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Wheelchair Basketball Canada Launches Official Webstore

Oct 06, 2020 – Now you can wear your heart on your sleeve alongside Team Canada. Show off your Canadian basketball pride in style with official gear from Wheelchair Basketball Canada at shop.wheelchairbasketball.ca! The new WBC webstore features a classic collection of Under Armour apparel that every wheelchair basketball fan will be sure to love. More items will be unveiled in the coming months. Shop […] Read more

Athlete Blaise Mutware Striving to ‘Grow in Basketball and in Life’

Sep 28, 2020 – Team Canada athlete Blaise Mutware has an inquisitive thirst for knowledge that pushes him to grow as both a player and a person. The year ahead promises plenty of learning opportunities as the Toronto native strives to reach his ultimate goal of competing for Canada in Tokyo. With the Paralympics postponed by a year, Mutware […] Read more

Legendary Wheelchair Basketball Coach Tim Frick Celebrated with Community NCCP Coach Developer Award

Sep 24, 2020 – (Ottawa, Ont.) As Canada celebrates National Coaches Week from coast to coast to coast, Wheelchair Basketball Canada (WBC) is thrilled to congratulate legendary coach Tim Frick (Pender Island, B.C.) for being honoured by the Coaching Association of Canada (CAC) with a 2019 Community NCCP Coach Developer Award. These awards recognize outstanding individuals who have gone […] Read more

Marc Antoine Ducharme Named Team Sport Coach of the Year at 47th Gala Sports Québec

Sep 16, 2020 – Canadian Women’s National Wheelchair Basketball Team head coach Marc Antoine Ducharme was named the Team Sport Coach of the Year at the 47th Gala Sports Québec on Tuesday, after leading Canada to great success in 2019. “A big thank you to Sports Québec, Parasports Québec and Wheelchair Basketball Canada for the Coach of the Year […] Read more

Puisand Lai Pushing to Make Her Mark

Sep 14, 2020 – From her first trip on an escalator to her first trip to the podium, wheelchair basketball athlete Puisand Lai continues to celebrate a string of first milestones both on and off the court since making her debut with Team Canada. The youngest player on the Canadian women’s national team, Lai made the cut to represent […] Read more

The Quaranteam Movement Goes Above and Beyond for Canada’s Wheelchair Basketball Teams

Aug 24, 2020 – (Ottawa, Ont.) The results are in and the community has gone above and beyond to support Canadian athletes as part of Wheelchair Basketball Canada’s Quaranteam Run, Walk, Wheel and Skate fundraiser. To mark what would have been the start of the Tokyo 2020 Paralympic Games, WBC challenged Canadians to move 2,020km in support of Canada’s […] Read more

Wheelchair Basketball Quaranteam Movement Gains Momentum and Champions True Sport

Aug 11, 2020 – (Ottawa, Ont.) Wheelchair Basketball Canada’s (WBC) Quaranteam Run, Walk, Wheel and Skate fundraiser, set for August 21-23, 2020, has been declared an official True Sport event! The announcement comes after the Quaranteam Movement has gained serious momentum and support from the community. Thus far, supporters have pledged to travel more than 1,600 km, which means […] Read more

Deion Green Making the Most of the Moment

Aug 04, 2020 – By typical standards, it’s been a pretty quiet summer for athlete Deion Green. Instead of the hectic training and travel schedule that comes with playing for Team Canada – one that mirrors the tenacious pace with which he plays the game – Green is enjoying the slower tempo of the pause. A native of Victoria, […] Read more

Wheelchair Basketball Canada Statement on Resilience and Our Commitment to Inclusion

Jul 29, 2020 – In a world faced with novel challenges and at a time when humanity still struggles at times to find commonalities, sport has the innate and profound ability to unite. Wheelchair basketball athletes in particular, know about the importance of resilience and teamwork during difficult and unprecedented times. As an organization propelled and inspired by our […] Read more

Statement from the Canadian Women’s Wheelchair Basketball Team on Athlete Eligibility for the Paralympic Games

Jul 28, 2020 – The Canadian Women’s Wheelchair Basketball Team is extremely happy to confirm that all of the 4.0 and 4.5 athletes on our team have met the eligibility requirements of the International Paralympic Committee’s (IPC) Classification Code. It is an enormous relief that we are able to continue participating in the sport that we love and that […] Read more

Wheelchair Basketball Canada Statement on Final Phase One Athlete Eligibility Ruling for Paralympic Games

