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WBC Receives Jumpstart Sport Relief Fund Grant

Oct 14, 2021 – In February, Canadian Tire Corporation announced an additional $12 million commitment to Jumpstart’s Sport Relief Fund to help sport and recreation organizations build back sport and play in Canada. Jumpstart conducted a State of Sport study via Ipsos, which revealed the pandemic has not only impacted current access to sport and play but has real […] Read more

Paralympics a learning experience for Ostepchuk

Oct 13, 2021 – For Garrett Ostepchuk, the Tokyo 2020 Paralympics was an excellent learning opportunity. The Games were the first for the 21-year-old who also participated in the 2018 World Championships with the men’s senior national team. Ostepchuk appeared in six games in Tokyo, averaging just over nine minutes of action. “I learned that I have to be […] Read more

Record five Canadian officials receive medal round assignments at Tokyo 2020 Olympic and Paralympic Games

Sep 29, 2021 – Canada Basketball and Wheelchair Basketball Canada are proud to recognize the five Canadian referees who were selected, based on their hard work, dedication and performance, to officiate medal round games at the Tokyo 2020 Olympic and Paralympic Games. Canadians Matthew Kallio, Maripier (MP) Malo and Michael Weiland were three of the 30 FIBA referees selected […] Read more

Steeves looking forward to more competition following Tokyo experience

Sep 20, 2021 – After getting a taste of competition for the first time in 18 months during the Tokyo 2020 Paralympics, Tamara Steeves is looking forward to growing and improving with her teammates. Team Canada’s women’s wheelchair basketball team recently finished fifth at the Tokyo Games with a 68-49 win over Japan during the classification round. “I think […] Read more

Women defeat Japan; men fall to Germany in classification round on Day 10 at the Paralympics

Sep 03, 2021 – Lalonde paces women past Japan Rosalie Lalonde scored a team-high 20 points as Canada defeated Japan 68-49 in women’s wheelchair basketball on Friday at the Tokyo 2020 Paralympics. The win gives the Canadians a fifth-place finish at the Games. “I think we finished the tournament really strong, that was the most important thing – to […] Read more

Team Canada defeated by Great Britain on Day 8 at the Paralympics

Sep 01, 2021 – Great Britain defeated Canada 66-52 in the men’s wheelchair basketball quarterfinals at the Tokyo 2020 Paralympics on Wednesday. Team Canada will now play in the classification round against Germany on Thursday to determine the seventh and eighth seeds. “We’ve been close. They’re the defending World Champions. We were leading, but we relaxed, and they came […] Read more

Canada falls to the U.S. in the quarterfinals on Day 7 of the Paralympics

Aug 31, 2021 – Team Canada fell 63-48 to the U.S. in the women’s wheelchair basketball quarterfinals at the Tokyo 2020 Paralympics. Canada (3-2) will now play in the classification round against either the Netherlands or Japan on Friday to determine the fifth and sixth positions. “I mean, the errors came from everyone. There were errors everywhere in our […] Read more

Team Canada locks up quarterfinals berth on Day 6 at the Paralympics

Aug 30, 2021 – Men defeat Colombia 63-52 in final game of prelims Team Canada is off to the quarterfinals in men’s wheelchair basketball at the Tokyo 2020 Paralympics following a 63-52 win over Colombia. Patrick Anderson had a game-high 22 points, 17 rebounds and eight assists, while Nik Goncin contributed 15 points, seven rebounds and eight assists. Colin […] Read more

Men defeat Korea, Women cement spot in quarters on Day 5 at the Paralympics

Aug 29, 2021 –   Anderson leads Canada to first victory in Tokyo Patrick Anderson scored a game-high 29 points leading Team Canada to a 74-64 win over Korea in men’s wheelchair basketball on Sunday at the Tokyo 2020 Paralympics. “I feel a lot better finally, definitely better, definitely nice, it’s always nice to win,” said head coach Matteo […] Read more

Men fall to Japan, Women defeated by Germany on Day 4 at the Paralympics

Aug 28, 2021 –   Anderson, Goncin pace Canadians against Japan Pat Anderson led Canada with 22 points and 12 rebounds while Nik Goncin contributed 20 points and 13 rebounds, but Team Canada fell short in a 62-56 loss to the hosts’ Japan in men’s wheelchair basketball at the Tokyo 2020 Paralympics. “We are improving. We’re definitely improving. We […] Read more

