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IWBF Announces Competition Groups for 2013 World Junior Championship

Jun 24, 2013 – (Adana, Turkey) The International Wheelchair Basketball Federation (IWBF) announced the competition groups for the 2013 Men’s U23 World Wheelchair Basketball Championship in the host city of Adana, Turkey on Monday. The Canadian Men’s U23 National Team will compete in Group A alongside Germany, Great Britain, Iran, Mexico, and South Africa. Group B consists of Australia, […] Read more

Rick Hansen Named Honorary Chair of Largest Women’s Wheelchair Basketball Championships Ever Coming to Toronto

Jun 20, 2013 – (TORONTO, ONT.) – The largest international women’s wheelchair basketball tournament in history moves into the Mattamy Athletic Centre in Toronto, June 20-28, 2014 and exactly one-year before the start of the 2014 Women’s World Wheelchair Basketball Championship competition, host Wheelchair Basketball Canada is thrilled to name the Man in Motion, Rick Hansen, as the honorary […] Read more

2013 Selection Camp Roster for Men’s U23 National Wheelchair Basketball Team Announced

Jun 18, 2013 – (Ottawa, ON) Wheelchair Basketball Canada has released the list of top under-23 wheelchair basketball players attending Team Canada’s selection camp in Toronto June 24-30, 2013. The selected players will form the Canadian Men’s U23 National Team for the Junior World Championship taking place September 5-15, 2013 in Adana, Turkey. Seventeen athletes will compete for 12 […] Read more

Boweseys Bulletin: Sr. Men Play Friendly Games in Germany

Jun 17, 2013 – Canada opened its test series in Germany by playing Switzerland, a team they have not played in decades.  The Swiss have some excellent shooters and are very fast.  The first game of the series was a very close affair with Switzerland holding a 31-28 point lead at halftime.  Canada dominated the third quarter with some […] Read more

Wheelchair Basketball Athletes to Join Other Canadian Athletes to Celebrate International Olympic Day

Jun 14, 2013 – (Richmond, B.C.) As part of International Olympic Day celebrated world-wide on June 23rd, Canadian Olympians and Paralympians will be participating in an Olympic Fair at the Richmond Olympic Oval from 9:45 a.m. to 3 p.m. on June 17th, 2013 with over 3,000 local students. The Fair will feature appearances by 17 athletes and 15 sport […] Read more

Four-Year Plan to Gold: Sr. Men Use Continental Clash Experience to Further Skill Development

Jun 14, 2013 – Team Canada held its own at the 2013 Continental Clash, rounding out the final day of play with two narrow losses of 60-58 to Spain and 77-72 to Great Britain. Canada finished the tournament with two wins and four losses, playing only six games to the other teams’ eight. The final match of the tournament […] Read more

Brandon Wagner Named Male Parasport Athlete of the Year 2013 by the Burlington Sport Alliance

Jun 11, 2013 – Burlington-native Brandon Wagner has been named male parasport athlete of the year for 2013 by the Burlington Sport Alliance. Wagner was recruited to play wheelchair basketball for the Burlington Vipers in 2003, rising to the national level in 2005 with the Men’s U23 team. He became a member of the Sr. Men’s National Team in […] Read more

Team Canada’s Tyler Miller Wins 2012 Civitan Sports Award

May 22, 2013 – (Kitchener, Ont.) Paralympic gold medallist Tyler Miller of the Canadian men’s wheelchair basketball was named the winner of the 2012 Civitan Sports Award at a ceremony in Kitchener on Tuesday evening. The annual Civitan Sports Award honours the top athlete in the region of Kitchener-Waterloo. Miller, a native of Kitchener, captured a gold medal at […] Read more

Wheelchair Basketball Canada Seeks Communications Assistant for Summer 2013

May 16, 2013 – (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

Tamara Steeves Named Mississauga Sports Council 2012 Athlete of the Year with a Disability

May 14, 2013 – (Mississauga, Ont.) Tamara Steeves, of the Canadian women’s wheelchair basketball team, has been named the 2012 Athlete of the Year with a Disability by the Mississauga Sports Council. A native of Mississauga, Steeves made her Paralympic Games debut at London 2012 in her rookie season with the senior women’s national team. Team Canada placed sixth […] Read more

Wheelchair Basketball In The Spotlight at Canadian Paralympic Hall of Fame & Sport Award Ceremony

May 13, 2013 – (Toronto, Ont.) Wheelchair basketball was in the spotlight at the Canadian Paralympic Committee’s (CPC) 2013 Hall of Fame and Sport Awards Ceremony on Friday May 10th at the Mattamy Athletic Centre. Hot on the heels of its London 2012 gold medal performance, the Canadian Men’s Wheelchair Basketball Team took home honours for Best Team Performance, […] Read more

