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Wheelchair Basketball Canada Announces Team For 2017 Men’s U23 World Wheelchair Basketball Championship

May 08, 2017 – (Ottawa, Ont.) Wheelchair Basketball Canada is proud to announce the 12 athletes selected to Team Canada for the Men’s U23 World Wheelchair Basketball Championship coming to Toronto from June 8-16, 2017. “We have assembled the top junior athletes from across Canada and we’re confident that with our combination of experienced leaders and emerging talent we […] Read more

Call For Media Accreditation For 2017 Men’s U23 World Wheelchair Basketball Championship

May 04, 2017 – (Toronto, Ont.) – Wheelchair Basketball Canada is now accepting applications for press accreditation from members of the media for the 2017 Men’s U23 World Wheelchair Basketball Championship from June 8-16, 2017 at the Mattamy Athletic Centre in downtown Toronto. World-class athletes representing 12 nations, including host Canada, will converge at the Mattamy Athletic Centre in […] Read more

Calgary Rollers Lift the Trophy at the 2017 Canadian Wheelchair Basketball League Women’s National Championship

Apr 23, 2017 – (Burlington, Ont.) The Calgary Rollers outlasted provincial rivals the Edmonton Inferno 65-51 to seize the gold medal at the 2017 Canadian Wheelchair Basketball League (CWBL) Women’s National Championship at the Haber Recreation Centre in Burlington, Ont. on Sunday. The teams have faced each other in the gold medal round seven times since 1996 and they […] Read more

Edmonton Defeat Defending Champions Quebec to Face Calgary for Gold at 2017 Canadian Wheelchair Basketball League National Championship in Burlington

Apr 22, 2017 – (Burlington, Ont.) The Calgary Rollers and the Edmonton Inferno will face off for the gold medal at the 2017 Canadian Wheelchair Basketball League (CWBL) Women’s National Championship. Both clubs emerge as the top contenders after some intense wheelchair basketball action in the semi-finals on Saturday at the Haber Recreation Centre in Burlington, Ont. Quebec will […] Read more

Calgary Rollers and Defending Champions Team Quebec Go Undefeated in First Day of 2017 Canadian Wheelchair Basketball League Women’s National Championship

Apr 22, 2017 – (Burlington, Ont.) The Calgary Rollers and Quebec emerge unscathed after the round robin action at the women’s national title in Burlington. Five of the country’s top competitive club teams are vying for a shot at the women’s national title at the Haber Recreation Centre. The competition resumes Saturday as teams jostle for position and battle […] Read more

2017 Canadian Wheelchair Basketball League Women’s National Championship Coming To Burlington April 21-23

Apr 18, 2017 – (Burlington, Ont.) – All of the fast-paced, hard-hitting action of the Canadian Wheelchair Basketball League (CWBL) arrives in Burlington, Ont. April 21-23 when five of the top club teams in the country compete in the 2017 CWBL Women’s National Championship at the Haber Recreation Centre. Media and spectators will have the opportunity to witness all of […] Read more

Seven-Time Paralympian Tracey Ferguson Announces Retirement from Canadian Women’s National Wheelchair Basketball Team

Apr 11, 2017 – (Ottawa, Ont.) After 26 years of representing Team Canada with passion and poise on the basketball court, decorated veteran athlete Tracey Ferguson has announced that she is hanging up her number 12 jersey and retiring from the Canadian Women’s National Wheelchair Basketball Team. A native of Richmond Hill, Ont., Ferguson leaves the international game as […] Read more

Gladiateurs de Laval Victorious Against BC Royals at 2017 Canadian Wheelchair Basketball League National Championship in Montreal

Apr 09, 2017 –  (Montreal, Que.) The Gladiateurs de Laval seized the national crown with a 80-71 victory against the previously undefeated BC Royals Sunday at the 2017 Canadian Wheelchair Basketball League (CWBL) National Championship at the Université du Québec à Montréal. The Alberta Northern Lights defeated Variety Village 79-70 to secure bronze. The win marked Laval’s return to […] Read more

Wheelchair Basketball Canada Announces 2017 Award Winners & Hall Of Fame Inductees

