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About NASH


The Niagara Adaptive Sports Hub is the central initiative of the Niagara Para Games Legacy Fund, created to build upon the success and inclusive spirit of the Niagara 2025 Ontario Parasport Games.

The Hub will serve as a regional portal for adaptive and inclusive sport, fostering collaboration among athletes, coaches, volunteers, and organizations. Its mission is to increase participation, enhance connectivity, and build capacity across Niagara’s adaptive sport ecosystem that supports inclusive recreation and community engagement.

[Vision Statement]

To make the Niagara Region a recognized leader in inclusive and adaptive sport, where every individual has the opportunity to participate, compete, and belong.


Our Mission

To connect, educate, and empower Niagara’s adaptive sport and recreation community through resources, collaboration, and innovation.


Our Values 


Collaboration


We work together to break down barriers and increase access, using innovative and progressive approaches to deliver meaningful support.

 

Collective Impact


We believe lasting change happens when we work together. By aligning our efforts with partners, we strengthen systems and create greater, system-wide impact than we could individually.

  

Connection


We connect individuals to the resources they need while strengthening what already exists within the community. Through meaningful relationships and clear communication, we identify gaps, solve challenges, and expand access to inclusive programming.

 

Community


We foster a sense of belonging for people of all abilities, building a connected and inclusive community that thrives through shared support and collective strength.

 

Who We Serve

We support individuals of all abilities across the Niagara Region and its 12 municipalities, connecting people and families to inclusive programs, services, and opportunities. We are committed to removing barriers and expanding access to sport, recreation, and community services for all.


Our Team

Taryn Bingley, Operations Manager

Taryn Bingley joins Sport Niagara as Operations Manager  for the Niagara Adaptive Sports Hub (NASH), bringing a strong foundation in kinesiology, rehabilitation, and community-based leadership, along with a lifelong passion for inclusive and adapted sport.

Taryn holds both a Bachelor’s and Master’s degree in Kinesiology from Western University, where she specialized in neuroscience. Her professional experience spans clinical and rehabilitation environments, community programming, and the non-profit sector; equipping her with a well-rounded perspective on delivering impactful, participant-centered services.

Throughout her career, Taryn has contributed to organizational growth through leadership in operations, strategy, and financial management, while maintaining a focus on high-quality, inclusive programming. She also brings extensive experience within the sport community, including coaching, board service, and direct involvement in adapted sport initiatives.

Taryn’s commitment to inclusive sport is both professional and personal, providing her with meaningful insight into the importance of accessibility, community connection, and reducing barriers to participation.

In her role with NASH, Taryn is focused on advancing accessible and inclusive sport opportunities across Niagara. She is passionate about fostering collaboration, strengthening cross-sector partnerships, and supporting the development of a coordinated hub where individuals of all abilities can easily connect to sport and recreation. Her work is driven by a vision of a more connected, sustainable adapted sport system; one where participation, inclusion, and belonging are at the forefront.

 

Steering Committee Members


Dan Kennedy

  • Executive Director,  Sport Niagara


Maureen Connolly

  • Professor at Brock University
  • Founder, Brock-Niagara Centre of Excellence in Inclusive and Adaptive Physical Activity
  • Founder, SNAP Program


Jeff Tiessen

  • President and Publisher of Disability Today Network Magazine/Mindset | DEI & Disability Inclusion Education


Jay Tredway

  • Assistant Head of School, Co-curricular and Community Connection, Ridley College


Margaret Nicholson

  • Accessibility Coordinator for St. Catharines


Jillian Janz

  • Teacher at DSBN
  • Chair of ETFO's Health and Physical Education Provincial Standing Committee
  • Member of Inclusion Action in Ontario


Loretta Davis - TBA


Linda Hamilton – TBA

 

Contact

Taryn Bingley

Operations Manager, NASH

tbingley@sportniagara.ca