Team BC is set to compete at the Canadian National Wheelchair Rugby Championships in Moncton, New Brunswick from May 5-7.
BCWSA is sending teams in both Division 1 and Division 2 and both teams will be eyeing a spot on the podium this year. Fourteen athletes will wear the BC blue and black in Moncton, including Paralympians and player/coaches Trevor Hirschfield and Byron Green.
BC1 will aim to make the Campbell Cup podium for the first time since 2016 in Division 1, while BC2 will aim to defend their Zbieranowski Cup title in Division 2.
Rosters
BC1 - D1
| Name | Class | Club | City |
| Byron Green | 0.5 | Victoria WC Sports | Brentwood Bay |
| Trevor Hirschfield | 1.0 | Victoria WC Sports |
Parksville |
| William McCreight | 1.0 | Okanagan Rattlers | Kamloops |
| Max Arsenault | 2.0 | Vancouver Whalers | Vancouver |
| Cody Fournie | 2.0 | Victoria WC Sports | Victoria |
| Joel Ewert | 2.5 | Prince George Hammerheads | Prince George |
| Brandon Perger | 3.5 | Okanagan Rattlers | Kelowna |
Coaches: Trevor Hirschfield and Byron Green
Equipment: Brian Ho and Bernie Hesmert
D2 - BC2
| Name | Class | Club | City |
| Tiana Hesmert | 1.5F | Vancouver Whalers | Richmond |
| Calen McDougall | 1.5 | Victoria WC Sports | Victoria |
| Andrew Davis | 2.0 | Vancouver Whalers | Vancouver |
| Josh Holton | 2.0 | Okanagan Rattlers | Kelowna |
| Jessica Kruger | 2.5F | Vancouver Whalers | Vancouver |
| Nathan Bragg | 2.5 | Vancouver Whalers | Vancouver |
| Julia Hanes | 3.0F | Vancouver Whalers |
Vancouver |
Coaches: Trevor Hirshfield and Kendra Todd
Equipment: Brian Ho and Bernie Hesmert
Schedule
All matches on Court 1 will be streamed on CBC Sports.ca, the CBC Gem App and Wheelchair Rugby Canada's YouTube Chanell
Coverage of Court 2 matches may also be available on Wheelchair Rugby Canada's YouTube Channel. All games are listed in Pacific time.
Friday, May 5th
8am: BC 2 vs New Brunswick (Court 2)
10am: BC 1 vs Ontario Thunder (Court 1)
12pm: BC 2 vs Ontario Suns (Court 1)
2pm: BC 1 vs Ontario Lightning (Court 2)
Saturday, May 6
6am: BC 1 vs Quebec 1 (Court 1)
8am: BC 2 vs Quebec 2 (Court 2)
12pm: BC 1 vs Alberta Roughnecks (Court 2)
2pm: BC 2 vs Alberta Bighorns (Court 1)
Sunday, May 7 - Finals
5:30am: 3rd/4th - D1 Bronze (Court 1)
5:30am: 3rd/4th - D2 Bronze (Court 2)
7:15am 1st/2nd D2 Championship (Court 1)
9am: 1st/2nd D1 Championship (Court 1)
More Info
For more information on National Championships and to view the full schedule - CLICK HERE
For media and to schedule an interview with a Team BC athlete or coach
Please Contact
Nathan Bragg, Communications Coordinator
communications@bcwheelchairsports.com
604.715.7298