sports of boccia and athletics. The Association works in conjunction with grass-roots clubs, to organize programs and events.
Clinics
Recognizing the need for athlete, coach, official and volunteer growth, OCPSA financially supports personal and professional development programs. Clinics are organized and promoted locally by volunteers, with the assistance of OCPSA.
Athletic Assistance
Although OCPSA does not provide financial assistance for training support and equipment, it encourages members to apply for individual program sponsorship. For more information, please contact OCPSA.
Promotional & Resource Material
A variety of resource and promotional material is available from OCPSA. Information is targeted towards sporting opportunities for athletes with cerebral palsy and includes such topics as volunteer recruitment and starting a community club.