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Athlete Spotlight – Sydney Poapst

Hometown: Stettler How were you introduced to the sport? I’ve played standup basketball pretty much my whole life but then I tore both of my ACL’s in high school. My mom rented the chairs from Ross for her gym classes so after I had my first knee surgery a few years ago she thought I … Continue reading Athlete Spotlight – Sydney Poapst

Athlete Spotlight – Jayna Doll

Hometown: Camrose, AB How were you introduced to the sport? I was introduced to wheelchair basketball at a young age. My older sister, who has spina bifida, and brother both started playing before me. I hopped in a chair when I was 8 years old and never looked back. Are you involved in any other … Continue reading Athlete Spotlight – Jayna Doll

Athlete Spotlight – Saheed Alawiye

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

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