Tag: Basketball

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

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

Meet Team AB Wheelchair Basketball Coach Darrell Nordell

Wheelchair Sports Alberta’s vision is to achieve excellence through parasport and our coaches are a key part of our success. If it wasn’t for our amazing coaches we wouldn’t be able to achieve all that we have. One of our most recent achievements was winning Gold at the 2019 Canada Winter Games in wheelchair basketball. … Continue reading Meet Team AB Wheelchair Basketball Coach Darrell Nordell

Reed De’Aeth named WBC Junior Athlete of the Year

Congratulations to Wheelchair Basketball Team Alberta athlete Reed De’Aeth for being named Junior Athlete of the Year at the Wheelchair Basketball Canada Annual Awards! The sky is the limit for 17-year-old De’Aeth. His dedication to his craft is exemplary, while his vision, basketball IQ and work ethic are a formidable combination on the court. He … Continue reading Reed De’Aeth named WBC Junior Athlete of the Year

Men’s U23 National Wheelchair Basketball selection camp announced

Congratulations to the 4 Alberta athletes who have been invited to the Men’s U23 National Wheelchair Basketball selection camp. Joining head coach Darrel Nordell (Edmonton, AB) at the selection camp at the Toronto Pan Am Sports Centre, in Scarborough, Ont., from March 20-24 will be: Jon Bilan (Edmonton) Ben Tumack (Edmonton) Reed De’Aeth (Sherwood Park) … Continue reading Men’s U23 National Wheelchair Basketball selection camp announced