(OTTAWA, ONT.) – Marni Abbott-Peter has stepped down as head coach of the Senior Women’s National Team for personal reasons. Wheelchair Basketball Canada would like to thank Marni for her contributions and dedication to the SWNT.

Marni will remain part of the WBC High Performance Program as Head Coach of the Women’s Under-25 Team and lead the development of our next generation of young female athletes as they strive for excellence.

“On behalf of the Senior Women’s National Team, I would like to thank Marni for her commitment, integrity and passion for the program,” said Jeff Dunbrack, Wheelchair Basketball Canada High Performance Director. “We are thrilled that Marni will continue leading our NextGen athletes and remain involved in our High Performance Program.”

WBC looks forward to having Marni lead the Women’s Team at the Under-25 World Championship in Bangkok, Thailand.

The search for a new SWNT head coach is underway.

About Wheelchair Basketball Canada
Wheelchair Basketball Canada is the national sports governing body responsible for the organization of the sport in Canada. It is a non-profit, charitable organization committed to excellence in developing, supporting, and promoting wheelchair basketball programs and services from grassroots to high performance for all Canadians. Wheelchair basketball is a fast-paced, hard-hitting, competitive sport in which Canada is held in high esteem worldwide for winning a combined six gold, one silver, and one bronze medal in the last seven Paralympic Games. For more information, please visit wheelchairbasketball.ca.

Follow WBC on social media at: Facebook: /wheelchairbasketballcanada Instagram: @wheelchairbasketballcanada Twitter: @WCBballCanada

-30-

For more information, please contact:

Dhiren Mahiban
Communications & Digital Media Manager
Wheelchair Basketball Canada
C: 416-574-6682
dmahiban@wheelchairbasketball.ca