Apr 09, 2017 – (Montreal, Que.) Wheelchair Basketball Canada proudly announced the names of its major award winners and Hall of Fame inductees on Saturday evening at its 2017 annual awards banquet as part of the festivities of the 2017 Canadian Wheelchair Basketball League (CWBL) National Championship in Montreal, Que. Cindy Ouellet and David Eng were named Athletes of […] Read more

Gladiateurs de Laval and Undefeated BC Royals Go for gold at 2017 Canadian Wheelchair Basketball League National Championship in Montreal

Apr 08, 2017 – (Montreal, Que.) The Gladiateurs de Laval will battle the undefeated BC Royals for the gold medal at the 2017 Canadian Wheelchair Basketball League (CWBL) National Championship at the Université du Québec à Montréal. Variety Village and the Alberta Northern Lights will face off in the bronze medal game. The Gladiateurs de Laval have made it […] Read more

2017 Canadian Wheelchair Basketball League National Championship Starts Off With Day of Well Matched Games, BC Royals Only Team Undefeated Going Into Semi-Finals

Apr 07, 2017 – (Montreal, Que.) The BC Royals came out on top on Friday at the 2017 Canadian Wheelchair Basketball League (CWBL) National Championship as they were the sole team to emerge undefeated from some heated round robin action in Montreal. Seven of the country’s top competitive club teams are vying for a shot at the national title […] Read more

Wheelchair Basketball Athlete Adam Lancia and Coach Jerry Tonello Recognized by Toronto Sport Hall of Honour

Apr 06, 2017 – (Ottawa, Ont.) Wheelchair Basketball Canada congratulates two-time Paralympic gold medallist Adam Lancia and beloved wheelchair basketball coach Jerry Tonello on being part of the Toronto Sport Hall of Honour induction class of 2017. The induction ceremony took place on yesterday at the Toronto Pan Am Sports Centre. After representing Canada on the world stage at […] Read more

2017 Canadian Wheelchair Basketball League National Championship Coming To Montreal April 7-9

Apr 05, 2017 – (Montreal, Que.) – All of the fast-paced, hard-hitting action of the Canadian Wheelchair Basketball League (CWBL) arrives in Montreal, Que. April 7-9 when seven of the top club teams in the country compete in the 2017 CWBL National Championship at the Centre sportif at the Université du Québec à Montréal. Media and spectators will have […] Read more

ITO’s for 2017 U23 Men’s World Wheelchair Basketball Championships Announced

Apr 04, 2017 – (Ottawa, Ont.) IWBF is pleased to announce the Technical Officials that will be present in Toronto for the U23 Men’s World Wheelchair Basketball Championships. Serving as Technical Delegate is Craig Moorgas from South Africa. Craig was a member of the Tournament Technical Committee in Rio 2016 and has an extensive knowledge of the game having played, […] Read more

Wheelchair Basketball Canada Celebrates Inclusive Sport With Launch Of Schools Program

Mar 30, 2017 – (Toronto, Ont.) Wheelchair Basketball Canada (WBC), in collaboration with the Ontario Wheelchair Sports Association (OWSA), celebrated the official launch of its Schools Program this morning in front of 350 students at Banting and Best Public School in Scarborough. The Schools Program is designed to educate teachers and students about the sport of wheelchair basketball and encourage […] Read more

Wheelchair Basketball Canada To Launch Schools Program Ahead Of 2017 Men’s U23 World Wheelchair Basketball Championship

Mar 28, 2017 – (Toronto, Ont.) Wheelchair Basketball Canada (WBC), in collaboration with the Ontario Wheelchair Sports Association (OWSA), is thrilled to celebrate the launch of its Schools Program on Thursday March 30, 2017 at Banting and Best Public School in Scarborough, Ont. The Schools Program is designed to educate teachers and students about the sport of wheelchair basketball and […] Read more

Competition Schedule Released For 2017 Men’s U23 World Wheelchair Basketball Championship In Toronto

