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Sr. Women Stumble, Fight Back After Day 1 at 2012 North American CUp

Jun 22, 2012 – After a slow start to the opening day of the North American Cup, the Sr. Women’s wheelchair basketball team showed their mettle down the stretch of Day #1 in Birmingham, Alabama. The first of three games throughout the day, Canada took on Germany to kick off the tournament, and despite a hard-fought effort from the […] Read more

2012 Canadian Senior Women’s National Wheelchair Basketball Team Named

Jun 14, 2012 – (Winnipeg, MB) Wheelchair Basketball Canada is pleased to announce the names of the 12 athletes selected to the 2012 Canadian Senior Women’s National Wheelchair Basketball Team expected to compete at the Paralympic Summer Games Aug. 29 to Sept. 9, 2012, in London, England. In partnership with the Canadian Sport Centre Manitoba (CSCM), for the first […] Read more

Sr. Men Sweep Away Opponents to Claim Top Spot at Continental Clash

Jun 14, 2012 – Three days, five games, and a perfect record. Canada finished the Continental Clash tournament blemish-free, completing their goal of showing their mettle in the tune-up tournament prior to the Paralympic Games. The final match of the tournament also proved to be its most thrilling, pitting Canada against Great Britain for the second time in three days. After handily defeating […] Read more

Perfect Record for Sr. Men through Day 2 at 2012 Continental Clash Tournament

Jun 12, 2012 – Another day, another two wins for the Sr. Men’s wheelchair basketball team as Team Canada continue their perfect form at the 2012 Continental Clash tournament. The morning match featured Canada and Great Britain’s B-Team, though the Brit’s Tier II side showed more vim and vigour than the display of the A-Team on Day #1 against […] Read more

Sr. Men Undefeated After Day 1 at 2012 Continental Clash Tournament

Jun 11, 2012 – With two wins in two opportunities, the Sr. Men’s wheelchair basketball team flexed their muscles early and often during Day #1 of the Continental Clash tournament in Worcester, England. The opening match of the tournament had Canada pitted against Spain, with the Canucks defeating the European side 77-49. After jumping to 26-11 first quarter lead, […] Read more

Canadian Women’s National Wheelchair Basketball Team Centralizes in Winnipeg Ahead of 2012 Paralympic Games

Jun 04, 2012 – (Winnipeg, MB) For the first time in program history, the Canadian Senior Women’s National Wheelchair Basketball Team is fully centralizing in Winnipeg, MB from June 4 to early August as it prepares to compete at the London 2012 Paralympic Games. In partnership with Canadian Sport Centre Manitoba (CSCM), Team Canada will converge at the University […] Read more

Wheelchair Basketball Canada Unveils Part V of London 2012 Video Series

May 30, 2012 – Wheelchair basketball is a fast-paced, exhilarating, competitive sport and one of the premiere draws at the Paralympic Games. The sport’s roots trace back to the 1940’s, when World War II veterans adapted it from standup basketball. Part V of Wheelchair Basketball Canada’s “London Calling” video series explores the evolution of the sport through the eyes of the […] Read more

Team Canada’s Ferguson, Baerg Meet Prince Charles During Royal Visit

May 24, 2012 – Two members of the preliminary women’s national team roster have taken part in an introduction of royal proportions, meeting His Royal Highness Prince Charles on his recent tour of Canada. Tracey Ferguson, veteran player with the Canadian Women’s National Wheelchair Basketball Team, was among four Paralympic athletes who met Prince Charles on May 22, 2012 […] Read more

BC Wheelchair Basketball Pair to Take Part in the Rick Hansen 25th Anniversary Relay

May 14, 2012 – Two members of the Sr. Women’s National Team are set to participate in a leg of the relay that marks twenty-five years since Rick Hansen embarked on his Man in Motion World Tour. Marni Abbott-Peter – a three-time Paralympic gold medallist and current assistant coach of the Sr. Women’s National Team – will be wheeling […] Read more

Coaching Legen Tim Frick to be Inducted into Wheelchair Basketball Hall of Fame

May 14, 2012 – (Ottawa, ON) Wheelchair Basketball Canada is proud to announce that Tim Frick, former head coach of the Canadian Sr. Women’s National Team, will be inducted into the Hall of Fame in recognition of his exceptional career and outstanding contributions to the sport of wheelchair basketball. “I am deeply honoured, humbled, and overcome with emotion,” said […] Read more

Wheelchair Basketball Canada Unveils Part IV of London 2012 Video Series

Apr 30, 2012 – The Canadian Women’s National Wheelchair Basketball Team will centralize for the first time in program history from June to August in advance of the London 2012 Paralympic Games. Part IV of Wheelchair Basketball Canada’s “London Calling” video series takes an in-depth look at centralization and how the Canadian women strive to reach their peak potential come London […] Read more

