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
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Red Deer Reapers: Making an Impact in Alberta
The Red Deer Reapers is a brand new wheelchair rugby team in Alberta that has been making waves in the community. We had the opportunity to speak with Gerry Kress, the founder of the team, to learn more about their journey and the impact they’re making. Gerry Kress, who has previous experience setting up clubs, … Continue reading Red Deer Reapers: Making an Impact in Alberta
Alberta’s Own Arinn “Juice” Young: A Trailblazer in Wheelchair Basketball
The previously postponed 2022 IWBF Wheelchair Basketball World Championships, originally scheduled for November 2022, are now set to take place on June 9th to June 20th, 2023 in Dubai. As the event draws closer, we want to highlight one of the exceptional athletes representing Team Canada in Dubai: Arinn Young. Young’s story began after multiple … Continue reading Alberta’s Own Arinn “Juice” Young: A Trailblazer in Wheelchair Basketball
National AccessAbility Week: Promoting Accessibility and Inclusion in Canada
What is National AccessAbility Week? National AccessAbility Week returns this year from May 29th to June 3rd, and it’s dedicated to promoting accessibility and inclusion. This important week gives us the opportunity to recognize the valuable contributions and leadership of persons with disabilities in Canada. The goal of National AccessAbility Week is to raise awareness … Continue reading National AccessAbility Week: Promoting Accessibility and Inclusion in Canada
Carrying Zach’s Memory, Team Alberta Takes on Para Hockey Canadian Championships
Team Alberta at prep camps. The 2023 Canadian Para Hockey Championships began today, with the tournament set to take place from May 18-21. For Team Alberta, this year’s championship holds a special significance, as it will be their first without one of their core players, Zach Savage, who we lost last summer. As the team … Continue reading Carrying Zach’s Memory, Team Alberta Takes on Para Hockey Canadian Championships
New Players, New Game Plan: Bruce Crosby Leads the Alberta Roughnecks into the National Wheelchair Rugby Championships
The Canadian National Wheelchair Rugby Championships are fast approaching, and the Alberta Roughnecks are gearing up for the event. However, this year has not been without its challenges. We had a chance to speak with the team’s coach, Bruce Crosby, about how they are feeling going into the competition. Coach Crosby shared that injuries and … Continue reading New Players, New Game Plan: Bruce Crosby Leads the Alberta Roughnecks into the National Wheelchair Rugby Championships