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Road to Rio: Testing Camp

Oct 28, 2015 –   We’re checking in with our Canadian athletes as they prepare to strive for excellence at the pinnacle of Paralympic sport. This is their Road to Rio. With a new season of training underway, the Canadian Men’s and Women’s National Wheelchair Basketball Teams assembled at the National Academy in Toronto for testing camp in mid-October. The […] Read more

Hosts Announced for 2016 Canadian Wheelchair Basketball League National Championships

Oct 20, 2015 –   (Ottawa, Ont.) Wheelchair Basketball Canada is pleased to announce that Parasports Quebec and the British Columbia Wheelchair Basketball Society (BCWBS) will play host to the two Canadian Wheelchair Basketball League (CWBL) National Championships in 2016. Parasports Quebec will present the CWBL Women’s National Championship from April 15-17, 2016 at the Centre sportif Édouard-Montpetit in […] Read more

Call for Bids for 2016 Junior Regional Championships

Oct 19, 2015 –   (Ottawa, Ont.) Wheelchair Basketball Canada invites members to submit bids to host the 2016 Junior East and West Regional Championships. The deadline to submit bids for the 2016 junior regional championship events is November 2, 2015. 2016 Junior Regional Championships Bid Form (.doc) Members are also welcome to submit a bid to host the […] Read more

Wheelchair Basketball Athlete Marni Abbott-Peter and Builder Donald Royer to Join Canadian Paralympic Hall of Fame

Oct 15, 2015 –   (Ottawa, Ont.) Wheelchair Basketball Canada congratulates three-time Paralympic gold medallist Marni Abbott-Peter and distinguished multi-sport builder Dr. Donald Royer on the announcement of their induction into the Canadian Paralympic Hall of Fame. “We are thrilled for Marni and Donald and we are proud to see their achievements be immortalized in the Canadian Paralympic Hall […] Read more

Road to Rio: The Countdown Begins

Sep 30, 2015 – We’re checking in with our Canadian athletes as they prepare to strive for excellence at the pinnacle of Paralympic sport. This is their Road to Rio. September marked the one-year countdown until the start of the Rio 2016 Paralympic Summer Games. It also marked the return to training for Canada’s top wheelchair basketball athletes after a […] Read more

2015 Annual General Meeting

Sep 01, 2015 – (Ottawa, Ont.) The 2015 Wheelchair Basketball Canada Annual General Meeting (AGM) will take place on September 20, 2015 in Ottawa, Ont. All Members, Partners, Committee Chairpersons, and Board Members are asked to submit reports no later than September 4, 2015. Downloads 2015 Notice of AGM (.pdf) 2015 Call for Nominations (.pdf) 2015 Nomination Form (.doc) […] Read more

Canadian Parapan Am Men’s Wheelchair Basketball Team Settles for Silver at Toronto 2015 & Qualifies for Rio 2016

Aug 15, 2015 – (TORONTO, ONT.) The Canadian Parapan Am Men’s Wheelchair Basketball Team take home silver from the Toronto 2015 Parapan American Games and qualify for Rio 2016 in the process. Canada concluded the tournament with five wins and one loss after the USA defeated them in the final 62-39. The USA sprung out to an early lead […] Read more

Canadian Parapan Am Women’s Wheelchair Basketball Team Nets Silver at 2015 Toronto Games & Moves on to Rio 2016

Aug 15, 2015 – (TORONTO, ONT.) The Canadian Parapan Am Women’s Wheelchair Basketball Team captured silver at the Toronto 2015 Games and earned a berth into the Rio 2016 Paralympic Games. The Canadian Women complete the tournament with a 4-1 record. Their only loss came in a hard-fought battle against the USA in the final 80-72. After coming out […] Read more

Canada Punches Ticket to Rio & Sets up Parapan Am Men’s Wheelchair Basketball Gold Medal Blockbuster Against USA

Aug 14, 2015 – (TORONTO, ONT.) The score clock hadn’t quite run out when the standing ovation for the Canadian Parapan Am Men’s Wheelchair Basketball Team started in their semifinal match against Brazil. Wearing a grin from ear-to-ear, veteran player Chad Jassman, of Calgary, Alta., crossed half and held onto the ball as everyone waited for the final buzzer, […] Read more

