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Canada falls just short in nail-biter at Men’s U23 Worlds

Jun 16, 2025 – U23 squad erased a 14 deficit in 67-66 loss to Australia (OTTAWA, ONT) – Brandon Louie led Team Canada with 22 points as they battled back from a 14-point deficit but fell just short in a 67-66 loss to Australia on Monday at the IWBF Men’s U23 World Championship in São Paulo, Brazil. Louie hit […] Read more

Canada cruises past Israel for first win at Men’s Under-23 Worlds

Jun 15, 2025 – Team Canada led wire-to-wire in a 96-37 victory on Sunday (OTTAWA, ONT.) – Ibrahim Odza had a game-high 26 points, leading Canada to a 96-37 victory over Israel on Sunday at the IWBF Men’s Under-23 World Championship in São Paulo, Brazil. Canada finished shooting 43 of 71 from the field and scored 43 points off […] Read more

Canada comes up short against Türkiye at U23 Worlds

Jun 14, 2025 – Broden Nagle paced Canada on Saturday in São Paulo (OTTAWA, ONT.) – Team Canada gained valuable experience in a tough match, falling 95-56 to Türkiye on Saturday at the IWBF Men’s Under-23 World Championship in São Paulo, Brazil. Broden Nagle had a team-high 16 points, six rebounds and three assists in what Team Canada’s Under-23 […] Read more

Competitive opener for Canada against Brazil at U23 Worlds

Jun 13, 2025 – Team Canada showed promise in their U23 Worlds opener, falling just short against the host (OTTAWA, ONT.) – Team Canada dropped a tight battle with Brazil 63-53 on Thursday at the IWBF Men’s Under-23 World Championship in São Paulo, Brazil. Ibrahim Odza paced Canada with 19 points, six assists and two rebounds, while Brandon Louie chipped […] Read more

Team Canada roster set for Men’s Under-23 World Championship

Jun 04, 2025 – U23 Team to hold camp at Toronto Pan Am Sports Centre June 5-8 (OTTAWA, ONT.) – – Wheelchair Basketball Canada has unveiled the 12 athletes who will represent Canada at the IWBF Men’s Under-23 World Championship in São Paulo, Brazil, taking place from June 12 to 20, 2025. Mathew Wilton (Winnipeg, Man.) is the lone […] Read more

National Team training camp set for Durham College

May 26, 2025 – Thirty-four athletes to attend the high performance camp May 26-29 (OSHAWA, Ont.) — Wheelchair Basketball Canada is set to host a National Team training camp at Durham College in Oshawa, Ont., from May 26–29, 2025.  A total of 34 athletes from across the country will attend the four-day camp with the goal of preparing to […] Read more

Ontario and Quebec strike Gold at 2025 National Championships

May 25, 2025 – Ontario won bronze in the women’s division while Quebec took third in the men’s division (OSHAWA, ONT) – – Quebec captured gold in the women’s division, while Ontario claimed top honours in the men’s division at the 2025 National Championships on Sunday in Oshawa. Cindy Ouellet led the way for Quebec with 19 points, 11 […] Read more

Alberta, B.C., Ontario, and Quebec set to battle for gold on Sunday at the National Championships 

May 25, 2025 – Gold medal action tips off on Sunday at 10 a.m.  (OSHAWA, ONT.) – – A rematch of the 2024 gold medal game is set for the Women’s Division final at the National Championships in Oshawa on Sunday, as B.C. takes on Quebec. Undefeated Alberta will battle host Ontario for the gold in the Men’s Division.  […] Read more

Alberta, Ontario and Quebec undefeated On Day 1 at the 2025 National Championships

May 24, 2025 – The action resumes on Saturday at Durham College (OSHAWA, ONT.) – Alberta and Ontario remain unbeaten in the men’s division, while Quebec leads the women’s division with a perfect record after Day 1 of the 2025 National Championships at Durham College and Ontario Tech. Alberta tipped off their campaign in men’s division action with a […] Read more

WBC launches Baseline Grant to support grassroot programming

May 12, 2025 – Up to $5,000 available for clubs for projects taking place between June 2025 and March 31, 2026 (Ottawa, Ont.) — Wheelchair Basketball Canada (WBC) is pleased to announce the launch of the Baseline Grant – funding designed to support local programs and initiatives that promote participation in wheelchair basketball across the country. Eligible clubs can […] Read more

Durham Region to host Canada’s top wheelchair basketball athletes at 2025 National Championships

