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National Teams tip-off summer prep with camps in Ottawa and Toronto
Jun 22, 2026
Senior Women’s National Team to host Ottawa Invitational June 25-28 (OTTAWA, ONT.) – The Senior Women’s National Team will gather in Ottawa from June 22–28 for a training camp and the Ottawa Invitational at Algonquin College. The Ottawa Invitational will provide valuable international competition ahead of the 2026 IWBF Wheelchair Basketball World Championships, with Canada […] -
Ottawa Invitational brings four nations to Canada’s capital ahead of World Championships
Jun 18, 2026
Senior Women’s National Team to play host to Brazil, Japan and the United States (OTTAWA, Ont.) – Wheelchair Basketball Canada and the Senior Women’s National Team will welcome three of the world’s top women’s wheelchair basketball nations to the Ottawa Invitational, taking place June 25-28. The four-day tournament will feature Team Canada competing against national […] -
3×3 Wheelchair Basketball Teams Named for 2026 Commonwealth Games
Jun 17, 2026
Eight athletes chosen to represent Canada OTTAWA, Ont. – Commonwealth Sport Canada (CSC) and Wheelchair Basketball Canada are proud to announce the athletes who will represent Team Canada in 3×3 wheelchair basketball at the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, Scotland, taking place July 23 to August 2, 2026. The women’s roster features two athletes with […] -
Ontario captures gold at 2026 Junior National Championship
Jun 07, 2026
(Quebec City, Que. – June 7, 2026) – Ontario captured the gold medal at the 2026 Junior National Championship on Sunday, defeating British Columbia 84-58 at the CEGEP Limoilou Sports Complex in Quebec City, Que. Holding a 39-32 advantage at halftime, Ontario weathered a third-quarter surge from British Columbia before pulling away in the final […] -
British Columbia, Ontario stay perfect through Day 2 at 2026 Junior National Championship
Jun 06, 2026
(Quebec City, Que.) – British Columbia and Ontario remained unbeaten on Saturday and will carry perfect records into the final day of competition at the 2026 Junior National Championship at the CEGEP Limoilou Sports Complex in Quebec City, Que. Defending Canada Games champions British Columbia improved to 3-0 with a 64-41 victory over Manitoba, securing […] -
Four teams remain unbeaten after opening day at the 2026 Junior National Championship
Jun 05, 2026
(Quebec City, Que.) – British Columbia and Manitoba sit atop the standings in Pool A, while Alberta and Ontario remain unbeaten in Pool B following the opening day of competition at the 2026 Junior National Championship at the CEGEP Limoilou Sports Complex in Quebec City, Que. Manitoba, which placed fifth at the 2022 Junior National […] -
2026 Junior National Championship headed to Quebec City
May 28, 2026
The three-day tournament will serve as a test event for the 2027 Canada Winter Games (OTTAWA, Ont.) – Wheelchair Basketball Canada (WBC) is pleased to announce that the 2026 Junior National Championship will take place from June 5–7, 2026, at the CEGEP Limoilou Sports Complex in Quebec City, Que. The event will bring together the […] -
Ontario, Quebec golden on final day of competition at 2026 National Championships
May 18, 2026
Ontario took bronze in women’s division, while Quebec finished third in the men’s division (RICHMOND, B.C.) – Quebec captured its fourth consecutive national title with a thrilling 61-58 victory over host British Columbia in the women’s gold medal game on Sunday afternoon at the 2026 National Championships at the Richmond Olympic Oval in Richmond, B.C. […] -
National Team selection camp set for Richmond Olympic Oval
May 17, 2026
Thirty-four athletes to attend the six-day camp (RICHMOND, B.C.) – Wheelchair Basketball Canada (WBC) will host its National Team selection camp at the Richmond Olympic Oval in Richmond, B.C., from May 17–22, 2026. The six-day camp will bring together 34 athletes from across the country as Canada’s National Team program begins preparations for the 2026 […] -
WBC celebrates award recipients, inducts Borisoff, Krempien, MacKinnon and 3×3 Teams into Hall of Fame
May 17, 2026
(RICHMOND, B.C.) – Wheelchair Basketball Canada (WBC) celebrated excellence across the sport on Saturday in Richmond, B.C., announcing award winners and welcoming four new inductees into the WBC Hall of Fame during the 2026 National Championships. Junior Athlete of the Year honours went to Elise Froese, while Élodie Tessier earned Female Athlete of the Year […] -