Canadian Paralympic Committee to Introduce Cindy Ouellet & Summer Super Athletes

Apr 23, 2012 – The Canadian Paralympic Committee, as part of the Défi sportif celebration of sport, will introduce 12 of Canada’s top summer athletes featured in its innovative “Super Athletes” marketing campaign. The anticipated unveiling of the edgy, new vignettes which feature world-class athletes will take place Friday, April 27, 2012. Team Canada wheelchair basketball star Cindy Ouellet […] Read more

Wheelchair Basketball Canada Congratulates Bill Johnson on Coaching Excellence Award

Apr 16, 2012 – Wheelchair Basketball Canada congratulates Bill Johnson, head coach of the Canadian Women’s National Wheelchair Basketball Team, who was honoured yesterday with the Peter Williamson Memorial Award at Sport Manitoba’s 2012 Coaching Manitoba Excellence Awards ceremony. The Peter Williamson Memorial Award honours coaches who work with high performance athletes that compete at the national or international level. “It […] Read more

2012 CWBL Open Finals – Recaps of Game 17 through 20

Apr 08, 2012 – Game 17 Recap – Fredericton Lighting vs. Douglas College Royals Douglas College Royals – 51 vs. Fredericton Lightning – 38 The Douglas College Royals placed 7th at the 2012 Canadian Wheelchair Basketball League Open Finals in Charlottetown on Sunday, with a 51-38 victory at the Fredericton Lightning. The Royals concluded the tournament with a 2-3 record while the Lightning […] Read more

2012 CWBL Open Finals – Recap of Games 9 through 16

Apr 07, 2012 – Game 9 Recap – Gladiateurs de Laval vs. PEI Mustangs Gladiateurs de Laval 71 – PEI Mustangs 43 The Gladiateurs de Laval club secured first place in Pool A and its third consecutive win at the 2012 Canadian Wheelchair Basketball League Open Finals in Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island, with a 71-43 victory versus the PEI Mustangs this morning. Laval remains undefeated […] Read more

2012 CWBL Open Finals – Recaps of Games 1 Through 8

Apr 06, 2012 – Game 1 Recap – PEI vs. Variety Village Variety Village Rebels 72 – PEI Mustangs 48 The Variety Village Rebels defeated the hometown PEI Mustangs 72-48 in the opening game of the 2012 Canadian Wheelchair Basketball League (CWBL) Open Finals in Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island. The defending-champion Rebels (1-0) took the early lead and never looked back en […] Read more

Wheelchair Basketball Canada Unveils Part III of London 2012 Video Series

Mar 30, 2012 – Discover the rich history of the Canadian Men’s and Women’s Wheelchair Basketball Teams along their quest for Paralympic glory in Part III of Wheelchair Basketball Canada’s “London Calling” video series. Part III explores Team Canada’s history at the Paralympic Games from the early years through to its recent dominance on the podium. London Calling – Part […] Read more

Alberta Wins Jr West Championships

Mar 27, 2012 – (Regina, SK) Alberta defeated Saskatchewan in the gold medal final 47-41of the 2012 Junior West Regional Championships to claim their first tournament win in program history. After opening the tournament with a 60-44 over BC, Alberta suffered their first loss in the preliminary round against Saskatchewan 58-43. Next they defeated BC a second time 57-32, […] Read more

Shayne Smith Named 2011 Ontario Sport Awards Finalist

Mar 26, 2012 – Wheelchair basketball player Shayne Smith is a finalist for the 2011 Ontario Sport Award for Male Athlete with a Disability of the Year. Ontario is recognizing 33 of the province’s top amateur athletes and coaches whose performances excelled on both national and international arenas, including at the 2011 Pan/Parapan American Games. The 2011 Ontario Sport […] Read more

Adana, Turkey to Host 2013 Men’s U23 World Wheelchair Basketball Championship

Mar 15, 2012 – International Wheelchair Basketball Federation (IWBF) President Maureen Orchard announced today that the 2013 Men’s U23 World Wheelchair Basketball Championship has been awarded to Adana, Turkey. “I am very pleased to announce that we will go to Adana, Turkey, September 12 – 22, 2013 for the fifth U23 Men’s World Championship. This championship event has grown from only seven teams […] Read more

Wheelchair Basketball Canada Congratulates Kathy Newman on Lifetime Achievement Award

Mar 08, 2012 – Wheelchair Basketball Canada congratulates BC Wheelchair Sports Association (BCWSA) Executive Director Kathy Newman, being honoured today with the Daryl Thompson Award for lifetime achievement following more than 30 years of leadership and advocacy in disability sport. Sport BC presents the award annually to a British Columbian who has contributed to sport in an extraordinary way […] Read more

BC Wheelchair Basketball Society Honours Its Best and Brightest at Annual Awards Night

Mar 06, 2012 – The BC Wheelchair Basketball Society (BCWBS) honoured the accomplishments of its members at an annual awards night, which took place March 3rd at the banquet for the BC Division of the Canadian Wheelchair Basketball League finals. Athletes, coaches, officials and partners from around the province were in attendance. Nine awards were handed out, including: Community […] Read more

