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From helping grow wheelchair rugby in Saskatchewan to mentoring newcomers and creating community through sport, Braden P...
05/28/2026

From helping grow wheelchair rugby in Saskatchewan to mentoring newcomers and creating community through sport, Braden Pettinger embodies the spirit of the Hal Merrill Community Impact Award 🏆

Presented annually at the Wheelchair Rugby National Championships, the award recognizes individuals who lead with humility, connection, and an unwavering commitment to supporting those around them, values that defined Hal Merrill’s legacy within Canadian wheelchair rugby 🍁

Congratulations to Braden Pettinger of Saskatchewan Wheelchair Sports Association on being named the 2026 recipient of the Hal Merrill Community Impact Award.

Read the full story: t.ly/PoJTQ

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Qu'il s'agisse de contribuer au dĂ©veloppement du rugby en fauteuil roulant en Saskatchewan, d'accompagner les nouveaux arrivants ou de crĂ©er un esprit communautaire grĂące au sport, Braden Pettinger incarne parfaitement l'esprit du Prix Hal Merrill pour l'impact communautaire 🏆

DĂ©cernĂ© chaque annĂ©e lors des Championnats canadiens de rugby en fauteuil roulant, ce prix rend hommage Ă  des personnes qui font preuve d'humilitĂ©, d'ouverture d'esprit et d'un engagement sans faille Ă  soutenir ceux qui les entourent, des valeurs qui ont marquĂ© l'hĂ©ritage de Hal Merrill au sein du rugby en fauteuil roulant canadien 🍁

FĂ©licitations Ă  Braden pour avoir Ă©tĂ© nommĂ© laurĂ©at 2026 du Prix Hal Merrill pour l’impact communautaire.

Lisez l’article complet: t.ly/hpF-9

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We are just over one week away from tip off at Canada Cup! 🍁 Make sure to watch Canada in action at the Richmond Olympic...
05/27/2026

We are just over one week away from tip off at Canada Cup! 🍁

Make sure to watch Canada in action at the Richmond Olympic Oval! Here’s a peek at their round robin schedule for the tournament.

All matches can be streamed through BC Wheelchair Sport’s Youtube channel, with Team Canada games also available on CBC Gem and CBC Sports đŸŽ„

đŸŽŸïž Tickets are still available to experience the action in person - t.ly/z0P5u

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Plus qu’une semaine ! 🍁

Ne manquez pas de suivre l’équipe du Canada en action Ă  la Coupe du Canada de 2026 Ă  Richmond, en Colombie-Britannique ! Voici un aperçu de son programme pour le tournoi

đŸŽŸïž Tous les matchs peuvent ĂȘtre visionnĂ©s en direct sur la chaĂźne YouTube de BC Wheelchair Sport, et des billets sont disponibles pour vivre l’action en personne – t.ly/z0P5u

Some stills from the Calgary Wheelchair Rugby Association’s women’s Have a Go event, held earlier this month! đŸ’„ Led by a...
05/25/2026

Some stills from the Calgary Wheelchair Rugby Association’s women’s Have a Go event, held earlier this month! đŸ’„

Led by athletes Ashley Munro and Kasey Aiello, the free event gave women in the community the opportunity to try wheelchair rugby in a welcoming and supportive environment. 🏐

This event was made possible through Community Sport for All funding from Sport Canada

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Quelques photos de l’évĂ©nement « JournĂ©e dĂ©couverte » pour les femmes, organisĂ© par le club de rugby en fauteuil roulant Inferno de Calgary, qui s’est tenu plus tĂŽt ce mois-ci ! đŸ’„

AnimĂ© par les athlĂštes Ashley Munro et Kasey Aiello, cet Ă©vĂ©nement gratuit a permis aux femmes de la communautĂ© d’essayer le rugby en fauteuil roulant dans un environnement accueillant et encourageant. 🏐

Cet événement a été rendu possible grùce au financement «Sport communautaire pour tous » de Sport Canada

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A few more of our favourite shots from the 2026 National Championships 📾____Quelques photos supplĂ©mentaires des Champion...
05/22/2026

A few more of our favourite shots from the 2026 National Championships 📾
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Quelques photos supplĂ©mentaires des Championnats canadiens de 2026 📾

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As we reflect on an incredible 2026 Wheelchair Rugby Championships, we would like to thank our incredible funding partne...
05/21/2026

As we reflect on an incredible 2026 Wheelchair Rugby Championships, we would like to thank our incredible funding partners and event sponsors who made this event possible.

Thank you to the Government of Ontario, Ottawa Tourism, and the Government of Canada for their support in making this event possible.

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Alors que nous revenons sur ces incroyables Championnats de rugby en fauteuil roulant de 2026, nous tenons Ă  remercier nos formidables partenaires financiers et les commanditaires de l’évĂ©nement qui ont rendu cette compĂ©tition possible.

Merci au gouvernement de l’Ontario, Ă  Tourisme Ottawa et au gouvernement du Canada pour leur soutien qui a permis la tenue de cet Ă©vĂ©nement.

This National Accessibility Week, catch Cody Caldwell on May 25 as he takes part in the National Accessibility Sport For...
05/21/2026

This National Accessibility Week, catch Cody Caldwell on May 25 as he takes part in the National Accessibility Sport Forum, hosted by The Abilities Centre in Whitby, ON

Registration is required to attend, see the link below to sign up!

