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Host Calgary Rollers & Saskatchewan Undefeated After Opening Day of 2015 Canadian Wheelchair Basketball League Women’s National Championship

Apr 17, 2015 – (Calgary, Alta.) The hometown Calgary Rollers (2-0) and Team Saskatchewan (2-0) emerged undefeated in opening day competition at the 2015 Canadian Wheelchair Basketball League (CWBL) Women’s National Championship at Mount Royal University in Calgary, Alta. The hometown Calgary Rollers picked up a decisive 61-40 win over the defending-champion B.C. Breakers in the opening game of the […] Read more

Wheelchair Basketball Canada Seeks Communications Assistant for Summer of 2015

Apr 13, 2015 – (Ottawa, Ont.) Wheelchair Basketball Canada is seeking a dynamic, organized, and detail-oriented team player for an exciting and challenging summer student employment opportunity. Position – Communications Assistant (full-time summer student contract) The successful candidate will assist Wheelchair Basketball Canada with day-to-day communications and media relations efforts and report to the Communications Coordinator. A solid background […] Read more

Murray McCullough Joins Wheelchair Basketball Canada As High Performance Coordinator

Apr 08, 2015 – (Ottawa, Ont.) Wheelchair Basketball Canada is pleased to announce that Murray McCullough has joined the organization in the role of High Performance Coordinator. McCullough takes over the position from Ryan Lauzon, who is acting as Program Coordinator (covering maternity leave). As High Performance Coordinator, McCullough will work closely with High Performance Director Mike Frogley and […] Read more

Canada Concludes 2015 Americas Wheelchair Basketball Challenge in Toronto With 3-2 Record

Mar 26, 2015 – (Toronto, Ont.) The host Canadian Men’s Wheelchair Basketball Team concluded the 2015 Americas Wheelchair Basketball Challenge with a 3-2 record after falling 67-54 to the United States on Thursday night at the Mattamy Athletic Centre in Toronto. Team Canada dug itself into an early hole after a slow start and trailed the undefeated Americans 18-8 […] Read more

Canada Rebounds Over Argentina at 2015 Americas Wheelchair Basketball Challenge in Toronto; To Face Rival USA in Last Game

Mar 25, 2015 – (Toronto, Ont.) On the day that Team Canada’s youngest player celebrated his 17th birthday, the Canadian Men’s Wheelchair Basketball Team bounced back from an upset loss the night before gift-wrapping a 76-58 victory over Argentina. With the win Canada’s record improves to 3-1 at the 2015 Americas Wheelchair Basketball Challenge. One crucial game remains for Canada […] Read more

Brazil Upsets Canada 61-33 on Day 3 of the 2015 Americas Wheelchair Basketball Challenge in Toronto

Mar 24, 2015 – (Toronto, Ont.)  Shooting struggles by the Canadians, in combination with stout defense by their opponents in the second half of the game, resulted in Team Canada getting unexpectedly stung by Brazil 61-33 on the third day of competition at the 2015 Americas Wheelchair Basketball Challenge. Canada is hosting Americas zone rivals Argentina, Brazil, and the […] Read more

Canada Outpaces Argentina in Second Half to Capture Second Win at 2015 Americas Wheelchair Basketball Challenge in Toronto

Mar 23, 2015 – (Toronto, Ont.) A strong performance in the second half of their matchup against Americas zone rival Argentina allowed Team Canada to outlast their opponent 56-45 and improve their record to 2-0 at the 2015 Americas Wheelchair Basketball Challenge. Canada is hosting Americas zone rivals Argentina, Brazil, and the USA at the Mattamy Athletic Centre March […] Read more

Canada Defeats Brazil 76-64 On Day 1 of 2015 Americas Wheelchair Basketball Challenge in Toronto

Mar 22, 2015 – (Toronto, Ont.) The Canadian Men’s Wheelchair Basketball Team defeated Brazil 76-64 on the opening day of competition at the 2015 Americas Wheelchair Basketball Challenge. Canada is hosting Americas zone rivals Argentina, Brazil, and the USA at the Mattamy Athletic Centre March 22-26th for the friendly warm-up tournament that offers a sneak peak at the top […] Read more

