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Wheelchair Basketball Canada Welcomes IWBF to Ottawa in Bid to Host 2022 World Championships

Nov 18, 2019 – (Ottawa, Ont.) Wheelchair Basketball Canada proudly welcomes representatives from the International Wheelchair Basketball Federation (IWBF) to Ottawa as part of Canada’s bid to host the 2022 World Wheelchair Basketball Championships in the Nation’s Capital. “Canada is beyond ready to host the greatest world wheelchair basketball championships of all-time,” said Steve Bach, President of Wheelchair Basketball […] Read more

Canadian Paralympic Hall of Fame Welcomes Wheelchair Basketball Athlete Joey Johnson and Wheelchair Sports Builder Kathy Newman

Nov 16, 2019 – (Vancouver, BC) The Canadian Paralympic Hall of Fame welcomed seven new members on Friday evening at an induction ceremony held at the Vancouver Marriott Pinnacle Downtown Hotel. Five athletes – Colette Bourgonje (Porcupine Plain, SK), Josh Dueck (Kimberley, BC), Viviane Forest (Edmonton), Garett Hickling (Kelowna, BC), and Joey Johnson (Lorette, MB) – as well as […] Read more

Technical Packages Available for 2019-2020 Season

Nov 08, 2019 – (Ottawa, Ont.) Wheelchair Basketball Canada (WBC) has released the technical packages for the 2019-2020 season. The following technical packages apply for the Canadian Wheelchair Basketball League (CWBL) National Championsips in 2020 (Open and Women), and for the Junior East and Junior West Championships in 2020. CWBL Open and CWBL Women’s National Championships – 2019-2020 Junior […] Read more

Call for Nominations for Wheelchair Basketball Canada Board of Directors

Nov 07, 2019 – (Ottawa, Ont.) Wheelchair Basketball Canada (WBC) is a world-leading national amateur sport organization committed to excellence in the development, support and promotion of wheelchair basketball programs and services for all Canadians. A not-for-profit organization, WBC is strategic and innovative in driving the growth and evolution of the game and championing inclusion to empower people of […] Read more

Hoopfest Wows Corporate Community in Support of Grassroots Wheelchair Basketball

Nov 07, 2019 – Hoopfest 2019 brings total to nearly $50,000 raised in support of grassroots wheelchair basketball in Canada (Toronto, Ont.) The corporate community was out in full force for Hoopfest on Wednesday, putting their wheelchair basketball skills to the test in a challenging and thrilling 3-on-3 tournament alongside members of Team Canada at the Toronto Pan Am […] Read more

Nik Goncin Finding His Way On and Off the Court

Nov 04, 2019 – (Toronto, Ont.) Nik Goncin credits wheelchair basketball with giving him a renewed sense of direction in his life after he lost his left leg to cancer at the age of 15. A rising star since he began playing the sport in 2008, Goncin is poised for the biggest year yet of his career with his […] Read more

Kathy Newman Part of 2020 Induction Class into BC Sports Hall of Fame

Oct 30, 2019 – (Vancouver, B.C.) Wheelchair sports advocate Kathy Newman is among the 2020 class of inductees into the BC Sports Hall of Fame. Newman will receive the W.A.C. Bennett Award at the induction gala on June 4, 2020 in Vancouver. A native of Vancouver, Newman is a visionary and passionate sport administrator who has dedicated nearly 40 […] Read more

Wheelchair Basketball Athlete Joey Johnson and Builder Kathy Newman to Join Canadian Paralympic Hall of Fame

Oct 17, 2019 – (Ottawa, Ont.) Wheelchair Basketball Canada warmly congratulates five-time Paralympian Joey Johnson and visionary builder Kathy Newman on their inclusion in the 2019 class of inductees into the Canadian Paralympic Hall of Fame. “We are absolutely thrilled for Joey and Kathy and proud to see their immeasurable contributions and outstanding achievements be enshrined in the Canadian […] Read more