Two weeks till Canada Cup! 🍁 Here’s the roster set to compete at the Richmond Olympic Oval from June 4–7. Canada will ta...
05/20/2026

Two weeks till Canada Cup! 🍁

Here’s the roster set to compete at the Richmond Olympic Oval from June 4–7.

Canada will take on Australia, Brazil, France, Great Britain, and Japan in their final international competition before the WWR World Championships this August! 🏐

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Plus que deux semaines avant la Coupe du Canada ! 🍁

Voici la composition de l’équipe qui disputera la compĂ©tition Ă  l’Anneau olympique de Richmond du 4 au 7 juin.

Le Canada affrontera l’Australie, le BrĂ©sil, la France, la Grande-Bretagne et le Japon lors de sa derniĂšre compĂ©tition internationale avant les Championnats du monde de rugby en fauteuil roulant (de la WWR) qui se tiendront en aoĂ»t prochain ! 🏐

Team Canada is getting ready to compete on home soil 🍁 Canada Cup is quickly approaching, taking place from June 4-7. St...
05/19/2026

Team Canada is getting ready to compete on home soil 🍁
 
Canada Cup is quickly approaching, taking place from June 4-7. Stay tuned for roster details, the event schedule, and how to watch! 🏐

Click the link in bio for more event details, and volunteer opportunities!
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L’équipe du Canada se prĂ©pare Ă  disputer une grosse compĂ©tition Ă  domicile 🍁
 
Coupe du Canada approche Ă  grands pas : restez Ă  l’écoute pour connaĂźtre la composition de l’équipe, le programme des rencontres et savoir comment suivre l’évĂ©nement ! 🏐

Each year, following the conclusion of on-court play at the National Championships, we come together to recognize except...
05/19/2026

Each year, following the conclusion of on-court play at the National Championships, we come together to recognize exceptional performances and achievements with our annual awards presentation 🏅

Congratulations to the 2026 recipients:

Judith Zelman Rookie of the Year: Mason Rae
Rising Star Most Improved presented by Resolution Fitness: Kim Payzant

Division 1 – Best in Class
0.5 – Eric Rodrigues
1.0 – Maxime Drolet-Gauthier
1.5 – Max Arsenault
2.0 – Cody Caldwell
2.5 – Julia Hanes
3.0 – Mike Whitehead
3.5 – Austin MacLellan

Division 1 Garett Hickling Most Valuable Player: Austin MacLellan

Division 2 – Best in Class
0.5 – Connor Matheson-Webster
1.0 – Ashley Munro
1.5 – Dave Guiry
2.0 – Steve Mastine
2.5 – Alexi Macias
3.0 – Christian Zyp
3.5 – Reid Mulligan

Division 2 Most Valuable Player: Erika Schmutz

Congratulations to all award winners on an incredible championship!🍁

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Chaque annĂ©e, Ă  l’issue des compĂ©titions sur le terrain lors des Championnats canadiens, nous nous rĂ©unissons pour saluer les performances et les rĂ©alisations exceptionnelles lors de notre cĂ©rĂ©monie annuelle de remise des prix.🏅

Félicitations aux lauréats de 2026 :

Recrue de l'année : Mason Rae

Étoile montante – Joueuse ayant le plus progressĂ©, prĂ©sentĂ©e par Resolution Fitness : Kim Payzant

Division 1 – Meilleur de sa catĂ©gorie
0.5 – Eric Rodrigues
1.0 – Maxime Drolet-Gauthier
1.5 – Max Arsenault
2.0 – Cody Caldwell
2.5 – Julia Hanes
3.0 – Mike Whitehead
3.5 – Austin MacLellan

Garett Hickling Meilleur joueur de la Division 1 : Austin MacLellan

Division 2 – Meilleurs de leur catĂ©gorie
0.5 – Connor Matheson-Webster
1.0 – Ashley Munro
1.5 – Dave Guiry
2.0 – Steve Mastine
2.5 – Alexi Macias
3.0 – Christian Zyp
3.5 – Reid Mulligan

Meilleure joueuse de la Division 2 : Erika Schmutz

FĂ©licitations Ă  tous les laurĂ©ats pour ce championnat incroyable !🍁

After three days of competition, the 2026 Wheelchair Rugby National Championships medallists were named. Congratulations...
05/18/2026

After three days of competition, the 2026 Wheelchair Rugby National Championships medallists were named. Congratulations to each of the teams:

Division 1
Gold: Ontario Thunder
Silver: Québec 2
Bronze: BC Bandits

Division 2:
Gold: Ontario Lightning
Silver: Québec 2
Bronze: Ontario Storm

Thank you to everyone involved in making this event a success; officials, classifiers, volunteers, sponsors and of course, the teams!

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Au terme de trois jours de compétition, les médaillés des Championnats canadiens de rugby en fauteuil roulant de 2026 ont été désignés. Félicitations à toutes les équipes :

Division 1
Or : Ontario Thunder
Argent : Québec 2
Bronze : BC Bandits

Division 2 :
Or : Ontario Lightning
Argent : Québec 2
Bronze : Ontario Storm

Merci à toutes les personnes qui ont contribué au succÚs de cet événement : officiels, classificateurs, bénévoles, commanditaires et, bien sûr, les équipes !

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