Women top Japan, Men fall in overtime on Day 3 at the Paralympics

Aug 27, 2021 – Dandeneau led the charge with 19 points against Japan Team Canada improved to 2-0 at the Tokyo 2020 Paralympics with a dominating 61-35 win over Japan in women’s wheelchair basketball. Kady Dandeneau led the way with 19 points, nine rebounds and five assists off the bench, while Arinn Young added 13 points, 10 rebounds and […] Read more

Canada drops opener in men’s wheelchair basketball

Aug 26, 2021 – Team Canada dropped its tournament-opening game 78-41 to Spain at the Tokyo 2020 Paralympics on Wednesday. Nik Goncin (Regina, SK) paced all Canadian scorers with 15 points and eight rebounds. Colin Higgins (Rothesay, NB) and Patrick Anderson (Fergus, ON) each added eight points in Canada’s (0-1) loss. “It was a slightly humbling game today,” said […] Read more

Dandeneau’s triple-double leads Canada past Great Britain at Paralympics

Aug 25, 2021 – Kady Dandeneau led the way with 32 points, 20 rebounds and 11 assists in Canada’s 73-54 win over Great Britain on Wednesday at the Tokyo 2020 Paralympics. “It definitely feels good to be a big contributor in games like that,” said Dandeneau of her first Paralympic game. “Honestly, it was just a really good team […] Read more

Toyota Wave

Aug 24, 2021 – The #ToyotaWave is taking over Canada from coast to coast to celebrate #Tokyo2020 Paralympic Games. Show our @CDNParalympic athletes some love by making your own videos on social media! It’s easy to show your support…  Dress in your best red & white gear and record yourself doing the #ToyotaWave Move however you’re able to! Cheer […] Read more

Tokyo 2020 Broadcast Schedule

Aug 20, 2021 – All Wheelchair Basketball games will be live-streamed  Canada’s Paralympians, including both the men’s and women’s Wheelchair Basketball teams, will receive a record number of hours of TV and live stream coverage during the Tokyo 2020 Paralympic Games (Aug. 24-Sept. 5). Coverage beginning with the Canadian women in action against Great Britain (Aug. 25, 1:45 am/et) […] Read more

Anderson ‘more eager than ever’ heading to the Paralympics

Aug 16, 2021 – Patrick Anderson is heading to his fifth Paralympics this month, but after the Games were delayed by a year, the veteran is more eager than ever to get on the court with his teammates. The Fergus, Ont. native took a break from wheelchair basketball following the London 2012 Paralympics before returning to the sport in […] Read more

‘Enjoy the moment’ veteran Paralympian Cindy Ouellet offers advice to her teammates headed to Tokyo

Jul 26, 2021 – As Cindy Ouellet prepares to head to Tokyo for her fourth Paralympics with Wheelchair Basketball Canada, she is embracing more of a leadership role. The 32-year-old is an experienced Paralympian, having represented Canada at the 2008, 2012 and 2016 Paralympics. She also competed in the Winter Paralympics in para nordic skiing at the 2018 Games […] Read more

Wheelchair Basketball Canada congratulates Kathy Newman on her induction into the BC Sports Hall of Fame

Jul 20, 2021 – Newman is the 2020 recipient of the WAC Bennett Award   Wheelchair Basketball Canada congratulates Board President Kathy Newman on her induction into the BC Sports Hall of Fame. Newman is the 2020 recipient of the W.A.C. Bennett Award, which is presented to an individual who has made significant, unique and lasting contributions to sport in […] Read more

Canadian wheelchair basketball teams announced for Tokyo 2020 Paralympic Games

Jul 19, 2021 – (July 19, 2021 – OTTAWA, ONT.) The Canadian Paralympic Committee (CPC) and Wheelchair Basketball Canada (WBC) officially announced today the men’s and women’s teams set to compete for Canada at the Tokyo 2020 Paralympic Games in August. A total of 10 athletes are returning from the women’s team that captured gold with a huge victory over […] Read more

Team Canada’s schedule set for Tokyo 2020 Paralympic Games

Jul 02, 2021 – (TORONTO, ONT.) The International Wheelchair Basketball Federation (IWBF) has confirmed the game schedule and tip-off times for the 2020 Paralympic Summer Games, which take place August 24-September 5 in Tokyo, Japan. The Canadian women’s team begin the preliminary round on August 25 against Great Britain and wrap up the preliminary round against Australia on August […] Read more

‘You can’t do it alone’: Paralympian Nik Goncin adopts new mindset as one of veteran leaders on Team Canada

