National Pursuit Program
Transition
LeeAnn Cayer, Port Robinson, Ont.
Home Coach: Paula Mann
Mark Kennedy, Saskatoon, Sask.
Home Coach: N/A
Sarah Benevides, Chance Harbour, N.B.
Home Coach: Wayne Cooper
National Pursuit Program
Confirmation
Ashley Baerg, Saskatoon, Sask.
Home Coach: Ben Gamble
Julianna Sullivan-Rothfeld, Ottawa, Ont.
Home Coach: Gerry Peckham
Mathew Abbott, Peterborough, Ont.
Home Coach: Don Fleming
Paul Allen, Crediton, Ont.
Home Coach: N/A
Pete Andrews, Saskatoon, Sask.
Home Coach: Ben Gamble
Stuart Houlahan, Wellington, Ont.
Home Coach: Don Fleming
National Pursuit Program
Identification Stream
The Pursuit Identification Stream focuses on introducing athletes to the foundational concepts of high performance while helping them explore their potential for future progression within the sport.
The 2026-27 cohort includes 19 athletes and six coaches from across Canada and is designed to create an encouraging and accessible entry point for those interested in pursuing the high-performance pathway.
Wheelchair Curling NEWS
Smithies’ Team British Columbia starts hot again at the Canadian Wheelchair Curling Championship
Share: TwitterFacebookShare-emailCopy URL to clipboard Monday afternoon’s opening draw at the Boucherville Curling Club witnessed a great display of teamwork and determination from Marney Smithies’ Team British Columbia #1 (1-0;…
2026 Canadian Wheelchair Curling Championship begins Monday
Share: TwitterFacebookShare-emailCopy URL to clipboard Attention on wheelchair curling in Canada is at an all-time high after Team Canada struck Paralympic gold in Italy this March. All eyes turn now…
Team Canada secures gold at the 2026 Paralympic Games
Share: TwitterFacebookShare-emailCopy URL to clipboard CORTINA d’AMPEZZO, Italy — Team Canada claimed gold at the mixed team wheelchair curling competition at the Milano Cortina 2026 Paralympic Games on Saturday afternoon…
Mark Ideson and Natalie Wilkie to carry flag for Canada at Milano Cortina 2026 Paralympic Winter Games Closing Ceremony
Share: TwitterFacebookShare-emailCopy URL to clipboard (Canadian Paralympic Committee news release) CORTINA d’AMPEZZO, Italy — Para nordic skier Natalie Wilkie (Salmon Arm, B.C.) and wheelchair curler Mark Ideson (London, Ont.) have…
Team Canada rallies to play for gold at 2026 Paralympic Games
Share: TwitterFacebookShare-emailCopy URL to clipboard CORTINA d’AMPEZZO, Italy — Canada’s wheelchair curling team will be playing for gold on Saturday at the Milano Cortina 2026 Paralympic Games after a dramatic…
Team Canada makes history with undefeated round-robin record and heads into playoffs in first place
Share: TwitterFacebookShare-emailCopy URL to clipboard CORTINA d’AMPEZZO, Italy — With a 6-3 victory over Team South Korea Thursday morning and a 7-3 win over Team U.S.A. in the evening, Team…
Team Canada clinches playoff spot and holds 7-0 record at the 2026 Paralympic Games
Share: TwitterFacebookShare-emailCopy URL to clipboard CORTINA d’AMPEZZO, Italy — It was another successful day for Team Canada at the Milano Cortina 2026 Paralympic Games after improving its record to 7-0…
Team Canada displays resilience to hold undefeated streak at the 2026 Paralympic Games
Share: TwitterFacebookShare-emailCopy URL to clipboard CORTINA d’AMPEZZO, Italy — After a pressure-packed day for Team Canada at the Milano Cortina 2026 Paralympic Games, it came out on the other side…
Team Canada on a hot streak at the 2026 Winter Paralympic Games
Share: TwitterFacebookShare-emailCopy URL to clipboard CORTINA d’AMPEZZO, Italy — Monday morning’s game between Team Canada and Team Latvia added another tally to Canada’s win column. The Canadian team, skip Mark…