Mar 23, 2017 – (Toronto, Ont.) Wheelchair Basketball Canada, in collaboration with the International Wheelchair Basketball Federation (IWBF), is pleased to unveil the competition schedule for the 2017 Men’s U23 World Wheelchair Basketball Championship taking place June 8-16, 2017 at the Mattamy Athletic Centre in Toronto, Ont. A total of 42 games will be played over eight days of […] Read more

Selection Camp For Canadian Men’s U23 Wheelchair Basketball Team Held In Scarborough In Preparation For World Championship

Mar 16, 2017 – (Ottawa, Ont.) In preparation for the 2017 Men’s U23 World Wheelchair Basketball Championship, the national team hopefuls will be participating in selection camp at the Toronto Pan Am Sports Centre in Scarborough, Ont., from March 20-24, 2017. Aiming for a podium finish on home soil, Team Canada is looking to put together a strong and capable […] Read more

Wheelchair Basketball Canada Welcomes Justin Vaughan as Community Outreach Coordinator

Mar 14, 2017 – (Ottawa, Ont.) Wheelchair Basketball Canada is pleased to welcome Justin Vaughan to the organization in the role of Community Outreach Coordinator for the 2017 Men’s U23 World Wheelchair Basketball Championship. “We are thrilled to welcome Justin to the Wheelchair Basketball Canada family,” said Wheelchair Basketball Canada Executive Director Wendy Gittens. “His enthusiasm and experience will […] Read more

Matteo Feriani Named Head Coach Of Canadian Senior Men’s National Wheelchair Basketball Team

Mar 14, 2017 – (Ottawa, Ont.) Wheelchair Basketball Canada is pleased to appoint Matteo Feriani as the head coach of the Canadian Senior Men’s National Wheelchair Basketball Team. He takes on the head coaching duties as the Canadian men work towards a top-four finish at the America’s Cup world championship qualifier in Cali, Colombia in August. Feriani, a native of […] Read more

2017 Award & Hall of Fame Nominations Due March 10th

Mar 03, 2017 – (Ottawa, Ont.) Wheelchair Basketball Canada is now accepting nominations for the 2017 Awards and Hall of Fame. The deadline to submit nominations is March 10, 2017. The award winners and Hall of Fame inductees will be announced at the Wheelchair Basketball Canada annual awards banquet which takes place during the 2017 Canadian Wheelchair Basketball League […] Read more

2017 Selection Camp Roster Announced for Canadian Men’s U23 National Wheelchair Basketball Team

Mar 02, 2017 – (Ottawa, Ont.) Wheelchair Basketball Canada is pleased to announce the list of the 18 athletes invited to attend the selection camp for the Canadian Men’s U23 National Wheelchair Basketball Team at the Toronto Pan Am Sports Centre, in Scarborough, Ont., from March 20-24, 2017. The athletes will compete for 12 roster spots on the Canadian […] Read more

Volunteers Wanted For 2017 Men’s U23 World Wheelchair Basketball Championship In Toronto

Feb 28, 2017 – (Toronto, Ont.) With 100 days to go until opening tip-off of the 2017 Men’s U23 World Wheelchair Basketball Championship in Toronto, the organizing committee is pleased to launch the application process to recruit a dynamic and enthusiastic team of volunteers in order to support the successful delivery of this world-class sporting event from June 8-16, […] Read more

Groups Set for 2017 Men’s U23 World Wheelchair Basketball Championship

Feb 25, 2017 – (Ottawa, Ont.) Wheelchair Basketball Canada, in conjunction with the International Wheelchair Basketball Federation (IWBF), is pleased to announce the competition groups for the 2017 Men’s U23 World Wheelchair Basketball Championship (2017 U23WWBC) following the conclusion of the official draw. The 2017 U23WWBC will take place June 8-16, 2017 at the Mattamy Athletic Centre in Toronto. Over 400 […] Read more

Wheelchair Basketball Builder Maureen Orchard to Join Canadian Paralympic Hall of Fame

Feb 22, 2017 – (Ottawa, Ont.) Wheelchair Basketball Canada (WBC) would like to congratulate former president Maureen Orchard on being among the 2017 class of inductees into the Canadian Paralympic Hall of Fame. Orchard will be inducted in the builder category at a ceremony on April 7, 2017 in Ottawa, Ont. “Maureen has been a dedicated leader and a […] Read more

