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WBC welcomes Cindy Burwell as Executive Director of IWBF 2026 World Championships
May 01, 2024
Burwell brings over 25 years of experience working in sport and event management Wheelchair Basketball Canada (WBC) is pleased to welcome Cindy Burwell to the organization as Executive Director, IWBF 2026 Wheelchair Basketball World Championships. Burwell will be a key part of the 2026 Steering Committee and oversee the building and shaping of the event […] -
Calgary Rollers top Gladiateurs de Laval to win CWBL National Championship
Apr 28, 2024
New Brunswick defeated the Edmonton Inferno to take Division 2 gold Nik Goncin had a triple-double, leading the Calgary Rollers to a 70-57 victory over the Gladiateurs de Laval in the Division 1 gold medal game at the 2024 CWBL National Championship presented by SureGrip on Sunday. Goncin had a game-high 33 points, 14 rebounds, and 14 assists […] -
WBC announces Award Winners, inducts Dave Durepos, Sabrina Durepos and Walter Dann into HOF
Apr 28, 2024
Five outstanding individuals were honoured Saturday night at Wheelchair Basketball Canada’s Awards and Hall of Fame banquet, and three athletes – Dave Durepos, Sabrina Durepos and Walter Dann – were inducted into the WBC Hall of Fame. The award recipients, who have truly excelled in their respective fields, include the Female (Puisand Lai) and Male […] -
Calgary Rollers, Gladiateurs de Laval to play for gold at CWBL Nationals presented by SureGrip
Apr 27, 2024
New Brunswick and Edmonton Inferno to play for Division 2 gold on Sunday The Calgary Rollers and Gladiateurs de Laval will play for Division 1 gold on Sunday at the CWBL Nationals presented by SureGrip at the Richard J. Currie Center. The gold medal game will be a rematch of Saturday’s Division 1 round-robin finale, which […] -
Calgary 1, New Brunswick, Club 99 undefeated on Day 1 at CWBL Nationals presented by SureGrip
Apr 27, 2024
The host, Team NB, was 3-0 on Friday Team Calgary 1, Club 99, and the host, New Brunswick, are undefeated following the first day of action at the 2024 CWBL National Championship presented by SureGrip at the Richard J. Currie Center. Calgary 1 opened Friday with a 75-31 victory over Team BC in Division 1 play. […] -
Hall of Fame induction a ‘huge honour’ for Dave and Sabrina Durepos
Apr 25, 2024
The pair will be inducted on Saturday at the Awards and Hall of Fame banquet in Fredericton For Dave and Sabrina Durepos, the induction into the Wheelchair Basketball Canada Hall of Fame has presented a time to reflect on their wheelchair basketball careers and their time with the Senior National Team. Both admitted it wasn’t […] -
Walter Dann: ‘It was proud moments when I got selected to represent Team Canada’
Apr 24, 2024
The Nova Scotian will be inducted into the WBC Hall of Fame on Saturday As an athlete, Walter Dann competed in everything from track and field and swimming to weightlifting, but wheelchair basketball was his No. 1 sport. Born in Vancouver and raised in Halifax, N.S., Dann contracted polio as a three-year-old. Despite the life-changing diagnosis, Dann continued with […] -
Fredericton to host the 2024 CWBL National Championship presented by SureGrip
Apr 23, 2024
Tournament runs April 26-28 at the Richard J. Currie Center Fredericton will host Canada’s most exhilarating wheelchair basketball showcase at the Richard J. Currie Center from April 26-28. Don’t miss the action as the top club teams from across the country compete in two divisions at the 2024 CWBL National Championship. Media and fans are invited […] -
Canada punches Paralympic ticket with win over Algeria at Women’s IWBF Repechage Tournament
Apr 20, 2024
The SWNT completed the tournament undefeated following an 88-30 win over Algeria The Senior Women’s National Team officially qualified for the 2024 Paralympic Games with an 88-30 victory over Algeria at the IWBF Repechage Tournament in Osaka, Japan on Saturday. “We got the job done today in qualifying for Paris,” said coach Michèle Sung. “This group […] -
Canada wrapped up group play with a victory over France at the Women’s IWBF Repechage Tournament
Apr 19, 2024
The SWNT will now play Algeria to secure Paralympic qualification Team Canada concluded group play at the Women’s IWBF Repechage tournament with a 76-40 victory over France on Friday to secure the top seed in Group B. Canada will now face Algeria at 9:30 p.m. ET on Friday in the crossover game. A victory will secure the Senior Women’s National Team a […] -
