Helaina Cyr
Biography:
Helaina Cyr began playing wheelchair basketball at 8 years old on a mini-basketball team in her hometown of Edmonton. She soon met Paralympian and former Sr. Women’s National Team player Danielle Peers, who invited Cyr to practice with the Edmonton Inferno club. Cyr has been playing the hard-hitting sport ever since.
Under the guidance of Peers and fellow wheelchair basketball Paralympian Karla Tritten, Cyr developed the fundamentals of the game and began to forge her own path toward the Canadian National Team.
Cyr values the inclusive nature of wheelchair basketball. She thrives in the rigorous competition of the sport and enjoys the opportunities to compete against other elite athletes. Her excitement and energetic play on the court is an effective weapon on any team.
She has represented Alberta at several national competitions, including the 2011 Canada Games. She also earned a gold medal at the 2013 CWBL Women’s National Championship with her Edmonton Inferno teammates.
Cyr made her national team debut in 2011 with Canada’s first-ever Women’s U25 squad and represented Canada at the inaugural Women’s U25 World Championships in July 2011. While she continues to push the limits within her young athletic career, she hopes to be a part of the rich history of wheelchair basketball in Canada for many years to come.
Off the basketball court, Cyr enjoys being a regular teenager. She keeps busy with school, where her favourite subject is language arts, and likes watching movies and spending time with friends.
Interesting Facts
- Her nickname is ‘Halo’
- She was the youngest player on the first-ever Women’s U25 National Team
Awards / Highlights
- Won championship title with the Edmonton Inferno at 2013 CWBL Women’s National Championship
Major International Competition
| Tournament |  |
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Other |
| World Junior Championships: 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4th (’11, ’15) |
Competitive Teams
| Level | Team | Location | Year(s) |
| International | Team Canada (SWNT) | Canada | 2017 |
| International | Team Canada (JWNT) | Canada | 2011 |
| Club (domestic) | Edmonton Inferno | Alberta | – |
Career Notes
2019: 1st place at the 2019 Canada Winter Games with Team Alberta in Red Deer, Alberta (domestic)
2017: 1st place at Americas Cup in Cali Colombia (Team Canada)…
2015: 4th place at Women’s U25 World Championship in Beijing, China. (Team Canada)… 3rd place at Canada Games with Team Alberta in Prince George, B.C. (domestic)… 6th place at CWBL National Championship with the Alberta Northern Lights in Scarborough, Ont. (domestic)… 1st place at CWBL Women’s National Championship with the Edmonton Inferno in Calgary, Alta. (domestic)…
2014: 6th place at CWBL National Championship with the Alberta Northern Lights in Burlington, Ont. (domestic)… 2nd place at CWBL Women’s National Championship with the Edmonton Inferno in Richmond, B.C. (domestic)… 3rd place at Junior National Championship with Team Alberta in Edmonton, Alta. (domestic)…
2013: 2nd place at Youth Parapan American Games in Buenos Aires, Argentina (Team Canada)… 1st place at CWBL Women’s National Championship with the Edmonton Inferno in Longueuil, QC (domestic)… 7th place at the CWBL Open Championship with the Alberta Northern Lights in Montreal, QC (domestic)… 7th place at Junior West Regional Championship with Alberta B in Prince George, BC (domestic)…
2012: 4th place at the CWBL Women’s National Championship with the Edmonton Inferno in Richmond, BC (domestic)…
2011: 4th place at the Women’s U25 World Championship in St. Catharines, ON (Team Canada)… 8th place at Canada Games with Team Alberta in Halifax, NS (domestic)… 2nd place at CWBL Women’s National Championship with the Edmonton Inferno in Longueuil, QC (domestic)…
2010: 8th place at Junior National Championship with Team Alberta in Montreal, QC (domestic)… 2nd place at CWBL Women’s National Championship with the Edmonton Inferno in Saskatoon, SK (domestic)…