(OTTAWA, ONT.) — Wheelchair Basketball Canada announced the 12 athletes named to the Senior Men’s National Team roster that will look to qualify for the 2024 Paralympic Games at the IWBF Repechage Tournamentin Antibes, France, from April 12-15, 2024.

“This is a unique and exciting tournament, and we know our athletes are ready to compete for Paris qualification,” said Wheelchair Basketball Canada High Performance Director Jeff Dunbrack. “This group of 12 athletes brings a variety of experience to the court, and we believe this team will earn a spot in the Paralympic Games.”

The Men’s Repechage Tournament will feature eight teams competing at the Azur Arena Antibes. This event is the final opportunity for teams who did not qualify for the Paris Games through the zone qualifier to earn a spot at the Paralympic Games.

The tournament will consist of two groups establishing rankings for crossover matches. The knockout stage will unveil the four teams that earn a berth in the 2024 Paralympic Games.

Canada will play in Group A against the Netherlands, Iran and France. 

Senior Men’s National Team Roster

Patrick Anderson – Fergus, Ont.
Vincent Dallaire – Quebec City, Que.
Reed De’Aeth – Sherwood Park, Alta.
Nik Goncin – Regina, Sask.
Bo Hedges – Wonowon, B.C.
Colin Higgins – Rothesay, N.B.
Chad Jassman – Calgary, Alta.
Lee Melymick – Toronto, Ont.
Tyler Miller – Kitchener, Ont.
Blaise Mutware – Toronto, Ont.
Garrett Ostepchuk – Regina, Sask.
Jonathan Vermette – Sherbrooke, Que.

Coaches

Matteo Feriani (Padova, Italy) – Head Coach
Nicolas Palmer (Laval, Que.) – Assistant Coach
Darrell Nordell (Edmonton, Alta.) – Assistant Coach

Additional Support Staff

Danielle de Laat (Hamilton, Ont.) – Senior Men’s Physiotherapist
Jocelyn Davidson (Delburne, Alta.) – Team Manager
Joe Leszner (Thornhill, Ont.) – Mental Performance Consultant
Jesse McNalley (Toronto, Ont.) – Performance Analyst
Jeff Dunbrack (Halifax, N.S.) – High Performance Director
Hailey Roll (Mississauga, Ont.) – High Performance Coordinator
Wendy Gittens (Kingston, Ont.) – CEO, Wheelchair Basketball Canada

Team Canada’s IWBF Repechage Tournament Schedule
(all times eastern)
 
April 12 – Canada vs Netherlands – 9:30 a.m.
April 13 – France vs Canada – 12:00 p.m.
April 14 – Canada vs Iran – 7:15 a.m.
April 15 – TBD
 
All games will be streamed on the IWBF YouTube channel.
 
For more information including the complete IWBF Repechage Tournament schedule visit the WBC event page.

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.

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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