Jun 21, 2021 – Nik Goncin’s wheelchair basketball journey is full of lessons. The most important one. Teamwork. “You can’t do it alone,” said Goncin. “We play a team sport and most of life is in a team atmosphere. Colleagues – that’s your team. Family – that’s your team. Basketball – we have our team. “If you don’t accept […] Read more

Team Canada’s Melanie Hawtin was destined to shift from individual wheelchair racer to team player

May 24, 2021 – Melanie Hawtin was on her way to a promising career as a wheelchair racer before surgery forced her to take a hiatus from the track. A native of Oakville, Ont., Hawtin started racing as a child and quickly became a decorated athlete within the sport with hopes of representing Canada at the Paralympic Games. During […] Read more

100 Days to Tokyo: Team Canada’s Tara Llanes looks to outpace the competition

May 16, 2021 – By: Howard Bailey Tara Llanes’ played the pandemic cards that life dealt her and came out a winner. Being forced to work out at home in B.C., she can now manoeuvre her basketball wheelchair more effectively, changing direction and turning quicker than before. The women’s wheelchair basketball national team member is looking to put that […] Read more

100 Days to Tokyo: The adventures of Team Canada’s Chad Jassman

May 16, 2021 – By: Justine Jones Chad Jassman has always been the adventurous type, and he hasn’t let the pandemic stop him. The veteran player is known for his hardworking, feisty playing style and this thrill-seeking translates to his off-court personality. During the lockdown, Jassman has been participating in a virtual reality video game league to get his […] Read more

Team Canada’s Tokyo 2020 competition set following IWBF Official Draw

May 12, 2021 – Canadian men and women have their wheelchair basketball competition groups unveiled for Tokyo 2020 Paralympic Games (Toronto, Ont.) The International Wheelchair Basketball Federation (IWBF) held its official draw Wednesday for the Tokyo 2020 Paralympic Games. The draw determined preliminary round groups for the men’s and women’s wheelchair basketball competitions for Tokyo 2020. The draw took […] Read more

IWBF Sets Tokyo 2020 Official Draw for May 12

Apr 29, 2021 – Draw to determine wheelchair basketball competition groups for Tokyo 2020 Paralympic Games (Mies, Switzerland) The International Wheelchair Basketball Federation (IWBF) announced Thursday that the official draw for the Tokyo 2020 Paralympic Games will take place on May 12, 2021. The draw will determine the preliminary round groups for the men’s and women’s wheelchair basketball competitions […] Read more

Lee Melymick Pursuing Long-Term Goals with Short-Term Mindset

Apr 26, 2021 – In the midst of so much uncertainty in these strange times, Lee Melymick knows one thing for sure and that’s his schedule for tomorrow. That’s just how far ahead he’s looking as he juggles basketball and school heading into the biggest summer of his young Team Canada career. “I’m just focused on what’s in front […] Read more

Canadian Contingent Among International Technical Officials Selected for Tokyo 2020 Paralympic Games

Apr 16, 2021 – The International Wheelchair Basketball Federation (IWBF) has unveiled the list of international technical officials (ITOs) for the Tokyo 2020 Paralympic Games, which includes four Canadians. Leading the way is Steve Bach, president of the IWBF Americas Zone, as a part of the tournament technical committee. Veteran official Sergio Giordano will be one of six referee […] Read more

Power of Sport Shines Throughout Hollister and Wheelchair Basketball Canada Community Celebration

Apr 16, 2021 – 8 Individuals and Organizations Receive Virtual High Fives for Making a Difference in 2020 (Ottawa, Ont.) Sport has the incredible power to unite, impact and inspire. As we navigate challenging times with the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, sport will help Canadians and our communities to heal and rebuild. In honour of National High Five Day – […] Read more

Vote for your favourite moment as we celebrate the top Team Canada performances in Wheelchair Basketball

Mar 29, 2021 – As we all look ahead to brighter days and the return of Team Canada to the hardcourt, join us in celebrating some of the greatest wheelchair basketball performances from Canada’s storied past. It’s bracket season and we’re calling on Canadians to cast their vote to decide the top Team Canada performance in history! From March 29 to April 9, 2021, make your bracket […] Read more

Paralympian Rosalie Lalonde welcomes pressure to deliver results for Team Canada in Tokyo

Mar 22, 2021 – Rosalie Lalonde isn’t shy expressing the responsibility she’s grown into with Team Canada. When Lalonde made her Paralympic debut at the 2016 Summer Games in Rio de Janeiro, she was the youngest member on the squad and rapidly climbing up the wheelchair basketball ranks. Ahead of the scheduled Tokyo Games, the Saint-Clet, Que., native is […] Read more