Teams Set For 2017 Men’s U23 World Wheelchair Basketball Championship in Toronto

Feb 21, 2017 – (Toronto, Ont.) The International Wheelchair Basketball Federation (IWBF) and the 2017 Men’s U23 World Wheelchair Basketball Championship (2017 U23WWBC) organizing committee are pleased to announce the 12 countries that will compete at the world junior championship from June 8-16, 2017 at the Mattamy Athletic Centre in Toronto, Ont. The Canadian Men’s U23 National Team will join […] Read more

Harnock, Jewells, Lancia and McLachlan Retire From Canadian National Wheelchair Basketball Team

Feb 17, 2017 – (Ottawa, Ont.) Paralympians and world champions Katie Harnock, Jamey Jewells, Adam Lancia and Janet McLachlan are hanging up their jerseys after announcing their retirements from the Canadian National Wheelchair Basketball Teams. A multiple Paralympic medallist, Lancia dedicated 20 years to playing with the men’s national team program. The veteran trio of women were all key contributors […] Read more

The United States and Iran Take Top Spots in Qualifiers for 2017 IWBF Men’s U23 World Championship

Feb 01, 2017 – (Ottawa, Ont.) The United States, Brazil, Iran, Japan and Australia have earned their spots at the upcoming IWBF 2017 Men’s U23 World Championship. Teams from the United States and Brazil were successful in the America’s Zone qualifier, while teams from Iran, Japan and Australia made it to the podium to qualify in the Asia-Oceania Zone qualifier. It was […] Read more

Top Five Teams in U22 European Championship Qualify for 2017 IWBF Men’s U23 World Championship

Jan 18, 2017 – (Ottawa, Ont.) At the end of the U22 European Championship, teams from Turkey, Great Britain, Germany, Italy and France were successful in securing their trips to Toronto this June. Last week, eight wheelchair basketball teams from across Europe made their way to Lignano Sabbiadoro, Italy, to compete in the tournament. From January 9th to 14th […] Read more

Wheelchair Basketball Part of ParticipACTION’s 150 Play List

Jan 10, 2017 – To celebrate Canada’s 150th birthday, ParticipACTION has created a list of 150 physical activities that define us as Canadian. Wheelchair Basketball Canada (WBC) is proud to see the inclusion of wheelchair basketball on the 150 Play List. Thank you to all who voted for our great sport! The 150 Play List launched on January 6, […] Read more

Wheelchair Basketball Canada Welcomes Shirka Shuriye as Schools Program Coordinator

Jan 09, 2017 – (Ottawa, Ont.) Wheelchair Basketball Canada, in collaboration with the Ontario Wheelchair Sports Association (OWSA), is pleased to welcome Shirka Shuriye to the organization in the role of Wheelchair Basketball Schools Program Coordinator. The Schools Program is designed to educate teachers and students about the sport of wheelchair basketball and encourage youth, with or without a […] Read more

South Africa Qualifies for 2017 IWBF Men’s U23 World Championship

Dec 15, 2016 – (Ottawa, Ont.) South Africa has qualified for the 2017 IWBF Men’s U23 World Wheelchair Basketball Championship thanks to a thrilling finish against Nigeria in the final game of the U23 African World Championship Qualifier in Johannesburg, South Africa last week. From December 5th to 10th, wheelchair basketball teams from South Africa, Zimbabwe and Nigeria vied […] Read more

Wheelchair Basketball Canada Welcomes Jeff Dunbrack as High Performance Director

Dec 14, 2016 –   (Ottawa, Ont.) Wheelchair Basketball Canada is delighted to announce that Jeff Dunbrack is joining the organization in the role of High Performance Director as of January 2017. “We are absolutely thrilled to welcome Jeff back into the fold and are confident that he will lead our high performance program to new heights as we […] Read more

Former Wheelchair Basketball Athlete Michelle Stilwell and Coach Tim Frick To Be Inducted into B.C. Sports Hall of Fame

