March 13, 2020 – OTTAWA, ONT.) Amid growing concerns
around the COVID-19 pandemic, Wheelchair Basketball Canada (WBC) has
made the difficult decision to suspend all programming until further
notice, including all National Team program activities
and WBC-sanctioned domestic events.
“The health and safety of athletes, coaches, officials, staff, partners,
volunteers, fans and the general public take precedence above all
else,” said WBC Executive Director Wendy Gittens. “While this decision
was not made lightly, we felt it prudent to rise
to the occasion in the interest of public safety to mitigate the risks
associated with the spread of COVID-19.”
WBC continues to monitor the latest information from public health
officials and maintain open communication with all National Team program
athletes and member organizations across Canada regarding this evolving
situation.
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 Contact:
Courtney Pollock
Manager, Communications and Brand
Wheelchair Basketball Canada
613-260-1296 ext. 205
cpollock@wheelchairbasketball.ca