Are You Ready? Toronto 2015 Parapan Am Games Tickets On Sale March 23rd

Mar 19, 2015 – (Toronto, Ont.) Up for grabs for the first time, sports fans will soon be able to buy their tickets for the Toronto 2015 Parapan Am Games and catch the best athletes compete for a medal and the chance to represent their country at the Rio 2016 Paralympic Games. Tickets for the Toronto 2015 Parapan Am […] Read more

Toronto To Host 2015 Canadian Wheelchair Basketball League National Championship April 24-26

Mar 18, 2015 – (Toronto, Ont.) All of the fast-paced, hard-hitting action of the Canadian Wheelchair Basketball League (CWBL) arrives in Toronto April 24-26 when ten of the top club teams in the country compete in the 2015 CWBL National Championship at the Toronto Pan Am Sport Centre. The best-on-best domestic tournament will be hosted by Wheelchair Basketball Canada […] Read more

UPDATE – Toronto Welcomes Top Pan American Teams for 2015 Americas Wheelchair Basketball Challenge March 22-26th

Mar 17, 2015 – (Ottawa, Ont.) The sound of clashing metal, the smell of burning rubber, and the sweet taste of victory will bring the Mattamy Athletic Centre in Toronto to life when the top wheelchair basketball athletes in the western hemisphere arrive for the 2015 Americas Wheelchair Basketball Challenge March 22-26th. Due to Colombia withdrawing from the tournament, […] Read more

Wheelchair Basketball Canada Mourns the Loss of Hall of Fame Player Diane Earl

Feb 27, 2015 – Wheelchair Basketball Canada extends its condolences to the family and friends of Diane Earl who recently passed away. A native of Edmonton, Alta., Earl was a former member of the Canadian women’s national wheelchair basketball team. She represented Canada at the 1988 Paralympic Games in Seoul and was a member of the Canadian team that […] Read more

Quebec Wins Fourth Consecutive Gold Medal in Wheelchair Basketball at 2015 Canada Games

Feb 20, 2015 – (Prince George, B.C.) Quebec solidified its place as a sport dynasty by seizing a fourth consecutive gold medal in wheelchair basketball on Friday with a 69-57 win over Saskatchewan at the 2015 Canada Winter Games in Prince George, B.C. Quebec compiled an undefeated 5-0 record en route to the milestone victory in the championship game. […] Read more

Quebec and Saskatchewan To Battle for Gold in Wheelchair Basketball at the 2015 Canada Games

Feb 19, 2015 – (Prince George, B.C.) Two powerhouse teams in three-time defending champion Quebec and top-seeded Saskatchewan will face off for the gold medal in wheelchair basketball at 7 p.m. PT on Friday at the 2015 Canada Winter Games in Prince George, B.C. Team Alberta (2-2) will take on Team P.E.I. (3-2) in the bronze medal game at […] Read more

Quebec and Prince Edward Island, Saskatchewan & Alberta To Collide in Wheelchair Basketball Semifinals at the 2015 Canada Games

Feb 18, 2015 – (Prince George, B.C.) Three-time defending champion Quebec and top-seeded Saskatchewan secured the top spots in their respective pools and will face Prince Edward Island and Alberta, respectively, in the wheelchair basketball semifinals at the 2015 Canada Winter Games in Prince George, B.C. Both semifinal matches are set for Thursday as Quebec (3-0) and P.E.I. (3-1) […] Read more

Alberta, Quebec & Saskatchewan Advance to Semifinals in Wheelchair Basketball at 2015 Canada Games

Feb 17, 2015 – (Prince George, B.C.) Alberta, Quebec and Saskatchewan earned berths to the semifinals while Prince Edward Island remained undefeated on the second day of wheelchair basketball action at the 2015 Canada Winter Games in Prince George, B.C. Quebec and Alberta both have two wins as they battle for top position in Pool A. Saskatchewan sits atop […] Read more

