Kevin Wakeling
Biography:
Kevin Wakeling credits his many coaches for his swift development on the basketball court and he thrives on the thrill of the competition. In four short years he evolved from a new recruit to a promising member of the Canadian National Team program.
Wakeling first discovered wheelchair basketball as a teenager at a parasport camp in his hometown of Cambridge, Ontario in 2009. He wasted little time getting involved with the sport and joined the junior program with a local club team in Kitchener.
He later graduated to the senior program with the Twin City Spinners. With hard work and the support of his teammates and coaches, Wakeling honed his skills and improved his overall game. He went on to compete for Team Ontario at both the Canada Games and the National Championships.
Wakeling made his Team Canada debut in 2013 after earning a roster spot with the Junior Men’s National Team. He considers the opportunity to don the Canadian jersey and represent his country on the international stage to be a great honour.
Outside of wheelchair basketball, Wakeling enjoys the outdoors, golfing, and spending time with his family and friends. He is also a big fan of paintball.
Interesting Facts
- His role model is Canadian wheelchair basketball great Patrick Anderson
Awards / Highlights
- Won a National Championship title with Team Ontario in 2012
Competitive Teams
| Level | Team | Location | Year(s) |
| International | Team Canada (Jr. Men) | Canada | 2013 |
| Club (domestic) | Variety Village | Ontario | 2011-Present |
| Club (domestic) | Kitchener Twin City Spinners | Ontario | 2009-2012 |
Career Notes
2014: 10th place at CWBL National Championship with the Southern Ontario Suns in Burlington, Ont. (domestic)… 5th place at Junior National Championship with Team Ontario in Edmonton, Alta. (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)… 1st place at Junior East Regional Championship with Ontario White & named All-Star in Charlottetown, PEI (domestic)…
2012: 1st place at National Championship with Team Ontario in Richmond, BC (domestic)… 1st place at the Ontario Games in Collingwood, ON (domestic)… 3rd place at Ontario ParaSport Games with Kitchener Twin City Spinners in Hunstville, ON (domestic)…
2011: 2nd place at Canada Games with Team Ontario in Halifax, NS (domestic)… 1st place at CWBL Open Championship with Variety Village in White Rock, BC (domestic)…
2010: 2nd place at National Junior Championship with Team Ontario in Montreal, QC (domestic)… 3rd place at Ontario ParaSport Games with Kitchener Twin City Spinners in Kingston, ON (domestic)…
2009: 3rd place at Junior East Regional Championship with Team Ontario in Toronto, ON (domestic)…