OCWSA will also host a demonstration session after the second game where spectators can come try out the sport and receive more information on wheelchair basketball and the club’s athletes. Come join us at St. Thomas Aquinas HS in Russell for a day of competition, energy and awareness!

Many thanks to St. Thomas Aquinas HS and the Russell community for their support of this event.

Schedule:

Jazz vs Phoenix – 11am

Phoenix vs Jazz – 1pm

Demonstration – 3pm

Saturday morning started with a strong Jazz game, taking CIVA de Montreal to the final buzzer. The Jazz and Phoenix alternated games throughout the day, taking on each of the other teams besides each other. Stay tuned for more information on the Jazz vs Phoenix showdowns, taking place in Russell on February 26th, 2012.

Sunday’s AAA games started off a bit rough for the Royals, who fell 62-47 to the Laval Glads Rouge. The second game vs the Quebec Bulldogs was closer, with the Royals using strategic fouls to try to stop the clock and close the gap.

The final game vs the Laval Glads Blanc was a back and forth contest from the get go, with the Royals leading at the end of the first quarter, and the Glads up by 3 at the half. The Royals turned on the offense in the 3rd quarter to take the lead, and the Glads were unable to catch up as the Royals matched them basket for basket. National Team player David Eng scored an astounding 64 points, but it was not enough to counter the Royals Triple Threat of Corey Smith, Marc Andre Chicoine and James Marshall, who had 45, 22 and 21 points respectively.

Congrats to all teams in the tournament! The Royals have 3 more games this season while the Jazz and Phoenix will play each other twice to round out their seasons before Conference Finals take place in Quebec City March 23rd, 24th and 25th.

St. Mark’s Catholic High School (Manotick)

Saturday, January 28th:

9:00am – Jazz vs CIVA

10:30am – Phoenix vs Glads

12:00pm – Jazz vs CIVA Jr

1:30pm – Phoenix vs CIVA

3:00pm – Jazz vs Glads

4:30pm – Phoenix vs CIVA Jr

Sunday, January 29th

9:00am – Glads Rouge vs Royals

10:30am – Glads Blanc vs Bulldogs

12:00pm – Glads Blanc vs Glads Rouge

1:30pm – Royals vs Bulldogs

3:00 – Bulldogs vs Glads Rouge

4:30 – Royals vs Glads Blanc

Welcome back to a brand new OCWSA season! We are all very excited to get started! The official start will be January 16th, however if you have your own basketball chair (or have a club one) you are welcome to come out for some informal skills and scrimmaging on January 9th.

Games will start on the 16th at 6:30pm. See the House League section under “About OCWSA” for more information on your team, colour and schedule!

Corey

Ottawa Carleton Wheelchair Sports Association

 Ottawa Carleton Wheelchair Sports Association  (OCWSA) is seeking  individuals who are interested in taking on a new challenge. Wheelchair basketball is an exciting and fast paced sport that uses many aspects (rules, skills, strategies) of stand-up basketball. OCWSA is looking for motivated people with coaching and basketball knowledge (as an athlete or coach) to join us as we continue to grow our club. New coaches will be mentored as they learn the game. Opportunities are also available within our competitive clubs.

Responsibilities:

• Recreational League games/practices are every Monday night from 6:00-8:00 pm at Immaculata High School.
• Coach a broad spectrum of athletes with varying levels of skill and ability
• Encourage a positive atmosphere and support new participants

Qualifications:

• Knowledge and experience in basketball as an athlete or a coach.
• Basic basketball fundamentals
• First Aid would be an asset

If you are interested, please contact Christina at ocwsa.info@gmail.com

Our AAA team, the Ottawa Royals, also play 3 games this weekend, on Sunday.

We wish all our players the best of luck – have fun and play hard!

And text updates (including game recaps and boxscores) here: http://www.wheelchairbasketball.ca/en/tournament.aspx?id=4099

Go Canada Go!

Saturday Oct 29 – University of Toronto Mississauga
Saturday Dec 3 – University of Toronto Mississauga

Additional commitments will be required if named to the team. Contact Coach Michael at mtb13[at]ymail.com for more information.

The dates are as follows:

December 4th – 10:30 – 12 and 2:30 – 5pm at Variety Village (Scarborough)
February 5th (tournament) at U OF T MISSISSAUGA (Please note the change!)

Ontario Games – March 8 – 11, 2012 (Collingwood)