B.C., Alberta, Saskatchewan, Quebec & P.E.I Emerge Victorious in Opening Day Wheelchair Basketball Action at 2015 Canada Games

Feb 16, 2015 – (Prince George, B.C.) Host British Columbia, Alberta, Saskatchewan, Quebec and Prince Edward Island earned their first victories on the opening day of wheelchair basketball competition at the 2015 Canada Winter Games in Prince George, B.C. Team B.C. went 1-1 on the day, starting things off with a victory over Manitoba before falling in a thriller […] Read more

Top Provincial Junior Wheelchair Basketball Teams Set to Face Off at 2015 Canada Winter Games

Feb 09, 2015 – The top junior wheelchair basketball athletes in Canada are ready for their journey to northern British Columbia to do battle over five days of intense competition at the 2015 Canada Winter Games. The Canada Winter Games get underway February 13 – March 1, 2015 in Prince George, B.C. The wheelchair basketball competition runs February 16-20 […] Read more

Calgary To Host Canadian Wheelchair Basketball League Women’s National Championship April 17-19

Feb 02, 2015 – (Calgary, Alta.) All of the fast-paced, hard-hitting action of the Canadian Wheelchair Basketball League (CWBL) Women’s Division heads to Calgary this spring when the top women’s club teams in the country takeover Mount Royal University for National Championship April 17-19, 2015. Teams will compete for the national title at the tournament that will be co-hosted […] Read more

National Academy Hosts Japanese Development Team for Training Camp & Friendly Matches

Jan 26, 2015 – (Toronto, Ont.) The Wheelchair Basketball Canada National Academy is playing host to the Japanese men’s development team this week for a training camp and a series of friendly games at the Toronto Pan Am Sports Centre (TPASC) in Scarborough, Ont. Canada will be represented in the friendly games by hopefuls for the Canadian Men’s U23 […] Read more

Janet McLachlan Becomes First Paralympian To Be Named a Finalist for Sport BC Senior Female Athlete of the Year

Jan 22, 2015 – (Source: BC Wheelchair Basketball Society) (Vancouver, B.C.) Janet McLachlan, of West Vancouver, B.C., has become the first Paralympian to be named a finalist for the Sport BC Athlete of the Year Awards in the senior female athlete category. McLachlan earned the honour for leading the Canadian women’s wheelchair basketball team to gold on home soil […] Read more

2015 Canada Winter Games Broadcast and Webcast Schedule Announced

Jan 22, 2015 – (Ottawa, Ont.) The Canada Games, along with TSN, RDS and SportsCanada.TV, have announced the official Broadcast and Webcast schedules for the 2015 Canada Winter Games. “We are very excited to be working with official broadcast partners TSN and RDS to bring Canadians national TV coverage of the 2015 Canada Winter Games,” said Tom Quinn, Canada […] Read more

Prince Edward Island Announces Roster for 2015 Canada Winter Games Wheelchair Basketball Team

Jan 20, 2015 – (Charlottetown, P.E.I.) ParaSport and Recreation PEI is proud to announce the eight athletes selected to represent Team Prince Edward Island at the 2015 Canada Winter Games in wheelchair basketball. The 2015 Canada Winter Games take place February 13th to March 1st 2015 in Prince George, B.C. The wheelchair basketball competition is scheduled to take place […] Read more

Wheelchair Basketball Canada Seeks Fund Development Manager

Jan 16, 2015 – (Ottawa, Ont.) Wheelchair Basketball Canada (WBC) has an immediate opening for a dynamic, energetic team player with strong communication and interpersonal skills to assist the organization in its marketing and fundraising efforts in the position of Fund Development Manager. The Fund Development Manager is responsible for overseeing WBC’s fundraising efforts to solicit charitable and corporate […] Read more

Wheelchair Basketball Canada Seeks High Performance Coordinator

Jan 16, 2015 – (Ottawa, Ont.) Wheelchair Basketball Canada is seeking a dynamic, energetic team player to assist the High Performance Director, Head Coaches and National Teams in achieving our objective of sustainable medal performances at World Championships and Paralympic Games. The High Performance Coordinator is responsible for assisting with the high performance programs of the National Teams, including […] Read more

