The Year That Was

SPORT
ABILITY
ANNUAL
REPORT
2011-2012
The Year That Was
SportAbility
CP Sports Association of BC
2011-2012 Annual Report
Section 1
Introduction
A Message from Executive Director Terrie Moore
President’s Report
Who We Are
- Programs we offer
- Partnerships
+ City of Surrey
+ Easter Seals
+ CCPSA
Section 2
Governance and Accountability
Staff Members
Board of Directors
Section 3
YEAR IN REVIEW
Demonstration Sites
Competitions
Fundraising efforts
Financial highlights
Financial Chart
Treasurer’s Report
Major Sponsors
Major Donations
Donors
Chris Duehrsen
President 2011 - 2013
This has been a trying year. Delays in funding have hit everyone in the non-profit field.
While we came through it, we must also keep an eye on the future, to make sure that
SportAbility remains on solid ground. To this end we are working with viaSport (formerly
the BC Sport Agency) to strengthen and diversify our funding.
At a grassroots level, there are a number of programs that are doing quite well. Thanks
to the hard work of our staff and volunteers, the sledge hockey program is not only
competing well among the provinces, it is also branching out into the community. With
Power Soccer, you are able to see a sport on the rise. I was personally able to witness
the national championships in Richmond and was quite Impressed by the precision of
the athletes. Boccia has had it challenges but with the support of the Regional Boccia
coach we have stepped up our performances and our athletes did quite well at
Nationals. Football 7 a Side saw the development of the junior program take a big step
forward with the implementation of a successful Youth program this summer. Our Paracycling Program got a boost this year with the addition of two new key volunteers.
Of course, mixed in with the successes of the past year, are challenges. It is important
that we reduce our reliance on government funding. This upcoming year, we must find
a balance between enabling our athletes to enjoy sport affordably, while making sure the
costs of those sports is offset by some revenue.
As they say, "The more the merrier." On the field of play, more participants means more
competition and more enjoyment. It also means more demands on officials and
volunteers. If we tap into our network of friends and family we can find people who can
get behind the movement. By broadening our search into the education field, we can
find students who want to put their passion
For sport into action, by refereeing , coaching or administering programs .
On behalf of the board of directors I would like to thank the volunteers and staff who
make it all work and athletes for the dedication and commitment to sport and a better
Terrie Moore
Executive Director
This year we celebrate our 30th Anniversary! So many has happened over those years.
We have transitioned, along with the trends for international sport for people with a
disabilities, from a disability specific framework to a sport specific framework while still
maintaining and developing our key sports. Under the umbrella of Cerebral Palsy Sports
Association of British Columbia we adapted and started doing business as SportAbility. We are
truly multi sport and multi disability in our programs and provincial teams.
One of the cornerstones to our development was the development of qualified officials – over
these 30 years we have developed a number of international level boccia referees and classifiers. Our officials have been key players in the development of Canadian CP Sports and our
international body CP International Sports and Recreation Association. This includes the area of
classification where our province has been a leader provincially, nationally and internationally
through our international classifiers. We were often the initiating force nationally in coaching
theory and classifier training, policies and procedures.
Our current direction incorporating the Long Term Athlete Development model or the CPC
version from no accidental champions will provide the framework for the future. We have
always had our grassroots programs and this movement will strengthen that concept.
As a volunteer driven, athlete focused organization we need to keep up to the current trends
and have the vision to see beyond trends to the realities of the future for Sportability. We need
to strive to find new funding to put our dreams into reality not just for next year but for the
future.
Thousands of people with physical disabilities in Canada stay by the bleachers, admiring
able-bodied players from a distance, not knowing of the great opportunities that will
enable them to play, not only their families and friends, but also competitively across
Canada and around the world.
SportAbility is a non-profit organization that offers five different programs for people with
various levels of physical disabilities from those that require minimum physical activity like
Boccia and Powerchair Football to those that require more muscular effort such as
7-A-Side Soccer, Para-Cycling, and Sledge Hockey. SportAbility initiates local clubs and
hosts training camps within British Columbia that fall under these five sports.
SportAbility is dedicated to providing opportunities in sports to people of all ages with a
physical disability. Engaging in sports promotes a healthy lifestyle, and allows the
participants to experience camaraderie, team work, achieve goals, and meet new people
and feel welcomed to be a part of a new community.
