Canada to host wheelchair basketball Toronto Challenge

The women’s team will play Great Britain, the Netherlands and the USA for a series of exhibition games from 30 March. 24 Mar 2016

Jamey Jewells goes for a shot at the 2011 BT Paralympic World Cup in Manchester, Great Britain.

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By Wheelchair Basketball Canada

With their sights firmly set on representing the maple leaf at the Rio 2016 Paralympic Games, hopefuls for the Canadian women’s wheelchair basketball team will welcome rivals from Great Britain, the Netherlands and the USA for a series of exhibition games at the Toronto Challenge from 30 March-3 April at the Mattamy Athletic Centre, Toronto.

The Toronto Challenge marks the first major test for the Canadian women as they proceed with team selections and preparations on the road to Rio 2016. Canada is the reigning world champion and the top-ranked team heading into the Paralympic Games.

Team Canada roster

Elaine Allard

Tracey Ferguson

Erica Gavel

Katie Harnock

Melanie Hawtin

Maude Jacques

Jamey Jewells

Rosalie Lalonde

Cindy Ouellet

Darda Sales

Tamara Steeves