Wheelchair Basketball Canada Joins Toyota for its Play As One Cross-Country Tour

Oct 03, 2019 – (Montreal, Que.) On October 5, Toyota Canada is bringing its Play As One basketball experience to Montreal’s Jacques-Cartier Pier. Accessible to everyone, this one-on-one free throw competition begins with 30 seconds to sink as many baskets, followed by 30 seconds while seated in a wheelchair, providing participants the opportunity to try the exciting sport of […] Read more

Danielle DuPlessis Ready to Take Her Game to the Next Level

Sep 30, 2019 – (Toronto, Ont.) As the days get shorter and the leaves change colour, the arrival of fall signals the start of a new basketball season on the horizon. Optimism abounds for wheelchair basketball athlete Danielle DuPlessis and the promise of what’s to come in the next year. DuPlessis, 22, hits the court this week for her […] Read more

Hoopfest Wheelchair Basketball Fundraiser Returns November 6

Sep 12, 2019 – Hoopfest 2019 set for November 6 at Toronto Pan Am Sports Centre Paralympian and Team Toyota member, Nik Goncin, named honorary chair Funds raised support Canadians living with a disability to experience the life-changing benefits of wheelchair basketball (Toronto, Ont.) Wheelchair Basketball Canada’s signature fundraising event, Hoopfest, is back this November. Hoopfest, presented by Toyota […] Read more

Canadian Men’s Wheelchair Basketball Team Takes Home Silver from Lima 2019 Parapan Am Games

Sep 01, 2019 – Canada finishes tournament with 5 wins, 1 loss USA, Canada, and Colombia qualify for Tokyo 2020 (August 31, 2019 – LIMA, PERU) The Canadian Men’s Wheelchair Basketball team finish Lima 2019 with silver, a 5-1 record, and a berth into the Tokyo 2020 Paralympics. The USA defeated them 76-43 to win the gold medal, while […] Read more

Canada Wins Gold in Women’s Wheelchair Basketball at Lima 2019 Parapan Am Games

Aug 31, 2019 – Kady Dandeneau (Pender Island, B.C.) had a triple-double Arinn Young (Legal, Alta) had 20 points, 10 rebounds (August 30, 2019 – LIMA, PERU) It was a game of inches with Canada emerging victorious to seize gold in women’s wheelchair basketball at the Lima 2019 Parapan American Games. In a back-and-forth battle that saw six lead […] Read more

Canadian Men’s Wheelchair Basketball Team Lock Down Tokyo 2020 Spot; Will Play For Gold at Lima 2019

Aug 30, 2019 – Patrick Anderson (Fergus, Ont.) scored 20 pts and 16 rebounds Canada to play for Gold against the USA Saturday August 31 at 6:00pm ET (August 30, 2019 – LIMA, PERU) With their tickets punched for the Tokyo 2020 Paralympic Games, the undefeated Canadian Men’s Wheelchair Basketball Team will fight for gold at the Lima 2019 […] Read more

Canadians Bach, Lachance and Orchard Elected to IWBF Americas Executive Council for 2019-2023

Aug 30, 2019 – (Lima, Peru) Wheelchair Basketball Canada is pleased to congratulate Canadians Steve Bach, Anne Lachance and Maureen Orchard on their election to the International Wheelchair Basketball Federation (IWBF) Americas executive council. Bach was elected as the new president of IWBF Americas, while Lachance and Orchard retained their positions on the council as the Americas zone classification […] Read more

Tokyo Bound – Canadian Women’s Wheelchair Basketball Team Locks Up Paralympic Berth With Lima 2019 Semi Final Win

Aug 30, 2019 – Top 2 teams in the tournament qualify for Tokyo 2020 Paralympic Games Canada to play for Gold against the USA Friday August 30 Arinn Young (Legal, Alta) led all players with 24 points (August 29, 2019 – LIMA, PERU) The Canadian Women’s Wheelchair Basketball Team is heading to the Tokyo 2020 Paralympic Games after a […] Read more

Canadian Men’s Wheelchair Basketball Team Reaches Semifinal at Lima 2019; One Win Away From Paralympic Berth

