Ottawa Wheelchair Basketball - OCWSA

With great sadness, we announce the passing of Paul Bowes (Bowesy).

Wheelchair Basketball Canada mourns the passing of Hall of Famer Paul Bowes.

A pillar of the wheelchair basketball community for nearly four decades, Bowes led Canada to Paralympic gold in 2000 and 2004, a World Championship title in 2006, and, most recently, a silver at the 2023 Parapan Am Games. More than the medals, he shaped generations with dignity, respect and courage.

Read more: https://tinyurl.com/4pmk9b3t

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Basketball en fauteuil roulant Canada déplore le décès du membre du Temple de la renommée, Paul Bowes

Pilier de la communauté du basketball en fauteuil roulant pendant près de quarante ans, Paul Bowes a mené le Canada à l’or paralympique en 2000 et 2004, à un titre de Championnat du monde en 2006, et, plus récemment, à une médaille d’argent aux Jeux parapanaméricains 2023. Outre les médailles, il a façonné des générations avec dignité, respect et courage.

En savoir plus : https://tinyurl.com/4mn87dtn

Wheelchair Basketball Canada recently published an article featuring Joshua Davies, assistant coach of the Ontario Junior Team.

From Athlete to Mentor: How Josh Davies is giving back to the next generation of wheelchair basketball athletes

Read more : https://tinyurl.com/2tknbx6u

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D’athlète à mentor : comment Josh Davies redonne à la prochaine génération d’athlètes de basketball en fauteuil roulant

Pour en savoir plus : https://tinyurl.com/24wmkznn

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OCWSA is hosting the Quebec league's training camp and tournament for the mini program today.
Come watch and encourage our minis in the Norm Fenn gym at Carleton University.

Game schedule:
11:30am - Royal's d'Ottawa vs. Basketball Sherbrooke
12:45pm - Tornades de Montréal vs. Aigles du Sud-Ouest
3:00pm - Basketball Sherbrooke vs. Tornades de Montréal
4:15pm - Aigles du Sud-Ouest - Royal's d'Ottawa

Big congrats to Desmond O'Shaugnessy, Tayler O'Shaughnessy, Tyler Bickford, and Russell Wilson for making the Ontario Junior Team! And a special shoutout to Joshua Davies on being named Assistant Coach.

They will be heading to Quebec City from June 5–7, 2026, to compete at the Junior National Championships!

Adult practice is CANCELLED today due to weather. Stay safe everyone!

The Ottawa Carleton Wheelchair Sport Association (OCWSA) is a grateful recipient of Jumpstart funding. The funding provided by Jumpstart has helped our programs grow in the number of participants and number of trained coaches and activity leaders within our organization. The funding allowed us to build our programs and provide opportunities that engage children and youth, which will encourage them to be active people for life! Thank you Jumpstart for supporting our organization and allowing us to provide the best opportunities we can for children and young people with and without disabilities to enjoy wheelchair basketball in the National Capital Region and beyond!

OCWSA hosted a "try it" event for wheelchair basketball week 2025.

Thank you to all of the participants for making it a success!

A successful BBQ to start off the season.🏀

Big thanks to Ryan for being this year's Grill Master! 🌭🍔

- Ontario Parasport Games update -
Russell Wilson and Tyler Bickford (Team Black) brought home gold.
Desmond O'shaughnessy (Team Blue) brought home silver.
Congratulations! :D

Curious about wheelchair basketball? Come speak to our OCWSA members TODAY at Carleton University's Raven's Nest between 11am-3pm.

Ottawa Inclusive & Para Sports Expo

Today is the day!!! Come visit our booth at the Ottawa Inclusive & Para Sports Expo!

You'll have the opportunity to play wheelchair basketball during our demo at 12:55pm (no experience required).