(March 9, 2020 – FREDERICTON, N.B.) The
2020 Junior East Wheelchair Basketball Championship is coming to Fredericton, N.B., from March 14-15 at the Richard J. Currie Center at the University of New Brunswick.
Athletes, both with and without disabilities, representing New
Brunswick, Nova Scotia, Ontario and Quebec will compete for a regional
championship crown in 3-on-3 wheelchair basketball. The event marks the
first leg of the journey towards the 2023 Canada Winter
Games in P.E.I.
Spectators and media are invited to attend the tournament. Media can
capture visuals of the games and athletes and coaches will be available
for post-game interviews. The gold medal game will take place on Sunday
March 15 at 11 a.m. AT.
WHAT: 2020 Junior East Wheelchair Basketball Championship
WHO: Top junior athletes from New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, Ontario and Quebec on the road to the 2023 Canada Winter Games
WHEN:
- Saturday March 14, 2020 – 8 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. (AT)
- Sunday March 15, 2020 – 8 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. (AT)
WHERE: Richard J. Currie Center at the University of New Brunswick
- 15 Peter Kelly Drive, Fredericton, N.B. E3B 5A3
The event is governed by Wheelchair Basketball Canada and presented by Parasport New Brunswick.
About Parasport NB
Parasport New Brunswick is the provincial sport organization for
wheelchair basketball, wheelchair rugby and is the umbrella organization
for the Paralympic sports development in New Brunswick. Parasport NB is
committed to creating opportunities for persons
with a disability to participate in positive and rewarding sport and
recreation experiences. Find us on Facebook
@ParasportNB or visit
parasportnb.ca.
About Wheelchair Basketball Canada
Wheelchair Basketball Canada is the national sport governing body
responsible for the organization of the sport in Canada. It is a
non-profit organization that is committed to excellence in the
development, support and promotion of wheelchair basketball programs
and services for all Canadians from grassroots to high performance.
Wheelchair basketball is a fast-paced, hard-hitting, competitive sport
in which Canada is held in high esteem around the world for winning a
combined six gold, one silver, and one bronze medal
in the last seven Paralympic Games. For more information visit wheelchairbasketball.ca.
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Media Contacts:
Sally Hutt
Executive Director
Parasport NB
506-238-4311
sally.hutt@parasportnb.ca
Courtney Pollock
Manager, Communications and Brand
Wheelchair Basketball Canada
613-260-1296 ext. 205
cpollock@wheelchairbasketball.ca