May 07, 2025 – Tournament runs May 23-25 at the Campus Recreation and Wellness Centre at Durham College and Ontario Tech (OTTAWA, ONT.) – Canada’s top wheelchair basketball athletes are travelling to Durham Region to represent their province in a best-on-best competition at the 2025 Wheelchair Basketball Canada (WBC) National Championships, from May 23-25, 2025. Presented by ONPARA and […] Read more

WBC seeks four positions for Summer 2025

May 02, 2025 – (Ottawa, Ont.) Wheelchair Basketball Canada (WBC) is seeking dynamic and organized team players for four exciting and challenging full-time summer student employment opportunities. Please click on the below links to learn more about each position and how to apply: Communications Coordinator (application deadline passed) Event Management & Community Outreach Coordinator (Ottawa 2026 IWBF Wheelchair Basketball […] Read more

CIVA, Aigles de Valleyfield golden on Day 4 of CWBL Final

Apr 13, 2025 – Twin City Spinners and Vikings du Centre de Quebec took bronze at Centre Pierre-Charbonneau on Sunday (MONTREAL, Que.) – Ben Palmer had a team-high 23 points as Centre d’integration a la vie active topped the Alberta Northern Lights 67-45 in the Division 1 gold medal game on Sunday at the CWBL Final. Ben Palmer added […] Read more

Alberta Northern Lights, CIVA to play for Division 1 gold at CWBL Final

Apr 13, 2025 – Aigles de Valleyfield to meet 46 North for Division 2 gold (MONTREAL, QUE.) – The Alberta Northern Lights and Centre d’integration a la vie active will play for Division 1 gold at the 2025 CWBL Final on Sunday in Montreal. Bradon Doll had a team-high 25 points, five rebounds, and three assists as the Alberta […] Read more

WBC announces Award Winners, inducts Paul Bowes, Joey Johnson and Anne Lachance into HOF

Apr 13, 2025 – (MONTREAL, Que.) – Wheelchair Basketball Canada (WBC) was thrilled to announce its major award winners and Hall of Fame inductees during the Canadian Wheelchair Basketball League (CWBL) Final in Montreal, Que., on April 12, 2025. Following standout performances qualifying for and in the Paris 2024 Paralympic Games, Patrick Anderson and Kady Dandeneau won the titles […] Read more

CIVA, Alberta Northern Lights, 46 North, and Aigles de Valleyfield remain undefeated after Day 2 at the CWBL Finals

Apr 12, 2025 – (MONTREAL, Que.) – – Four teams remain undefeated after Friday’s action at the 2025 CWBL Final, held at Centre Pierre-Charbonneau in Montreal. In Division 1, the Alberta Northern Lights top Pool A with a perfect 2-0 record, while Centre d’intégration à la vie active (CIVA) leads Pool B at 2-0. The Northern Lights opened their […] Read more

Anne Lachance’s passion for hoops Leaves a lasting legacy in wheelchair basketball classification

Apr 11, 2025 – The St-Hubert, Que. native will be inducted into the WBC Hall of Fame this month Anne Lachance’s love for basketball started in high school. A native of St-Hubert, Que., she continued to play through CEGEP. While at McGill University’s School of Physical and Occupational Therapy, she stayed connected to the game by competing in intramural […] Read more

O’Shaughnessy paces Crashers on Day 1 of CWBL Final

Apr 11, 2025 – New Brunswick, Bulldogs de Quebec and Aigles also picked up wins on Thursday (MONTREAL, Que.) – – Desmond O’Shaughnessy opened the 2025 CWBL Final with a stellar performance, leading the Crashers to a 42-39 victory over Centre d’integration a la vie active 2 (CIVA 2) on Thursday night at Centre Pierre-Charbonneau. O’Shaughnessy, named tournament MVP […] Read more

From Fan to Famer: Paul Bowes’ journey in wheelchair basketball

Apr 09, 2025 – The Woodstock, Ont. native will be inducted into both the WBC and NWBA Hall of Fames this month Paul Bowes’ introduction to wheelchair basketball began not on the court but in the stands—as a dedicated fan. When his stepson Jason lost both legs in an accident and turned to the sport, Bowes found himself drawn […] Read more

2025 CWBL Final headed to Montreal

Apr 07, 2025 – Tournament runs April 10-13 at Centre Pierre-Charbonneau Montreal will host one of Canada’s largest wheelchair basketball showcases at Centre Pierre-Charbonneau from April 10-13, 2025. Sixteen club teams from across the country will compete in two divisions at the 2025 Canadian Wheelchair Basketball League (CWBL) Final. Fans are invited to cheer on Canada’s most decorated wheelchair […] Read more