Canadian Parapan Am Women’s Wheelchair Basketball Team Forge their way into Gold Medal Final of Toronto 2015

Aug 13, 2015 – (Toronto, Ont.) A dominant first quarter in their semifinal matchup against Argentina was essentially all that a resolute Canadian Parapan Am Women’s Wheelchair Basketball Team needed to determine their place in Friday’s Toronto 2015 gold medal final against the USA. Canada claimed their fourth consecutive victory of the tournament in convincing fashion by toppling Argentina […] Read more

Undefeated Canadian Parapan Am Men’s Wheelchair Basketball Team Cruise Through to Semifinals on Friday

Aug 12, 2015 – (TORONTO, ONT.) The ability to fight through adversity was key for the unbeaten Canadian Parapan Am Men’s Wheelchair Basketball Team Wednesday when they routed Puerto Rico 73-34 in order to earn their spot in Friday’s semifinals. Carrying a 4-0 record Canada will now face 3-1 Brazil for their chance to advance to the gold medal […] Read more

Canadian Parapan Am Wheelchair Basketball Teams Flawless Going into Quarterfinals & Semis

Aug 11, 2015 – (TORONTO, ONT.) Momentum is growing for the Canadian Parapan Am Men’s and Women’s Wheelchair Basketball Teams who clinched first place in their respective pools Tuesday with clutch wins at the Ryerson Athletic Centre. The Canadian women routed Brazil while the men hung on to narrowly trump Argentina. Both teams remain undefeated heading into the playoff […] Read more

Canadian Parapan Am Men’s Wheelchair Basketball Team Improves to 2-0 at Toronto 2015 with Intense Win over Mexico

Aug 11, 2015 – (TORONTO, ONT.) A potent mixture of intensity and composure surrounded the Canadian Parapan Am Men’s Wheelchair Basketball Team when they improved their Toronto 2015 record to 2-0 by defeating Mexico 74-55 on Monday at the Ryerson Athletic Centre.  From the opening tip-off through to the final buzzer Canada’s trademark defensive pressure was on full display. […] Read more

Canadian Parapan Am Wheelchair Basketball Team Advances to Semifinal & Punches Ticket to Rio 2016

Aug 10, 2015 – (TORONTO, ONT.) Powered by relentless defensive pressure and intensity throughout their match the Canadian Parapan Am Women’s Wheelchair Basketball Team earned a decisive 80-39 win against Mexico that guarantees them a spot in the Rio 2016 Paralympic Games. A determined and tactical Canadian squad hustled up and down the court to take away Mexico’s time […] Read more

Canadian Parapan Am Wheelchair Basketball Teams Bring the Heat on Opening Day of Competition at Toronto 2015 Games

Aug 09, 2015 – (TORONTO, ONT.) The Canadian Parapan Am Men’s and Women’s Wheelchair Basketball Teams wasted no time putting their competition on notice that Canada came to Toronto 2015 Games to play for keeps. The eager Canadian squads hit the hardwood with purpose and were quick to discover their groove on route to capturing monumental wins on the […] Read more

Tune in to CBC to catch the Canadian Parapan Am Wheelchair Basketball Teams at the Toronto 2015 Parapan Am Games

Aug 07, 2015 – CBC’s will broadcast over 250 hours of Toronto 2015 Parapan Am Games coverage including wheelchair basketball action as outlined below All wheelchair basketball games will be livestreamed on cbc.ca/parapanam. The Opening Ceremonies will be broadcast on Friday, August 7th at 7 pm on TV and by webcast. Weekday coverage will consist of an afternoon broadcast, Parapan Am Afternoon, […] Read more

Canadian Parapan Am Men’s and Women’s Wheelchair Basketball Teams Hold Open Practices Before Toronto 2015 Parapan Am Games

Aug 05, 2015 – (OTTAWA, ONT.) The Canadian Parapan Am Men’s and Women’s Wheelchair Basketball Teams invite media to attend open practices on August 6, 2015 at the Ryerson Athletic Centre as both teams prepare for their quest to reach the top of the podium at the Toronto 2015 Parapan American Games. As the sole qualifier for the 2016 […] Read more