Ontario Wheelchair Sports Association Announces Roster for 2015 Canada Winter Games Wheelchair Basketball Team

Jan 15, 2015 – (Toronto, Ont.) The Ontario Wheelchair Sports Association (OWSA) is proud to announce the 12 athletes selected to represent Team Ontario at the 2015 Canada Winter Games in wheelchair basketball. The 2015 Canada Winter Games take place February 13th to March 1st 2015 in Prince George, B.C. The wheelchair basketball competition is scheduled to take place […] Read more

Wheelchair Sports New Brunswick Announces Roster for 2015 Canada Winter Games Wheelchair Basketball Team

Jan 09, 2015 – (Fredericton, N.B.) Wheelchair Sports New Brunswick is pleased to officially announce the wheelchair basketball team that will represent New Brunswick at the 2015 Canada Winter Games in Prince George, B.C. The 2015 Canada Winter Games take place February 13th to March 1st 2015 in Prince George, B.C. The wheelchair basketball competition is scheduled to take […] Read more

Saskatchewan Wheelchair Sports Association Announces Roster for 2015 Canada Winter Games Wheelchair Basketball Team

Jan 09, 2015 – (Saskatoon, Sask.) The Saskatchewan Wheelchair Sports Association (SWSA) is proud to announce the 12 athletes selected to represent Team Saskatchewan at the 2015 Canada Winter Games in wheelchair basketball. The 2015 Canada Winter Games take place February 13th to March 1st 2015 in Prince George, B.C. The wheelchair basketball competition is scheduled to take place […] Read more

Team Canada Player Abdi Dini Featured in Sport Chek’s #MyNorth Campaign

Jan 08, 2015 – (Scarborough, Ont.) Team Canada wheelchair basketball player and Scarborough native Abdi Dini is the latest athlete to be featured in Sport Chek’s #MyNorth campaign. Dini is a two-time Paralympic medalist after capturing a gold medal for Team Canada at the London 2012 Paralympic Games and a silver medal at the Beijing 2008 Paralympic Games. He […] Read more

Nova Scotia Announces Roster for 2015 Canada Winter Games Wheelchair Basketball Team

Jan 06, 2015 – (Halifax, NS.) The Nova Scotia Wheelchair Sports Association is pleased to announce the list of athletes selected to represent Nova Scotia as part of the junior provincial wheelchair basketball team at the 2015 Canada Winter Games in Prince George, B.C. The 2015 Canada Winter Games take place February 13th to March 1st 2015 in Prince […] Read more

2015 Canadian Senior Men’s National Wheelchair Basketball Team Named

Dec 22, 2014 – (Ottawa, Ont.) Wheelchair Basketball Canada is pleased to announce the list of 11 athletes named to the 2015 Canadian Senior Men’s National Wheelchair Basketball Team that will be nominated to the Canadian Paralympic Committee to compete on home soil at the Toronto 2015 Parapan American Games, where the team will vie for a top two […] Read more

Parasports Quebec Names Roster for 2015 Canada Winter Games Wheelchair Basketball Team

Dec 19, 2014 – (Montreal, Que.) Parasports Quebec is proud to announce the 12 players selected to represent Quebec in wheelchair basketball at the 2015 Canada Games in Prince George, British Columbia. The Canada Games will take place from February 13 to March 1, 2015. The wheelchair basketball competition will take place during the first week of the games, […] Read more

2015 Canadian Senior Women’s National Wheelchair Basketball Team Named

Dec 15, 2014 – (Ottawa, Ont.) Wheelchair Basketball Canada is pleased to announce the list of 12 athletes named to the 2015 Canadian Senior Women’s National Wheelchair Basketball Team that will be nominated to the Canadian Paralympic Committee to compete on home soil at the Toronto 2015 Parapan American Games, where the team will vie for a top three […] Read more

Selection Camp Roster Announced For 2015 Canadian Senior Men’s National Wheelchair Basketball Team