Gaétan Tardif Elected President of the Canada Paralympic Committee

May 11, 2013 – (Toronto, Ont.) Excitement and optimism were in the air this afternoon as the Canadian Paralympic Committee earlier elected a new Board of Directors including a President, a Vice President and seven Directors at the 2013 CPC Annual General Meeting in Toronto. All will serve four-year terms, from 2013 to 2017. Dr. Gaétan Tardif (Toronto, Ont.) […] Read more

Maureen Orchard Honoured with Women of Distinction Award

May 02, 2013 – (Winnipeg, Man.) Maureen Orchard, president of the International Wheelchair Basketball Federation, was honoured with a YMCA – YWCA Women of Distinction Award at a gala event in Winnipeg on Wednesday. A leader and an innovator, Orchard has revolutionized the way the sport of wheelchair basketball is played today. As a lifelong volunteer, she has played […] Read more

Edmonton Inferno Win 2013 CWBL Women’s Championship

Apr 28, 2013 – (Montreal, Que.) The Edmonton Inferno are national champions after defeating their provincial rival the Calgary Rollers 61-52 at the 2013 Canadian Wheelchair Basketball League (CWBL) Women’s Championship at the Collège Édouard-Montpetit in Longueuil, Que. The victory marks the seventh national championship title for the Inferno and their first since 2009. A scorching Inferno offence led […] Read more

Battle of Alberta To Decide National Title at 2013 CWBL Women’s Championship

Apr 27, 2013 – (Montreal, Que.) The Calgary Rollers and the Edmonton Inferno will battle for the gold medal at the 2013 Canadian Wheelchair Basketball League (CWBL) Women’s Championship at the Collège Édouard-Montpetit in Longueuil, Que. Quebec and the BC Breakers will collide in the bronze medal contest at 9:45 a.m. on Sunday, with the championship game set to […] Read more

Alberta Clubs Open 2013 CWBL Women’s Championship With Wins in Montreal

Apr 26, 2013 – (Montreal, Que.) …The Calgary Rollers and the Edmonton Inferno were both victorious as the 2013 Canadian Wheelchair Basketball League (CWBL) Women’s Championship got underway Friday evening at the Collège Édouard-Montpetit in Longueuil, Que. The defending silver medallist Calgary Rollers defeated Ontario by a score of 66-33 to start the tournament at 1-0. The Edmonton Inferno […] Read more

Team Canada’s David Eng, Tyler Miller Up for Sport Awards

Apr 24, 2013 – (Ottawa, Ont.) Paralympic gold medallists David Eng and Tyler Miller, both of the Canadian men’s wheelchair basketball team, are receiving some recognition in the form of nominations for a pair of sport awards. Eng, of Montreal, Que., is a finalist for the Team Sport Athlete Award (International Level) at the 40th Sports Quebec Gala. As […] Read more

Karen O’Neil Named CEO of Canadian Paralympic Committee

Apr 24, 2013 – (Ottawa, Ont.) The Canadian Paralympic Committee is proud to announce that Karen O’Neill will lead the organization as Chief Executive Officer effective June 3, 2013. A highly-respected senior executive in Canada’s sports community, O’Neill has extensive experience in multiple leadership roles. Currently CEO of Field Hockey Canada – a position she has held since 2009 […] Read more

Kathy Newman Nominated for YWCA Women of Distinction Award

Apr 23, 2013 – (Vancouver, B.C.) Wheelchair Basketball Canada’s Vice President of Marketing and Communications Kathy Newman has been nominated for a 2013 YWCA Women of Distinction Award. Recognized nationally as one of Canada’s most prestigious awards for women, the Women of Distinction Awards honours women whose outstanding achievements contribute to the well-being and future of our community. The […] Read more

Wheelchair Basketball Athlete Joey Johnson to be Inducted Into Manitoba Basketball Hall of Fame

Apr 23, 2013 – (Winnipeg, Man.) Former Team Canada power forward Joey Johnson is among the 2013 class of inductees into the Manitoba Basketball Hall of Fame. He is the first Paralympic athlete to be inducted into the hall of fame. Johnson was a force for the Canadian men’s wheelchair basketball team from 1995-2012. Over the course of his […] Read more