Follow your Canadian Wheelchair Basketball Teams Along their Journey at the Toronto 2015 Parapan Am Games

Aug 04, 2015 – (OTTAWA, ONT.) Connect with your Canadian Men’s and Women’s National Wheelchair Basketball Teams as they compete for a Paralympic berth on home soil at the Toronto 2015 Parapan American Games from August 7-15, 2015. Wheelchair Basketball Canada will be keeping you up-to-date on the latest hard-hitting action from the Games. Join the conversation on Twitter: […] Read more

Canadian Wheelchair Basketball Teams Vying for Paralympic Berths on Home Soil at Toronto 2015 Parapan American Games

Jul 31, 2015 – (Ottawa, Ont.) The Canadian Men’s and Women’s National Wheelchair Basketball Teams will look to secure Paralympic berths as they try to capitalize on home court advantage and reach the top of the podium at the Toronto 2015 (TO2015) Parapan American Games. Off to Toronto for the Para Pan Am games #CBCPanAm #goingforthegold — liam hickey […] Read more

Brandon Wagner to Participate in TO2015 Torch Relay

Jul 29, 2015 – (Toronto, Ont.) Paralympic gold medallist Brandon Wagner is set to carry the Parapan Am flame in his hometown of Burlington, Ont. on August 5 as part of the Toronto 2015 Parapan Am Games Torch Relay. Wagner captured the Paralympic gold medal as a member of the Canadian Senior Men’s National Wheelchair Basketball Team at the […] Read more

Canadian National Wheelchair Basketball Teams to make Final Parapan Am Games Preparations at Brock University

Jul 23, 2015 – (OTTAWA, ONT.) With sights clearly set on the gold medal finals of their respective Toronto 2015 Parapan Am Games events, and their only shot at qualifying for the 2016 Paralympic Games within target, the Canadian Men’s and Women’s National Wheelchair Basketball squads will take up arms at Brock University July 27 – August 2 as […] Read more

Team Canada Places Fourth at 2015 Women’s U25 World Wheelchair Basketball Championship

Jul 06, 2015 – (Beijing, China) The Canadian Women’s U25 National Wheelchair Basketball Team placed fourth at the 2015 Women’s U25 World Championship after a 61-53 loss to host China on Monday in Beijing. “The team had the fight and desire for the full 40 minutes of the game,” said Ross Norton, head coach of the Canadian side. “We […] Read more

Canada To Play for Bronze at 2015 Women’s U25 World Championship

Jul 05, 2015 – (Beijing, China) The Canadian Women’s U25 National Wheelchair Basketball Team will collide with host China in the bronze medal match at the 2015 Women’s U25 World Championship in Beijing. Canada (2-4) will tip off against China (3-3) at 1:30 a.m. ET on Monday to decide third place. Great Britain (6-0) will face Australia (5-1) for the […] Read more

Canada On To Semifinals at 2015 Women’s U25 World Championship

Jul 04, 2015 – (Beijing, China) The Canadian Women’s U25 National Wheelchair Basketball Team will face Great Britain in the semifinals at the 2015 Women’s U25 World Championship in Beijing. Canada (2-3) will tip off against undefeated Great Britain (5-0) at 1:30 a.m. ET on Sunday. “We need to come prepared to play Great Britain and recognize that the […] Read more

Team Canada Eyes Semifinal Berth at 2015 Women’s U25 World Wheelchair Basketball Championship

Jul 03, 2015 – (Beijing, China) The Canadian Women’s U25 National Wheelchair Basketball Team inched closer to a semifinal berth at the 2015 Women’s U25 World Championship on Friday in Beijing thanks to a 51-47 victory against Germany. Team Canada’s record sits at 2-2 with a final round robin game coming up at 1:30 a.m. ET on Saturday against […] Read more

Defence Propels Team Canada to First Win at Women’s U25 World Wheelchair Basketball Championship in Beijing

