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This week marked an exciting milestone for the Play It Forward  team — our first official planning meeting with community partners and collaborators! Joining us were Kimberly G. from Carleton Recreation Rentals , Adam J. who is the Manager of Canada’s National Para Ice Hockey Team at Hockey Canada, and Marianne L. from YMCA Philanthropy . Kaia Lyn H. and Deng L. attended on behalf of our student team, though Deng was unable to participate in discussion due to technical diffi

The purpose of this meeting is to bring together our core partners — including representatives from Abilities Ottawa, Hockey Canada’s National Para Ice Hockey Team, Carleton Recreation Rentals, and our student planning team — to collaborate on the next steps in organizing the Play It Forward  fundraiser. Main Goals for the Meeting 1. Event Logistics & Scheduling Confirm potential dates and times for the event at the Carleton Ice House and atrium space. Discuss setup requireme

Goals Promote inclusion and accessibility in sport by increasing awareness and participation in adaptive recreation, specifically through a hands-on sledge hockey experience. Raise $1,000 to support Canada’s National Para Ice Hockey Team in their journey to the 2026 Winter Paralympics, while fostering community engagement among students and local organizations. Objectives Host an inclusive Sledge Hockey Try-It event at Carleton University in partnership with Abilities Ottawa,

We’re thrilled to announce Play It Forward — a student-led community fundraiser supporting Canada’s National Para Ice Hockey Team on their road to the 2026 Winter Paralympics! Hosted by students from Algonquin College’s Recreation and Leisure Services program, this event brings together sport, inclusion, and community in one exciting afternoon at Carleton University’s Ice House. Our goal is to raise $1,000 to help fund equipment, travel, and training for our national para ath