Jul 28, 2020 – Five Additional Current Canadian National Team Athletes Ruled Eligible for Tokyo 2020 (Ottawa, Ont.)  Five additional current Canadian National Team athletes have been ruled eligible to compete at the Paralympic Games as part of the ongoing review of athlete eligibility by the International Wheelchair Basketball Federation (IWBF) and the International Paralympic Committee (IPC). This is […] Read more

A Q+A on Inclusion with Wheelchair Basketball Legend Joey Johnson

Jul 27, 2020 – What does this sport mean to you? How has it influenced and shaped your life? Wheelchair basketball has been a part of my life for nearly 40 years. I love the game and it has given me so much. I have tried walking away from the sport to pursue other interests but it keeps dragging […] Read more

Sport Continues to Be a Saving Grace for Tara Llanes

Jul 20, 2020 – Athlete Tara Llanes has been on quite the ride in this journey we call life. Born in the U.S., the California native grew up on a bike. She raced her way to the professional ranks in mountain biking in a 13-year career that included multiple medals at the X Games and on the World Cup […] Read more

Join the Wheelchair Basketball Quaranteam Movement August 21-23, 2020 in Support of Canadian Athletes

Jul 14, 2020 – (Ottawa, Ont.) Wheelchair basketball is a sport that MOVES people on and off the court. With the sporting world as we know it on pause, Wheelchair Basketball Canada (WBC) invites Canadians to MOVE with us as part of our 2020 Quaranteam Virtual Run, Walk, Wheel and Skate fundraiser! Join the Quaranteam Movement in the spirit […] Read more

Paralympic Hopeful Colin Higgins Shows Promise On and Off the Court

Jul 06, 2020 – A promising future awaits Team Canada wheelchair basketball athlete Colin Higgins. Like many, Higgins is in a holding pattern as the world around us slowly regains some level of normalcy. But whether it’s the next chapter of his bright collegiate career or the prospect of becoming a Paralympian in Tokyo, he’s beyond ready to get […] Read more

Wheelchair Basketball Canada Trivia Night Returns July 9 and 30

Jun 30, 2020 – Did you miss out on the fun the first time around? Wheelchair Basketball Canada Trivia Night returns with two editions in July, so rally your squads and join us and host Darrell Nordell for some entertaining fun in support of Canadian athletes. Register yourself or your team to put your  knowledge to the test in […] Read more

Wheelchair Basketball Canada Statement on Initial Athlete Eligibility Ruling for Paralympic Games

Jun 18, 2020 – Results Received for Some Canadian National Team Athletes; Three Athletes Ruled Eligible; One Athlete Deemed Ineligible; Others Still Pending Review (Ottawa, Ont.)  Wheelchair Basketball Canada (WBC) has received results from the International Wheelchair Basketball Federation (IWBF) on the eligibility of some Canadian National Team athletes for the Paralympic Games. Three current National Team athletes have […] Read more

Canada Basketball and Wheelchair Basketball Canada Publish Back to Basketball: Return to Sport Guidelines

Jun 16, 2020 – (Toronto, Ont.) Canada Basketball and Wheelchair Basketball Canada are pleased to announce the release of “Back To Basketball”, a multi-phased guide to the safe resumption of basketball in Canada.  The return to basketball will not be linear and will require flexibility, additional accommodations and responses as cases of COVID-19 in the community continue to develop. […] Read more

Élodie Tessier Growing Outside Her Comfort Zone On and Off the Court

Jun 08, 2020 – They say that everything you’ve ever wanted is one step outside of your comfort zone. It’s a saying that resonates with athlete Élodie Tessier. A member of the Canadian Senior Women’s National Wheelchair Basketball Team, Tessier is getting closer to living that saying. This past season, Tessier made the choice for herself to take on […] Read more

Wheelchair Basketball Canada Face Masks Now Available for Pre-Order

Jun 04, 2020 – Wheelchair Basketball Canada face masks are now available for pre-order! Help protect those around you and show your pride for wheelchair basketball all while supporting Canadian athletes. Cover up and represent in Team Canada red with these non-medical face masks that feature the WBC emblem! Masks are reusable and guaranteed to last up 60 washes. […] Read more

IWBF Issues Statement on Deadline Extension for Phase 1 of Athlete Eligibility Assessment

May 29, 2020 – The International Wheelchair Basketball Federation (IWBF) has issued the following statement regarding the International Paralympic Committee (IPC) decision to extend the deadline to complete the athlete eligibility assessment for 4.0 and 4.5 class players for the Tokyo 2020 Paralympic Games. IWBF Statement: IPC has granted IWBF an extension to the deadline to complete the first […] Read more

