Hometown: Airdrie How were you introduced to the sport? I went to a sports event at age six, played basketball, enjoyed it and stuck with it. Are you involved in any other sports? Yes I also take part in wheelchair racing. My events are 100m, 200m, and 400m. Any pregame superstitions/rituals? On the court? Having … Continue reading Athlete Spotlight – Saheed Alawiye
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Giving Tuesday – A Global Day of Giving
A message from WSA’s Executive Director and President Jen Sales – Executive Director “Today is #GivingTuesday, a global day of gratitude and giving back. Please join us and give – whether it’s your time, a donation, or the power of your voice in the community – to support the causes you care about. Our high-performance program is … Continue reading Giving Tuesday – A Global Day of Giving
2023 Canada Winter Games Approaching
Team Alberta had their first training camp leading up to the Canada Winter Games in Prince Edward Island. The players worked hard and were able to learn lots! Coach Darrell Nordell gave us some insight on the preparation for the games: “5 months to the Canada Winter Games in Charlottetown, PEI and Alberta has lots … Continue reading 2023 Canada Winter Games Approaching
WSA 2021 Annual Report
Wheelchair Sports Alberta Annual General Meeting
Meet Team AB Para Athletics Coach Maegan Ciesielski
Our programs wouldn’t be possible if it wasn’t for our amazing coaches! We’re continuing to highlight our Team AB coaches, and this week we talked to Maegan Ciesielski head coach of our para athletics team. Coaching Experience:I have been coaching para track and field for 4 years, mostly as the head coach of the track team at … Continue reading Meet Team AB Para Athletics Coach Maegan Ciesielski
Meet Team AB Wheelchair Rugby Coach, Bruce Crosby Jr.
Our programs wouldn’t be possible if it wasn’t for our amazing coaches! We’re continuing to highlight our Team AB coaches, and this week we talked to Bruce Crosby Jr. head coach of our wheelchair rugby team. Meet Bruce Crosby Jr. I have almost completed my COMPDEV level coaching. I have been involved with wheelchair rugby … Continue reading Meet Team AB Wheelchair Rugby Coach, Bruce Crosby Jr.