Defending champion Ontario advances to men’s gold medal game, B.C. and Quebec set for rematch in title game in women’s division at the 2026 National Championships
May 17, 2026
The action gets started at 8:00 a.m. Sunday morning (RICHMOND, B.C.) – Ontario’s undefeated men’s team will look to defend its national title on Sunday when it takes on Alberta in the gold medal game at the Richmond Olympic Oval in Richmond, B.C. Ontario capped off a perfect round robin with a pair of convincing […] -
BC, Quebec, undefeated in women’s action on Day 1 at the 2026 National Championships
May 16, 2026
In the men’s division, Ontario is the lone 2-0 team (RICHMOND, B.C.) – British Columbia and Quebec remained unbeaten in the women’s division after Friday’s action at the 2026 National Championships at the Richmond Olympic Oval in Richmond, B.C. British Columbia opened Day 1 with a 55-22 victory over the Rest of Canada before earning […] -
WBC announces coaching transition for Senior Women’s National Team
May 13, 2026
Michele Sung steps down after guiding Team Canada to a fourth-place finish in Paris; Joey Johnson named head coach (OTTAWA, Ont. – May 13, 2026) – Wheelchair Basketball Canada (WBC) today announced a transition within its Senior Women’s National Team (SWNT) program, as Head Coach Michele Sung will step down from the role after two […] -
Dean MacKinnon’s lifelong commitment to wheelchair basketball earns Hall of Fame honour
May 11, 2026
More than five decades as an official, mentor, and advocate, MacKinnon’s contributions will be recognized at the National Championships For more than five decades, Dean MacKinnon was a steady and respected presence on basketball courts across British Columbia. Now, his contributions will be recognized with his induction into the Wheelchair Basketball Canada Hall of Fame. […] -
Canada’s 3×3 World Champions set for Hall of Fame induction
May 06, 2026
A historic double gold in Sun City, South Africa crowned Team Canada’s men’s and women’s teams as the first-ever world champions in 3×3 wheelchair basketball Canada’s men’s and women’s teams etched their names in the record books in 2025 claiming double gold at the inaugural IWBF 3×3 Open World Championships – a moment that will […] -
Canada’s top wheelchair basketball athletes set to compete at 2026 National Championships May 15-17 in Richmond
May 04, 2026
Part of the inaugural OneAbility Games, the three-day tournament will showcase best-on-best competition (OTTAWA, Ont.) — Canada’s premier wheelchair basketball event returns May 15-17 as the nation’s top athletes gather for the 2026 National Championships, bringing best-on-best competition to the Richmond Olympic Oval. Integrated into the inaugural OneAbility Games, the 2026 National Championships will help anchor […] -
WBC launches new schedule and results microsite powered by RAMP Interactive
May 01, 2026
Wheelchair basketball fans will be able to access scores, standings, and rosters at the 2026 National Championships (OTTAWA, Ont.) — Wheelchair Basketball Canada (WBC) is launching a new schedule and results microsite, powered by RAMP Interactive, in time for tip-off at the 2026 National Championships at the One Ability Games. The new microsite is part […] -
Wheelchair Basketball Canada welcomes playground to podium funding from Government of Canada
Apr 29, 2026
(OTTAWA, Ont.) — Wheelchair Basketball Canada (WBC) welcomes the Government of Canada’s announcement confirming a $755 million investment over five years to support the continued growth and success of sport across the country. The announcement ensures that Canadians of all ages and abilities can engage in sport while enabling the country’s top athletes to thrive. […] -
Jaimie Borisoff honoured with Hall of Fame induction after decorated career with Team Canada
Apr 28, 2026
The Vancouver native will be formally inducted during a ceremony at the National Championships Jaimie Borisoff’s legacy in wheelchair basketball is built on excellence, longevity, and an enduring commitment to community—both on and off the court. As the Vancouver, B.C., native enters the Wheelchair Basketball Canada Hall of Fame, he’s reflecting on his career on […] -
‘More than the Game’: Jennifer Krempien reflects on a Hall of Fame career
Apr 20, 2026
A five-time Paralympian and three-time gold medallist, Krempien is recognized for her contributions to the sport Jennifer Krempien’s journey in wheelchair basketball began with a simple introduction at a young age. She was just nine years old when she first discovered the game—an experience that would evolve into a decorated career with Team Canada. Fresh […]