Provincial League
The Great Lakes Conference is the provincial wheelchair basketball league in Ontario and part of the Canadian Wheelchair Basketball League (CWBL). It features three separate divisions to allow for players of all ages, abilities, and skill levels to participate at a desired level that is appropriate for them.
Athletes and coaches must be registered ONPARA members in order to play in the Great Lakes Conference.
Division 1 (Competitive)
This division is meant for Ontario’s most skilled and experienced athletes/teams looking to compete at the highest provincial level.
Division 1 tournaments feature 5×5 games in a round robin format, typically held once a month throughout the season, with each participating club hosting one tournament.
Division 2 (Open)
This division is meant for new and experienced adults seeking recreationally competitive opportunities. Athletes are typically aged 17+ (though exceptions can be made for younger athletes, depending on their levels of experience).
The Division 2 league will feature tournaments throughout the season held in various locations across the province, with games played in a 5×5 format.
Division 3 (Minis)
This division is meant as an introductory competition and development opportunity for Ontario’s recreationally competitive youth. The Division is open to athletes aged 16 and under (affectionately known as “Minis” across Canada), though exceptions can be made for older athletes, aged 17-19, depending on their levels of experience.
The Division 3 league will feature 3×3 games in a round robin format, typically held once a month throughout the season, with each participating club hosting one tournament.
GREAT LAKES CONFERENCE FINALE 2024
Thank you to everyone who attended the Great Lakes Conference hosted by the Penguins and Brock University on March 16, 2024. We extend our heartfelt appreciation to Loretta and Jim for their outstanding organization of today’s tournament.
We also express our gratitude to the athletes and their coaches for making this event a delightful blend of fun and healthy competition.
A special thank you goes out to our dedicated volunteers whose invaluable assistance made this event possible. Without your tireless efforts, this amazing tournament wouldn’t have been possible.
As we conclude this remarkable day, we are thrilled to announce the winners of the Great Lakes Conference Tournament.
Great Lakes Conference – Michael Bryce Championship Award: Cruisers
Great Lakes Conference – Anderson/Kutrowski MVP Award: Nasif Chowdhury
Great Lakes Conference – Keith Cartwright Sportsmanship Award: John Azlen
Johnny Morrison MVP Award: Simon Mazi-Keep
Congratulations to all of our winners and participants for your exemplary performance and sportsmanship!
Rules & Regulations
GLC Div 1 & 2 Rules and Regulations July 15 2024.docx
GLC Minies Rules and Regulations July 15 2024.docx
- Rowan’s Law – Concussion Safety
CWBL National Championships
Clubs teams can compete every year in the Canadian Wheelchair Basketball League (CWBL) National Championship – Wheelchair Basketball Canada’s premiere national event on the annual domestic calendar.
The CWBL National Championship takes place every spring as competitive club teams from across Canada compete for the title of national champion. The tournament is open to all eligible CWBL teams in Canada and usually features two tiers of competition – Tier 1 and Tier 2 – for teams to select an appropriate level of competition.
Photos
You can view all Great Lakes Conference photos taken throughout the season on the ONPARA Facebook page.
Contacts
Tammy Lyle-Gravlev
High Performance Coordinator, Wheelchair Basketball
tammy@onpara.ca
Archived Results
2015-2016 Season
2016-2017 Season
2017-2018 Season
2018-2019 Season
2019-2020 Season