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Parasport New Brunswick Hosts Inaugural Maddog Memorial Tournament and Women’s Camp
Article, 2026-03-13
Wheelchair rugby athletes from across Canada gathered in Fredericton, New Brunswick for the inaugural Maddog Memorial Tournament, hosted by Parasport New Brunswick. The event honoured the legacy of the late Hal Merrill, a pioneering figure in the province’s parasport community. Merrill, a Paralympic track and field athlete, was one of Canada’s most accomplished Para throwers […]
Article, 2026-03-13
Wheelchair rugby athletes from across Canada gathered in Fredericton, New Brunswick for the inaugural Maddog Memorial Tournament, hosted by Parasport New Brunswick. The event honoured the legacy of the late Hal Merrill, a pioneering figure in the province’s parasport community. Merrill, a Paralympic track and field athlete, was one of Canada’s most accomplished Para throwers […]
A Candid Conversation with Mélanie Labelle: Building Space for Women in Sport
Uncategorized, 2026-03-08
On International Women’s Day, we celebrate the women who are not only competing at the highest level, but also shaping the future of sport for those who will follow. Mélanie Labelle is one of those leaders. A member of Canada’s National Wheelchair Rugby Team, Labelle has spent her career breaking barriers in a traditionally male-dominated, […]
Uncategorized, 2026-03-08
On International Women’s Day, we celebrate the women who are not only competing at the highest level, but also shaping the future of sport for those who will follow. Mélanie Labelle is one of those leaders. A member of Canada’s National Wheelchair Rugby Team, Labelle has spent her career breaking barriers in a traditionally male-dominated, […]
The GOOD Games bring Wheelchair Rugby to Chinook Blast in Calgary, Alberta
Article, 2026-02-06
By: Katelyn Parsons The GOOD Games are launching in Calgary with one goal: to build one of the most exciting, inclusive, and unforgettable sports festivals in the country – and wheelchair rugby will be right at the heart of the action. As a part of the annual Chinook Blast, Calgary’s annual winter festival celebrating light, […]
Article, 2026-02-06
By: Katelyn Parsons The GOOD Games are launching in Calgary with one goal: to build one of the most exciting, inclusive, and unforgettable sports festivals in the country – and wheelchair rugby will be right at the heart of the action. As a part of the annual Chinook Blast, Calgary’s annual winter festival celebrating light, […]
Wheelchair Rugby Canada announces roster for 2026 Musholm Cup in Denmark
Announcement, 2026-01-30
Wheelchair Rugby Canada is proud to announce the roster for the 2026 Musholm Cup, taking place February 15–18, 2026, in Korsør, Denmark. The tournament will mark Team Canada’s first international competition of 2026 as the program prepares for the WWR World Championships this August in São Paulo, Brazil. Roster: Cody Caldwell – Peterborough, ON Matt Debly – Windsor, ON Rio Kanda Kovac […]
Announcement, 2026-01-30
Wheelchair Rugby Canada is proud to announce the roster for the 2026 Musholm Cup, taking place February 15–18, 2026, in Korsør, Denmark. The tournament will mark Team Canada’s first international competition of 2026 as the program prepares for the WWR World Championships this August in São Paulo, Brazil. Roster: Cody Caldwell – Peterborough, ON Matt Debly – Windsor, ON Rio Kanda Kovac […]
Wheelchair Rugby Canada announces National Team Pool for 2025-2026 season
Announcement, 2025-12-09
Wheelchair Rugby Canada is proud to announce the 20 athletes selected to the 2025–26 National Team Athlete Pool (NTAP). This year, the NTAP selection timeline shifted from the spring to the fall, aligning more closely with organizational systems and funding cycles. A five-day selection camp was held in mid-October at the Abilities Centre in Whitby, […]
Announcement, 2025-12-09
Wheelchair Rugby Canada is proud to announce the 20 athletes selected to the 2025–26 National Team Athlete Pool (NTAP). This year, the NTAP selection timeline shifted from the spring to the fall, aligning more closely with organizational systems and funding cycles. A five-day selection camp was held in mid-October at the Abilities Centre in Whitby, […]
Giving Tuesday: Fuelling the Community Behind Wheelchair Rugby
Article, 2025-12-02
WINNIPEG — As Canadians mark Giving Tuesday, a global movement that encourages people to support the charities and communities that matter most to them, Wheelchair Rugby Canada is highlighting the athletes whose lives have been impacted by the wheelchair rugby community — including Winnipeg’s Reese Ketler. For Ketler, wheelchair rugby became a new beginning. A […]
Article, 2025-12-02
WINNIPEG — As Canadians mark Giving Tuesday, a global movement that encourages people to support the charities and communities that matter most to them, Wheelchair Rugby Canada is highlighting the athletes whose lives have been impacted by the wheelchair rugby community — including Winnipeg’s Reese Ketler. For Ketler, wheelchair rugby became a new beginning. A […]
Two Canadian Teams Make Their Mark in Prague
Article, 2025-11-21