Aug 29, 2019 – Men’s team must finish Top 3 for spot in Tokyo 2020 Paralympic Games Deion Green (Victoria) scored 14 pts and 5 assists David Eng (Montreal) & Colin Higgins (Fredericton) scored 13 pts (August 28, 2019 – LIMA, PERU) The Canadian Men’s Wheelchair Basketball Team is one win away from earning a berth into the Tokyo […] Read more

Canadian Men’s Wheelchair Basketball Tops Pool A at Lima 2019 With Third Straight Win; Advances to Quarterfinals

Aug 28, 2019 – Men’s team must finish Top 3 for spot in Tokyo 2020 Paralympic Games Nik Goncin (Regina, Sask.) had a triple-double (16 pts, 11 rebounds, 10 assists) Patrick Anderson (Fergus, Ont.) scored 24 points (August 27, 2019 – LIMA, PERU) It was a war of attrition with Canada coming out on top 79-73 in the fight […] Read more

Canadian Women’s Wheelchair Basketball Team Advances to Lima 2019 Semi Finals With Paralympic Berth On the Line

Aug 27, 2019 – Women’s teams must finish Top 2 for spot in Tokyo 2020 Paralympic Games Canada carries a 3-0 record into semifinals vs Brazil on Thursday August 29 Arinn Young of Legal, Alta. lead all players with 29 points (August 27, 2019 – LIMA, PERU) With a berth into the Tokyo 2020 Paralympics on the line, the […] Read more

Canadian Men’s Wheelchair Basketball Team Maneuvers Past Mexico For Second Straight Win at 2019 Lima Parapan Am Games

Aug 26, 2019 – Men’s team must finish Top 3 for spot in Tokyo 2020 Paralympic Games Patrick Anderson (Fergus, Ont.) lead with 26 points, 20 rebounds and 9 assists Bo Hedges (Wonowon, B.C.) scored 18 points, 3 rebounds and 3 assists (August 26, 2019 – LIMA, PERU) It was a seesaw battle in the first half with the […] Read more

Canadian Women’s Wheelchair Basketball Team Improves to 2-0 at Parapan Am Games With Definitive Defeat of Argentina

Aug 26, 2019 – Women’s teams must finish Top 2 for spot in Tokyo 2020 Paralympic Games Arinn Young of Legal, Alta. lead all players with 29 points, 5 assists Tamara Steeves of Mississauga, Ont. scored 14 points, 4 steals (August 25, 2019 – LIMA, PERU) The Canadian Women’s Wheelchair Basketball Team improved their record to 2-0 at the […] Read more

Canadian Men’s Wheelchair Basketball Team Capture First Win Over Colombia at 2019 Parapan Am Games

Aug 26, 2019 – Men’s teams must finish Top 3 for spot in Tokyo 2020 Paralympic Games Patrick Anderson (Fergus, Ont.) lead all players with 25 points, 11 rebounds Bo Hedges (Wonowon, B.C.) scored 13 points, 7 rebounds (August 25, 2019 – LIMA, PERU) The Canadian Men’s Wheelchair Basketball Team’s quest to finish in the top three at the […] Read more

Canadian Women’s Wheelchair Basketball Team Start Strong at the Lima 2019 Parapan Am Games With Convincing Win Over Colombia

Aug 25, 2019 – – Women’s teams must finish Top 2 for spot in Tokyo 2020 Paralympic Games – Lima 2019 runs August 23 to September 1 – Kady Dandeneau lead all players with 21 points, 7 rebounds (August 24, 2019 – LIMA, PERU) With a decisive 83-6 win over Colombia, the Canadian Women’s Wheelchair Basketball Team accomplished their […] Read more

Canadian Wheelchair Basketball Teams Eye Paralympic Berths at Lima 2019 Parapan American Games

Aug 22, 2019 – Team Canada’s men’s and women’s wheelchair basketball teams enter the Lima 2019 Parapan American Games looking to qualify for the Tokyo 2020 Paralympics and reach the podium. The women’s team must finish in the top two to qualify for Tokyo while the men must finish in the top three. Both squads feature a mix of […] Read more

Lima 2019 Canadian Women’s Wheelchair Basketball team available to media in Montreal

