(OTTAWA, ONT.) – Wheelchair Basketball Canada’s signature fundraising event, Hoopfest, presented by Toyota Canada, returns for two holiday-themed editions in December. Hoopfest Toronto will take place Thursday, December 5, at the Toronto Pan Am Sports Centre, followed by Hoopfest Ottawa on December 12 at Collège La Cité.
Hoopfest is a dynamic, half-day, 3-on-3 wheelchair basketball tournament designed as a unique and impactful team-building opportunity for corporate and community teams. Participants will experience the thrill of playing wheelchair basketball in a fun and inclusive environment. Teams will also enjoy a small reception featuring light food, drinks, and socializing.
Teams of 4-5 players can now register for either event, with early bird pricing available until November 5 (Toronto) and November 12 (Ottawa). The registration fee is $2,100 per team, a $400 savings from the regular price of $2,500. All proceeds from Hoopfest will go towards expanding opportunities for Canadians to experience the life-changing benefits of wheelchair basketball, with a focus on grassroots programming and youth development.
Since its inception, Hoopfest has raised over $100,000 in support of wheelchair basketball initiatives across Canada.
What: Hoopfest Toronto and Ottawa presented by Toyota Canada
A fun, inclusive 3-on-3 wheelchair basketball tournament, offering participants the chance to experience the thrill of wheelchair basketball, while raising funds to enable more Canadians to experience the life-changing benefits of the sport.
When:
- Toronto: Thursday, December 5, from 11:00 AM to 5:00 PM
- Ottawa: Thursday, December 12, from 12:00 PM to 5:30 PM
Where:
- Toronto: Toronto Pan Am Sports Centre, 875 Morningside Ave, Toronto, ON
- Ottawa: Collège La Cité, 801 Aviation Pkwy, Ottawa, ON
Registration: Early Bird team registration available until midnight EST November 5 (Toronto) and November 12 (Ottawa) at $2,100 per team. Regular registration is $2,500.
- Toronto: Register HERE
- Ottawa: Register HERE
More information about Hoopfest and its impact can be found here.
About Toyota Canada’s Sports Partnerships
Toyota believes that movement is a human right, and that mobility goes beyond cars. That’s why Toyota partners with organizations that recognize the power of human movement and unity through sport. Toyota Canada is proud to be the Official Mobility and Official Vehicle partner of four Canadian National Sports Organizations: Wheelchair Basketball Canada, Canada Basketball, Canada Soccer, and Canada Snowboard. Toyota Canada also became the official mobility partner of the Canadian Olympic and Paralympic Committees in 2015. To learn more visit: www.toyota.ca/toyota/en/about/sports-partnerships
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:
Tim Quinn
Coordinator, Marketing & Special Events
Wheelchair Basketball Canada
C: 438-492-5650
tquinn@wheelchairbasketball.ca
Ed Byers
Partnerships/Sponsorship Lead
Wheelchair Basketball Canada
C: 416-737-7424
ebyers@wheelchairbasketball.ca