Canadians Rosalie Lalonde, Vincent Dallaire and Élodie Tessier shine in 2020-21 National Wheelchair Basketball Association collegiate season

Mar 16, 2021 – Team Canada’s Rosalie Lalonde and Vincent Dallaire led their respective collegiate programs to national championship titles on Saturday in the U.S.-based National Wheelchair Basketball Association (NWBA). In her final season with the Crimson Tide, the Saint-Clet, Que., native helped the University of Alabama capture the NWBA 2021 women’s national championship by sweeping the University of […] Read more

Team Canada Readies for its resilient return as Wheelchair Basketball Canada celebrates International Women’s Day

Mar 08, 2021 – “Nothing can stop Team Canada” The COVID-19 pandemic, Tokyo 2020 postponement and a cloud of uncertainty over athlete eligibility for the Paralympics has dealt the Canadian Women’s National Wheelchair Basketball Team a number of unique challenges over the past year. True to their resilience, the Canadian women rallied to overcome each obstacle and have emerged […] Read more

Canadians to connect through #PowerOfSport

Feb 19, 2021 – Canadian Paralympic Committee, Canadian Olympic Committee, Own the Podium, and CBC Sports launch new initiative to share positive impact of sport on Canadian communities (Ottawa/Toronto, Ont.) – The sport community across the country knows the value that participation in sport and physical activity at all levels – from the playground to the podium – holds […] Read more

Power of inclusive sport celebration to be hosted by Hollister Limited and Wheelchair Basketball Canada

Feb 18, 2021 –   Organizations to host virtual community celebration as part of new sponsorship to high five Canadians making a difference amidst pandemic (OTTAWA, ONT.) As the coronavirus pandemic continues to drastically impact the lives of Canadians from coast to coast to coast, Hollister Limited and Wheelchair Basketball Canada will join forces to celebrate the inspiring efforts […] Read more

Kathy Newman elected President of Wheelchair Basketball Canada as Mike Longo and Carrie McKay join Board of Directors

Feb 10, 2021 – (Ottawa, Ont.) Wheelchair Basketball Canada (WBC) is delighted to announce the appointment of visionary sport builder Kathy Newman as President of the organization, effective immediately, and is pleased to welcome Mike Longo and Carrie McKay to the Board of Directors. Newman is a tireless sport administrator and advocate whose innovative leadership has shaped the parasport landscape in Canada for more than 40 years. The Vancouver, B.C. […] Read more

Tokyo 2020 hopeful Vincent Dallaire motivated by influence of legendary Team Canada duo and his love of the game

Feb 08, 2021 – Team Canada’s Vincent Dallaire never thought he’d get the opportunity to play alongside his biggest influences in the sport. Dallaire began playing wheelchair basketball in 2002 following an introduction to the game by his physiotherapist. While the Quebec native began his ascent to the National Team, two veteran leaders of the program were leading Canada […] Read more

Wheelchair Basketball Canada Congratulates Erica Gavel on Her Election as Vice-Chair of Canadian Paralympic Athletes’ Council

Jan 29, 2021 – (Ottawa, Ont.) Wheelchair Basketball Canada is pleased to congratulate Paralympian Erica Gavel on her election as vice-chair of the Canadian Paralympic Athletes’ Council. The native of Prince Albert, Sask., was selected for the role by her fellow council members on Friday and is currently serving her second term on the CPC Athletes’ Council. “I am […] Read more

Paralympian Erica Gavel continues advocacy for athletes while managing role as scientist and Tokyo 2020 hopeful

Jan 18, 2021 – Over the past 12 months, a number of athletes continued to find their collective voice to enact change on-and-off the playing field.   Team Canada’s Erica Gavel is no different. Along with her PhD candidacy at Ontario Tech University, which centres on research for athletic performance amid high-temperature conditions, Gavel currently serves on the Canadian Paralympic Committee’s […] Read more

Wheelchair Basketball Canada Congratulates Erica Gavel on Her Election to the Canadian Paralympic Athletes’ Council

Dec 09, 2020 – (Ottawa, Ont.) Wheelchair Basketball Canada is pleased to congratulate Paralympian Erica Gavel on her election to the Canadian Paralympic Athletes’ Council. The native of Prince Albert, Sask. was elected to serve a second term on the council on Wednesday. A member of the Canadian Women’s Wheelchair Basketball Team since 2014, Gavel represented Canada at the […] Read more