Wheelchair Basketball Canada Audience Survey

May 27, 2020 – Wheelchair Basketball Canada is conducting a survey designed to help us to better understand and serve our audiences. Please take some time to complete the survey and you can enter for the chance to win a $100 gift card.  Your input will be used to inform marketing and communication decisions and all your answers will […] Read more

Chad Jassman Will Be More Than Ready for Opening Tip-Off once Basketball Resumes

May 25, 2020 – The competitive fire still burns bright for Chad Jassman. Even with the sporting world on pause, the Team Canada veteran intends to be more than ready when the red light turns green and he get back to tearing it up on the basketball court. The two-time Paralympian and Paralympic gold medalist is making the most of the […] Read more

Wheelchair Basketball Canada Debuts Trivia Night May 27

May 22, 2020 – Are you ready to flex your brainpower? Wheelchair Basketball Canada (WBC) is thrilled to launch Trivia Night, hosted by coach Darrell Nordell, as we look to entertain and engage with our fans and bring the community together while wheelchair basketball is still on pause. Rally together virtually with your friends and family and join us […] Read more

Canada Basketball and Wheelchair Basketball Canada Working Together on Return to Sport Guidelines

May 21, 2020 – Dear Canadian basketball community, The coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic has presented unprecedented challenges to not only our sport, but society as a whole. Canada Basketball and Wheelchair Basketball Canada, in consultation with medical and scientific experts, as well as local, provincial/territorial and federal health authorities, are in the process of developing “Back To Basketball”, a multi-phased […] Read more

Erica Gavel Named to International Wheelchair Basketball Federation Athlete Steering Committee

May 20, 2020 – Canadian Women’s National Team player Erica Gavel has been appointed to represent the Americas Zone on the new International Wheelchair Basketball Federation (IWBF) Athlete Steering Committee. The goal of the Athlete Steering Committee is to establish the parameters for an elected IWBF Athlete Commission. The committee will be to guide IWBF’s Commission for Legal Matters […] Read more

Confidence Not in Question for Kady Dandeneau After Award-Winning Year

May 11, 2020 – If confidence is half the battle, then Canadian Women’s National Team player Kady Dandeneau is well on her way to victory. Dandeneau’s self-assurance stems from the knowledge of having put in the work to unleash the full power of her potential. All of the gruelling hours on the court and in the gym, and the time  away from her family […] Read more

Wheelchair Basketball Canada Launches Athlete Spotlight Series Presented by Toyota

Apr 25, 2020 – Ever wonder what drives Canada’s high-performance wheelchair basketball athletes? What they do beyond basketball? Get to know your Canadian athletes as Wheelchair Basketball Canada (WBC) launches its Athlete Spotlight Series, presented by Toyota. Over the coming months, WBC will check in with Canadian athletes vying to represent Team Canada on the world stage, including athletes on the journey towards […] Read more

Relive Team Canada’s Run to Gold at the 2014 IWBF Women’s World Wheelchair Basketball Championship with WBC and CBC Sports

Apr 20, 2020 – (Ottawa, Ont.) Missing sports? Us too. Join us as we relive all of the excitement of Canada’s magical playoff run to the gold medal on home soil at the 2014 IWBF Women’s World Championship in Toronto. Along the way, we’ll check in with the athletes and alumni who lived it. Starting this Thursday, April 23, […] Read more

Wheelchair Basketball Canada Announces Annual Award Winners and Inducts Athlete Joanne MacDonald into the Hall of Fame

Apr 18, 2020 – (Ottawa, Ont.) Newfoundland athlete Joanne MacDonald headlined the list of outstanding individuals honoured Saturday evening as Wheelchair Basketball Canada (WBC) welcomed her into the Hall of Fame and unveiled the winners of its annual awards. Team Canada’s Kady Dandeneau (Pender Island, B.C.) was named the Grosso Hooper Law Female Athlete of the Year, while fellow […] Read more

Wheelchair Basketball Canada to Announce Annual Award Winners and Welcome New Member to Hall of Fame April 18

Apr 15, 2020 – (Ottawa, Ont.) Wheelchair Basketball Canada (WBC) invites the Canadian wheelchair basketball community, our sport and corporate partners, media and fans to come together and join us for our annual Awards and Hall of Fame announcement on Saturday April 18 at 7 p.m. ET. We encourage everyone to tune in live on our Facebook and YouTube […] Read more