Canada remains undefeated at Women’s IWBF Repechage Tournament with win over Spain
Apr 18, 2024
The Senior Women’s National Team defeated Spain 77-49 on Thursday Kady Dandeneau scored a double-double, leading Canada to a 77-49 win over Spain on Day 2 of competition at the Women’s IWBF Repechage Tournament in Osaka, Japan. Dandeneau (Pender Island, B.C.) had a game-high 35 points, 13 rebounds and six assists. Arinn Young (Legal, Alta.) […] -
Canada defeats Japan to open Women’s IWBF Repechage Tournament
Apr 17, 2024
Dandeneau and Young had 20 points each in the 81-46 win Kady Dandeneau and Arinn Young each scored 20 as Canada opened the 2024 Women’s IWBF Repechage Tournament with an 81-46 victory over Japan in Osaka. Dandeneau (Pender Island, B.C.) added 10 assists and nine rebounds, while Young (Legal, Alta.) finished with 10 rebounds and […] -
Canada qualifies for Paralympics with victory over Italy at Men’s IWBF Repechage Tournament
Apr 15, 2024
Anderson’s double-double led the SMNT to a 72-60 win over Italy Patrick Anderson scored a game-high 23 points and 12 rebounds, and Canada punched its ticket to the 2024 Paralympic Games with a 72-60 victory over Italy on Monday at the Men’s IWBF Repechage Tournament in Antibes, France. “It feels amazing. Personally, I was getting […] -
Canada drops 75-74 decision to Iran at Men’s IWBF Repechage Tournament
Apr 14, 2024
Tournament wraps up Monday with a Paralympic spot on the line Colin Higgins had a triple-double, but Canada lost 75-74 to Iran on Sunday in Antibes, France, on the final day of group play at the Men’s IWBF Repechage Tournament. Canada will face Italy at 10:30 a.m. ET on Monday in the crossover game. A […] -
Canada edged by France at Men’s IWBF Repechage Tournament
Apr 13, 2024
The host nation picked up a 61-55 victory on Saturday France edged Canada 61-55 on Saturday at the Men’s IWBF Repechage Tournament in Antibes. Colin Higgins (Rothesay, N.B.) scored a game-high 26 points, nine rebounds and six assists. Patrick Anderson (Fergus, Ont.) added 18 points, eight rebounds and five assists, while Garrett Ostepchuk (Regina, Sask.) […] -
Canada falls to the Netherlands at IWBF Repechage Tournament
Apr 12, 2024
The SMNT dropped a 62-45 decision to the Dutch on Friday Team Canada fell 62-45 to the Netherlands on Friday at the Men’s IWBF Repechage Tournament in Antibes, France. The Senior Men’s National Team was paced by eight points from Patrick Anderson (Fergus, Ont.) and Chad Jassman (Calgary, Alta.). Anderson added seven rebounds and six […] -
CBC Sports to provide streaming coverage of wheelchair basketball Paris qualifiers
Apr 11, 2024
Men’s tournament runs April 12-15 in France; women tip off April 17-20 in Japan CBC Sports will provide live streaming coverage of the Men’s and Women’s IWBF Repechage wheelchair basketball tournaments for audiences from coast to coast to coast. Fans can watch the action on CBC Sports digital platforms, including the free CBC Gem streaming service, cbcsports.ca, and […] -
Wearing the Leaf: Bo Hedges
Apr 08, 2024
Perseverance landed the Wonowon, B.C. native on the SMNT For Bo Hedges, the idea of Wearing the Leaf and representing his country became a reality when he was named a member of Team Canada for the World Junior Championship in 1997 on home soil in Toronto. It was a full-circle moment for Hedges. Born in Wonowon, B.C., […] -
Dave Durepos, Sabrina Durepos and Walter Dann highlight 2024 WBC Hall of Fame inductees
Apr 05, 2024
The trio will be formally inducted during a ceremony in Fredericton on April 27 Wheelchair Basketball Canada announced today that three individuals will be inducted into the WBC Hall of Fame as part of the class of 2024. Dave Durepos, Sabrina Durepos and Walter Dann will be formally honoured during the Awards and Hall of […] -
WBC announces roster for women’s IWBF Repechage Tournament
Apr 04, 2024
Tweleve athletes will represent Canada in Osaka, Japan April 17-20 Twelve athletes have been selected to the Senior Women’s National Team for the 2024 IWBF Repechage Tournament in Osaka, Japan, Wheelchair Basketball Canada announced on Thursday. “We are confident these 12 athletes, a group with championship experience, veteran leadership, character and youth, will succeed in […]