SportAbility as a non-profit organization
7-A-Side Soccer
Played on a shorter field with smaller nets and no off-sides, 7-A-Side Soccer is an exciting sport for
persons of all ages with cerebral palsy, head injury and other related physical disabilities. Players
are classified into four categories (C5-C8) depending on the severity of their disability. The lower
the number, the higher the severity of disability. Teams are required to field at least one C5 and no
more than two C8’s at all times during the games. Having a balanced squad is the key to success.
SportAbility offers two 7-A-side
soccer programs
7-Aside Soccer Adult Camps
Ross McDonald
RossM@sportabilitybc.ca
7-Aside Soccer Youth Camps
Jennifer Achterholt
SportDev@sportabilitybc.ca
604.599.5240
BOCCIA
Boccia is a Paralympics sport offered at regional, national and international levels. The rules are fairly simple and scoring is similar to that of lawn
bowling or curling. Boccia is suitable for everyone, but has found great popularity among people with even the most severe physical disabilities. It
challenges both body and mind and provides athletic therapy by demanding coordination of movement, practicing of grasp and release techniques,
movement of limbs, and strategic planning.
We currently have six clubs in British Columbia. If you are interested in joining a Boccia club but cannot see your area below, please contact us.
Surrey
Contact: Allison Kabush
Phone: 604-496-2631
Newton Community Centre
13775 -70 Avenue, Surrey, BC
Fridays 4:15- 5:45pm
Learn to Play Program
Vancouver
Prince George
Victoria
Contact: Herb Torrance
Contact: Terry Foulds
Contact: Ron Halpen –or– Bill Arbuckle
Email: zorak@shaw.ca
Email: terry_foulds@telus.net
Email: ronarthurhalpen@gmail.com
Douglas Park Community Centre
AIMHI Gym
Email: arbuckle@shaw.ca
801 West 22nd, Vancouver
940 Kerry St, Prince George
Burnside Gorge Community Centre,
Thursdays 1:00 to 3:00pm
Mondays 3:30 to 4:30PM
3130 Jutland St.
–or–
City of Surrey
Champlain Community Centre
Contact: Ross McDonald
7835 Champlain Crescent, Vancouver
Email: RMacdonald@surrey.ca
Saturdays 1:00 to 3PM
Newton Recreation Center
13730-72nd Ave, surrey
604.502.6321
Fort St. John
Contact: Corrine Badry
Email: mickeycb@pris.bc.ca
Robert Ogilvie Elementary School
9907 86 St, Fort St John
Tuesdays and Fridays 4:30 to 6:30PM
Saturdays 12:00- 2:00pm
With some adaptations to equipment this sport is accessible to all athletes with physical impairments
including those with neurological impairment, spinal cord lesions and locomotors impairments..
Depending on which classification the rider fits into there are a number of race distances including
1500 M, 3000 M, 5000 M, 10,000 M, and 20,000 M.
Please contact Jennifer Achterholt at SportDev@sportabilitybc.ca for information about cycling clubs.
Para-Cycling
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Powerchair soccer is an exciting and competitive sport played by individuals with many different
disabilities in power wheelchairs. Played on an indoor basketball court, each athlete’s power
wheelchair is equipped with a footguard to enable the athlete to control and hit the specialized
oversized soccer ball.
As in outdoor soccer, the objective of the game is to use skill and teamwork to get the ball into the
opposing teams net. The co-ed teams, four aside, compete for two 20-minute half periods, with a
10 minute half-time break.
Any participant who is five years and older and can safely operate a power chair is encouraged to
play this sport.
Surrey -Cloverdale
North Vancouver
New Westminster
Penticton
Kelowna
Contact: Ross Mcdonald
Contact: Luigi Galvani
Contact: Aaron Busch
Contact: Cathy Cunningham
Anthony Hutton
rmacdonald@surrey.ca
galvani@telus.net
aaron1984@shaw.ca
c.cunningham@shaw.ca
anthut@shaw.ca
Tuesday, 7:00pm
Columbia Elementary School
Cathy Cunningham
3625 Banff Court, North Van- Herbert Spencer Elementary
Mondays 3:00 – 5:00 pm &
c.cunningham@shaw.ca
couver
Fridays 3:00 – 4:30 pm
Parkinson Recreation Centre
Cloverdale Recreation Centre Parkgate Community Centre
Sundays 4:00- 5:30pm
Vancouver
Contact: Margaret McLeod
Saturdays 6:00 – 7:30 pm
Nanaimo
Bob Milne
Vernon
m.mcleod@telus.net
Pitt Meadows
bdmilne@shaw.ca
Contact: Bernadette Kroft
Killarney Community Centre
Teresa Daniels, coach
Oliver Woods Gym
1-250-540-5634
6260 Killarney, Vancouver
rmpowersoccer@gmail.com
6000 Oliver Road, Nanaimo
Kidston Elementary School
Sundays 7:00 – 8:30 pm
Wednesday 6:30-8:00pm
Thursdays 6:00pm – 7:30 pm
Thursdays 6:30 – 8 pm
Hammond Elementary School
Powerchair Soccer
1800 Parkinson Way, Kelowna
Sundays 9:00 – 10:30 am
Sledge Hockey is open to both athlete’s with
physical disability and able-bodied athletes at the
learn to play level, intermediate, provincial and
national levels. Sledge Hockey has become one
of the biggest spectator attractions at the Winter
Paralympics , as it is a fast paced and highly
physical game, SportAbility and partnership City
of surrey offer a learn to Model to encourage all
ages to get involved in the sport sledge Hockey ,
as well Sportability offers two training times per
week for both intermediate and high performance
athlete’s, out of surrey, British Columbia.