Jul 02, 2015 – (Beijing, China) The Canadian Women’s U25 National Wheelchair Basketball Team overpowered Japan 65-36 on Thursday to secure its first win at the 2015 Women’s U25 World Championship in Beijing. “Our defence won the game today and we shut down Japan’s top three scoring threats,” said Team Canada player Arinn Young. “Everyone on our team played […] Read more

Canadian Women’s U25 National Team Falls to China at 2015 World Championship in Beijing

Jul 01, 2015 – (Beijing, China) The Canadian Women’s U25 National Wheelchair Basketball Team fell 75-57 to host China at the 2015 Women’s U25 World Championship on Wednesday in Beijing. “We came out very strong, the girls were ready to go work and we played our best basketball,” said Simon Cass, assistant coach of Team Canada. “But we were […] Read more

Canadian Women’s U25 Wheelchair Basketball Team Opens World Championship with a Tough Loss in Beijing

Jun 30, 2015 – (BEIJING, CHINA) The Canadian Women’s U25 National Wheelchair Basketball Team opened the 2015 Women’s U25 World Championship with a 50-30 loss against Great Britain on Tuesday in Beijing, China. “It was a tough game today against a Great Britain side that has very strong fundamental skill,” said Ross Norton, head coach of Team Canada. “On […] Read more

Canadian Women’s U25 Wheelchair Basketball Team Sets Sights on Podium Finish at Upcoming World Championship

Jun 23, 2015 – (Ottawa, ONT) The Canadian Women’s U25 Wheelchair Basketball Team has its sights set on a podium finish at the 2015 Women’s U25 World Championship in Beijing, China. After a whirlwind week of final preparations, Team Canada will be poised to pursue excellence come opening tip off at the National Training Centre in Beijing on June […] Read more

Wheelchair Basketball Star Patrick Anderson Inducted into the Centre Wellington Hall of Fame

Jun 22, 2015 – (OTTAWA, ONT.) Wheelchair Basketball Canada congratulates three-time Paralympic gold medalist Patrick Anderson of Fergus, Ont., on his induction into the Centre Wellington Sport Hall of Fame. The induction ceremony took place June 20th, at the Centre Wellington Sportsplex in Wellington, Ont. Anderson was a key fixture on the Canadian Senior Men’s National Team between 1998 […] Read more

Melanie Hawtin Named Burlington Sport Alliance Parasport Athlete of the Year

Jun 17, 2015 – (Ottawa, Ont.) Wheelchair Basketball Canada would like to congratulate Senior Women’s National Team member, Melanie Hawtin, on being named the 2015 Burlington Sport Alliance Parasport Athlete of the Year. A dynamic athlete, this is the third time Hawtin has received this award, also being honoured in 2013 for wheelchair basketball and 2004 for wheelchair racing. […] Read more

Canadian Women’s Wheelchair Basketball Team to Centralize in Winnipeg in Preparation for Toronto 2015 Parapan Am Games

Jun 16, 2015 – (OTTAWA, ONT.) With under two months before the Toronto 2015 Parapan Am Games, the best female wheelchair basketball athletes in the country will centralize in Winnipeg, Man. from June 15-28, 2015. In partnership with the Canadian Sport Centre Manitoba, the reigning world champion Canadian Women’s Wheelchair Basketball Team will converge at the University of Manitoba […] Read more

Canadian Women’s U25 Wheelchair Basketball Team To Stage In Burnaby, B.C., In Preparation For World Championship

Jun 12, 2015 – (Ottawa, ONT.) In their final preparations before the 2015 Women’s U25 World Wheelchair Basketball Championship, the members of the Canadian Women’s U25 Wheelchair Basketball Team will be staging at the Fortius Sport & Health Centre in Burnaby, B.C. June 24-28, 2015. Aiming for a podium finish, Team Canada will use its time in Burnaby to […] Read more

Call for Bids for the 2016 CWBL National Championship Events & for Bids for the 2016 Junior Regional Events

Jun 03, 2015 – (Ottawa, Ont.) Wheelchair Basketball Canada is pleased to announce a call for formal bids to host the Canadian Wheelchair Basketball League (CWBL) Championship events in 2016 and to host the 2016 Junior Wheelchair Basketball events. We invite members to submit bids to host the 2016 CWBL National Championship and the 2016 CWBL Women’s National Championship. […] Read more

