Chad Jassman
Biography
Chad Jassman grew up with a love for sports. That passion led him to join wheelchair basketball after he broke his back in a car accident in 2004.
After a year and a half of developing his skills and competing for the Calgary Grizzlies, his local club team, Jassman decided to try out for Team Canada. He missed the cut two years in a row, but with hard work and perseverance he ultimately earned a roster spot on the National Team in 2009.
Jassman enjoys the crashing and banging of the chairs in wheelchair basketball and draws on his experience as a former competitive hockey player when strategizing on the court. He also cites the game’s inclusive nature as one of its greatest attributes and hopes to one-day see both able-bodied athletes and those with disabilities competing together at the international level.
Jassman takes pride in representing his country and having the opportunity to learn from some of the greatest players in the game. In 2011, he signed a semi-professional basketball contract with the Trier Dolphins in Germany to further develop his game.
Off the basketball court, he enjoys everything athletic and has recently started to ski and play tennis. He studied aviation in college and successfully earned his commercial pilot license, and he continues to fly planes and gliders recreationally in his spare time.
Interesting Facts
- Jassman’s role model is his grandfather, who was an exceptional athlete and inspired Jassman to participate and excel in a variety of different sports
- His nickname is “Jazzy”
- In high school, Jassman received the sports award for his graduating class
- Was once the portrayer of “Rroary”, the mascot of the Medicine Hat Tigers
Awards / Highlights
- Received the Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee Medal (2013)
- Named to 2010-2012 National Championship tournament all-star team
- Named to 2008, 2011 CWBL Open Finals tournament all-star team
- Received True Sport Award at the 2009 Americas Cup Qualifier
Major International Competition
| Tournament |  |
 |
 |
Other |
| Paralympic Games: 2 | 1 (’12) | – | – | 11th (16′) |
| World Championships: 3 | – | – | – | 7th (’10), 12th (’18), 6th (’22) |
Statistics
Paralympic Games
| Year | GP | Min | M/G | Field Goals | 3Pts | Free Throws | Rebounds | AS | TO | ST | BS | PF | FO | PTS | P/G | |||||
| M/A | % | M/A | % | M/A | % | OR | DR | TOT | ||||||||||||
| 2012 | 8 | 109 | 13:38 | 6/20 | 30 | 0/1 | 0 | 0/0 | – | 4 | 3 | 7 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 12 | 2 | 12 | 1.5 |
| TOTAL | 8 |
109 |
13:38 |
6/20 |
30 |
0/1 |
0 |
0/0 |
– |
4 |
3 |
7 |
3 |
2 |
1 |
0 |
12 |
2 |
12 |
1.5 |
World Championships
| Year | GP | Min | M/G | Field Goals | 3 Pts | Free Throws | Rebounds | AS | TO | ST | BS | PF | FO | PTS | P/G | |||||
| M/A | % | M/A | % | M/A | % | OR | DR | TOT | ||||||||||||
| 2018 | 5 | 125:37 | 25:07 | 8/19 | 42 | 0/0 | 0 | 0/0 | 0 | 2 | 4 | 6 | 6 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 12 | 1 | 16 | 3.2 |
| 2010 | 8 | 189 | 23:38 | 8/22 | 36 | 0/0 | – | 2/2 | 100 | 3 | 8 | 11 | 4 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 14 | 6 | 18 | 2.3 |
| TOTAL | 13 | 314:37 | 24:22 | 16/41 | 39 | 0/0 | – | 2/2 | 100 | 5 | 12 | 17 | 10 | 7 | 2 | 0 | 26 | 7 | 34 | 2.8 |
Legend: GP = Games Played; Min = Minutes; M/G = Minutes per Game; M/A = Made / Attempted; OR = Offensive Rebounds; DR = Defensive Rebounds; TOT = Total; AS = Assists; TO = Turn Overs; ST = Steals; BS = Blocked Shots;PF = Personal Foul; FO = Foul On; PTS = Points; P/G = Points per Game
Competitive Experience
| Level | Team | Location | Year(s) |
| International | Canada (SMNT) | Canada | 2009-Present |
| Club (domestic) | Trier Dolphins | Germany | 2011-2012 |
| Club (domestic) | Calgary Grizzles | Alberta | 2005-Present |
Career Notes
2023: Bronze medal at 2023 Parapan American Games in Santiago, Chile.
2023: Sixth place finish at the 2022 IWBF World Championships in Dubai.
2022: Bronze medal win at the IWBF Americas Cupin São Paulo, Brazil
2021: 8th place finish at the Tokyo 2020 Paralympics
2019: 2nd place at Lima 2019 Parapan American Games…3rd place at the Wałbrzych President Cup Tournament in Poland (Team Canada)
2018 : 3rd place at Mitsubishi Electric World Challenge Cup in Tokyo, Japan (Team Canada)…5th place at 2018 Continental Clash in Sheffield, GB (Team Canada)…12th place at the 2018 World Wheelchair Basketball Championships (Team Canada)
2017 : 6th place at CWBL National Championship with the Calgary Grizzlies in Montreal, Que. (domestic)…
2016: 11th place at the Paralympic Games in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil (Team Canada)… 4th Place at Continental Clash in Leicester, Great Britain (Team Canada)… 4th place at Toronto Challenge in Toronto, Canada (Team Canada)… 6th place at CWBL National Championship Tier 1 with the Calgary Grizzlies & named All-Star in Kamloops B.C. (domestic)…
2015: 2nd place at Parapan American Games in Toronto, Canada (Team Canada)… 2nd place at Americas Challenge in Toronto, Ont. (Team Canada)… 4th place at Lakeshore Cup in Birmingham, USA (Team Canada)… 1st place at European Cup club championship with the Trier Dolphins in Getafe, Spain (domestic)…
2014: 5th place at the Easter Tournament in Blankenberge, Belgium (Team Canada)…
2013: 6th place at Americas Cup in Bogota, Colombia (Team Canada)… 2nd place at Kitakyushu Champions Cup in Kitakyushu, Japan (Team Canada)… 5th place at Easter Tournament in Blankenberge, Belgium (Team Canada)…
2012: 1st place at Paralympic Games in London, England (Team Canada)… 4th place at National Championships with Team Alberta & named All-Star in Richmond, BC (domestic)… 1st place at Continental Clash tournament in Worcester, England (Team Canada)… 2nd place at Papendal Tournament in Arnhem, Netherlands (Team Canada)…
2011: 3rd place at Parapan American Games in Guadalajara, Mexico (Team Canada)… 3rd place at International Tournament of Champions in Charlotte, USA (Team Canada)… 1st place at BT Paralympic Cup in Manchester, UK (Team Canada)… 4th place at National Championships with Team Alberta & named All-Star in Longueuil, QC (domestic)… 5th place at CWBL Open Finals with Calgary Grizzlies & named All-Star in White Rock, BC (domestic)…
2010: 7th place at World Championships in Birmingham, UK (Team Canada)… 2nd place at BT Paralympic Cup in Manchester, UK (Team Canada)… 3rd place at North American Cup in Birmingham, USA (Team Canada)… 5th place at National Championships with Team Alberta & named All-Star in Saskatoon, SK (domestic)…
2009: 2nd at Americas Cup Qualifier & received True Sport Award in Richmond, BC (Team Canada)… 2nd place at Rollers World Challenge in Australia (Team Canada)…
2008: 5th place at National Championships with Team Alberta in Vancouver, BC (domestic)… 4th place at CWBL Open Finals with Calgary Grizzlies & named All-Star in Regina, SK (domestic)…
2007: 6th place at Canada Games with Team Alberta in Whitehorse, Yukon (domestic)…