Dec 13, 2016 – (Ottawa, Ont.) Wheelchair Basketball Canada congratulates six-time Paralympic gold medallist Michelle Stilwell and distinguished wheelchair basketball coach Tim Frick on being part of the B.C. Sports Hall of Fame induction class of 2017. The induction ceremony will take place on Wednesday April 12, 2017 in Vancouver, B.C. A seven-time Paralympic medallist, Stilwell captured one gold […] Read more

Hosts Announced for 2017 Junior Regional Wheelchair Basketball Championships

Dec 02, 2016 – (Ottawa, Ont.) Wheelchair Basketball Canada is pleased to announce that Wheelchair Sports Alberta (WSA) and the Nova Scotia Wheelchair Sports Association (NSWSA) will play host to the two Junior Regional Championships in 2017. The Junior West Regional Championship will take place from April 28-30, 2017 at the Penhold Regional Multiplex in Red Deer, Alta. The […] Read more

Wheelchair Basketball Canada Congratulates Athlete Marni Abbott-Peter and Coaching Great Tim Frick On Their Induction Into the Canadian Disability Hall of Fame

Nov 04, 2016 – (Toronto, Ont.) Wheelchair Basketball Canada congratulates three-time Paralympic gold medallist Marni Abbott-Peter and legendary coach Tim Frick on their induction into the Canadian Disability Hall of Fame. The 2016 induction celebrations were presented by the Canadian Foundation for Physically Disabled Persons (CFPDP) on Friday, November 4th at the Farimont Royal York Hotel in Toronto, Ont. […] Read more

Canadian Olympic Committee and Canadian Paralympic Committee Celebrate Rio 2016 Athletes in Canada’s Capital Region

Nov 03, 2016 –     Relive the excitement of the Team Canada Celebrations! @SportCanada_EN @TeamCanada #35MStrong pic.twitter.com/GuFURgKn5B — CDN Paralympic Team (@CDNParalympics) December 19, 2016 (Ottawa, ON) On Wednesday, November 2, the Government of Canada, in partnership with the Canadian Olympic and Paralympic Committees, hosted more than 250 Canadian athletes and coaches in Ottawa and Gatineau to celebrate […] Read more

Hosts Announced for 2017 Canadian Wheelchair Basketball League National Championships

Oct 31, 2016 – (Ottawa, Ont.) Wheelchair Basketball Canada is pleased to announce that Parasports Quebec and the Ontario Wheelchair Sports Association (OWSA) will play host to the two Canadian Wheelchair Basketball League (CWBL) National Championships in 2017. Parasports Quebec will present the CWBL National Championship, open to both men and women, from April 7-9, 2017 at the Université du Québec […] Read more

Joe Higgins Part of 2016 Induction Class into the Delta Sports Hall of Fame

Oct 18, 2016 – (Delta, B.C.) Wheelchair Basketball Canada (WBC) would like to congratulate longtime National Team program coach Joe Higgins on being among the 2016 class of inductees into the Delta Sports Hall of Fame. Higgins will be inducted in the coach category at a ceremony on October 22, 2016 in Delta, B.C. Higgins has been a leader […] Read more

Hamburg to Host World Wheelchair Basketball Championships in 2018

Oct 14, 2016 – The International Wheelchair Basketball Federation (IWBF) has announced Hamburg, Germany as the host city for the World Wheelchair Basketball Championships for both men and women in 2018. The event will take place from August 17–26, 2018 at the Wilhelmsburger Inselparkarena in Hamburg, Germany. Sixteen men’s teams and 12 women’s teams will compete for the title […] Read more

Team Canada’s Paralympic rookies reflect fondly on first Games experience at Rio 2016

Oct 05, 2016 – (Ottawa, Ont.) Many athletes would describe representing their country at the Paralympics as the ultimate goal. For nearly half of the Canadian national wheelchair basketball team athletes, that goal became a reality as the Rio 2016 Paralympic Games marked their first time donning red and white at the pinnacle event in their sport. MADE THE […] Read more

