OTTAWA, ONT. (Sept. 8, 2025) – Wheelchair Basketball Canada (WBC) will host the fourth annual Wheelchair Basketball Week, from Sept. 22–28, 2025.
In partnership with our Provincial Sport Organizations and community clubs, Wheelchair Basketball Week will feature 55 events across 10 provinces, welcoming more than 1,500 participants.
Individuals of all abilities, including those who are fully able-bodied, are invited to participate in free events throughout the week, designed to engage communities, inspire new participants and celebrate the sport from coast to coast.
“We are excited to partner with our provincial organizations and club programs for Wheelchair Basketball Week,” said Wendy Gittens, CEO of Wheelchair Basketball Canada. “This week-long initiative brings the community together to raise awareness, spark participation and celebrate our sport as we look ahead to hosting the Ottawa 2026 IWBF Wheelchair Basketball World Championships.”
A complete list of Wheelchair Basketball Week events can be found here.
As part of the week’s programming, WBC will host events at Carleton University (Sept. 23) and Algonquin College (Sept. 25). Media wishing to attend WBC-hosted Wheelchair Basketball Week events are asked to RSVP to Caroline Soble at csoble@wheelchairbasketball.ca
Canadians are encouraged to join the conversation and share their experiences online using the hashtag #WBW2025.
Event at a Glance
What: Wheelchair Basketball Week 2025
- Week-long initiative to drive participation and recruitment in wheelchair basketball across the country.
Who: Provincial Sport Organizations and club programs from across Canada
When: Sept. 22-28, 2025
More information on the Wheelchair Basketball Week 2025 can be found on the WBC event page
About Wheelchair Basketball Week
Wheelchair Basketball Week is a week-long initiative that shines a spotlight on the incredible work being done by clubs, Provincial Sport Organizations and community members across the nation.
About Wheelchair Basketball Canada
Wheelchair Basketball Canada (WBC) 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 six gold, one silver, and one bronze medal over the last nine Paralympic Games. WBC will host the 2026 IWBF Wheelchair Basketball World Championships from September 9-19, 2026.
For more information on WBC, please visit Wheelchairbasketball.ca, or follow along via social media on Facebook, X, and Instagram.
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For more information, please contact:
Dhiren Mahiban
Communications & Digital Media Manager
Wheelchair Basketball Canada
C: 416-574-6682
dmahiban@wheelchairbasketball.ca