Dec 10, 2014 – (Ottawa, Ont.) Wheelchair Basketball Canada is pleased to announce the list of 21 athletes invited to attend the selection camp for the 2015 Canadian Senior Men’s National Wheelchair Basketball Team. The selection camp will take place from December 14-19, 2014 at the Toronto Pan Am Sports Centre in Scarborough, Ont., home of the Wheelchair Basketball […] Read more

Selection Camp Rosters Announced For Canadian Senior & U25 Women’s National Wheelchair Basketball Teams

Dec 04, 2014 – (Ottawa, Ont.) Wheelchair Basketball Canada is pleased to announce the list of 22 athletes invited to attend the selection camps for the 2015 Canadian Senior Women’s and Women’s U25 National Wheelchair Basketball Teams. The selection camp will take place from December 7-12, 2014 at the Toronto Pan Am Sports Centre, home of the Wheelchair Basketball […] Read more

Wheelchair Basketball Canada National Academy To Celebrate Sports Day In Canada With Red & White Game & Give The Sport a Try Session

Nov 26, 2014 – (Toronto, Ont.) In celebration of RBC Sports Day in Canada on Saturday November 29th, Wheelchair Basketball Canada’s National Academy will play a red and white game, and host a “give the sport a try” session at the Abilities Centre in Whitby, Ont. The event, which is designed to showcase the power of sport, build community […] Read more

Wheelchair Basketball Canada Unveils Video to Commemorate 2014 Women’s World Championship Gold Medal Victory

Nov 25, 2014 – (Ottawa, Ont.) Today marks 150 days since Team Canada struck gold on home soil at the 2014 Women’s World Wheelchair Basketball Championship in Toronto, Ont. The Canadian women rallied to victory through hard work and a commitment to excellence and each other. With a strong sense of unity, the team displayed great poise and resilience […] Read more

Drs. Goudie and Marshall Named Chief Medical Officers for Toronto 2015 Parapan American Games and Rio 2016 Paralympic Games

Nov 21, 2014 – (Ottawa, Ont.) The Canadian Paralympic Committee is pleased to announce the appointments of Dr. Richard Goudie (Barrie, Ont.) as Chief Medical Officer and Dr. Andy Marshall (Ottawa, Ont.) as Assistant Chief Medical Officer for Team Canada at the Toronto 2015 Parapan American Games. For the Rio 2016 Paralympic Games, their roles will reverse and Dr. […] Read more

Wheelchair Basketball Canada Applauds 2014 Canadian Wheelchair Sports Association Award Winners

Nov 17, 2014 – (Ottawa, Ont.) Wheelchair Basketball Canada congratulates members of the world champion 2014 Canadian Women’s National Wheelchair Basketball Team and leaders within the wheelchair basketball community recognized at the 2014 Canadian Wheelchair Sports Association (CWSA) Awards. The award winners were announced at a banquet in Vancouver, B.C. on Saturday following the CWSA annual general meeting. The […] Read more

Wheelchair Sports Alberta Names Roster for 2015 Canada Winter Games Wheelchair Basketball Team

Nov 14, 2014 – (Edmonton, Alta.) Wheelchair Sports Alberta (WSA) is pleased to announce the list of athletes selected to represent Alberta as part of the junior provincial wheelchair basketball team at the 2015 Canada Winter Games in Prince George, B.C. The 2015 Canada Winter Games take place February 13th to March 1st 2015 in Prince George, B.C. The […] Read more

Wheelchair Basketball Canada Congratulates Bill Johnson on Coaching Excellence Award

Nov 10, 2014 – (Ottawa, Ont.) Wheelchair Basketball Canada congratulates Bill Johnson, head coach of the Canadian Women’s National Wheelchair Basketball Team, who was honoured Friday with a Coaching Excellence Award for 2014 from the Coaching Association of Canada. The Petro-Canada Coaching Excellence Awards were awarded at the Petro-Canada Sport Leadership Awards Gala, which took place in Ottawa on […] Read more