Wheelchair Rugby Canada closed out a successful week at Rugbymania 2025, sending two teams—Canada Development and the Northern Lights—to compete against top clubs and national programs from Italy, Luxembourg, Great Britain, and host nation Czechia. The tournament provided meaningful competition and important international experience for developmental athletes across both programs. Canada Development: Undefeated and D2 […]
Article, 2025-11-21
Wheelchair Rugby Canada closed out a successful week at Rugbymania 2025, sending two teams—Canada Development and the Northern Lights—to compete against top clubs and national programs from Italy, Luxembourg, Great Britain, and host nation Czechia. The tournament provided meaningful competition and important international experience for developmental athletes across both programs. Canada Development: Undefeated and D2 […]
Team Canada Development roster announced for Rugbymania 2025
Announcement, 2025-10-31
Wheelchair Rugby Canada is proud to announce the roster for the Canada Development Team competing at Rugbymania 2025, taking place November 13–15 in Prague, Czech Republic. Rugbymania, hosted by the Prague Robots, has brought together teams from around the world since 1998. The 2025 edition will feature 16 teams representing countries such as Australia, England, […]
Announcement, 2025-10-31
Wheelchair Rugby Canada is proud to announce the roster for the Canada Development Team competing at Rugbymania 2025, taking place November 13–15 in Prague, Czech Republic. Rugbymania, hosted by the Prague Robots, has brought together teams from around the world since 1998. The 2025 edition will feature 16 teams representing countries such as Australia, England, […]
Wheelchair Rugby Canada Announces Roster for Historic Northern Lights Team
Announcement, 2025-10-27
Ottawa, ON — Wheelchair Rugby Canada is proud to announce the roster for the Northern Lights, the country’s Women’s Development Team, as they prepare to make history at RugbyMania 2025 in Prague, Czechia. This tournament will mark the first time an all-women’s team competes in an international mixed-gender wheelchair rugby competition. The Northern Lights roster […]
Announcement, 2025-10-27
Ottawa, ON — Wheelchair Rugby Canada is proud to announce the roster for the Northern Lights, the country’s Women’s Development Team, as they prepare to make history at RugbyMania 2025 in Prague, Czechia. This tournament will mark the first time an all-women’s team competes in an international mixed-gender wheelchair rugby competition. The Northern Lights roster […]
Paralympian Travis Murao Joins Wheelchair Rugby Canada as Ontario Hub Coach
Announcement, 2025-10-25
Wheelchair Rugby Canada is proud to welcome Paralympian and long-time National Team member Travis Murao as the organization’s new Ontario Hub Coach. A fixture of Canada’s wheelchair rugby program for nearly two decades, Murao brings a wealth of experience, leadership, and passion for athlete development to his new role. Based in Toronto, he will lead […]
Announcement, 2025-10-25
Wheelchair Rugby Canada is proud to welcome Paralympian and long-time National Team member Travis Murao as the organization’s new Ontario Hub Coach. A fixture of Canada’s wheelchair rugby program for nearly two decades, Murao brings a wealth of experience, leadership, and passion for athlete development to his new role. Based in Toronto, he will lead […]
Wheelchair Rugby Canada welcomes new High Performance Director, Emily MacKeigan
Announcement, 2025-10-22
Ottawa, ON – Wheelchair Rugby Canada is thrilled to announce the appointment of Emily MacKeigan as High Performance Director, effective November 10th, 2025. Emily brings more than a decade of progressive leadership experience in high performance sport management, most recently serving as Senior Manager, High Performance Operations at Canoe Kayak Canada. In that role, she […]
Announcement, 2025-10-22
Ottawa, ON – Wheelchair Rugby Canada is thrilled to announce the appointment of Emily MacKeigan as High Performance Director, effective November 10th, 2025. Emily brings more than a decade of progressive leadership experience in high performance sport management, most recently serving as Senior Manager, High Performance Operations at Canoe Kayak Canada. In that role, she […]
Wheelchair Rugby Canada elects three new members to its board of directors
Announcement, 2025-10-01
OTTAWA — Wheelchair Rugby Canada has added three new leaders to its board of directors, strengthening the organization’s expertise in governance, finance and sport development. Mark Thompson – Vice President Mark Thompson of Oakville, Ont., has been elected vice-president, succeeding Kathy Newman, whose term has concluded. Thompson is president and chief engagement officer of McKinley […]
Announcement, 2025-10-01
OTTAWA — Wheelchair Rugby Canada has added three new leaders to its board of directors, strengthening the organization’s expertise in governance, finance and sport development. Mark Thompson – Vice President Mark Thompson of Oakville, Ont., has been elected vice-president, succeeding Kathy Newman, whose term has concluded. Thompson is president and chief engagement officer of McKinley […]