Aug 12, 2019 – (August 12, 2019 – MONTREAL, QUE.) The Canadian Women’s National Wheelchair Basketball Team for the Lima 2019 Parapan American Games will be available to media August 14, 2019 in Montreal where they are holding their final training camp before departing for Peru. The team will be practicing on court from 9:00 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. […] Read more

Canadian Wheelchair Basketball Women’s Team Roster Change for the Lima 2019 Parapan American Games

Aug 02, 2019 – (Ottawa, Ont.) Wheelchair Basketball Canada and the Canadian Paralympic Committee congratulate Danielle DuPlessis who has been named to the Canadian Wheelchair Basketball Women’s Team for the Lima 2019 Parapan American Games from August 23-September 1, 2019. DuPlessis is replacing Melanie Hawtin, who is unable to compete due to injury. DuPlessis (Fredericton, N.B.) got started in […] Read more

Llanes reignites sporting dreams after life-changing experiences

Aug 01, 2019 – Tara Llanes’ life changed 12 years ago. She is on Canada’s senior women’s wheelchair basketball team, having joined in 2018, just in time for the World Championships. She’s making her multi-sport competition debut at the Lima 2019 Parapan American Games in August, with her sights set on the Tokyo 2020 Paralympics. Twelve years ago, she […] Read more

Canadian wheelchair basketball rosters selected for Lima 2019 Parapan Am Games

Jul 18, 2019 – Men’s and women’s teams will be playing for spot in Tokyo 2020 Paralympic Games Lima 2019 will take place August 23 to September 1 Ottawa, July 18, 2019 – The 24 wheelchair basketball players who will compete for gold for Canada at the Lima 2019 Parapan American Games next month have been selected, as Wheelchair […] Read more

Arinn Young’s Life Lessons Power Her Through to Success and Maturity

Jul 02, 2019 – Arinn Young, or “Juice” as she is known to her teammates, is 22-years-old and has already experienced many things in her sporting life – both positive and negative. Through the ups and downs, the accolades and injuries, Young has gained two things: perspective and focus. “I feel like I’m a wise old lady,” she said […] Read more

Canada Emerges Victorious in June Feature Games

Jun 19, 2019 – Team Canada men’s national team came out victorious 60-55 over Argentina in the exhibition feature game on June 19 at the National Training Centre in the Parapan American Sports Centre in Toronto. Meanwhile, the women’s national team beat the Netherlands 54-52 a few days earlier on June 13 at the same location. Men defeat Argentina […] Read more

Canada takes on Argentina in Lima 2019 preview

Jun 18, 2019 – The Canadian men’s national team takes on Argentina in an exhibition match on June 19, 2019. This is a preview for the 2019 Lima Parapan American games, where both teams will face off in the group stage. This is the first of numerous exhibition matches for Canada in the build-up to Lima. Argentina is the […] Read more

Canada women set to take on defending World and Euro champion Netherlands in Toronto

Jun 13, 2019 – The Canadian women’s national team takes on the Netherlands in an exhibition match in the lead up to the 2019 Parapan American Games in Lima. Canada is coming off two tournament victories (2e open feminin handibasket international and the Nations Cup) in France and Germany after a fifth place finish at the 2018 World Championships. […] Read more

Wheelchair Basketball Canada and CBC/Radio-Canada Announce Streaming Coverage Of June Feature Games

Jun 12, 2019 – Team Canada International Friendlies on June 13 and 19 will stream live via CBC Gem and WBC YouTube (TORONTO, ONT.) – Wheelchair Basketball Canada (WBC) and CBC/Radio-Canada, Canada’s Paralympic Network, announced today live streaming coverage of two Team Canada feature games taking place at the Toronto Pan Am Sports Centre in June. Canadians will be […] Read more

Cindy Ouellet and Nik Goncin Named to Team Toyota by Toyota Canada

Jun 12, 2019 – (Toronto, Ont.) As the world prepares to compete at the Olympic and Paralympic Games Tokyo 2020, Toyota Canada is welcoming ten inspirational Canadian athletes to ‘Team Toyota’. Wheelchair basketball athletes Cindy Ouellet and Nik Goncin are among those named to the team. “We’re excited to welcome ten exceptional Canadian athletes to Team Toyota, and we’re […] Read more