2015 Canada Winter Games Celebrates 100 Days Out

Nov 04, 2014 – (Prince George, B.C.) In 100 days, the largest multi-sport and cultural event in the nation will begin in Prince George. From February 13 until March 1, 2015, the 2015 Canada Winter Games will welcome over 3,400 athletes, officials and coaches to Prince George and northern BC. “The 2015 Canada Winter Games will transform Prince George […] Read more

BC Wheelchair Basketball Society Announces Athletes Named to the 2015 Canada Winter Games Wheelchair Basketball Team

Nov 04, 2014 – (Vancouver, B.C.) The BC Wheelchair Basketball Society (BCWBS) is proud to announce the 12 athletes selected to represent Team B.C. at the 2015 Canada Winter Games in wheelchair basketball. The squad was chosen following a selection camp in Prince George over Thanksgiving weekend. The 2015 Canada Winter Games take place February 13th to March 1st […] Read more

Wheelchair Basketball Canada Seeks Fund Development Manager

Oct 29, 2014 – (Ottawa, Ont.) Wheelchair Basketball Canada (WBC) has an immediate opening for a dynamic, energetic team player with strong communication and interpersonal skills to assist the organization in its marketing and fundraising efforts in the position of Fund Development Manager. The Fund Development Manager is responsible for overseeing WBC’s fundraising efforts to solicit charitable and corporate […] Read more

Wheelchair Basketball Coaching Legend Tim Frick Becomes First Paralympic Coach To Be Inducted Into Canada’s Sports Hall of Fame

Oct 22, 2014 – (Toronto, Ont.) Wheelchair Basketball Canada and the Canadian Paralympic Committee congratulate legendary wheelchair basketball bench boss Tim Frick who today became the first Paralympic coach ever to be inducted into Canada’s Sports Hall of Fame. The 2014 Induction Celebrations were presented by Canadian Tire at the Mattamy Athletic Centre in Toronto, Ont. As head coach […] Read more

Media Advisory – Canada’s Sports Hall of Fame 2014 Induction Celebrations

Oct 20, 2014 – (Toronto, Ont.) Eight of the country’s most influential and inspiring athletes and sport builders will be officially inducted into Canada’s Sports Hall of Fame on October 22, 2014. Media are invited to meet the Class of 2014 at 10:00 a.m. EST and attend the Honoured Members Red Carpet Reception at 4:30 p.m. EST, at the […] Read more

Canadian Paralympic Committee Celebrates Proclamation That 2015 Will Be Year of Sport in Canada

Oct 16, 2014 – (Ottawa, Ont.) The Canadian Paralympic Committee is pleased by today’s proclamation by His Excellency the Right Honourable David Johnston, Governor General of Canada, that 2015 will be the Year of Sport in Canada. Today’s event on Parliament Hill featured the ceremonial torch lighting for the Prince George 2015 Canada Winter Games – one of the […] Read more

Wheelchair Basketball Canada Seeks Program Coordinator (Full-Time Maternity Leave Contract Position)

Oct 08, 2014 – (Ottawa, Ont.) Wheelchair Basketball Canada (WBC) is seeking a dynamic, energetic team player to oversee the planning, administration and execution of all activities related to the domestic programs of WBC. This position requires a high level of coordination and support to the provincial members, clubs and related committees, agencies and suppliers. The range of functions […] Read more

CAAWS Launches Leading the Way

Oct 06, 2014 – (Ottawa, Ont.) CAAWS, along with its partners AthletesCAN and Coaches of Canada, launched Leading the Way: Working with LGBT Athletes and Coaches. This resource is designed for use primarily by coaches, and highlights current lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans (transgender), and two-spirited (LGBT) issues taking place in Canadian sport from the playground to the podium, and […] Read more

2015 Canada Winter Games To Offer Most Comprehensive Webcasting in Canada Games History

Sep 25, 2014 – (Prince George, B.C.) Through innovative partnerships, the 2015 Canada Winter Games will feature the most comprehensive webcasting coverage in Canada Games history; all available on one online Canada Games portal. The webcasting will complement conventional broadcasting coverage with over 900 hours of sports coverage webcast during the 2015 Canada Winter Games, as well as unique […] Read more

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