Wheelchair Sports Alberta

05/26/2026

🏉 GIVE WHEELCHAIR RUGBY A TRY! ♿🔥

Spinal Cord Injury Alberta and the Red Deer Reapers are inviting YOU to experience one of the most intense and exciting adaptive sports around at the upcoming Wheelchair Rugby “Try It” Day!

Whether you’re completely new to the sport, a longtime fan, or just curious to see what wheelchair rugby is all about — this event is open to everyone. Disabled or non-disabled participants alike will have the opportunity to get in a rugby chair, learn the basics, and experience the action firsthand.

📅 Saturday, June 20th
⏰ 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM
📍 Alberta Sports Hall of Fame – Red Deer

🏉 Try wheelchair rugby firsthand
🌭 Free meal ticket for the first 100 registrants
🏛️ Free admission to the Alberta Sports Hall of Fame museum included with registration

Come out, meet the community, and discover why wheelchair rugby is one of the fastest-growing and most exciting parasports in Canada.

Register now through scanning the QR code on the poster! 🔥

05/21/2026

📣 Join Us for the 2026 Wheelchair Sports Alberta Annual General Meeting! ♿💙

As we continue building the future of adaptive sport in Alberta, we invite our members, athletes, coaches, volunteers, supporters, and community partners to join us for the 2026 WSA Annual General Meeting.

This is an opportunity to reflect on the past year, celebrate the incredible accomplishments across our programs, and look ahead to what’s next for Wheelchair Sports Alberta.

📅 Wednesday, June 24, 2026
🕕 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM
💻 Online via Google Meet
🔗 https://meet.google.com/azt-sxfu-cjg

Be informed. Get involved. Help move WSA forward — stronger together. 💪♿

05/21/2026

A great chance to win a sledge and help out the Paralympic Sports Association. Check poster for more information.

05/21/2026

WSA Annual General Meeting 2026
Wednesday, 24 June 2026
6:00 – 7:00 PM
Online (Google Meet)
https://meet.google.com/azt-sxfu-cjg

05/15/2026

Nationals Time!

Alberta Provincial Men’s Team

Representing Wheelchair Sports Alberta at the 2026 Wheelchair Basketball National Championships is a talented and experienced group of athletes from across Alberta. The team features a strong mix of veteran leadership, national-level experience, and emerging young athletes who continue to strengthen Alberta’s presence within Canadian wheelchair basketball.

Several players on the roster have competed at national championships, Canada Games, and high-performance development events, while others continue to rise through Alberta’s provincial sport pathway. Together, the team brings speed, physical play, court awareness, and strong team chemistry into the tournament.

Athletes such as Chad Jassman, Ryan Straschnitzki, and Bradon Doll bring valuable competitive experience and leadership to the roster, while younger athletes including Dylan Cannan, Reed De'Aeth, and Rhys Guillaume continue to establish themselves as important contributors within Alberta’s program. The roster also highlights the depth of talent being developed through Alberta’s wheelchair basketball pathway, with athletes representing communities from across the province.

The team will compete against the top provincial programs in Canada in what is expected to be a highly competitive national championship environment. Participation in the National Championships provides athletes with an opportunity to compete at an elite level, gain valuable experience, and continue progressing within Canada’s high-performance wheelchair basketball system.

Alberta Provincial Men’s Team Roster:

Chad Jassman
Judah Websdale
Branden Troutman
Rhys Guillaume
Dylan Cannan
Reed De'Aeth
Ryan Straschnitzki
Bradon Doll
Adam Reid
Nikola Goncin

The 2026 National Championships at the Richmond Olympic Oval will provide an exciting opportunity for Team Alberta to compete on the national stage while showcasing the continued growth and success of wheelchair basketball across Alberta and Canada.

Good Luck Team!

05/15/2026

Nationals Time!

2026 Wheelchair Rugby National Championships

The 2026 Wheelchair Rugby National Championships will bring together the top wheelchair rugby athletes and teams from across Canada for four days of elite competition in Ottawa. Hosted by the Ottawa Stingers and sanctioned by Wheelchair Rugby Canada, the championship will take place May 14–17, 2026 at the Raven’s Nest Gymnasium at Carleton University. (Wheelchair Rugby Canada)

The National Championships are considered the premier domestic wheelchair rugby event in Canada and will feature Division One and Division Two competition, athlete classification sessions, technical meetings, equipment and chair checks, and a championship banquet. The event officially opens on May 14 with athlete classification and team meetings before tournament play begins May 15. (Wheelchair Rugby Canada)

Teams from across Canada will compete for national titles including the prestigious Campbell Cup and Zbieranowski Cup, trophies named in honour of pioneers who helped shape wheelchair rugby in Canada. (Wheelchair Rugby Canada)

Wheelchair Sports Alberta will be represented by two teams at Nationals:

Alberta Bighorns
Classification | # | Athlete
3.0 #22 Christian Zyp
2.5 #11 Sam Villeneuve
2.5 #8 Troy Clemmer
2.5 #10 Kim Payzant
2.0 #2 Ken Hicks
1.0 #25 Ashley Munroe
0.5 #12 Rob MacIsaac
Alberta Prospects
Classification | # | Athlete
3.0 #6 Denolm Stephens
3.0 #23 Tracy Cook
2.5 #2 Mike Barker
2.0 #8 Kendall Winter
1.5 #9 Dave Guiry
1.5 #15 Kasey Aiello
0.5 #5 Kurt Timmons

The tournament is expected to showcase the speed, strategy, physicality, and teamwork that make wheelchair rugby one of the most exciting Paralympic team sports in the world. Fans attending the event will have the opportunity to watch Canada’s top athletes compete at the national level while supporting the continued growth of adaptive sport across the country. (parasportontario.ca)

Good Luck Teams!

05/14/2026

The schedule is here !

The 2026 National Championships will bring together the country’s top wheelchair basketball talent for a weekend of high-level competition.

Check out the full schedule : https://tinyurl.com/ytumnpsn

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Le programme est disponible ici !

Les Championnats nationaux 2026 réuniront les meilleurs joueurs de basket-ball en fauteuil roulant du pays pour un week-end de compétition de haut niveau.

Consultez le programme complet : https://tinyurl.com/mtmks8k9

05/14/2026

05/14/2026

From blisters to baskets to banquets — we did it! ♿🏀🎉

From April 17–19, Wheelchair Sports Alberta proudly hosted Canada’s current largest wheelchair basketball tournament! With 4 divisions, 22 teams, and well over 200 athletes competing, this event was an incredible celebration of sport, community, and competition.

This tournament would not have been possible without our amazing co-hosts:
🏀 Wheelchair Basketball Canada
🏀 Alberta Northern Lights Wheelchair Basketball Society
🏀 Edmonton Inferno Wheelchair Basketball Society

A huge thank you as well to our sponsors, supporters, volunteers, referees/officials, medical staff, and community partners. Your support and collaboration allow us to continue fostering and growing an incredible adaptive sports community across Alberta. From celebrating and honoring the accomplishments of athletes past to creating new memories, reaching new heights with today’s players, and developing the next generation of competitive athletes, the future of adaptive sport in Alberta is looking brighter than ever. 😎

And finally, thank you to the outstanding Wheelchair Sports Alberta team who went above and beyond to make this event truly spectacular for both athletes and spectators alike.

We can’t wait to see what next year has in store! Stay tuned tomorrow as we announce the rosters for our Wheelchair Rugby and Wheelchair Basketball teams heading to Nationals this weekend, May 15–17! 💪🔥