World Wheelchair Basketball Championship

  • Hall of Fame honours Gary McPherson’s lifelong commitment to wheelchair basketball

    Mar 30, 2026
    Through decades of volunteer leadership, McPherson helped guide the Alberta Northern Lights and advance wheelchair sport nationally For more than three decades, Gary McPherson helped shape the trajectory of wheelchair basketball in Canada. A coach, administrator, mentor, and tireless volunteer, McPherson devoted his life to ensuring that athletes with disabilities had the opportunity to compete, […]

  • From Rehab to the Maple Leaf: Dylan Cannan’s journey in Wheelchair Basketball

    Mar 24, 2026
    After a life-altering injury at 19, the Innisfree native found his way back to sport through wheelchair basketball While wheelchair basketball games are often loud and full of energy, Dylan Cannan prefers the quiet calm of the open fields. Born and raised in Innisfree, Alta., Cannan grew up in a busy household as the youngest […]

  • From Player to Mentor: Westley Johnston’s transition to coaching

    Mar 17, 2026
    A fibrous dysplasia diagnosis forced the Summerside native to pivot to wheelchair basketball — now he’s helping guide the next generation For Westley Johnston, basketball has always been more than a game. It’s been a constant through injury, reinvention, and now his transition to coaching. Johnston first discovered wheelchair basketball after a difficult stretch in […]

  • 2026 Domestic Championships Officials Confirmed

    Mar 10, 2026
    Twenty-nine referees, 10 classifiers and five referee supervisors will oversee the three tournaments (OTTAWA, ONT – March 10, 2026) – Wheelchair Basketball Canada has confirmed the 44 classifiers, referee supervisors and referees selected to officiate three national tournaments as the 2026 domestic championship season tips off in April. The championship schedule begins with the Canadian […]

  • WBC celebrates the life and legacy of Paul Bowes

    Mar 03, 2026
    (OTTAWA, Ont.) – Wheelchair Basketball Canada (WBC) extends heartfelt condolences to the family and friends of Paul Bowes, who passed away on Monday, March 2, 2026. A pillar of the Canadian and international wheelchair basketball community, Bowes’ passion, leadership and dedication transformed the lives of countless athletes. Born in Woodstock, Ont., Bowes’ journey in wheelchair […]

  • Focused on the Future: Simon Mazi-Keep refining his game for the next stage

    Feb 24, 2026
    The 17-year-old is in the lab working on his game and preparing for the 2026 domestic calendar After donning the red and white twice in 2025, Simon Mazi-Keep is carrying the lessons of the international stage into the next chapter of his game — focused on sharpening his skills and raising his overall impact. The […]

  • WBC receives Government of Ontario funding in support of Ottawa 2026 IWBF Wheelchair Basketball World Championships

    Feb 13, 2026
    Neil Lumsden, Minister of Sport, made the announcement on Friday at the Toronto Cup OTTAWA, ONT.  – The Government of Ontario announced an investment of $1.5 million to support the 2026 IWBF Wheelchair Basketball World Championships, to be held in Ottawa, Ont., from Sept. 9-19. The funding will help Wheelchair Basketball Canada (WBC) deliver a […]

  • From Athlete to Mentor: How Josh Davies is giving back to the next generation of wheelchair basketball athletes

    Feb 10, 2026
    The London, Ont. native will be on Team Ontario’s bench for Junior Nationals in June For Josh Davies, the Canada Games experience has been transformative — both on the court and in his personal journey. As an athlete, Davies competed in two Canada Games representing his home province of Ontario. Now on the bench, he’s […]

  • National Team athletes to build competitive experience in 2026 Toronto Cup

    Feb 02, 2026
    Neil Lumsden, Ontario’s Minister of Sport will join WBC to celebrate wheelchair basketball OTTAWA, ONT. – The Toronto Pan Am Sports Centre will host the 2026 Toronto Cup from Feb. 13–15, bringing together Senior National Team and NextGen athletes for three days of high-level wheelchair basketball competition. The Toronto Cup provides National Team athletes with […]

  • From Tucson to Team Canada: Brandon Louie chasing big goals in 2026

    Jan 27, 2026
    The 21-year-old Econ major is hoping to crack the SMNT Brandon Louie has his sights set on a big 2026 season on the court. At the club level, the 21-year-old University of Arizona student is aiming to help the Wildcats—hosts of the Intercollegiate Wheelchair Basketball National Championships—capture back-to-back titles in March. On the international stage, […]

  • Happy Holidays

    Dec 23, 2025
    Wheelchair Basketball Canada would like to wish everyone a joyful and safe holiday season, filled with peace, warmth, and happiness. As we look ahead to the new year, we thank you for your continued support and wish you success and good health in the months to come. Please note that the WBC office will be […]

  • Hoopfest presented by TD Bank Group raises nearly $50,000

    Dec 15, 2025
    Funds raised support grassroots wheelchair basketball and the Ottawa 2026 IWBF Wheelchair Basketball World Championships  OTTAWA, ONT. – Hoopfest 2025 presented by TD Bank Group tipped off in Ottawa and Toronto, Ont., raising nearly $50,000 in support of grassroots wheelchair basketball and the Ottawa 2026 IWBF Wheelchair Basketball World Championships. “On behalf of Wheelchair Basketball Canada, […]

  • Wheelchair Basketball Canada Announces 2025 Hall of Fame Inductees

    Nov 26, 2025
    The class will be formally inducted during official ceremonies in spring 2026 OTTAWA, ONT. – Wheelchair Basketball Canada is pleased to announce that Jamie Borisoff, Jennifer Krempien, Dean MacKinnon, Gary McPherson and Roy Sherman, along with the 1980s Alberta Northern Lights and the 2025 3×3 World Championship teams, will be inducted into the Wheelchair Basketball […]

  • Annual Officials Exam now available

    Nov 24, 2025
    Deadline to complete is Dec. 19, 2025 The 2025-26 Officials Exam is now available! Deadline: Complete the exam by 5:00 p.m. EST on Dec. 19, 2025, to be eligible for postseason assignments. The exam is free and open to all interested coaches, athletes, and participants. Click here to access the exam. For more information, please contact: Kathleen […]

  • Team Canada rallies past Argentina to claim men’s gold at Youth Parapan Am Games

    Nov 08, 2025
    Odza scores 27 as Canada rallies past Argentina 61-54 OTTAWA, ONT.  – Team Canada held off a late push from Argentina to secure a 61–54 victory and claim gold in the men’s 5-on-5 tournament on Friday at the 2025 Youth Parapan American Games in Santiago, Chile. Ibrahim Odza led the way with a game-high 27 […]