CANADIAN MEN’S AND WOMEN’S WHEELCHAIR BASKETBALL TEAMS AVAILABLE AT INTERNATIONAL FRIENDLIES IN TORONTO ON THE ROAD TO LIMA 2019 PARAPAN AM GAMES

Jun 06, 2019 – (TORONTO, ONT.) Paralympians and Lima 2019 hopefuls from the Canadian Men’s and Women’s National Wheelchair Basketball Team programs will be available to media at the Toronto Pan Am Sport Centre (TPASC) at two international friendlies taking place in June. The Canadian teams will play a pair of exhibition games at TPASC in June with the […] Read more

Wheelchair Basketball Helps Team Canada Hopeful Heal After Life-Altering Robbery, Shooting

May 31, 2019 – Wheelchair basketball changed Blaise Mutware’s life. The 25 year-old is part of the Toronto Rollin Raptors Div. 1 team and trains at Wheelchair Basketball Canada’s National Training Centre. He’s also a hopeful to make team Canada for the upcoming Parapan American Games in Lima this summer, where the Canadians will compete for a berth to […] Read more

Pools for Lima 2019 Parapan American Games Announced

May 18, 2019 – The draw for the preliminary round groups of the Lima 2019 Parapan American Games took place this afternoon in the host city of Lima, Peru. Here are the final pools: This year, the Parapan Am Games will take place in Lima, Peru from August 23-September 1, 2019. The Canadian women will aim for a top […] Read more

Gladiateurs de Laval and New Brunswick Golden at 2019 Canadian Wheelchair Basketball League National Championships in Charlottetown

Apr 28, 2019 – Variety Village (Tier 1) and PEI Mustangs (Tier 2) capture silver; while British Columbia (Tier 1) and Brampton Cruiser Rockets (Tier 2) take home bronze (Charlottetown, PEI) Gladiateurs de Laval of Tier 1 seized the gold medal for the third year in a row in a 87-61 win over Variety Village at the 2019 Canadian […] Read more

Wheelchair Basketball Canada Announces Annual Award Winners & Inducts Distinguished Referee Sergio Giordano Into Hall Of Fame

Apr 28, 2019 – (CHARLOTTETOWN, P.E.I.) Four Albertans were amongst the five outstanding individuals honoured Saturday night at Wheelchair Basketball Canada’s Annual Awards which saw decorated referee Sergio Giordano (Calgary, Alta.) inducted into the Hall of Fame. The class of award recipients includes a trio of Alberta athletes; Team Canada’s Arinn Young (Legal, Alta.) was named the Grosso Hooper […] Read more

PEI Mustangs Going for Gold at 2019 Canadian Wheelchair Basketball League National Championships in Charlottetown

Apr 27, 2019 – PEI will face New Brunswick in the Tier 2 Gold Medal Match; while Gladiateurs de Laval and Variety Village will battle for the gold in Tier 1 (Charlottetown, PEI) Home team PEI Mustangs will get a shot at the tier 2 championship trophy where they will face New Brunswick Sunday at 10 a.m. ADT at […] Read more

Home team PEI Mustangs and Reigning Champions Gladiateurs de Laval Remain Undefeated After Day 1 of 2019 Canadian Wheelchair Basketball League National Championship in Charlottetown

Apr 26, 2019 – (Charlottetown, PEI) Hosts Prince Edward Island Mustangs went undefeated in their Tier 2 division on home turf in the opening day of competition on Friday at the 2019 Canadian Wheelchair Basketball League (CWBL) National Championship in Charlottetown, PEI with a 3-0 record. “It’s pretty exciting going undefeated at home and being able to show the […] Read more

Wheelchair Basketball a Passion Spanning Two Generations for the Palmer Family

Apr 23, 2019 – Father and sons have spent a lifetime playing wheelchair basketball as able-bodied athletes For the Palmer family – father Raymond and sons Nicolas and Benjamin – wheelchair basketball is much more than just a sport. A deeply rooted love for the game has taken the trio on a lifelong journey both on and off the […] Read more

