Toronto Accessible Sports Council (TASC) launches the Adaptive S.T.A.R. Award
For Immediate Release
Toronto Accessible Sports Council (TASC) launches the Adaptive S.T.A.R. Award
Toronto, ON – December 3, 2025. The Toronto Accessible Sports Council (TASC) is pleased to announce the Adaptive S.T.A.R. Award to be presented annually to an emerging Toronto adaptive athlete who demonstrates Strength, Tenacity, Achievement, and Resilience. $500 will be awarded annually in the first week of June to coincide with National AccessAbility Week (NAAW) in Canada. Toronto residents with a disability up to the age of 25 are eligible to be nominated by a coach/teacher/instructor in pursuit of their athletic pathway. Nominations run from March 1 – May 15.
Initial funding for this award was contributed by the Sport for Development Fund as a legacy of the TEAM Fund managed by the former Toronto Sport Council.
“Participating in adaptive sport and recreation brings several challenges, including numerous financial ones. From registration fees to specialized adaptive sports equipment, barriers to participation can be more prevalent within the disability sport community”, said Jonathan Wood, Chief Engagement Officer for the Toronto Accessible Sports Council (TASC). “Our hope is that this Award will assist, in some small way, in reducing those financial barriers.”
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About Toronto Accessible Sports Council (TASC)
Toronto Accessible Sports Council (TASC) brings together people with disabilities, their support networks, and the organizations that deliver adapted sport and recreation across the city. We connect this diverse community, strengthen collaboration among program providers, and raise awareness of accessible sport opportunities throughout Toronto.
Our mission is to champion and expand accessible sport and recreation. We work to highlight existing programs, improve communication among organizations, and advocate for the development of new accessible facilities and activities.
By fostering strong partnerships and amplifying the reach of adaptive sport, TASC inspires greater inclusion in Toronto and beyond — opening the door for more people with disabilities to experience the benefits and joy of active participation.
To learn more visit https://torontoaccessiblesports.ca