Wheelchair Basketball Canada Selects Teams for Toronto 2015 and Unveils the New wheelchairbasketball.ca

Jun 01, 2015 – (OTTAWA, ONT.) With a pair of berths on the line for the Rio 2016 Paralympic Games, Wheelchair Basketball Canada has selected 24 athletes from the men’s and women’s national wheelchair basketball teams for nomination to represent Canada at the Toronto 2015 Parapan American Games. The organization also proudly unveiled a new mobile-friendly website to give […] Read more

Tonello Steps Aside as Head Coach of Canadian Men’s National Wheelchair Basketball Team Ahead of Toronto 2015 Parapan Am Games

May 21, 2015 – (Ottawa, Ont.) Canadian Men’s National Wheelchair Basketball Team head coach Jerry Tonello is taking a leave of absence ahead of the Toronto 2015 Parapan American Games in order to spend time with his family while he undergoes treatment for a brain tumor. Tonello, who led Team Canada to gold at the London 2012 Paralympics, is […] Read more

Cindy Ouellet Awarded Corus Media Leadership Bursary at the 2015 Quebec Foundation for Athletic Excellence Spring Cocktail Celebration

May 19, 2015 – (Ottawa, Ont.) Wheelchair Basketball Canada would like to congratulate senior women’s national team member, Cindy Ouellet, on receiving the Corus Media Leadership bursary at the 2015 Quebec Foundation for Athletic Excellence (FAEQ) 30th annual Spring Cocktail celebration. The Quebec City native was honoured for her extraordinary leadership skills both on and off the court, as […] Read more

2015 Canadian Women’s U25 Wheelchair Basketball Team to Compete at World Championship

May 15, 2015 – (OTTAWA, ONT.) Team Canada will compete at the 2015 International Wheelchair Basketball Federation (IWBF) Women’s U25 World Wheelchair Basketball Championship in Beijing, China on June 30 to July 6, 2015. The IWBF Women’s U25 World Championship takes place every four years. Team Canada placed fourth at the inaugural U25 World Championship held in St. Catharines […] Read more

Liam Hickey Named 2014 Male Youth Athlete of the Year by the City of Mount Pearl, N.L.

May 14, 2015 – (Ottawa, Ont.) Wheelchair Basketball Canada would like to congratulate senior men’s national team member, Liam Hickey, on being named the 2014 Male Youth Athlete of the Year by the city of Mount Pearl, N.L. Recently named Wheelchair Basketball Canada’s 2015 Junior Athlete of the Year, Liam is one of the youngest players ever to earn […] Read more

Wheelchair Basketball Canada Congratulates Donald Royer As Recipient of Sport Quebec’s Jacques-Beauchamp Award

May 07, 2015 – (Ottawa, Ont.) Wheelchair Basketball Canada congratulates distinguished parasport advocate Donald Royer who received the prestigious Jacques-Beauchamp Award yesterday at the Sport Quebec Gala in Laval, Que., in recognition of his outstanding contribution to sport. “This is yet another outstanding accomplishment in Donald’s remarkable and lifelong career in sport. His vision and leadership have been invaluable […] Read more

Hudson’s Bay and Partners COC & CPC Unveil Official Team Canada Collection For Toronto 2015 Pan Am/Parapan Am Games

Apr 29, 2015 – 22 piece kit pays homage to the Canadian flag (Toronto, Ont.)Today in Toronto, Canada’s iconic retailer, Hudson’s Bay unveiled the official Team Canada Collection for the TORONTO 2015 Pan Am/Parapan Am Games. Fourteen athletes including Sergio Pessoa (judo), Michelle Li (badminton), Bianca Farella (rugby), Jason Burnett (trampoline), Jessica Zelinka (athletics), Katerine Savard (swimming), Tory Nyhaug […] Read more

100 Days To Go Until Toronto 2015 Parapan Am Games

Apr 29, 2015 – (Toronto, Ont.) The countdown is on! With 100 days to go until the TORONTO 2015 Parapan Am Games, the TORONTO 2015 Pan Am/Parapan Am Games Organizing Committee (TO2015) is proud to partner with CBC/Radio-Canada to announce its broadcast schedule, featuring more hours of Parapan Am Games broadcast than ever before. “Parapan athletes are changing the […] Read more

