Wheelchair Basketball Week: Coach Nordell’s High Praise for Athlete Katie Bajema


We’re stepping into the spotlight once again this National Wheelchair Basketball Week, this time focusing on a rising star on the court – Katie Bajema. As part of our special coverage, we caught up with Darrell Nordell, the Head Coach of Team Alberta Wheelchair Basketball, to give us an inside perspective on Bajema’s journey in … Continue reading Wheelchair Basketball Week: Coach Nordell’s High Praise for Athlete Katie Bajema

Wheelchair Basketball Week: Nik Goncin


Celebrating National Wheelchair Basketball Week, we shine the spotlight on a dedicated player within our sporting family—Nik Goncin; A seasoned Team Canada player and a member of The Calgary Rollers. Goncin’s journey in wheelchair basketball began in 2008 and quickly snowballed into an international career. After losing his leg, he didn’t have much interest in … Continue reading Wheelchair Basketball Week: Nik Goncin

Wheelchair Basketball Week: Reed De’Aeth


As National Wheelchair Basketball Week 2023 (#WBWeek23) gets underway, we commence our series of highlights by featuring Team Alberta and Senior Men’s National Team Athlete, Reed De’Aeth. De’Aeth’s journey in wheelchair basketball was sparked in 2016 when Darrell Nordell introduced him to the sport at a Para Athlete search event in Calgary. His trajectory was … Continue reading Wheelchair Basketball Week: Reed De’Aeth

Red Deer Reapers: Making an Impact in Alberta


The Red Deer Reapers is a brand new wheelchair rugby team in Alberta that has been making waves in the community. We had the opportunity to speak with Gerry Kress, the founder of the team, to learn more about their journey and the impact they’re making. Gerry Kress, who has previous experience setting up clubs, … Continue reading Red Deer Reapers: Making an Impact in Alberta

2016 Canadian Wheelchair Rugby Championships


Congratulations to the Alberta Roughnecks and the Alberta Bighorns for claiming Division 1 and Division 2 Bronze Medals at the 2016 Canadian Wheelchair Rugby Championships this past weekend in Montreal, Quebec. Division 2: Rob MacIsaac- best 0.5 and rookie of the year Ken Hicks – best 2.0 Denam Stephens- best 3.0 Div 1 Zak Madell- best … Continue reading 2016 Canadian Wheelchair Rugby Championships