For the first time this year, Wheelchair Rugby Canada funded a Women’s Team to compete in the 2023 Women’s World Cup held in Paris; the event’s third edition. Kasey Aiello was one of the ten females selected to represent Canada! The team brought home a bronze medal and after the game Kasey earned the “brought … Continue reading Kasey Aiello: Highlight of my Rugby Career
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Empowering Women: Ashley’s Journey to the 2023 Women’s Cup
Wheelchair rugby has been gaining popularity over the years, and for good reason. It is an exciting and fast-paced sport that requires a unique blend of skill, strength, and strategy. Wheelchair Rugby Canada, for the first time this year, invested in sending a Women’s Team to Paris to compete in the 2023 Women’s Cup. This … Continue reading Empowering Women: Ashley’s Journey to the 2023 Women’s Cup
2023 Wheelchair Rugby Vancouver Invitational
Athlete Spotlight – Katie Bajema
Hometown: Sturgeon County How were you introduced to the sport? My teammate Annika and my brother convinced me to come out to the summer drop in sessions and give the game a try. Are you involved in any other sports? Jr. High Track and Field Pregame meal? A Smoothie! What is your favorite memory playing … Continue reading Athlete Spotlight – Katie Bajema
Athlete Spotlight – Anikka Cassidy
Hometown: Calgary, Alberta How were you introduced to the sport? I started wheelchair track at the end of my senior year in high school. I got sick at 15, and after being an elite athlete for eight years, I thought my life was over. After hearing that I started wheelchair track. My family friend and … Continue reading Athlete Spotlight – Anikka Cassidy
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