Wheelchair Basketball
Toronto Raptors Game Ball Delivery Opportunity
Your chance to present the game ball at a Toronto Raptors game is back! Through our partnership with Ontario Basketball we have been presented with the amazing opportunity to once again take part in the Toronto Raptors Game Ball Delivery program! One lucky OWSA wheelchair basketball athlete between the ages of 8-12 will be selected… Read More about “Toronto Raptors Game Ball Delivery Opportunity”
Quest For Gold: 2017-2018 Selection Criteria Released
Quest For Gold (OAAP) information released for the 2017-2018 season The Ontario Wheelchair Sports Association, with the approval of the Ministry of Tourism, Culture & Sport, has made public the selection criteria and application details for the Quest for Gold program (Ontario Athlete Assistance Program) for all four of its sports: Wheelchair Athletics Wheelchair Basketball Wheelchair Rugby… Read More about “Quest For Gold: 2017-2018 Selection Criteria Released”
Get Discounted Raptors 905 Tickets!
Raptors 905 fundraiser in support of Team Ontario! The OWSA has teamed up with Raptors 905 for a special fundraising opportunity! Use code OJWBT905 to receive discounted tickets to games and support the OWSA! A portion of each ticket will go towards the Team Ontario Junior wheelchair basketball program as they raise funds to attend the 2018… Read More about “Get Discounted Raptors 905 Tickets!”
Pampered Chef Fundraiser
Pampered Chef Fundraiser Show in support of Team Ontario Calling all bakers, chefs, and all-around kitchen enthusiasts! Join us for a Pampered Chef Fundraiser Show! Shop from the comfort of your own home in your PJ’s and get easy cooking tips while supporting a great cause. Up to 15 percent of our total sales will go towards supporting… Read More about “Pampered Chef Fundraiser”
Chance to Win a New Quickie All Court Wheelchair!
Got What It Takes To Win Grant Hooper Law and Wheelchair Basketball Canada are proud to give young Canadians the opportunity to take their game to the next level through the Hooper Law Got What It Takes to Win Grant. Canadians under the age of 25 are invited to get creative and tell us about… Read More about “Chance to Win a New Quickie All Court Wheelchair!”
Holiday Craft Sale Fundraiser
Craft sale event in support of Team Ontario An amazing and generous supporter has organized a holiday craft sale in order to help the Team Ontario Junior Provincial wheelchair basketball team raise funds for their participation at the 2018 Junior National Championship and the 2019 Canada Winter Games! Funds would help offset the cost of… Read More about “Holiday Craft Sale Fundraiser”
Team Ontario Manager Wanted!
Team Ontario Wheelchair Basketball The OWSA is looking to hire a Team Manager to assist with our Junior Provincial Wheelchair Basketball team for the 2017-2018 & 2018-2019 seasons. Travel and accommodation expenses at the 2018 Junior National Championship as well as the 2019 Canada Winter Games will be covered. Click here to view the full posting… Read More about “Team Ontario Manager Wanted!”
Canada Earns Gold and Silver in Colombia
Canadians shine at the 2017 Americas Cup and earn berths to 2018 World Championships The Canadian Women’s National Wheelchair Basketball Team claimed gold at the 2017 Americas Cup qualifier in Cali, Colombia with a decisive 82-56 victory against the United States. Meanwhile, the Canadian men ended the tournament with a silver medal after a tough… Read More about “Canada Earns Gold and Silver in Colombia”
Six Ontario Athletes Selected to Wheelchair Basketball National Team Rosters
Wheelchair Basketball Canada names 2017 rosters for Canadian Men’s and Women’s National Teams (Ottawa, Ont.) Wheelchair Basketball Canada is pleased to announce the athletes selected to represent Canada in 2017 as members of the Senior Men’s and Women’s National Wheelchair Basketball Teams. The Canadian teams will compete at the Americas Cup qualifier from August 23-30, 2017… Read More about “Six Ontario Athletes Selected to Wheelchair Basketball National Team Rosters”
Canada Places 6th at 2017 Men’s U23 World Wheelchair Basketball Championship
Canada admits defeat after admirable effort against Germany Game 38: Canada v Germany The Canadian Men’s U23 Team end their run at the world championship with a sixth place finish after an admirable effort against Team Germany. The Germans claimed the 76-68 victory against Canada. Germany dominated the first quarter and carved out a nine… Read More about “Canada Places 6th at 2017 Men’s U23 World Wheelchair Basketball Championship”