We are continuing to highlight our athletes, and this week we are getting to know para ice hockey athlete Micah Kovacevich! How long have you been playing para ice hockey?I have been playing para hockey since I was 10, so 12 years now. How did you start playing your current sport?I’d always enjoyed watching hockey … Continue reading Meet Para Ice Hockey Athlete Micah Kovacevich
Category: News
WSA Strategic Plan Announced
In 2018, Wheelchair Sports Alberta embarked on an update to the previous Strategic Plan. The focus was to align the new plan with the Going the Distance – Alberta Sport Plan and Canadian Sport Policy while continuing to provide leadership to its members. This new plan is intended to be a high-level framework for service … Continue reading WSA Strategic Plan Announced
Meet Team Alberta Wheelchair Basketball Player Jayna Doll
This week we’re talking to Team Alberta Wheelchair Basketball athlete Jayna Doll! Jayna was apart of the 2019 wheelchair basketball team that won gold at the Canada Winter Games. How long have you been playing wheelchair basketball?I have been playing wheelchair basketball for 9 years and was introduced to the sport through my older sister … Continue reading Meet Team Alberta Wheelchair Basketball Player Jayna Doll
Meet Alberta Sledge Athlete Branden Sison
This week we’re highlighting Sledge Hockey Athlete Branden Sison! Branden plays defense for Alberta Sledge, and to get to know him better we asked him the following questions: How long have you been playing your sport?I’ve been playing Para-ice hockey for 8 seasons. How did you start playing your current sport? A friend who was also … Continue reading Meet Alberta Sledge Athlete Branden Sison
Meet WSA Tennis athlete Laurie Zalmanowitz
We are so proud of all of our athletes, and want to share their accomplishments with you! Meet Laurie Zalmanowitz a WSA tennis athlete. We asked Laurie some questions to get to know him better: How long have you been playing your sport?I first tried wheelchair tennis in 1998 and have been playing wheelchair tennis … Continue reading Meet WSA Tennis athlete Laurie Zalmanowitz
Reed De’Aeth named WBC Junior Athlete of the Year
Congratulations to Wheelchair Basketball Team Alberta athlete Reed De’Aeth for being named Junior Athlete of the Year at the Wheelchair Basketball Canada Annual Awards! The sky is the limit for 17-year-old De’Aeth. His dedication to his craft is exemplary, while his vision, basketball IQ and work ethic are a formidable combination on the court. He … Continue reading Reed De’Aeth named WBC Junior Athlete of the Year