Sledge Hockey
Partnerships
Section 2
Governance & Accountability
Terrie Moore
Executive Director
Jennifer Achterholt
Sport Development Coordinator
The driving force behind SportAbility, Terrie
oversees SportAbility’s operations and as a
whole. Ensures that everything adheres to the
mandate of SportAbility as an organization.
She also classifies athletes for tournaments.
Is in charge of most of the programs that
SportAbility offers from planning to execution.
She deals with sponsorships, donations, and does
updates dealing with equipment and
SportAbility’s website.
Email: TMoore@sportabilitybc.ca
Email: SportDev@sportabilitybc.ca
Ross MacDonald
Program Coordinator
As the former Provincial Goalie for BC’s 7-A-Side
Soccer team, Ross hosts and coordinates the
7-A-Side Soccer camps for teens and adults and
supports SportAbility’s events and fundraisers.
Email: RossM@sportabilitybc.ca
Debbie Carnaby
Accountant / Bookkeeper
Deals with all things relating to finances from
PayPal to issuing tax receipts. She is responsible
for keeping SportAbility’s financial matters
balanced and organized.
Email: DCarnaby@sportabilitybc.ca
Shannon Sydorak
Boccia Regional High Performance Coach
Oversees Boccia competitions, fundraisers and
athlete recruitment. She manages clubs in the
lower mainland and is responsible for updating
the Boccia website. She holds developmental
sessions with provincial athletes and coaches.
Email: boccia@sportabilitybc.ca
Section 2
Governance & Accountability
Board of Directors
Chris Duehrsen
- President 2011-2013
Megan Landels
- Past President 2011-2012
Craig Langston
- Vice President 2010-2012
Carol Turnbull
– Treasurer 2010-2012
Debbie Kabush
– Director at large 2010-2012
Todd Philips
– Director at large 2010-2012
Ben Whitaker
– Director at large 2011-2013
Terrie Moore
- Executive Director
Section 2 - Introduction
Section 3 - Year in Review
Community Involvement
Battle Back and Soldiers On (partnered with City of Surrey)
• January 30, 2011 at Surrey Sport & Leisure
• Demo: Sledge Hockey session and game
• 30+ attendees
• The Surrey Sledge Hockey Match between the Canadian & British Military
• 16 injured Canadian Military and 16 British Military
• SportAbility instructed military men, did couple of drills and played game. Sup
plied equipment.