Qualification For London 2012 Paralympic Games Draws to a Close

Mar 05, 2012 – The field of competition for wheelchair basketball at the London 2012 Paralympic Summer Games is now set as the qualification process came to a close over the weekend. The Mexican women’s wheelchair basketball team claimed the final spot at the Paralympics with two victories over South Africa in a three-game playoff series March 2-4, 2012. Mexico will […] Read more

Preview Canada’s London Bound Wheelchair Basketball Teams

Feb 28, 2012 – (Ottawa, ON) Canadian wheelchair basketball is renowned for its tenacity. Canada is a world-leading nation. A perennial contender fuelled by an unparalleled legacy. In 2012, elite talent compliments distinguished wisdom in pursuit of the podium. United by an unmistakable desire, Team Canada’s vision for the London Paralympic Games is uncompromising. Discover the Canadian Men’s and […] Read more

Wheelchair Basketball Canada Congratulates Richard Peter – Aboriginal Award Recipient

Feb 24, 2012 – (February 24th, 2012) Wheelchair Basketball Canada congratulates Canadian Men’s Wheelchair Basketball Team veteran Richard Peter (Duncan, BC) who will receive a National Aboriginal Award for athletic achievement at a special gala tonight in Vancouver, BC. Peter is a three-time Parlympic medallist who will represent Canada in his fifth Paralympic Games this summer in London. He […] Read more

Shayne Smith Back in Class for Paralympics Schools Week

Feb 24, 2012 – Wheelchair basketball athlete Shayne Smith (Toronto, ON) visited Copper Cliff Public School in Durham, Ontario Friday to educate students about sport for athletes with a disability. As part of the Canadian Paralympic Committee’s Paralympic Schools Week (February 21-24th), he shared the story of his journey as an athlete and focused on the importance of setting […] Read more

Team Canada Wins Silver at 2012 Osaka Cup

Feb 20, 2012 – The Canadian Sr. Women’s National Wheelchair Basketball Team took home the silver medal at the 2012 Osaka Cup following a 59-50 defeat to rival Australia in the hard-fought gold medal game. Team Canada’s Tracey Ferguson and Janet McLachlan were both named to the tournament all-star team, while assistant coach Michael Broughton received the Osaka Cup Friendship […] Read more

Eng Takes Aim at Canadian Record

Feb 01, 2012 – (Ottawa, On) – Montreal, QC native David Eng of Les Gladiateurs de Laval (blanc) scorched his way into the Canadian record books on Sunday playing in the Canadian Wheelchair Basketball League Open when he scored 51, 58, and 64 points in three consecutive games. It is believed that he is the first individual to record […] Read more

Wheelchair Basketball Competition Pools Set for London 2012 Paralympic Games

Jan 23, 2012 – The International Wheelchair Basketball Federation (IWBF) announced the competition groups for the 2012 Paralympic Summer Games, which take place August 29 to September 9, in London, England. There are two groups of six teams each for men’s wheelchair basketball division and two groups of five teams each for women’s division. The Canadian men will compete in Group […] Read more

Wheelchair Basketball Canada Executve Director Wendy Gittens Named to the Canadian Association for the Advancement of Women and Sports 2011 Most Influential Women List

Jan 17, 2012 – The Canadian Association for the Advancement of Women and Sport and Physical Activity (CAAWS) announced today the twenty women, including Gittens, selected to the Most Influential Women in Sport and Physical Activity list (MIW) for 2011. The objective of the list is to focus on women who are leaders and role models making a difference on […] Read more

2012 National Wheelchair Basketball Teams Named

Jan 17, 2012 – (Las Vegas, NV) Wheelchair Basketball Canada is pleased to announce the pool of 26 athletes selected to represent Canada in 2012 as the Senior Mens and Womens National Wheelchair Basketball Teams prepare for the London Paralympic Games. For the first time in program history the Canadian womens team will fully centralize in Winnipeg, MB beginning […] Read more

Melody Davidson Offers Insight to Canadian Men at 2012 Selection Camp

Jan 11, 2012 – Three-time Olympic gold medal winning coach Melody Davidson spoke to the Canadian Men’s Wheelchair Basketball Team about what it takes to succeed Wednesday night at their 2012 selection camp in Las Vegas, Nevada. Davidson, who along with her Olympic medals, has led the women’s team to four world titles (two as head coach, two as […] Read more

Jennifer Botterill Shares Advice with Team Canada at 2012 Selection Camp

Jan 10, 2012 – Three-time Olympic gold medallist Jennifer Botterill was the keynote speaker at Wheelchair Basketball Canada’s 2012 National Team Selection Camp Tuesday evening in Las Vegas, Nevada. Botterill, who has been a member of the Canadian Women’s Hockey Team since 1997 and has attended 4 Olympic Games, winning gold in 2002, 2006, 2010 and silver in 1998 […] Read more

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