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
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Team Alberta Sledge Hockey Roster Announced
Alberta Sledge is proud to announce the 17 player roster for the Alberta Sledge Program during the 2019-20 season. The roster was finalized following a two-day tryout camp at Pason Centennial Arenas in Okotoks, Alberta. The camp included skills evaluations and two intersquad games. A total of 20 players were in contention for the coveted … Continue reading Team Alberta Sledge Hockey Roster Announced
Syrian Refugees try Wheelchair Basketball
Darrell Nordell, one of our coaches for Wheelchair Basketball from Alberta had a great time giving an introduction to Syrian Refugees. Here are a few pictures to show how much fun they had in Nova Scotia this past weekend. Glad to see them enjoying the sport!
Canadian Paralympic Team – Basketball
Huge congratulations to the following athletes nominated to the Canadian Paralympic Team! TEAM CANADA MEN Ben Moronchuk (Edmonton, Alta.) Chad Jassman (Calgary, Alta.) Peter Won (Blackfalds, Alta.) Assistant Coach – Darrell Nordell (Edmonton, Alta.) TEAM CANADA WOMEN Arinn Young (Legal, Alta.) The Rio 2016 Paralympic Games take place September 7 to 18. The wheelchair basketball … Continue reading Canadian Paralympic Team – Basketball
IWBF PREMIERES “INTRODUCTION TO WHEELCHAIR BASKETBALL FOR DEVELOPING NOWBS” PROJECT NEXT MONTH IN INDIA
Hyderabad, India will be the first to host this IWBF initiative from June 22-26, 2016. Thanks in part to the financial support of the AGITOS Foundation, the IWBF and The Wheelchair Basketball Federation of India (WBFI) the initiative will work to deliver four modules covering coaching/player development, classification, officiating and governance. IWBF is pleased to … Continue reading IWBF PREMIERES “INTRODUCTION TO WHEELCHAIR BASKETBALL FOR DEVELOPING NOWBS” PROJECT NEXT MONTH IN INDIA