Ontario White, Quebec Blanc A Win 2013 Junior East Regional Championship

Apr 21, 2013 – (Charlottetown, PEI) Team Ontario White and Team Quebec Blanc A were crowned the victors in their respective divisions at the 2013 Junior East Regional Wheelchair Basketball Championship in Charlottetown on Sunday. Ontario White defeated Quebec Blanc B 27-21 in overtime in the gold medal game of the 9-point division. Quebec Bleu B claimed the bronze […] Read more

Patrick Anderson Named Ontario Male Athlete With A Disability of Year

Apr 19, 2013 – (Ottawa, Ontario) – Wheelchair Basketball Canada would like to congratulate Men’s National Team star Patrick Anderson of Fergus, Ontario who has been named Ontario Male Athlete with a Disability of the Year. The Award was presented last night at the 2012 Ontario Sport Awards in Toronto. Anderson, 33, played a key role for Canada at […] Read more

Bridging the Gap Launches New Website

Apr 18, 2013 – (Vancouver, BC) – Canadians looking for information on how to get involved in wheelchair sports can now do so from the comfort of their own home thanks to the new Bridging the Gap website, which launched today at www.btgcanada.ca. “The next generation of wheelchair athletes is online, so that’s where we need to be,” said […] Read more

Don “Butch” Steponchev Inducted Into Sports Officials Canada New Virtual Hall of Fame Honouring the Best Canadian Officiating

Apr 18, 2013 – (OTTAWA, ONT.) – In celebration of the inaugural National Officials Day, Sports Officials Canada is pleased to announce the launch of a new virtual Hall of Fame honouring the best in Canadian officiating. Every year since 2003, Sports Officials Canada has presented awards for excellence in the field of officiating. The program has grown from […] Read more

Junior East Regional Championship April 19-21, 2013 Coming to Charlottetown, PEI

Apr 17, 2013 – (Charlottetown, PEI) Canada is a world leader in wheelchair basketball, reaching the top of the podium at the previous six Paralympic Games including wining gold at the London 2012 Summer Paralympics. Now Charlottetown can catch a glimpse of the next generation of up and coming wheelchair basketball athletes, and 2015 Canada Games hopefuls, who will […] Read more

Wheelchair Basketball Canada Congratulates Tim Frick & Jennifer Krempien on Induction into Canadian Paralympic Hall of Fame

Apr 16, 2013 – (Ottawa, Ont.) Wheelchair Basketball Canada congratulates coach Tim Frick and athlete Jennifer Krempien who will become the first wheelchair basketball greats to be inducted into the Canadian Paralympic Hall of Fame. “We are extremely proud of Tim and Jennifer and extend our sincerest congratulations. They are glowing examples of the world-class skill, leadership, and dedication […] Read more

Legendary Coach Tim Frick & Athlete Jennifer Krempien to be Inducted Into Canadian Paralympic Hall of Fame

Apr 15, 2013 – (Ottawa, Ont.) Talent, commitment and leadership are being celebrated today as the Canadian Paralympic Committee announces the selection of six outstanding individuals to the Canadian Paralympic Hall of Fame. Athletes Robert Easton, Jennifer Krempien and Tim McIsaac, coach Tim Frick and builders Janet Dunn and John Howe will be officially introduced at the Canadian Paralympic […] Read more

The Gladiateurs de Laval Seize Gold at 2013 Canadian Wheelchair Basketball League Open Championship

Apr 14, 2013 – (Montreal, QC) The Gladiateurs de Laval battled their way to gold at the 2013 Canadian Wheelchair Basketball League (CWBL) Open Championship in Montreal, Quebec on Sunday. They overpowered their provincial rival the Bulldogs de Quebec 72-52 in the gold medal game to claim the third national championship title in team history. They last won the […] Read more

Wheelchair Basketball Canada Announces 2013 Major Award Winners & Inducts London 2012 Gold Medal-Winning Men’s National Team into Hall of Fame

Apr 13, 2013 – (Montreal, QC) Wheelchair Basketball Canada proudly announced the names of its major award winners and inducted the Canadian Men’s London 2012 Paralympic Team into the Hall of Fame Saturday evening at its 2013 annual awards banquet as part of the festivities of the 2013 Canadian Wheelchair Basketball League (CWBL) Open Championship in Montreal, QC. Canadian […] Read more

Quebec Rivals To Clash in Gold Medal Showdown at Canadian Wheelchair Basketball League Open Championship in Monreal

Apr 13, 2013 – (Montreal, QC) Familiar foes in the Gladiateurs de Laval and the Bulldogs de Quebec will battle for the national title in a clash of undefeated teams at the 2013 Canadian Wheelchair Basketball League (CWBL) Open Championship at the Centre Pierre Charbonneau in Montreal, Que. The Nova Scotia Flying Wheels and Montreal’s Tornades de CIVA will […] Read more