Bo Hedges Calm Throughout Current Storm of Uncertainty

Mar 31, 2020 – (Toronto, Ont.) Bo Hedges has a calm demeanor and quiet confidence on the basketball court. A co-captain on the Canadian Men’s National Wheelchair Basketball Team and a three-time Paralympian, Hedges navigates the highs and lows of the game with level-headed composure. With the world being turned upside down by the coronavirus pandemic, Hedges maintains that […] Read more

Tokyo 2020 Paralympic Games Rescheduled for August 2021

Mar 30, 2020 – (Tokyo, Japan) The International Paralympic Committee announced Monday that the Tokyo 2020 Paralympic Games have been rescheduled to take place from August 24 to September 5, 2021. The dates were confirmed by the International Olympic Committee (IOC), Tokyo 2020 Organizing Committee, Tokyo Metropolitan Government and the IPC. The IPC also confirmed that all those who […] Read more

Statement from Steve Bach, Wheelchair Basketball Canada President, Regarding COC / CPC Decision to Not Send Athletes to the Olympic and Paralympic Games in the Summer of 2020

Mar 23, 2020 – (Ottawa, Ont.) Wheelchair Basketball Canada (WBC) praises the Canadian Olympic Committee (COC) and Canadian Paralympic Committee (CPC) for reaching the extremely difficult but necessary conclusion to not send athletes to the Tokyo 2020 Games unless they are postponed due to the impact of COVID-19. We feel this is the right decision, and are proud that […] Read more

Kady Dandeneau Headlines List of Canadian Award Winners from the 2019-20 National Wheelchair Basketball Association Season

Mar 20, 2020 – Though the season was abruptly cut short due to the coronavirus pandemic, Canadians still made quite the impact on the hardcourt in the U.S.-based National Wheelchair Basketball Association (NWBA) leagues in 2019-20. Headlining the list of outstanding performances, Team Canada’s Kady Dandeneau was named the Female Player of the Year in the NWBA intercollegiate division […] Read more

Wheelchair Basketball Canada Suspends All Programming in Response to Coronavirus (COVID-19)

Mar 13, 2020 – (Ottawa, Ont.) Amid growing concerns around the COVID-19 pandemic, Wheelchair Basketball Canada (WBC) has made the difficult decision to suspend all programming until further notice, including all National Team program activities and WBC-sanctioned domestic events. “The health and safety of athletes, coaches, officials, staff, partners, volunteers, fans and the general public take precedence above all […] Read more

Statement on 2020 Junior East Wheelchair Basketball Championship

Mar 12, 2020 – The 2020 Junior East Wheelchair Basketball Championship has been cancelled. Wheelchair Basketball Canada (WBC) and host Parasport New Brunswick made the decision due to ongoing concerns around the COVID-19 pandemic. The event was scheduled to take place March 14-15, 2020 in Fredericton. “Given the uncertainty and the continuously evolving nature of the situation, WBC is […] Read more

Top Junior Wheelchair Basketball Athletes in Eastern Canada Descend on Fredericton for 2020 Junior East Championship

Mar 09, 2020 – (Fredericton, N.B.) The 2020 Junior East Wheelchair Basketball Championship is coming to Fredericton, N.B., from March 14-15 at the Richard J. Currie Center at the University of New Brunswick. Athletes, both with and without disabilities, representing New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, Ontario and Quebec will compete for a regional championship crown in 3-on-3 wheelchair basketball. The […] Read more

IWBF Provides Update on Progress of IPC Athlete Eligibility Assessment

Mar 03, 2020 – IWBF Statement: The Presidents of the International Paralympic Committee (IPC) and International Wheelchair Basketball Federation (IWBF), Andrew Parsons and Ulf Mehrens, met in Sao Paulo, Brazil, on Friday (28 February) to discuss wheelchair basketball’s non-compliance with the IPC Athlete Classification Code. The two parties discussed the IPC Governing Board’s decision to remove wheelchair basketball from the Paris 2024 Paralympic Games until […] Read more

Wheelchair Basketball Canada Welcomes Two New Members to Board of Directors

Feb 27, 2020 – (Ottawa, Ont.) Wheelchair Basketball Canada (WBC) is pleased to welcome two new members to its Board of Directors who will contribute to the organization’s pursuit of excellence on and off the court. The newly elected directors are Edward Byers, of Toronto, Ont., and Thomas Soulliere of Victoria, B.C. “We are absolutely thrilled to welcome Ed […] Read more