Team Ontario Black captures gold at the 2025 Junior East Championship

Apr 06, 2025 – Simon Mazi-Keep paced Ontario Black in the winning effort Team Ontario Black edged out Team Ontario Red in an all-Ontario final, securing a 36–31 victory at the 2025 Junior East Championship on Sunday at the Chi-Wan Young Sports Centre in Charlottetown, PEI. Simon Mazi-Keep led the charge for Ontario Black with a game-high 25 points, […] Read more

Canada Qualifies for U23 World Championships

Apr 05, 2025 – Team Canada topped Brazil 55-54 on Friday in Bogotá Team Canada punched its ticket to the Under-23 World Championship with a 55-54 victory over Brazil in Friday’s semifinals at the IWBF Men’s U23 Americas Championship in Bogotá, Colombia. Canada will play the United States in Saturday’s gold medal game at 4:15 p.m. EDT (stream here). […] Read more

Joey Johnson ‘humbled’ by Hall of Fame induction

Apr 04, 2025 – For Joey Johnson, wheelchair basketball has been the source of some of his best memories. Diagnosed with a degenerative hip condition at just eight years old, Johnson faced an uncertain future in sport—until he discovered the world of adaptive sport. A friend introduced him to wheelchair basketball, and by 1995, Johnson had earned a spot […] Read more

ParaSport and Recreation PEI to host Junior East Championship

Mar 31, 2025 – Tournament runs April 4-6 at the Chi-Wan Young Sports Centre at UPEI The top junior wheelchair basketball athletes from Prince Edward Island, New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, Ontario, and Quebec will compete in the Junior East Championship at the Chi-Wan Young Sports Centre in Charlottetown, PEI, from April 4-6, 2025. The Junior East Championship is an […] Read more

BC Junior Grizzlies strike gold at the 2025 Junior West Championship

Mar 29, 2025 – The BC Junior Grizzlies topped Manitoba 28-21 to claim gold at the 2025 Junior West Championship Saturday afternoon at Calgary’s Shane Homes YMCA at Rocky Ridge. Tournament MVP Jeffer Ward led the Grizzlies with 14 points, while Cameron Gelowitz and Elise Froese contributed six points each in the victory. Matthew Wilton led Manitoba’s scoring with […] Read more

Team Canada set to compete at the Americas Championship in Bogotá

Mar 26, 2025 – Men’s U23 team needs a Top 2 finish to qualify for Worlds Team Canada’s Under-23 squad is gearing up for the 2025 IWBF Men’s U23 Americas Championship in Bogotá, Colombia, with their sights set on securing a spot at the IWBF Men’s U23 World Championship. Canada will face Brazil, Colombia, and the United States at […] Read more

Wheelchair Sports Alberta set to host Junior West Championship

Mar 25, 2025 – Tournament runs March 28-29 at Shane Homes YMCA at Rocky Ridge The top junior wheelchair basketball athletes from Alberta, British Columbia, Manitoba, and Saskatchewan will compete in the Junior West Championship, March 28-29, 2025, at the Shane Homes YMCA at Rocky Ridge, in Calgary. The Junior West Championship is a fully inclusive tournament, bringing together […] Read more

Wheelchair basketball great Patrick Anderson announces retirement from Team Canada

Mar 24, 2025 – The six-time Paralympian will focus on mentoring Canada’s NextGen athletes and launching a new wheelchair basketball program in his hometown After a storied four decades representing Team Canada, wheelchair basketball star Patrick Anderson has officially retired from the Senior Men’s National Team. “On behalf of everyone at Wheelchair Basketball Canada, I want to express our […] Read more

Jonathan Vermette retires from Senior Men’s National Team

Mar 06, 2025 – The Sherbrooke, Que. native appeared in three Paralympic Games with the SMNT Three-time Paralympian Jonathan Vermette has officially retired from the Senior Men’s National Team. Vermette, who joined the SMNT in 2013, played a key role in Canada’s impressive fourth-place finish at the 2024 Paralympic Games in Paris—its best result in 12 years. “I have […] Read more

From Volunteer to Visionary: Karen Ferguson’s Journey in Wheelchair Basketball and Classification