Athlete Jonathan Vermette Adept at Adapting to Change

Dec 07, 2020 – The road to Tokyo is not only longer, but a bit lonelier too for Team Canada wheelchair basketball athlete Jonathan Vermette, who is well versed when it comes to the need to adapt to unforeseen circumstances. Like most, the past year has been a major adjustment for the high-performance athlete. “Right now, I don’t have […] Read more

Canada to Host 2026 IWBF Wheelchair Basketball World Championships for Men and Women in Ottawa

Dec 03, 2020 – (OTTAWA, ONT.) Today, as the world marks International Day for Persons with Disabilities, Senator Chantal Petitclerc and Wheelchair Basketball Canada are beyond elated to announce the International Wheelchair Basketball Federation (IWBF) Wheelchair Basketball World Championships are coming to Ottawa in 2026. Ottawa 2026 will be the largest team sport event for high-performance athletes with a […] Read more

To Our WBC Family Across Canada, Thank You

Dec 01, 2020 – The entire Wheelchair Basketball Canada (WBC) team would like to thank you, our community, for the support you have shown us this year. You have shown up for us financially, helping to cover costs associated with the changes 2020 brought. You supported our athletes with messages and notes of encouragement through social media. You participated […] Read more

Wheelchair Basketball Canada Congratulates Coach Tim Frick on His Appointment to the Order of Canada

Nov 30, 2020 – (Ottawa, Ont.) Wheelchair Basketball Canada is thrilled to congratulate legendary wheelchair basketball coach Tim Frick on his appointment to the Order of Canada. A native of Pender Island, B.C., Frick was among those named as a member to the Order of Canada on Friday in recognition of his coaching excellence and contributions to parasport. “This […] Read more

Team Canada Wheelchair Basketball’s Maude Jacques Announces Retirement

Nov 27, 2020 – (OTTAWA, ONT.) Paralympian and World Champion wheelchair basketball player Maude Jacques has announced her retirement from the Canadian Women’s Wheelchair Basketball Team. Jacques, who discovered wheelchair basketball in 2001, was a staple of Team Canada since first cracking the National Team lineup in 2011 to compete in the inaugural IWBF U25 Women’s World Championship, which […] Read more

Media Advisory: Senator Chantal Petitclerc and Wheelchair Basketball Canada to Make Major International Announcement in Ottawa

Nov 24, 2020 – (OTTAWA, ONT.) On Thursday, December 3, 2020, as part of International Day for Persons with Disabilities, Senator Chantal Petitclerc and Wheelchair Basketball Canada will make a major international announcement alongside distinguished dignitaries in Ottawa. Media are invited to attend the virtual announcement. Media availability with the athletes and Wheelchair Basketball Canada Executive Director Wendy Gittens […] Read more

Wheelchair Basketball Canada Has a New Mailling Address

Oct 31, 2020 – (Ottawa, Ont.) Wheelchair Basketball Canada has a new mailing address. Please direct all correspondence to: Wheelchair Basketball Canada 27 Auriga Drive, Suite M1062 Nepean, ON K2E 0B1 We can still be reached by phone at 613-260-1296, by fax at 613-260-1456, or by email at info@wheelchairbasketball.ca. Read more

Call for Nominations for Wheelchair Basketball Canada Board of Directors

Oct 29, 2020 – (Ottawa, Ont.) Wheelchair Basketball Canada (WBC) is a world-leading national amateur sport organization committed to excellence in the development, support and promotion of wheelchair basketball programs and services for all Canadians. A not-for-profit organization, WBC is strategic and innovative in driving the growth and evolution of the game and championing inclusion to empower people of […] Read more

Canadian Women & Sport “She’s Got It All” Campaign Highlights Athleticism of Wheelchair Basketball Athletes

Oct 29, 2020 – (Ottawa, Ont.) Wheelchair Basketball Canada is pleased to collaborate with Canadian Women & Sport to recognize the athleticism of wheelchair basketball athletes as part of the “She’s Got It All” campaign. The campaign is a national awareness effort designed to keep women and girls in the game. One-third of Canadian girls are dropping out of […] Read more

Arinn Young Making Moves as She Starts a New Chapter in Her Promising Career

Oct 13, 2020 – Team Canada athlete Arinn Young is no stranger to making moves, whether she’s making opponents look silly on the basketball court or packing up her life for a new adventure abroad in the next chapter of her playing career. The product of Legal, Alta. landed in Wiesbaden, Germany in September after signing her first pro […] Read more

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