In addition to its role as a developer of elite athletes, CWSA is a national and international voice for Canadian wheelchair athletes.
CWSA also provides a national link for the development of wheelchair athletes and sports, at all levels and in all areas of the country.
Wheelchair athlete Eric Gilbert launches a new wheelchair tennis program in Quebec City. http://www.btgcanada.ca/2013/04/12/eric-gilbert-launches-new-wheelchair-tennis-program-in-quebec-city/
Eric Gilbert is one of Canada’s fastest-rising wheelchair tennis stars. He’s ranked #3 in Canada and #79 in the world and is quickly gaining attention on the tennis circuit. Not content to just imp...
The Road to Gold: The Opening Ceremonies http://conta.cc/OAh9vK
Awesome!!! have fun=check!!keep on havin' fun... Get the reward!!!! U all deserve it, Bon Travail!! Go Canada - Martin L.
This page is no longer being updated. Please head on over to Wheelchair Rugby Canada for all the Team Canada wheelchair rugby updates!
Check out this podcast on Ontario athlete Chris Klodt. http://www.cbc.ca/metromorning/columnists/mary-wiens/2010/05/10/cpl-christopher-klodt/
Via Canadian Paralympic Committee: Clayton Gerein to be inducted into the CPC Hall of Fame.
OTTAWA, Oct. 4, 2011 /CNW/ - The Canadian Paralympic Committee announced today the selection of Ljiljana (Lilo) Ljubisic, Clayton Gerein, Michael Edgson, Dr. Earl Church and
Team Canada Wheelchair Rugby E-Newsletter - Battle In Bogotá Day 4 http://conta.cc/nfs5uG
Day 3 and 4: 2011 IWRF Zone Qualifier
Here comes the All Stars!
Best Lowpointer: Trevor Hirschfield (CAN)
Best Mid-pointer: Alexandre Taniguchi (BRA)
Best High-Pointer: Zak Madell (CAN)
MVP: Chuck Aoki (USA)
Congrats to Trevor, and to Zak for coming away from his very first major tournament with an All Star award!!
Final score: 56-46 for the USA. Luckily, however, Canada has qualified for the 2012 London Paralympics!
Down 43-37 at the end of the 3rd. Let's go Canada!
With 5 minutes to go in the third, we're now down 35-29. Let's go Canada! Comeback!
At the half Canada is still down 24-28. Go Canada Go!!
At the end of the 4th, Canada is down 11-15 over the USA. Go Canada Go!
Today's the day! Canada plays the USA at 16:00 local time (2 pm PST, 5 pm eastern). Go Canada Go!
Team Canada Wheelchair Rugby E-Newsletter - Battle In Bogotá Day 3 http://conta.cc/oK1zHx
Team Canada continued its hot streak against the home team, Colombia. Once again, the Canadian machine was firing on all cylinders and quickly went up 23-3 in the first quarter. The TSN highlight of the game came at the end of the third, when Say Luangkhamdeng made a tough inbound pass to Garett Hi…
Day 2 - 2011 Americas Zone Qualifier
Canada wins 75-20 over Colombia. Next up is the big showdown: Canada vs. USA
After play a 4-point lineup, Team Canada wins 57-5 over Mexico. Next up: Colombia!
Team Captain Dave Willsie poses with the team mascot.
Canada wins against Brazil 65-24. Tomorrow's a big day: 2 games against Mexico and Colombia! Go Canada Go!
Team Canada Wheelchair Rugby E-Newsletter - Day 1 http://conta.cc/oqtBfg
Day 1 - 2011 Americas Zone Qualifier
Canada wins 72-10 over Argentina. Photos to follow!
The livestream link is down and the tournament organizers have added this one.
zonal @ USTREAM: Campeonato Panamericano de Rugby en Silla de Ruedas.
Team Canada is competing right now at the 2011 IWRF Americas Zone Qualification Tournament in Bogata, Colombia! We'll give you all the scores!
Short little article with pictures on Team Canada's training camp in Leeds.
GOOD TACKLE: England player Ross Morrison is forced out of his wheelchair in a collision at the England v Canada wheelchair rugby game.
Congratulations to Cody Caldwell and Garett Hickling for receiving a FACE grant! The FACE grant connects a coach with an up-and-coming athlete so that both can take their career to the next level.
Team Canada recently trained at the PISE Center and CTV came out to catch the action.
SAANICH - There are 432 days remaining before the 2012 Paralympic games begin, and the athletes can already hear London calling. Canada's national wheelchair...
More articles about the 2011 Coloplast Canadian Wheelchair Rugby National Championships.
Harrower’s Saskatchewan squad fell 51-33 to the Ontario Lightning in the tournament’s division two final on May 15 in Saskatoon. Her game high 23 scores could not push her team ahead as Ontario’s deep roster proved too much for Saskatchewan.
Video highlights from the finals of the 2011 Coloplast Canadian Wheelchair Rugby National Championships. Congratulations to the ParaSport Ontario Thunder and Lightning for the gold medal finishes in Div 1 and Div 2.
All the hits, crashes and great plays at the 2011 Coloplast Canadian Wheelchair Rugby National Championships finals.
Article on the Nationals that references the signs put up by Andrea Muir about Mike Bacon. "The PAC was adorned with dozens of posters paying comical tribute to Bacon: "Everyone loves Bacon." "Bacon 3: 16." "Just like my burger, I want Bacon on top." "Mike is beloved by everyone," said coach Kevin Kirkup. "I like the one that says, Bacon is better than sausage."
The only thing more heartbreaking than losing a championship is losing one at home.
We've gotten lots of press about the 2011 Coloplast Canadian Wheelchair Rugby National Championships. Here's one on Duncan Campbell.
While the debate about the origins of hockey will likely never be settled completely - especially the location, as various towns try t====o lay claim to the title - the roots of one Canadian sport are crystal clear.
Congratulations to the ParaSport Ontario Thunder for their 58-57 overtime win versus the defending champions BC!
Right now, The ParaSport Ontario Thunder are taking on Team BC in the gold medal game of the 2011 Canadian Murderball National Championships. We'll liveblog it below.
Congratulations to the ParaSport Ontario Lightning. They defeated Saskatchewan 51-33 to capture the Div 2 Title. Next up: the Ontario Lightning take on BC A in the Div 1 gold.
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