April 19, 2023 – Wheelchair Rugby Canada and Parasport New Brunswick are proud to release the schedule for the 2023 Wheelchair Rugby National Championships. Preliminary competition will take place Friday, May 5 and Saturday, May 6^th. Placement matches will take place Sunday, May 7^th.

DAY 1

DAY 2

DAY 3

To access the full competition schedule, click here. Livestreaming will be available via Wheelchair Rugby Canada’s YouTube channel, here.

This is a free public event, no tickets are required for entry; however, WRC and Parasport New Brunswick will be collecting donations to support National Championships.

ABOUT NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIPS

National Championships have served as the nation’s premier wheelchair rugby competition for more than 30 years. The event provides a meaningful wheelchair rugby competition experience for host cities and participating teams, with over 250 participating athletes, support staff, officials, classifiers, and volunteers.

ABOUT PARASPORT NEWBRUNSICK

Parasport New Brunswick is the Provincial Sport Organization for Wheelchair Rugby, Wheelchair Basketball and Boccia and a supporter of the delivery for all sports in the Paralympic movement. We are a leader in providing and facilitating safe and supportive programs, reducing barriers to participation and integrating all New Brunswickers in the broader passport community.

ABOUT WHEELCHAIR RUGBY CANADA

Wheelchair Rugby Canada is the national governing body for the Canadian Heritage Sport of wheelchair rugby. Wheelchair Rugby Canada strives to be a world-leader in wheelchair rugby, a respected advocate for wheelchair athletes and a visionary organization committed to excellence in programs from recruitment to retirement.

MEDIA CONTACT

Nathan Lederer
Communications and Marketing Manager
Wheelchair Rugby Canada
nathan@wheelchairrugby.ca or 905-531-7428