The camp runs Aug. 9-16 at Université Laval
The Canadian Women’s Wheelchair Basketball Team will hold a training camp at Université Laval in Quebec City from August 9-16, 2024. The eight-day camp will feature the 12 athletes nominated to the Paralympic Games and serve as the final preparation for the Paris Games.
The mix of on-court and off-court activities will allow the athletes to fine-tune aspects of their game following last month’s friendlies against Great Britain. Additionally, the camp will allow the athletes to build team chemistry before departing for Paris.
“As our Senior Women’s National Team prepares for the Paralympics, this eight-day camp in Quebec City will provide an excellent opportunity for our athletes to work on their game before heading to Paris,” said Jeff Dunbrack, Wheelchair Basketball Canada High Performance Director. “This camp will also allow our staff and athletes to build off last month’s games in Manchester.”
The women’s team will play in Pool A at the Paralympics (Aug. 29 – Sept. 8) against Great Britain, China, and Spain. Team Canada opens the tournament against China on August 29.
The 12 athletes participating in the camp are:
Rosalie Lalonde (Saint-Clet, Que.)
Élodie Tessier (Saint-Germain de Grantham, Que.)
Arinn Young (Legal, Alta.)
Cindy Ouellet (Quebec City, Que.)
Tamara Steeves (Mississauga, Ont.)
Puisand Lai (Toronto, Ont.)
Tara Llanes (North Vancouver, B.C.)
Bethany Johnson (Winnipeg, Man.)
Kady Dandeneau (Pender Island, B.C.)
Sofia Fassi-Fehri (Montreal, Que.)
Melanie Hawtin (Oakville, Ont.)
Desiree Isaac-Pictou (Eel River Bar First Nation, N.B.)
Coaches
Michèle Sung (Milgrove, Ont.) – Head coach
Dylan Carter (Toronto, Ont.) – Assistant Coach
Additional Support Staff
Lindsay Berard (Winnipeg, Man.) – Mental Health Lead
Paul Murata (Toronto, Ont.) – Senior Women’s Athletic Therapist
Colby Hathaway (Four Falls, N.B.) – Strength and Conditioning Coach
Jeff Dunbrack (Halifax, N.S.) – High Performance Director
Hailey Roll (Mississauga, Ont.) – High Performance Coordinator