Mar 04, 2025 – WBC’s head classifier was instrumental in developing the classification modules for the learning hub Karen Ferguson, an occupational therapist by trade, relocated from Dartmouth, N.S., to Saint John, N.B., in search of work when she inadvertently discovered wheelchair basketball. Ferguson grew up in Nova Scotia and completed her schooling in the province, but when it […] Read more

Officials confirmed for the 2025 Domestic Championships

Feb 28, 2025 – 30 referees and 11 classifiers will oversee the four tournaments As the 2025 domestic championships gear up for a March tip-off, Wheelchair Basketball Canada has unveiled the 41 officials selected to officiate its four national tournaments, starting with the Junior West Championship from March 28-30. The following weekend, the Junior East Championship (April 4-6) will […] Read more

Three-time Paralympian Rosalie Lalonde announces retirement

Feb 25, 2025 – The St-Clet, Que. native most recently helped the SWNT to a fourth-place finish in Paris After over seven years with the Senior Women’s National Team and three Paralympic appearances, Rosalie Lalonde has officially announced her retirement from Team Canada. Lalonde most recently helped Canada earn a fourth-place finish at the Paris Paralympics last summer—the team’s […] Read more

WBC launches Learning Hub to support grassroots programs

Feb 19, 2025 – Currently, the site holds more than 100 bilingual resources Wheelchair Basketball Canada is proud to announce the launch of a new e-learning hub designed to support the development of grassroots programs. The online platform will provide those looking to learn, teach or enjoy wheelchair basketball with the tools, knowledge, and resources to elevate their game. […] Read more

Men’s Under-23 Roster unveiled for Americas Championship

Feb 18, 2025 – The World Championship qualifier takes place April 2-6 in Bogotá Wheelchair Basketball Canada announced Tuesday that twelve athletes have been selected for the Men’s Under-23 roster for the 2025 IWBF Men’s U23 Americas Championship in Bogotá, Colombia. The roster features eight athletes which represented Canada at the Kitakyushu Champions Cup in November. Matthew Wilton is […] Read more

A ‘natural progression’: Tara Llanes takes on a new challenge with Canada’s NextGen Team

Feb 11, 2025 – Llanes is an assistant coach with the Women’s NextGen squad in Osaka With the Paris Paralympics in her rear-view mirror, and as she begins training for the next quad, Tara Llanes is trying her hand at a new challenge: coaching. Llanes, who helped the Senior Women’s National Team to a fourth-place finish in Paris, is […] Read more

WBC announces Women’s NextGen Roster for Osaka Cup

Feb 11, 2025 – Nine athletes will represent Canada in Osaka, Japan Feb. 13-15 Nine athletes have been selected to the Women’s NextGen roster for the 2025 Osaka Cup in Osaka, Japan, Wheelchair Basketball Canada announced on Tuesday. “I am so excited about going to Osaka with this group of NextGen athletes,” said coach Marni Abbott. “We are looking […] Read more

Women’s NextGen Team heads to Richmond for camp

Feb 05, 2025 – Nine athletes will participate in the three-day camp at the Richmond Olympic Oval Wheelchair Basketball Canada announced nine athletes will attend the Women’s NextGen Camp at the Richmond Olympic Oval in Richmond, B.C., from February 7-9, 2025. The three-day camp will feature on-court training sessions and off-court activities to prepare the Women’s NextGen Team for […] Read more

From Pandemic Inspiration to Paralympic Aspirations: Larissa McClellan’s Journey in Wheelchair Basketball

Jan 28, 2025 – The Burlington, Ont. native hopes to represent Canada at February’s Osaka Cup Larissa McClellan was first introduced to wheelchair basketball in high school, but it wasn’t until the pandemic that she decided to pursue the sport more seriously. The Burlington, Ont. native was watching Paralympic highlights online when she got hooked on the sport. “I […] Read more

Ross Norton credits ‘timing’ for success on the court

Jan 21, 2025 – The Calgary, Alta. native will be inducted into the Alberta Sports Hall of Fame in June For Ross Norton, his success on the court with the Senior Men’s National Team was all about timing. During his decade with the National Team, Norton helped Canada win back-to-back gold medals at the Paralympic Games in 2000 and […] Read more

Kingston to Host Competition-Introduction Coaching Course

Jan 07, 2025 – Registration is now open – deadline is March 7 Registration is now open for the Competition-Introduction Coaching Workshop at Queens University in Kingston, Ont., from March 22-23. There will be two virtual sessions in preparation for the course. COURSE DETAILS Format: 2 virtual sessions + 2 in-person sessions (all sessions are mandatory) Virtual Sessions – […] Read more

