Our Goals and Objectives

Goals

1. Promote inclusion and accessibility in sport by increasing awareness and participation in adaptive recreation, specifically through a hands-on sledge hockey experience.

2. 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

1. Host an inclusive Sledge Hockey Try-It event at Carleton University in partnership with Abilities Ottawa, giving students and community members a chance to experience para ice hockey firsthand and learn about adaptive sport.

2. Implement multi-stream fundraising efforts — including a bake sale, raffle, and online GoFundMe campaign — supported by local sponsors and student volunteers, to meet or exceed the $1,000 fundraising target.

Secondary Goals and Objectives

Raise Awareness of Adaptive Sport

• Increase public understanding of sledge hockey and para ice hockey as competitive, skill-based sports.

• Educate attendees about the importance of accessibility and inclusion in recreation spaces.

• Challenge stereotypes and assumptions about disability in sport through active participation.

Build Community Partnerships

• Strengthen relationships between Algonquin College, Carleton University, Abilities Ottawa, and Hockey Canada.

• Connect with local businesses and sponsors to foster continued community involvement in inclusive sport.

• Create opportunities for future student collaborations with adaptive recreation organizations.

Provide Student Learning & Leadership Opportunities

• Allow Recreation & Leisure Services students to gain hands-on experience in event planning, partnership development, and inclusive programming.

• Encourage teamwork, communication, and leadership among group members.

• Inspire students to apply adaptive recreation principles in future careers.

Empower Para Athletes and Their Families

• Celebrate the achievements of para athletes and raise awareness of their training and dedication.

• Provide families and community members with a visible platform to share experiences and build pride.

• Reinforce that adaptive sport deserves equal recognition and support as any other athletic program.

Strengthen Campus and Community Engagement

• Bring together Carleton students, Algonquin students, and Ottawa residents in a shared community event.

• Promote volunteerism and civic engagement among students.

• Highlight the role of inclusive recreation in community health and social connection.

Support Long-Term Inclusion Initiatives

• Lay groundwork for an annual or recurring adaptive sport event on campus.

• Encourage colleges and universities to integrate adaptive sport into recreation programs.

• Advocate for continued funding and visibility for parasport organizations across Canada.