BC Wheelchair Rugby League
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Prairie League Tournament - Saskatoon
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Montreal Invitational
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Toronto Prospects Tournament
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Prairie League Tournament - Calgary
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Vancouver Invitational Wheelchair Rugby Tournament
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Quebec League
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Capital City Showdown
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“We Finally Get To Hit Somebody:” Wheelchair Rugby Team Ready For Action Against Brazil Tonight
(Rio de Janeiro, Brazil – Sept. 14) It’s been a long week of waiting, but Canada’s wheelchair rugby team will finally hit the court against host nation Brazil tonight
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Canada’s Wheelchair Rugby Team Wins Opening Game Against Host Brazil In Packed Stadium
(Rio de Janeiro, Brazil – Sept 14) In front of a thunderous crowd at Carioca Arena 1, Canada’s wheelchair rugby team won 62-48 against host nation Brazil. Playing to cheers and at times boos, Canada maintained composure against the relentless Brazilian team.
“To be lucky enough to play against Brazil here in the first tournament and focus up was great for us,” said co-captain Trevor Hirschfield. “It’s pretty incredible what they’re doing here. They’re filling the seats and you don’t see that at every Paralympic Games.”
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Canada Draws on “Warrior Spirit” To Secure Semi-Final Berth With Thrilling Overtime Win Against Great Britain In Wheelchair Rugby
(Rio de Janeiro, Brazil – Sept. 15)– Canada scored with 0.9 seconds on the clock to claim a 50-49 overtime victory against Great Britain in wheelchair rugby today, securing a spot in the semi-finals.
“The team played with so much heart,” said High Performance Director Andy van Neutegem after the game. “All the preparation that we’ve done came down to that 0.9 seconds. It was a hell of a game.”
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Canada Draws on “Warrior Spirit” To Secure Semi-Final Berth With Thrilling Overtime Win
(Rio de Janeiro, Brazil – Sept. 15)– Canada scored with 0.9 seconds on the clock to claim a 50-49 overtime victory against Great Britain in wheelchair rugby today, securing a spot in the semi-finals.
“The team played with so much heart,” said High Performance Director Andy van Neutegem after the game. “All the preparation that we’ve done came down to that 0.9 seconds. It was a hell of a game.”
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Canada To Play Rival USA In The Wheelchair Rugby Semi-Finals After Heartbreaking Overtime Loss To Australia
Sept. 16, 2016 – Rio de Janeiro, Brazil - Canada’s wheelchair rugby team took it to overtime against Australia tonight for the first time in eight years, but fell just short of securing the win. Tomorrow, they’ll play their rivals, the USA, in what promises to be an exciting semi-final battle.
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After Tough Loss to the Americans, Canada will Play for Bronze
In the wheelchair rugby gold medal match at the Toronto 2015 Parapan American Games, Canada came from behind to thrill fans with a 57-54 win over the USA. Today, however, the fairytale comeback wasn’t in the cards. Canada lost 55-60 against the USA in the semi-finals and will play for bronze tomorrow against Japan.
Canada got off to a rocky start when the smothering American defensive – which double-teamed Zak Madell for most of the game – forced them to burn two of their four timeouts. At the end of the first, the USA was only up 14-13.
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After A Tough Loss To Japan, Canada Misses Wheelchair Rugby Podium
Sept. 18, 2016 – Rio de Janeiro, Brazil - A few turnovers here, a few missed chances there, and Canada will be going home without a Paralympic medal in wheelchair rugby for the first time since the Sydney 2000 Paralympic Games. The result is a bitter disappointment for the Canadians, who began this season ranked #1 for the first time in 13 years.
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Canadian Wheelchair Sports Association Announces Changes to Coaching Staff
(Ottawa, ON – Oct. 24) The Canadian Wheelchair Sports Association (CWSA) announced today that Kevin Orr, head coach of the wheelchair rugby program, will not be returning for the next quadrennial.
Orr joined the CWSA in 2009 and led the team to silver medals at the London 2012 Paralympic Games and the 2014 World Wheelchair Rugby Championships. Canada placed fourth at the Rio 2016 Paralympic Games.
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For Immediate Release: Patrick Côté named Wheelchair Rugby Interim Head Coach
(Ottawa, ON – Nov. 1) The Canadian Wheelchair Sports Association announced today that Patrick Côté has been named as the interim head coach of the wheelchair rugby national team. An interim assistant coach will be appointed in December.
“Patrick Côté has exceptional skills and we are very fortunate to have him assuming the role of head coach at this time,” said CWSA CEO Catherine Cadieux.
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Dr. Andy Van Neutegem Wins NCCP Coach Developer Award
The Canadian Wheelchair Sports Association is proud to congratulate High Performance Director Dr. Andy Van Neutegem fon being selected to receive the Investor’s Group NCCP Coach Developer Award. This prestigious national award is presented annually to an individual who embodies the spirit and characteristics of the “best of the best” Learning Facilitators and Evaluators throughout Canada.
“Andy is one of the best people I know,” said CWSA CEO Catherine Cadieux. “I believe he’s earned this award many times over for his amazing work in the wheelchair rugby community.”
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Coach Developer Trainers
Call of Interest:
The Canadian Wheelchair Sports Association (CWSA) is seeking qualified individuals who are interested in becoming National Coaching Certification Program (NCCP) Coach Developers for the sport of wheelchair rugby.
Coach Developers are trained to develop, support, and challenge coaches to go on honing and improving their knowledge and skills in order to provide positive and effective sport experiences for all participants in wheelchair rugby.
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Canadian Wheelchair Sports Association Announces Two New Hires
(Ottawa, ON - Feb. 23) The Canadian Wheelchair Sports Association (CWSA) is pleased to welcome two new hires to its core staff; Ben Parker-Jones as Communications and Marketing Coordinator and Megan Ritcey as Administration and Special Events Coordinator.
"Ben and Megan are outstanding new additions to our team, as they both exemplify our Association's long-standing commitment to teamwork, integrity and excellence," said CWSA CEO Catherine Cadieux.
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