Two Clubs Undefeated on Opening Day at Canadian Wheelchair Basketball League Open Championship in Montreal

Apr 12, 2013 – (Montreal, QC) The first day of fiery competition is in the books at the 2013 Canadian Wheelchair Basketball League (CWBL) Open Championship at the Centre Pierre Charbonneau in Montreal, QC. Game 1 – Laval vs. CIVA In a clash of Quebec club teams, the Gladiateurs de Laval defeated CIVA 80-44 in the opening game of […] Read more

Canadian Wheelchair Basketball League Championships Coming to Montreal

Apr 03, 2013 – (Montreal, QC) All of the fast-paced, hard-hitting action of the Canadian Wheelchair Basketball League (CWBL) will be on display in Montreal, Quebec when the top men’s and women’s club teams in the country drop in for their respective league championships April 12-14, 2013 and April 26-28, 2013. The 2013 CWBL Open Championship taking place April […] Read more

Wheelchair Basketball’s “Brightest Mind” To Lead New Groundbreaking Canadian Academy

Apr 02, 2013 – (Ottawa, ON) Wheelchair Basketball Canada believes that bold innovation and commitment to excellence has enabled Canada’s wheelchair basketball teams to consistently reach the top of the podium during the last two decades, including their most recent gold medal at the London 2012 Paralympic Games. Steered by their ongoing vision of being a world leader, Wheelchair […] Read more

Patrick Anderson Named Finalist for 2012 Ontario Sport Award

Mar 27, 2013 – (Toronto, ON) Patrick Anderson is a finalist for the Male Athlete with a Disability of the Year at the 2012 Ontario Sport Awards. The winners will be announced at a gala event on April 18, 2013 in Toronto, ON. Anderson, a native of Fergus, ON, was on top of his game at the London 2012 […] Read more

Canadian Paralympic Committee Seeks Nominations for Coach Awards

Mar 26, 2013 – (Ottawa, ON) The Canadian Paralympic Committee (CPC) is seeking nominations for the Development Coach of the Year and the Tim Frick Paralympic Coach Excellence Award. The nomination deadline is Friday, April 12, 2013. The Tim Frick Paralympic Coach Excellence Award recognizes a coach who provides the vision, leadership, knowledge, and dedication towards setting an environment […] Read more

BC Warriors Battle to 2013 Junior West Regional Championship Title

Mar 24, 2013 – (Prince George, BC) The BC Warriors went undefeated over the weekend to win the 2013 Junior West Regional Championship in Prince George, BC. The Warriors defeated Saskatchewan-A 21-18 in the gold medal contest to put the finishing touches on a perfect 8-0 record at the tournament. Alberta-A defeated Saskatchewan-B 27-26 in overtime to seize the […] Read more

Junior West Regional Championship March 22-24 in Prince George BC

Mar 20, 2013 – (Ottawa, ON) Canada is known for its strength in the sport of wheelchair basketball, winning the gold medal at the London 2012 Paralympic Summer Games. Now, Prince George can get a glimpse of one of the 2015 Canada Winter Games’ official sports at the 2013 Junior West Regional Wheelchair Basketball Championship. The tournament will take […] Read more

Canada Strikes Gold at Men’s U23 Americas Zone Qualification Tournament

Mar 16, 2013 – (Mexico City, MEX) Team Canada defeated host Mexico 74-67 in a hotly contested gold medal showdown on Saturday at the Men’s U23 Americas Zone Qualification Tournament in Mexico City. Both teams have qualified for the World Junior Championship in Turkey in September. The match was close from the opening tip off until the final whistle. […] Read more

Canada Qualifies foe 2013 Men’s U23 World Championship in Adana, Turkey

Mar 15, 2013 – (Mexico City, MEX) Team Canada is going to the 2013 Men’s U23 World Wheelchair Basketball Championship in September. Canada punched its ticket to the main event with a convincing 79-42 win over Venezuela in the semi-finals at the Americas Zone Qualification Tournament in Mexico City on Friday. Canada took the early lead in the opening […] Read more

Canada Finishes Round Robin with Perfect 3-0 Record at Men’s U23 Americas Zone Qualifier

Mar 14, 2013 – (Mexico City, MEX) Team Canada soundly defeated Venezuela 73–38 on Thursday to complete the round robin with a perfect 3-0 record at the Men’s U23 Americas Zone Qualification Tournament in Mexico City. The two teams meet again in the semi-final at 16:00 (CST) on Friday with the winner earning a berth to the World Championship […] Read more

