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Welcome  ......................................................................................................................................................  3  

Event  Overview  ............................................................................................................................................  4  

Championship  Venue  ...................................................................................................................................  5  

Borders  and  Customs  ...................................................................................................................................  5  

Airport  and  Transportation  ..........................................................................................................................  6  

Ground  Transportation  ................................................................................................................................  7  

Accommodation  ..........................................................................................................................................  8  

City  of  Toronto  ...........................................................................................................................................  10  

Medical  ......................................................................................................................................................  13  

Nearby  Amenities  ......................................................................................................................................  14  

Keep  In  Touch  ............................................................................................................................................  14  

Participating  Countries  ..............................................................................................................................  16  

Competition  Schedule  (Preliminary)  ..........................................................................................................  17  

Competition  Schedule  (Playoffs)  ...............................................................................................................  18  

Tickets  ........................................................................................................................................................  19  

Key  Contacts  ..............................................................................................................................................  20  

     

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Welcome    On  behalf  of  the  entire  Organizing  Committee  of  the  2014  Women’s  World  Wheelchair  Basketball  Championship  (2014  WWWBC),  and  in  partnership  with  the  International  Wheelchair  Basketball  Federation,  I  would  like  to  extend  a  warm  and  heartfelt  welcome  to  all  family  and  friends  of  wheelchair  basketball.  We  are  thrilled  to  be  hosting  the  largest  women’s  world  championship  in  history  June  20-­‐28,  2014  at  the  Mattamy  Athletic  Centre  in  Toronto,  Ontario,  Canada.    It  is  our  esteemed  honour  to  be  able  to  share  in  this  international  celebration  of  wheelchair  basketball  with  you,  and  thrilled  for  the  opportunity  to  showcase  our  country’s  love  for  the  game!    It  is  our  pleasure  to  provide  a  memorable  experience  for  fans,  spectators,  volunteers,  athletes  and  coaches,  and  we  sincerely  hope  you  enjoy  your  stay  in  Toronto,  one  of  Canada’s  most  vibrant  cities.    

This  Family  and  Friends  Information  Package  is  intended  to  provide  you  with  all  the  necessary  and  relevant  event  information  to  ensure  your  stay  is  a  comfortable  one.  Below  you  will  find  information  regarding  the  tournament  schedule,  transportation,  accommodations,  amenities,  events  and  attractions  within  the  Toronto  area,  as  well  as  information  regarding  tickets  for  the  event.        

The  tournament  website  can  be  found  at  www.2014wheelchairbasketball.com  with  results,  videos,  photos,  updates,  and  more!  It  will  serve  as  our  main  information  hub  and  I  encourage  you  to  check  it  often.  

This  tournament  marks  an  important  step  in  the  continued  growth  of  the  sport  and  will  help  forge  a  legacy  of  opportunity  for  female  wheelchair  basketball  athletes  around  the  world.  I  wish  you  all  the  best  in  your  travels  to  the  tournament  and  we  sincerely  look  forward  to  welcoming  you  this  June.  

Yours  in  sport,    

       Wendy  Gittens  2014  WWWBC  Tournament  Director  /  Executive  Director    Wheelchair  Basketball  Canada  

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Event  Overview    Wheelchair  Basketball   Canada   is   pleased   to  host   the   top   female  wheelchair   basketball   players  on   the  planet   June   20-­‐28,   2014   in   Toronto,   Ontario,   Canada   for   the   International   Wheelchair   Basketball  Federation’s  Women’s  World  Wheelchair  Basketball  Championship.    Rick  Hansen  (the  Man  in  Motion)  is  the   Honorary   Chair   for   event,   which   for   the   first   time   in   history   features   12   participating   countries  making   it   the   largest  women’s  world   championship   ever.  World-­‐class   athletes   representing   Australia,  Brazil,   Canada,   China,   France,  Germany,  Great   Britain,   Japan,  Mexico,   the  Netherlands,   Peru,   and   the  USA,  will   converge   on   the  Mattamy  Athletic   Centre   (same   venue   as   Toronto   2015   Parapan   American  Games)   to  showcase  the  elite  skills  and  athleticism  that  make  wheelchair  basketball   the  most  popular  sport  for  athletes  with  a  disability  in  the  world.      

