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Whistler Adaptive Sports Program

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Making sport and recreation accessible to people with disabilities and neurodiversity for 25 years in Whistler, BC.
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Have you ever wondered what it feels like to be part of the Whistler Adaptive Sports Program?

Watch our new promotional trailer 'Adapt The Playground' to share in the experience of our featured athletes as they ski, hike and swim in the beautiful outdoors and community facilities of British Columbia's Sea to Sky corridor.

Make our community yours, register as an athlete, volunteer or donate today.

Visit whistleradaptive.com for more info about our year-round multi-sport adaptive and therapeutic recreation programs for people with disabilities and neurodiversity living in or visiting Whistler, Squamish and Pemberton.

Thank you to all who supported the making of this film:

Filmed and edited by: @a.eggermont
Produced by: @whistleradaptive

Athletes: Richie, Methab, Jolene, Aidan, Scott
Coaches and volunteers: Ellie, Nat, Kirsty, Jacqueline, Doug, Richard, Jen, Rob, Phillip.

Locations and Partners: Jeff Harbers Adaptive Sports Centre @whistlerblackcomb, Brennan Park Recreation Centre @squamishtown, One Mile Lake @pembertoncofc @whistlerolympicpark @para_nordic_skiing_bc

Powered by @lululemon with thanks to Lauren and Fuller

#adapttheplayground #whistleradaptive taken in Sea to Sky by @whistleradaptive

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2 years ago

The countdown is on to our spooktastic Halloween party on Thursday 29th October, 4-8pm!

Join for games and activities, treats and snacks and come dressed in your favourite costume for the chance to win a prize!

RSVP via out website (link in bio 👆)

📷: Vivian and Aidan model their spooktacular costumes!

#whistleradaptive #adapttheplayground #communityfirst
#halloween #partytime taken in The Westin Resort & Spa Whistler by @whistleradaptive

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7 days ago

Join us for our 2026 Annual General Meeting on Sunday October 25th at 2pm.

At the Whisky Jack room @deltawhistlervillage who have kindly donated their space to @whistleradaptive as part of their 'Serve 360' commitments to the community.

Get important updates, catch up with old friends and help shape the future of our organization!

#whistleradaptive
#adapttheplayground by @whistleradaptive

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8 days ago

A big thank you to the @whistlerhealthcarefoundation for funding new safety equipment for @whistleradaptive

Thanks to their support we have purchased and installed two new AED machines - one at our Alta Lake Paddlesports Cabin (modelled here by coaches Eliska and Chloe) and one for our Jeff Harbers Adaptive Sports Centre on Whistler Mountain (installed by super-volunteer Doug!) - as well as eight new first aid kits.

Having the right safety equipment readily available means our coaches, volunteers and participants can enjoy our programs with greater peace of mind.

Thank you, Whistler Health Care Foundation, for helping us keep our community safe and supported!

#whistleradaptive #adapttheplayground by @whistleradaptive

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10 days ago

We are all travelling together on this journey — Wi’la’mola

Last November, our team took part in @isparcbc Indigenous Cultural Safety (ICS) course, an opportunity to listen, learn and reflect on Indigenous history, colonization, reconciliation and Indigenous participation in sport.

Shelley Milstein, our Director of Philanthropy, reflects on the experience:

“I would encourage anyone working in sport, who is looking to deepen their understanding of Indigenous history, colonization and reconciliation to explore I·SPARC’s Indigenous Cultural Safety course. Our team found the experience extraordinarily valuable and moving. It challenged us to listen, learn and reflect, while deepening our understanding of Indigenous participation in sport and the many Indigenous-led sports and competitions that exist across Canada.

@whistleradaptive, we believe that sport should be a place where everyone has the opportunity to participate, connect and belong. Continuing to learn about the experiences, histories and perspectives of Indigenous peoples is an important part of that work. This course gave our team an opportunity to reflect on how we can continue to create a more welcoming, respectful and inclusive sport community.”

For organizations working in sport and recreation, I·SPARC’s Indigenous Cultural Safety course offers an opportunity to learn, reflect and consider how we can contribute to more welcoming, respectful and inclusive sport communities.

Learning is part of the journey.

#truthandreconciliation by @whistleradaptive

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16 days ago

Adaptive swim lessons return to Squamish this fall 🙌

Our 6-week program begins next Wednesday, October 7, at Brennan Park Recreation Centre, with sessions running weekly.

Registration opens tomorrow, Tuesday, September 29 at 10am through our usual booking portal (link in bio 👆)

We look forward to welcoming participants back to the pool!

#whistleradaptive #adapttheplayground by @whistleradaptive

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18 days ago

WE’RE HIRING: ADAPTIVE SNOWSPORTS COACHES

Love skiing or snowboarding? Want to spend your winter on the mountain while helping create more opportunities for anyone with disabilities and neurodivergence to experience the freedom, connection and joy of snowsports?

