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 2025
Thank you to everyone who attended and supported the ONPARA GLC Finals in St Catharines, at Brock University on March 1, 2025. A HUGE thank you to Loretta, the Brock Niagara Penguins
and Brock University for organizing the event!
Special shout out to our amazing officials – Trevor, Mohammad, and Errol – who travelled from London to ensure everything went smoothly. Your expertise is truly valued!
To our athletes and clubs, we thank you for showcasing remarkable sportsmanship throughout the event. Your dedication not only elevated the competition but also fostered a positive and respectful atmosphere that was felt by all in attendance.
Thank you to the families and friends who came out to cheer on our athletes – your support means the world to us and plays a key role in the success of this event.
Finally, we cannot forget to acknowledge the tireless efforts of our volunteers. Your hard work behind the scenes was essential to the event’s success, and we are deeply grateful for your dedication and time.
We look forward to seeing you all at future events!
Awards & Recognition
- Great Lakes Conference – Michael Bryce Championship Award: Burlington Vipers
- Great Lakes Conference – Anderson/Kutrowski MVP Award: Charlotte McElroy
- Great Lakes Conference – Keith Cartwright Sportsmanship Award: Kaleb Brown
- 15 Point All-Star Line Up
- Larissa McLellan
- Martha Garrick
- Simon Mazi-Keep
- Thai Milton
- Sabir Ozman
Tournament Results
|
Game #1 |
Court # 1 | Court #2 | ||
| Penguins | Falcons | Rebels | Vipers | |
| 12 | 43 | 35 | 49 | |
|
Game #2 |
Court # 1 | Court #2 | ||
| Penguins | Riots | Vipers | Falcons | |
| 14 | 31 | 38 | 15 | |
|
Game #3 |
Court # 1 | Court #2 | ||
| Penguins | Vipers | Rebels | Riots | |
| 14 | 50 | 51 | 14 | |
|
Game #4 |
Court # 1 | Court #2 | ||
| Falcons | Rebels | Vipers | Riot | |
| 20 | 44 | 36 | 16 | |
|
Game #5 |
Court # 1 | Court #2 | ||
| Falcons | Riots | Penguins | Rebels | |
| 35 | 38 | 22 | 30 | |
|
FINAL |
Court # 1 | |||
| Vipers | Variety Village | |||
| 49 | 35 | |||
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