Canada Golden at Osaka Cup to Kick Off 2020 and the Home Stretch to Tokyo

Feb 16, 2020 – Photo: Osaka Cup 2020 (Osaka, Japan) The Canadian Women’s National Wheelchair Basketball Team started the 2020 calendar year in style with a decisive victory at the 2020 Osaka Cup friendly tournament at the Osaka Municipal Central Gymnasium on Sunday in Osaka, Japan. The Canadian women went 4-0 in Osaka against world championship silver medallist Great Britain […] Read more

Veteran Tamara Steeves Cherishes Every Moment on the Court

Feb 14, 2020 – (Osaka, Japan) Commitment. Hard work. Teamwork. For veteran Team Canada wheelchair basketball athlete Tamara Steeves, these aren’t just clichés – they’re words to live by. This unshakable mentality has propelled Steeves to where she is today as an established leader and mentor in her ninth season with the Canadian Senior Women’s National Team. “Being a […] Read more

IWBF Issues Statement on IPC Classification Decision

Jan 31, 2020 – IWBF Statement: The International Wheelchair Basketball Federation (IWBF) acknowledges the decision made by the International Paralympic Committee (IPC) with regards to our compliance with the IPC Athlete Classification Code. IWBF, as an independent federation from the IPC, has always had its own classification philosophy, classification regulations and policies which were respected and aligned with IPC […] Read more

Lee Melymick Ready to Build on Breakout Season

Jan 31, 2020 – (Toronto, Ont.) Confidence has never been higher for athlete Lee Melymick coming off of a breakout year in 2019. It’s been a swift start to what looks to be a promising career with the Canadian Men’s National Team. After a silver medal performance with Team Ontario at the 2019 Canada Games to start the year, […] Read more

IWBF Sets Tokyo 2020 Official Draw for March 22

Jan 27, 2020 – Draw to determine wheelchair basketball competition groups for Tokyo 2020 Paralympic Games (Tokyo, Japan) The International Wheelchair Basketball Federation (IWBF) announced Monday that the official draw for the Tokyo 2020 Paralympic Games will take place on March 22. The draw will determine the preliminary round groups for the men’s and women’s wheelchair basketball competitions at […] Read more

Call for Nominations for Wheelchair Basketball Canada Annual Awards and Hall of Fame

Jan 09, 2020 – (Ottawa, Ont.) Wheelchair Basketball Canada (WBC) welcomes the opportunity to celebrate individual excellence with the call for nominations for its annual Awards and Hall of Fame. The nomination deadline is February 9, 2020. Award Nomination Form Hall of Fame Nomination Form The award winners and Hall of Fame inductees will be recognized at the WBC […] Read more

IWBF Announces International Technical Officials for Tokyo 2020

Dec 23, 2019 – The International Wheelchair Basketball Federation (IWBF) has unveiled the list of international technical officials (ITOs) for the Tokyo 2020 Paralympic Games, which includes four Canadians. Leading the way is Steve Bach as a part of the tournament technical committee, while Sergio Giordano will be one of six referee supervisors. On the court, Canada will be […] Read more

For Erica Gavel, the Road to Tokyo is the Road Less Travelled

Dec 13, 2019 – “Sometimes things can be really, really hard, but anything worthwhile is hard.” (Toronto, Ont.) Erica Gavel wears many hats – high-performance athlete, PhD student, avid researcher, and parasport ambassador. She is capping off quite the year, the last few weeks of which have been an absolute whirlwind. But Gavel wouldn’t have it any other way. […] Read more

Wheelchair Basketball Canada Statement on the 2022 IWBF World Wheelchair Basketball Championships

Dec 11, 2019 – Wheelchair Basketball Canada congratulates Dubai on being awarded the right to host the 2022 IWBF Men’s and Women’s World Wheelchair Basketball Championships and thanks the IWBF for their consideration of Canada’s bid. “While we are disappointed with this outcome, we are proud of the bid we put forward to bring the world championships to Ottawa. […] Read more

Wheelchair Basketball Canada Welcomes Shelley Levoy as Manager of Fundraising and Events

Dec 06, 2019 – (Ottawa, Ont.) Wheelchair Basketball Canada (WBC) is pleased to welcome Shelley Levoy to the organization in the role of Fundraising and Events Manager. “We are thrilled to have Shelley join our team,” said WBC Marketing and Communications Director Jody Kingsbury. “Shelley is an innovative professional with an impressive background in fundraising and event management. We […] Read more

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