Join @whistleradaptive this winter as an Adaptive Snowsports Coach, supporting the delivery of our 12-week Alpine Community Program @whistlerblackcomb

We’re recruiting for 2, 3 and 5-day-a-week positions, working with participants across a range of abilities, experience levels and goals.

We’re looking for people with:
- Strong skiing or snowboarding ability
- CSIA, CASI or international equivalent — minimum Level 1
- @cadsnational certifications or international equivalent teaching adaptive skiers an asset
- Experience supporting or coaching people with disabilities or neurodivergence is strongly preferred
- Current first aid certification
- Strong communication, teamwork and problem-solving skills
- A willingness to learn, adapt and get stuck in

Applications close October 14, 2026

Ready to join us?

Head to the link in our bio👆for the full job description and application details. (You’ll find the application email address at the bottom of the job description.)

📷: @oisinmchughphoto

#WhistlerAdaptive #AdaptThePlayground #WeAreHiring #AdaptiveSnowsports taken in Whistler Blackcomb by @whistleradaptive

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24 days ago

Meet our Program Coordinator Bree and Coach Rowan👋

They’re both part of the @whistleradaptive team and this Saturday, they’re swapping their usual roles for a different kind of challenge.

They’re taking on @mindovermountain, an adventure race in Cumberland, competing in the 30KM category:

🛶 5KM paddle
🚵 15KM mountain bike
🥾 10KM trek

And they’re doing it to raise funds for Whistler Adaptive Sports Program.

As a charity, we work year-round to create opportunities for people with disabilities and neurodivergence to participate in sport and recreation. So while Rowan and Bree are taking on their own adventure, they’re helping make more adventures possible for others, too.

Want to support Rowan and Bree? Head to the link in our bio to make a donation. Every contribution helps. 💙

Let's go, Rowan & Bree! 👊

#WhistlerAdaptive #AdaptThePlayground #MindOverMountain #AdaptiveSport #SeaToSky AdventureForAll by @whistleradaptive

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a month ago

Congratulations and thank you to everyone who took part in Sunday’s @westsidewheelup 🚴‍♀️

A huge congratulations to everyone who got out there, took on the challenge and helped make this community event such a fantastic celebration of movement, adventure and connection.

We’re especially grateful that once again, Westside Wheel Up has chosen @whistleradaptive as the beneficiary of the event, with proceeds raised going towards our programs. 💙

As a charity, we fundraise year-round to help keep the cost of our programs as low as possible for families across the Sea to Sky. Community support like this helps us continue creating accessible opportunities for people with disabilities and neurodivergence to experience the life-changing benefits of sport and recreation.

And a massive thank you to everyone who made the day possible - participants, volunteers, families, friends, organisers, event sponsors and everyone cheering from the sidelines. We’re incredibly grateful for your energy, enthusiasm and support.

Thank you, Westside Wheel Up, for getting the community moving and helping make adventure more accessible for everyone! 🙌

#whistleradaptive #adapttheplayground taken in Whistler, British Columbia by @whistleradaptive

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a month ago

Help shape the future of adaptive sport in the Sea to Sky!

A reminder that expressions of interest close September 4, 2026 for volunteer positions on our Board of Directors.

@whistleradaptive is seeking Board Directors to help guide the organization’s future and expand opportunities for people with disabilities and neurodivergence.

The Board is looking for professional expertise in fundraising, partnerships/sponsorships, or legal, contracts and insurance. Lived experience of disability or neurodivergence is also valued, and candidates who bring both professional expertise and lived experience are especially encouraged to apply.

Link in bio 👆 for more info.

#whistleradaptive
#adapttheplayground

📷: @oisinmchughphoto from @sci_bc Adrenaline Weekender in Whistler camp taken in Sea to Sky by @whistleradaptive

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a month ago

Adventure for everyone! Our second Whistler Adaptive Adrenaline Weekend this summer brought together peers for an amazing weekend of outdoor recreation, connection and fun. From adaptive cycling on Whistler's trails to rock climbing, yoga and more, peers made lasting memories together.

A huge thank you to the team at Whistler Adaptive for helping make this summer so special.

#SpinalCordInjury #Disability #PeerSupport #AdaptiveSports #Summer by @whistleradaptive

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2 months ago

The #amtb hype is real 🔊 and everyone is getting hooked including VP and COO of @whistlerblackcomb Belinda Trembath.

Here is what she had to say when she tried out our new @bowheadcorp Reach this summer at the @crankworx First Tracks Try-It-Day 🤘

"It was an incredible and humbling experience to spend time in a Bowhead, learning the features of the bike and taking a spin in a very controlled environment! The team from @whistleradaptive are caring and knowledgeable, which made the experience fun, and, most importantly, safe!"

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#adapttheplayground by @whistleradaptive

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