Paralympian Tyler Turner Takes Viewers on a New Journey in “All In,” Premiering May 14

A new Canadian documentary series set to debut this spring will bring audiences inside the world of adaptive sport through the eyes of one of the country’s most accomplished Paralympians. All In, an eight-episode action-driven docuseries starring Canadian para-snowboard champion Tyler Turner, premieres Thursday, May 14 at 8 p.m. Eastern on AMI-tv and AMI+.

Produced in Vancouver, the series follows Turner as he steps outside his own athletic comfort zone and immerses himself in sports he has never attempted before. Known globally for his achievements on the snowboard circuit, Turner spends the series exploring a wide range of adaptive sports alongside elite athletes who specialize in those disciplines. The result is an honest, fly-on-the-wall look at the physical and mental adjustments required to learn entirely new athletic skills.

Each episode presents a different challenge. From para climbing and wheelchair rugby to sit skiing and sledge hockey, Turner trains with world-class competitors while adapting his technique and prosthetics to meet the demands of each sport. The series captures the frustration, learning curves, breakthroughs and moments of pure exhilaration that come with pushing personal limits.

Beyond the competition itself, the show aims to highlight the growing world of adaptive athletics and the role sport can play in rebuilding confidence, identity and joy after life-altering injuries.

The opening episode, titled Freediving, takes viewers to Victoria, British Columbia, where Turner learns the art of cold-water freediving from instructor Chris Adair. Beginning with breath control and static apnea training, Turner gradually explores how his prosthetics and body positioning influence his ability underwater. The episode eventually leads him into open water dives off Vancouver Island, where the calm, pressure and intense concentration required by the sport become immediately apparent.

The journey concludes with a final descent at East Sooke Park, where Turner discovers that freediving is less about reaching extreme depths and more about the relationship between breath, body control and trust in one’s own adaptive capabilities.

Turner’s story is already well known within the international Paralympic community. A former skydiving instructor and extreme sports competitor, he lost both of his legs below the knees after a skydiving accident. Instead of stepping away from the athletic world, Turner redirected his focus toward recovery and rebuilding his physical capabilities.

That determination eventually carried him to the highest level of Paralympic competition. In 2022 he made history at the Beijing Winter Paralympics, becoming the first Canadian to win a gold medal in Paralympic snowboarding. His victory cemented his reputation as one of the sport’s most dynamic competitors and a leading voice for adaptive athletics.

Turner’s visibility expanded even further in 2023 when he appeared on the ninth season of The Amazing Race Canada alongside his girlfriend. The pair quickly became fan favorites and ultimately finished in second place. Throughout his career, Turner has consistently used his platform to advocate for adaptive sport opportunities and to promote open conversations around mental health and resilience.

All In arrives at a moment when interest in adaptive athletics continues to grow internationally. The series positions Turner not just as a competitor, but as a curious explorer within the broader sporting world. By placing him in unfamiliar environments with athletes who have mastered their disciplines, the program highlights the creativity, ingenuity and determination that define adaptive sports.

The show also features an impressive lineup of guest athletes. Among those appearing throughout the season are Professional Women’s Hockey League standout Ashton Bell; para base jumper and bobsled champion Lonnie Bissonette; Olympic bobsledder Cynthia Appiah; former Major League Baseball outfielder Tyson Gillies; and multi-sport legend Alana Nichols, the first American female Paralympian to win gold medals in both summer and winter Games.

Additional athletes appearing in the series include Paralympic sprinter Marissa Papaconstantinou, world-class sit skier Jay Rawe, and big-wave surf icon Chuck Patterson. Their involvement helps illustrate the remarkable diversity of adaptive sport and the wide range of disciplines available to athletes with disabilities.

Behind the camera, All In is directed by Michael Bourquin, known for the documentary Saints and Warriors, alongside filmmaker Ben Cox, who previously directed Tea Creek. The series is produced by Mike Wavrecan and Sam Graham, both of whom have extensive experience in documentary storytelling focused on culture, sport and community.

The project was made possible through the support of Accessible Media Inc., the Canada Media Fund, the Rogers Series Fund, Creative BC, Film Incentive BC and the Canadian Film or Video Production Tax Credit.

By blending personal storytelling with high-level sport, All In offers viewers more than a traditional athletic documentary. It presents an intimate look at perseverance, curiosity and the universal thrill of learning something new.

For Turner, the series represents another chapter in a life defined by taking risks and refusing to accept limits. For audiences, it offers a compelling reminder that sport has the power to connect people, challenge assumptions and reveal strength in unexpected places.

All In premieres Thursday, May 14 at 8 p.m. Eastern on AMI-tv and will also be available for streaming on AMI+.