Bulldogs de Quebec Win Back-To-Back Gold at 2015 Canadian Wheelchair Basketball League National Championship

Apr 26, 2015 – (Scarborough, Ont.) The Bulldogs de Quebec asserted themselves as the best wheelchair basketball club team in Canada by capping off a dominant performance at the 2015 Canadian Wheelchair Basketball National Championship with a 58-55 gold medal victory over their provincial rivals the Gladiateurs de Laval Sunday at the Toronto Pan Am Sport Centre. David Eng […] Read more

Laval and Quebec Go for Gold at 2015 Canadian Wheelchair Basketball League National Championship in Toronto

Apr 25, 2015 – (Scarborough, Ont.) Provincial rivals the Bulldogs de Quebec and the Gladiateurs de Laval will battle for the gold medal at the 2015 Canadian Wheelchair Basketball League (CWBL) National Championship at the Toronto Pan Am Sports Centre in Scarborough, Ont. The Variety Village Rebels and the National Academy team will face off in the bronze medal […] Read more

Wheelchair Basketball Canada Announces 2015 Award Winners

Apr 25, 2015 – (Toronto, Ont.) Wheelchair Basketball Canada proudly announced the names of its major award winners on Saturday evening at its 2015 annual awards banquet as part of the festivities of the 2015 Canadian Wheelchair Basketball League (CWBL) National Championship in Scarborough, Ont. The Canadian Senior Women’s National Team that captured the gold medal on home soil […] Read more

2015 Canadian Wheelchair Basketball League National Championship Off To Great Start; Four Teams Undefeated

Apr 24, 2015 – (Scarborough, Ont.) The Academy, Bulldogs of Quebec, Gladiateurs de Laval, and Variety Village Rebels, emerge unscathed after the opening day of competition on Friday at the 2015 Canadian Wheelchair Basketball League (CWBL) National Championship. Nine of the country’s top competitive club teams are vying for a shot at the national title at the Toronto Pan […] Read more

Wheelchair Basketball Canada Congratulates Maureen Orchard On Her Induction into Manitoba Basketball Hall of Fame

Apr 24, 2015 – (Ottawa, Ont.) Wheelchair Basketball Canada congratulates International Wheelchair Basketball Federation (IWBF) Secretary General Maureen Orchard of Winnipeg, Man., on the announcement of her induction into the Manitoba Basketball Hall of Fame. Orchard joins the Class of 2015 in the builder category with an official ceremony scheduled for Saturday, October 3, 2015 at the Victoria Inn […] Read more

Wheelchair Basketball Canada Welcomes Jan Munro as Fund Development Manager

Apr 22, 2015 – (Ottawa, Ont.) Wheelchair Basketball Canada is pleased to welcome Jan Munro to the organization in the role of Fund Development Manager. Working closely with the Executive Director and Director of Marketing and Communications, Munro will oversee and expand Wheelchair Basketball Canada’s fundraising efforts. She will primarily be responsible for the creation and delivery of a […] Read more

Edmonton Inferno Victorious at 2015 Canadian Wheelchair Basketball League Women’s National Championship

Apr 19, 2015 – (Calgary, Alta.) The Edmonton Inferno seized the national crown with a 56-46 victory over the Calgary Rollers Sunday at the 2015 Canadian Wheelchair Basketball League (CWBL) Women’s National Championship at Mount Royal University in Calgary, Alta. Team Saskatchewan reached the podium for the first time at the event with a win in the bronze medal […] Read more

Battle of Alberta To Decide Gold at 2015 Canadian Wheelchair Basketball League Women’s National Championship

Apr 18, 2015 – (Calgary, Alta.) The host Calgary Rollers and the Edmonton Inferno will face off for the gold medal at the 2015 Canadian Wheelchair Basketball League (CWBL) Women’s National Championship, after both clubs emerged as the top contenders once the dust settled on round robin competition Saturday at Mount Royal University in Calgary, Alta. Saskatchewan will take […] Read more

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