Canada Improves to 2-0 & Secures Top Spot in Round Robin at Men’s U23 World Championship Qualifier

Mar 13, 2013 – (Mexico City, MEX) Team Canada remains undefeated at the Men’s U23 Americas Zone Qualification Tournament after posting a hard-fought 62-56 victory over host Mexico on Wednesday. With the win, Canada secured first place in the round robin portion of the tournament. The atmosphere in the gym was electric with a strong and very loud show […] Read more

Canada Defeats Brazil 60-27 in Opening Match of the Men’s U23 World Championship Qualifier

Mar 12, 2013 – (Mexico City, MEX) Team Canada defeated Brazil 60-27 in its first game at the Men’s U23 Americas Zone Qualification Tournament on Tuesday. Both teams came out a bit nervous to start the match, but Canada finally broke the ice with the first basket of the game after five minutes of play. Regina native Nik Goncin […] Read more

BCWBS Honours Its Members at Annual Awards Ceremony

Mar 06, 2013 – (Coquitlam, BC) The BC Wheelchair Basketball Society (BCWBS) celebrated the achievements of its athletes, coaches, officials, volunteers and partners at its annual awards night on March 2, 2013 in Coquitlam, BC. The 2013 BCWBS award winners are: Official of the Year: Jim Campbell Jim has been a dedicated official in Kamloops since 1995. Not only […] Read more

Elaine Allard Among Montreal-Area Athletes to Receive Diamond Jubilee Medal

Feb 28, 2013 – (Montreal, QC) The Canadian Olympic and Paralympic Committees are proud to announce that Montreal-area London 2012 athletes, including wheelchair basketball athlete Elaine Allard, will be receiving the prestigious Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee Medal in Montreal on Thursday, February 28, 2013. Allard competed in her first Paralympic Games in London in 2012. The Canadian Women’s […] Read more

BCWBS Welcomes Sian Blyth As Interim Managing Director

Feb 26, 2013 – (Vancouver, BC) The BC Wheelchair Basketball Society (BCWBS) is pleased to announce that Sian Blyth has joined the organization as Interim Managing Director. Blyth takes over the position temporarily while Carrie Linegar is on maternity leave. For more information, please visit www.bcwbs.ca. About BCWBS The BC Wheelchair Basketball Society (BCWBS) is a non-profit organization, formed […] Read more

Schools & Communities Across Canada Continue to Welcome Top Athletes For Paralympic Schools Week

Feb 26, 2013 – (Ottawa, ON) Schools and communities across the country continue to welcome some of the country’s top athletes with a disability – including several multiple Paralympic Games medallists – as part of Canadian Paralympic Schools Week 2013, presented in partnership with Petro-Canada. Spreading the message of “Get Involved,” athletes are delivering inspiring and motivational presentations to […] Read more

2013 Awards and Hall of Fame Nominations Due March 8th

Feb 22, 2013 – Wheelchair Basketball Canada is now accepting nominations for the 2013 Awards and Hall of Fame. The deadline to submit nominations is March 8, 2013. About Wheelchair Basketball Canada’s Awards and Hall of Fame Wheelchair Basketball Canada is pleased to have the opportunity to be able to honour a few of the many outstanding individuals and groups […] Read more

2013 Canadian Junior National Team Roster Named for World Championship Qualifier

Feb 20, 2013 – (Ottawa, ON) Wheelchair Basketball Canada is pleased to name the 12 athletes that will represent Canada at the 2013 World Junior Wheelchair Basketball Championship Americas Zone Qualification Tournament taking place at the Paralympic Training Centre in Mexico City March 11-17, 2013. Canada will be one of five teams (Brazil, Canada, Colombia, Mexico, and Venezuela) competing […] Read more

Results of Vaughan City Lashers’ Second Tournament of 2012-2013 Season

Feb 17, 2013 – (Vaughan, ON) The Vaughan City Lashers wheelchair basketball team hosted its second tournament of the season today at the Vellore Village Community Center in Woodbride, Ontario. The event featured three teams – the Kitchener Twin City Spinners, Variety Village, and the host Vaughan City Lashers – from the Great Lakes Conference of the Canadian Wheelchair […] Read more

Vaughan City Lasher’s Host Tournament February 17th

Feb 15, 2013 – (Vaughan, ON) The Vaughan City Lasher’s wheelchair basketball team will host it’s second tournament of the season on Sunday, February 17, 2013 at the Vellore Village Community Centre. The tournament features three teams: the Kitchener Twin City Spinners, the Burlington Vipers, and the Vaughan City Lasher’s. All three teams compete in the Great Lakes Conference […] Read more

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