Wheelchair Rugby Canada welcomes Avery Lightfoot as Programs Coordinator
Announcement, 2025-09-29
Wheelchair Rugby Canada is excited to welcome Avery Lightfoot to the organization, who has taken on the role of Programs Coordinator. In this full-time role, Lightfoot will lead the National Championships and the Community Sport for All Initiative, ensuring effective coordination, planning, and delivery of these key domestic projects. She will also play a central […]
Announcement, 2025-09-29
Wheelchair Rugby Canada is excited to welcome Avery Lightfoot to the organization, who has taken on the role of Programs Coordinator. In this full-time role, Lightfoot will lead the National Championships and the Community Sport for All Initiative, ensuring effective coordination, planning, and delivery of these key domestic projects. She will also play a central […]
Wheelchair Rugby Canada receives funding through the Community Sport for All Initiative
Announcement, 2025-09-22
Ottawa, ON — Wheelchair Rugby Canada is proud to announce that it has been selected as a recipient of the Government of Canada’s Community Sport for All Initiative (CSAI), delivered through the Sport Support Program. Wheelchair Rugby Canada will receive $500,000 in funding to help break down barriers and expand access to sport for under-represented […]
Announcement, 2025-09-22
Ottawa, ON — Wheelchair Rugby Canada is proud to announce that it has been selected as a recipient of the Government of Canada’s Community Sport for All Initiative (CSAI), delivered through the Sport Support Program. Wheelchair Rugby Canada will receive $500,000 in funding to help break down barriers and expand access to sport for under-represented […]
Wheelchair Rugby Canada launches Women’s Development Program to advance gender equity in the sport
Announcement, 2025-09-17
Ottawa, ON — Wheelchair Rugby Canada is proud to announce the launch of a Women’s National Development Program, a groundbreaking initiative designed to grow the game, create new opportunities, and pave the path toward a greater gender equity in the sport of wheelchair rugby. Led by a passionate group of volunteer coaches, support staff, […]
Announcement, 2025-09-17
Ottawa, ON — Wheelchair Rugby Canada is proud to announce the launch of a Women’s National Development Program, a groundbreaking initiative designed to grow the game, create new opportunities, and pave the path toward a greater gender equity in the sport of wheelchair rugby. Led by a passionate group of volunteer coaches, support staff, […]
Wheelchair Rugby Canada announces first Women in Leadership Development Fund recipients
Announcement, 2025-09-10
Wheelchair Rugby Canada is celebrating the next generation of leaders in the sport, announcing the inaugural recipients of the Women in Leadership Development (WILD) Fund. From officials breaking new ground on the international stage to coaches and administrators building programs in their communities, this year’s recipients represent the diverse ways women are shaping the future […]
Announcement, 2025-09-10
Wheelchair Rugby Canada is celebrating the next generation of leaders in the sport, announcing the inaugural recipients of the Women in Leadership Development (WILD) Fund. From officials breaking new ground on the international stage to coaches and administrators building programs in their communities, this year’s recipients represent the diverse ways women are shaping the future […]
Wheelchair Rugby Nationals return to Ottawa in 2026
Announcement, 2025-08-26
Ottawa, ON – Wheelchair Rugby Canada is excited to announce that the 2026 Wheelchair Rugby National Championships will be returning to Ottawa, Ontario from May 14–17, 2026 at Carleton University’s Raven’s Nest. Hosted by the Ottawa Stingers, this marks the first time since 2019 the nation’s capital will welcome the country’s top wheelchair rugby athletes […]
Announcement, 2025-08-26
Ottawa, ON – Wheelchair Rugby Canada is excited to announce that the 2026 Wheelchair Rugby National Championships will be returning to Ottawa, Ontario from May 14–17, 2026 at Carleton University’s Raven’s Nest. Hosted by the Ottawa Stingers, this marks the first time since 2019 the nation’s capital will welcome the country’s top wheelchair rugby athletes […]
Canadian referees make their mark at WWR Americas Championship
Article, 2025-08-20
SÃO PAULO, Brazil — Canada was well represented on the officiating crew at the World Wheelchair Rugby (WWR) Americas Championship in São Paulo, Brazil, with Joli-Anne Lévesque and Kevin Caldwell taking the court as referees. The tournament marked a milestone for Lévesque, who earned her international referee certification — making her the first Canadian woman […]
Article, 2025-08-20
SÃO PAULO, Brazil — Canada was well represented on the officiating crew at the World Wheelchair Rugby (WWR) Americas Championship in São Paulo, Brazil, with Joli-Anne Lévesque and Kevin Caldwell taking the court as referees. The tournament marked a milestone for Lévesque, who earned her international referee certification — making her the first Canadian woman […]
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