We’re stepping into the spotlight once again this National Wheelchair Basketball Week, this time focusing on a rising star on the court – Katie Bajema. As part of our special coverage, we caught up with Darrell Nordell, the Head Coach of Team Alberta Wheelchair Basketball, to give us an inside perspective on Bajema’s journey in … Continue reading Wheelchair Basketball Week: Coach Nordell’s High Praise for Athlete Katie Bajema
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Wheelchair Basketball Week: Anikka Cassidy
Meet Anikka Cassidy, originally from Calgary, Alberta and currently residing in Champaign, Illinois. Cassidy’s dedication to the sport is evidenced by her commitment both to the sport itself and to her teams, both in Alberta and at the University of Illinois. “I am relieved I still get to play with my original team [Alberta] as … Continue reading Wheelchair Basketball Week: Anikka Cassidy
Wheelchair Basketball Week: Nik Goncin
Celebrating National Wheelchair Basketball Week, we shine the spotlight on a dedicated player within our sporting family—Nik Goncin; A seasoned Team Canada player and a member of The Calgary Rollers. Goncin’s journey in wheelchair basketball began in 2008 and quickly snowballed into an international career. After losing his leg, he didn’t have much interest in … Continue reading Wheelchair Basketball Week: Nik Goncin
Inside the Rink: A Chat with Team Alberta’s New Para Hockey Coach
In honor of National Coaches Week, we’d like you to meet the new face behind Team Alberta’s Para Hockey, Shawn Lucas. Here, he opens up on his journey, his approach to coaching, future goals, and much more. A former high-level football player, Lucas found his calling in the intensity and physicality of Para Hockey after … Continue reading Inside the Rink: A Chat with Team Alberta’s New Para Hockey Coach
National Coaches Week: Spotlight on Luis Reyes, Team Alberta Wheelchair Tennis Coach
In celebration of National Coaches Week, we wanted to take a moment to highlight the unwavering dedication and passion of Team Alberta’s Wheelchair Tennis Coach, Luis Reyes. Since diving into the world of adaptive sports in 2018, Luis has demonstrated a thirst for the exhilarating aspects of wheelchair tennis, tapping into his impressive sports background … Continue reading National Coaches Week: Spotlight on Luis Reyes, Team Alberta Wheelchair Tennis Coach
Athlete Spotlight: Celebrating Kurt Timmons and his Wheelchair Rugby Journey
Wheelchair Sports Alberta (WSA) is thrilled to congratulate one of our very own Alberta athletes, Kurt Timmons, on his incredible accomplishment of being selected for the 2023/24 Wheelchair Rugby Canada National Team Pool. Joining the ranks of 23 elite athletes, Kurt is currently training for the opportunity to represent Canada and secure a spot on … Continue reading Athlete Spotlight: Celebrating Kurt Timmons and his Wheelchair Rugby Journey