Quebec Golden at Home at 2019 Canadian Wheelchair Basketball League Women’s National Championship

Apr 14, 2019 – Edmonton Inferno capture silver medal and B.C. Breakers take home bronze in dramatic fashion (MONTREAL, QUE.) Team Quebec seized the gold medal at home in a decisive 71-38 win over the Edmonton Inferno at the 2019 Canadian Wheelchair Basketball League (CWBL) Women’s National Championship in Montreal. The B.C. Breakers claimed the bronze medal after defeating […] Read more

Rematch Set Between Quebec and Edmonton Inferno in Gold Medal Final at 2019 Canadian Wheelchair Basketball League Women’s National Championship

Apr 13, 2019 – (MONTREAL, QUE.) The championship final is set with a rematch between the defending champion Edmonton Inferno and reigning silver medallists from host Quebec as both teams enter the gold medal tilt with spotless records (3-0) at the 2019 Canadian Wheelchair Basketball League (CWBL) Women’s National Championship in Montreal. Championship Sunday kicks off with Saskatchewan and […] Read more

Quebec and Edmonton Await Semifinal Opponents After Opening Day at 2019 Canadian Wheelchair Basketball League Women’s National Championship in Montreal

Apr 13, 2019 – (MONTREAL, QUE.) The reigning champion Edmonton Inferno continued their dominance in women’s wheelchair basketball on Friday, punching a ticket to the semifinals alongside host Quebec at the 2019 Canadian Wheelchair Basketball League (CWBL) Women’s National Championship at the Centre sportif at the Université du Québec à Montréal (UQAM). Saskatchewan (1-1) will take on Ontario (0-2) […] Read more

Grosso Hooper Law Champions the Growth of Women’s Game Through Partnership Extension with Wheelchair Basketball Canada

Apr 12, 2019 – (HAMILTON, ONT.) Grosso Hooper Law (GH Law) and Wheelchair Basketball Canada (WBC) are pleased to announce a renewed partnership that sees the Hamilton-based personal injury law firm continue as the official legal partner of WBC through to 2022. Under the terms of the renewed agreement, GH Law extends its support of women’s wheelchair basketball in […] Read more

Patrick Anderson Fusing Passions for Wheelchair Basketball and Music on Tour of Western Canada

Apr 11, 2019 – Three-time Paralympic gold medallist and Canadian wheelchair basketball star Patrick Anderson is no stranger to performing on the big stage. Only now he often displays his musical talents over his silky shooting ability and trades in his sleek basketball chair for a guitar alongside the piano and vocals of wife Anna Paddock as part of […] Read more

2019 Canadian Wheelchair Basketball League Women’s National Championship Coming to Montreal April 12-14

Apr 05, 2019 – (MONTREAL, QUE.) Six of the best women’s wheelchair basketball club teams in Canada descend on the Centre sportif at the Université du Québec à Montréal (UQAM) April 12-14 in pursuit of the national title. The 2019 Canadian Wheelchair Basketball League (CWBL) Women’s National Championship is the top women’s wheelchair basketball club event in Canada and […] Read more

IWBF Announces Group Draw and Technical Officials for Lima 2019 Parapan Am Games

Apr 03, 2019 – (Lima, Peru) The International Wheelchair Basketball Federation (IWBF) announced Tuesday the draw to determine the competition groups for the Lima 2019 Parapan American Games will take place on May 17 during the final site visit in Lima, Peru. The Lima 2019 Parapan Am Games serve as the direct and only qualifier for teams in the […] Read more

Canadians Conclude National Wheelchair Basketball Association Seasons in Style at League and Collegiate Finals

Mar 27, 2019 – (Ottawa, Ont.) Canadian wheelchair basketball players joined in on the madness this March with stellar performances south of the border at the National Wheelchair Basketball Association (NWBA) divisional and college finals as part of the NWBA Toyota National Championship Series. The Toronto Rollin’ Raptors were crowned national champions in division II at the league finals […] Read more

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