SportAbility Boccia Referee Course
• December 14-15, 2011
• Richardson Elementary School in Surrey
• 7 attendees
• Hosted by SportAbility
Abbotsford Heat Demonstration
• Feb 18, 2012
• Half-time show/promotional booth
• 10 athletes, 200+ attendees
• Abbotsford, BC
Section 3 - Year in Review
Community Involvement
Life Skills Program Pioneer Games
• May 16-17, 2011
• Campbell River, BC
• 60+ all ages
• Demo: Sledge Hockey and Boccia
Easter Seals Camp 2011
• July – August 2011
• Winfiled, Squamish, and Shawnighan Lake
• 50+ Youth
• Demo: Boccia, Sitting Volleyball
GF Strong Rehab Centre
• Aug 30, 2011
• Vancouver, BC
• Demonstration: Sledge Hockey for children
International Disabilities Day
• December 3, 2011,
• Roundhouse Community Center, hosted by city of Vancouver
• 100+ attendees
• Demo: Sledge Hockey and Boccia
Section 3 - Year in Review
Competitions
2012 Canadian Boccia National Championships
Mar 7-10, 2012
100+ attendees
SportAbility hosted at Cloverdale Rec. in Surrey, BC
Special Attendance: Stephanie Cordeaux MLA, Kelsey Swanson – City of Surrey
Western Canadian Sledge Hockey Tournament
Edmonton, AB
Provincial sledge hockey team competed and won gold
April 2011
Défi Montreal (Para-Cycling & Powerchair Soccer)
April 27 – May 4, 2011
1 BC Powerchair Soccer team
2 Para-Cycling athletes attended
Power Soccer Provincials
June 24-25, 2011
80+ attendees at the Cloverdale Rec
Included Divisions 1 & 2
Classification before the competition
Boccia Provincials
Richmond Olympic Oval
October 8-9, 2011
30+ attendees, male and female
4th Annual Boccia Screamers Invitational Tournament
Feb 4, 2012
Langford, BC
30+ attendees
Section 3 - Year in Review
Fundraising Efforts
Golf Fundraising Tournament
July 23, 2011
Maple Ridge Golf Course
Raised: $8,396.57
35 paid players, 48 players in total
Objective: Raise funds for Team Canada Powerchair in preparation for the 2011
FIPFA World Cup in Paris, France
1st Annual Boccia Masters Cup
September 10-11, 2011
Blessed Sacrament Parish in Vancouver, BC
Raised: $300-400
25+ attendees
A fun-filled friendly tournament with participants of all levels, played with
friends and family members who served as members of their team.
3rd Annual Sledge Hockey Showdown
November 26, 2011
Surrey Sport and Leisure Centre
Raised $2,500
80+ attendees
An event that showcases able-bodied players from organizations and
corporations such as Deloitte, Surrey Firefighters Charitable Society, Surrey
RCMP, BC Hydro, Ridge Meadows Ice Hogs Fire Fighters (2 teams), and
Advanced Mobility in support of Sledge Hockey players in British Columbia.
Section 3 - Year in Review
Treasurer’s Report
SportAbility – CP Sports of BC
For the fiscal year that ended March 31, 2012
Overall income for the year was $429,786 which is an increase of $94,269 over last year. Our major sources
of funding come from contributions through Provincial government agencies including grants from Sport
BC (27%), Gaming (15%) and other fundraising activities (25%).
Costs for the period total $425,579, an increase of $ 75,248 over last year. The largest cost increase comes
from athlete travel, accommodation, registration fees and equipment.
After taking into account all income and expenses including depreciation on assets, the Association ended
the year with a small surplus of $4,207 compared to last year’s loss of $14,814.
SportAbility has used all of its reserved funds in order to fulfill its mandate of offering sporting
opportunities to people with disabilities. We have made preliminary inquires with our financial institution
as to the possibility of obtaining a line of credit.
The best way to measure financial performance for a Not for Profit organization is the good stewardship of
contributed funds and efficient delivery of services. Our major contributors are expecting increased
reporting and accountability in the form of documentation from the organization. Funding and grant
requests are become more complicated and time consuming to complete as the pool of resources
decreases. We can not rely solely on government contributions. As an organization , we must focus on
other sources of fund raising and public awareness .
Respectfully submitted,
Carol Turnbull
Treasurer
Financial Statement 2011-2012
Financial Statements 2011 - 2012
Section 3 - Year in Review
Major Sponsors & Donations
Section 3 - Year in Review
Major Sponsors & Donations
We gratefully acknowledge the financial support of the Province of
British Columbia through the Ministry of Community, Sport and
Cultural Development
Section 3 - Year in Review
Donors
BC Lions
Big Ridge Brewery
Brian McKay
Central City Brewery
Chocolate Lover’s Dream
Cineplex Movie theatre
Costco - Langley
Docksteader Sports
Fraser Downs Casino
Gordon Marks and the Vancouver
Canadians Baseball
Heidi Barker of SLJ Productions
Heroes Hockey Challenge and
Amputee Coalition of Canada
Honda in Maple Ridge
It’s About Wine
London Drugs
Maple Ridge Keg Steakhouse, and
Cineplex Odeon
Mr. Mikes Restaurant
Remax- Darrell Sharon Poetker
Safeway - Surrey King George
Safeway- Vancouver
Starbucks
Stephanie Cadieux M.L.A.
Swim and Gym in Maple Ridge
Tim Horton’s Fan Club
Vancouver Giants
Westminster Savings
White Caps
Wine Experts