26 for 26 Club

Jan 07, 2025 – Wheelchair Basketball Canada and the Ottawa2026 organizing committee have launched a new partnership program leading up to the IWBF Wheelchair Basketball World Championships, taking place in Ottawa, September 9–19, 2026. The 26 for 26 Club is an initiative designed to bring together 26 forward-thinking companies and individuals to support the Ottawa2026 Wheelchair Basketball World Championships. […] Read more

Happy Holidays

Dec 23, 2024 – Season’s Greetings From Wheelchair Basketball Canada Wheelchair Basketball Canada would like to wish everyone a joyful holiday season filled with peace, warmth, and happiness. May the new year bring you continued success! Please note that our office will be closed from Tuesday, December 24, to Thursday, January 2. We look forward to reconnecting in the new […] Read more

2024-25 Officials Exam Now Available

Dec 20, 2024 – Deadline to complete is Jan. 26, 2025 The 2024-25 Officials Exam is now available! Deadline: Complete the exam by 11:59 PM PST on January 26, 2025, to be eligible for national assignments. The exam is free and open to all interested coaches, athletes, and participants. Click here to access the exam. For more information, please […] Read more

Hoopfest Ottawa, proudly presented by Toyota Canada, raises $15,000 to support 2026 World Championships

Dec 12, 2024 – Tangible Words won the 3×3 challenge at Collège La Cité on Thursday Hoopfest Ottawa, proudly presented by Toyota Canada, tipped off on Thursday at Collège La Cité with an exciting 3×3 showdown, where Tangible Words emerged victorious. Wheelchair Basketball Canada’s signature fundraising event raised $15,000 in support of the 2026 IWBF Wheelchair Basketball World Championships, […] Read more

Hoopfest Toronto presented by Toyota Canada raises $20,000 supporting grassroots wheelchair basketball programs

Dec 05, 2024 – Team TPASC won the 3×3 half-day challenge at the Toronto Pan AM Sports Centre on Thursday Hoopfest Toronto, proudly presented by Toyota Canada, hit the courts of the Toronto Pan Am Sports Centre on Thursday with Team TPASC winning the 3-on-3 tournament. Wheelchair Basketball Canada’s signature fundraising event raised $20,000, bringing the total amount raised […] Read more

WBC’s Holiday Fundraiser

Dec 03, 2024 – WBC’s Holiday Fundraiser is the December-long peer-to-peer fundraising campaign encouraging supporters to raise funds for Wheelchair Basketball Canada. Participants can fundraise for exciting prizes by collecting donations to help fund programs and support athletes. Every donation helps give everyone the opportunity to play! Join the challenge today and, together, let’s move people to FEEL, THINK, and ACT differently about wheelchair […] Read more

From Four Falls to Fitness: Colby Hathaway’s Journey in Strength and Conditioning

Nov 26, 2024 – The New Brunswick native serves as a CSIO Strength and Conditioning Coach, dedicated to supporting WBC’s athletes Growing up in Four Falls, New Brunswick, where sports were an important piece of the community, Colby Hathaway was immersed in the sports culture from an early age. With a population of 5,000, locals involved in sport played […] Read more

Cameron Gelowitz eyes U-23 roster spot for 2025

Nov 05, 2024 – The 21-year-old is set to represent Canada at the Kitakyushu Champions Cup Cameron Gelowitz dipped his foot into any sport possible while growing up, trying everything from soccer to diving. Born in Kamloops, B.C., Gelowitz grew up in Ottawa until the age of 12, when the family decided to relocate back to the West Coast. […] Read more

Canada’s Men’s NextGen Team to participate in Kitakyushu Champions Cup

Nov 04, 2024 – Twelve athletes will participate in the three-day tournament in Japan Wheelchair Basketball Canada announced the Men’s NextGen roster and schedule for the Kitakyushu Champions Cup, which will be held November 7-9 in Kitakyushu, Japan. Four members of Team Canada’s 2022 Under-23 World Championship roster, including Collin Lalonde, Josh Brown, Kyrell Sopotyk, and Matthew Wilton, will […] Read more

Jesse McNalley hoping to make ‘more of an impact’ on future National Teams

Oct 22, 2024 – The Scarborough native joined WBC as the organization’s NextGen Player Development and Recruitment Coordinator Jesse McNalley was introduced to the wheelchair basketball coach at Variety Village when he was eight years old and has been involved in the sport ever since. Born and raised in Scarborough, Ont., McNalley began playing with a friend before joining […] Read more

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