2016 Annual General Meeting

Sep 23, 2016 –   (Ottawa, Ont.) The Wheelchair Basketball Canada 2016 Annual General Meeting (AGM) will take place on September 27, 2016, from 1-3 p.m. ET via teleconference. The conference call will be hosted through GoTo Meeting. You can join the call from your computer, tablet or smartphone using the link provided, or by calling 647-497-9379 and entering […] Read more

Team Canada Women Place Fifth at Rio 2016 Paralympic Games

Sep 16, 2016 – (Rio de Janeiro) The Canadian women’s Paralympic wheelchair basketball team placed fifth at the Rio 2016 Paralympic Games with a clutch 63-52 win over China on Friday afternoon at the Rio Olympic Arena. “It was a very close game. Lots of credit to China, but we just had that extra gear, a little more fitness, […] Read more

Team Canada Men Defeat Algeria to Place 11th at Rio 2016 Paralympic Games

Sep 14, 2016 – (Rio de Janeiro) The Canadian men’s Paralympic wheelchair basketball team ended competition on a high note with 70-51 win over Algeria on Wednesday morning at the Rio Olympic Arena, securing its first victory and 11th place at the Rio 2016 Paralympic Games. “Even though we have had some tough losses, we knew we had to […] Read more

Team Canada Women Fall in Quarter-Finals at Rio 2016 Paralympic Games

Sep 13, 2016 – (Rio de Janeiro) The Canadian women’s Paralympic wheelchair basketball team fell to the Netherlands 78-60 in a heart-breaking loss in the quarter-finals at the Rio 2016 Paralympic Games on Tuesday at the Rio Olympic Arena. “Both teams played really well but sometimes some shots fall and some don’t,” said Canada co-captain Janet McLachlan, of Vancouver, […] Read more

Canadian Women To Face the Netherlands in Quarter-Finals at Rio 2016 Paralympic Games

Sep 12, 2016 – (Rio de Janeiro) The Canadian women’s Paralympic wheelchair basketball team will collide with the Netherlands in the quarter-finals at the Rio 2016 Paralympic Games on the heels of an 82-49 win against host nation Brazil at the Rio Olympic Arena on Monday. Canada and the Netherlands will square off on Tuesday at 11:45 a.m. BRT at […] Read more

First Loss for Team Canada Women, Canadian Men Bested by Japan at Rio 2016

Sep 11, 2016 – (Rio de Janeiro) The Canadian women’s Paralympic wheelchair basketball team had its first setback of the Rio 2016 Paralympic Games in a hard-fought 68-54 loss to Germany on Sunday morning at the Carioca 1 Arena. On the men’s side, Team Canada remains winless at Rio 2016 following a 76-45 loss to Japan on Sunday night at […] Read more

Team Canada Women Overpower Argentina, Men Fade Against Australia at Rio 2016 Paralympic Games

Sep 10, 2016 – (Rio de Janeiro) The Canadian women’s Paralympic wheelchair basketball team improved to 2-0 at the Rio 2016 Paralympic Games with a 73-28 win against Argentina on Saturday morning at the Rio Olympic Arena. Meanwhile, the Canadian men fell to 0-3 after a 78-53 defeat at the hands of top-ranked rival Australia on the same court later that […] Read more

Scoring Woes Continue for Team Canada Men in Loss to the Netherlands at Rio 2016

Sep 09, 2016 – (Rio de Janeiro) The scoring woes continued for the Canadian men’s Paralympic wheelchair basketball team in a 49-32 loss to the Netherlands at the Carioca 1 Arena on Friday night in their second outing at the Rio 2016 Paralympic Games. Nik Goncin, of Regina, Sask., led all Canadian players with 12 points and collected 14 […] Read more

Canadian Paralympic Wheelchair Basketball Teams Post Opposite Results on Opening Day at Rio 2016

Sep 08, 2016 – (Rio de Janeiro) The Canadian men’s Paralympic wheelchair basketball team fell 80-46 against Spain in men’s group A action on Thursday night at the Carioca 1 Arena at the Rio 2016 Paralympic Games. “We didn’t play our best defense and I think we learned a lot of things that we know we have to tighten up,” […] Read more

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