Philippe Vermette
Biography:
Philippe Vermette first got introduced to wheelchair basketball during rehab. He began playing for a club team in his hometown and after three years of hard training, he cracked the Junior National Team roster in 2009. He says the opportunity to represent Canada means a lot to him.
In 2013, he helped lead the junior team to a first-place finish at the Men’s U23 Americas Zone Qualification Tournament in Mexico City, Mexico, qualifying the juniors for the 2013 U23 World Championship in Adana, Turkey.
Vermette made the Senior Men’s National Team roster for the first time in 2014.
When not training with Team Canada, Vermette trains with his current club team at the University of Illinois, where he goes to school. He has also represented Team Quebec on numerous occasions, including a first-place finish at the 2011 Canada Games.
Vermette says he enjoys meeting people and likes the camaraderie aspect of wheelchair basketball. He describes his role on the court as a point guard, opening up scoring opportunities for his fellow teammates and taking opportunities himself when they arise.
In his free time, Vermette enjoys travelling.
Interesting Facts
- Vermette has a twin brother, Jonathan, who also plays for Team Canada
- He’s been to the World Junior Championships for track and field
- He studies in the US at the University of Illinois
Awards / Highlights
- Won first place with Team Quebec at the 2011 Canada Games in Halifax, NS
Competitive Teams
| Level | Team | Location | Year(s) |
| International | Team Canada (Sr. Men) | Canada | 2014-2015 |
| International | Team Canada (Jr. Men) | Canada | 2009; 2013 |
| Club (domestic) | University of Illinois | Illinois (United States) | 2012-2013 |
| Club (domestic) | Bulldogs de Quebec | Quebec | – |
Career Notes
2015: 1st place at Canada Games with Team Quebec in Prince George, B.C. (domestic)… 1st place at CWBL National Championship with the Bulldogs de Quebec in Scarborough, Ont. (domestic)…
2014: 5th place at the Easter Tournament in Blankenberge, Belgium (Team Canada)… 1st place at CWBL National Championship with the Bulldogs de Quebec & named Second Team All-Star in Burlington, Ont. (domestic)…
2013: 6th place at Men’s U23 World Championship in Adana, Turkey (Team Canada)… 1st place at Men’s U23 Americas Zone Qualification Tournament in Mexico City, MEX (Team Canada)…
2012: 3rd place at National Championships with Team Quebec in Vancouver, BC (domestic)…
2011: 1st place at Canada Games with Team Quebec in Halifax, NS (domestic)… 3rd place at National Championships with Team Quebec in Longueuil, QC (domestic)…
2010: 3rd place at National Championships with Team Quebec in Saskatoon, SK (domestic)… 1st place at the Junior National Championships with Team Quebec in Montreal, QC (domestic)…
2009: 8th place at Men’s U23 World Championship in Paris, France (Team Canada)…