Due   to   the   ongoing   growth   and   prosperity   of   wheelchair   basketball   worldwide,   the   women’s  competition  is  being  held  separately  from  the  men’s  for  the  first  time  in  20  years.  It  is  a  milestone  event  that   celebrates   the   ongoing   growth   of   women’s   sport,   inclusivity,   and   accessibility,   and   will   forge   a  legacy  for  female  wheelchair  basketball  athletes  in  Canada  and  around  the  world.    

About  the  Event  

• 12  international  women’s  teams  (largest  women’s  world  championship  in  history);  • Over  400  athletes,  coaches,  officials,  delegates,  and  volunteers;  • More  than  $4  million  in  economic  activity;  • 44  games  over  8  days  of  competition  at  the  Mattamy  Athletic  Centre;  • Legacy  projects:  Futures  Program  (mentorship),  School’s  Program,  3on3  research  and  

development  camp,  international  women’s  congress,  and  workshops  for  coaches  and  technical  officials.    

The   Host:   Canada   has   a   rich   history   of   hosting   major   international   wheelchair   basketball   events,  including  the  Men’s  World  Championship  (1994),  and  the  inaugural  world  championships  for  U23  Men  (1997),  and  U25  Women  (2011).        Team  Canada:  Canada   is   in  pursuit  of  an  unprecedented  seventh  straight  podium  performance  at   the  world   championships,   including   a   run  of   four   consecutive   gold  medals   from  1994-­‐2006.   Coupled  with  their  success  at  the  Paralympic  Games,  they  are  amongst  the  most  successful  and  dominant  teams  of  all-­‐time  in  Canadian  amateur  sport.      

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Championship  Venue    

The  Mattamy  Athletic   Centre   in   Downtown   Toronto  will   stage   all   competition  and  practice  sessions  for  the  2014  WWWBC.  Once  known  as  Toronto’s  historic  Maple   Leaf   Gardens,   the   Mattamy   Athletic   Centre   is   newly   renovated,   over  220,000   square   feet,   completely   accessible,   and   will   also   be   the   wheelchair  basketball   competition  venue   for   the  Toronto  2015  Parapan  American  Games.  The  Mattamy  Athletic  Centre  is  in  very  close  proximity  of  all  Family  and  Friends  hotels  listed  and  minutes  away  from  public  transportation.    

 Mattamy  Athletic  Centre  50  Carlton  Street  |  Toronto,  Ontario,  Canada  |  M5B  1J2  |  416-­‐598-­‐5966  Website:  http://www.mattamyathleticcentre.ca/  

 Borders  and  Customs    Canada   has   one   of   the  most   advanced   customs   organizations   in   the  world,   and   our   borders   and   the  processes  we  have  in  place  to  manage  them  are  critical  to  our  ability  to  provide  Canadians  and  visitors  to  Canada  with   the  security  and  opportunity   they  expect.  Visitors  entering  Canada  must  clear  Canada  customs  border  security  upon  entry.  

Entry  into  Canada  When  you  enter  Canada,  a  Canadian  Border  Services  Agency  officer  may  ask  to  see  your  passport  (and  a  valid  visa,   if  one   is  necessary).   If  you  are  a  citizen  of  the  United  States,  you  do  not  need  a  passport  to  enter  Canada.  However,  you  should  carry  proof  of  your  citizenship,  such  as  a  birth  certificate,  certificate  of   citizenship   or   naturalization,   as   well   as   photo   identification.   If   you   are   a   permanent   resident   of  Canada  or  the  U.S,  you  should  bring  your  Permanent  Resident  Card  with  you.  

The  Western  Hemisphere  Travel  Initiative  (WHTI)  requires  U.S.  citizens  and  non-­‐immigrant  aliens  from  Canada,  Bermuda,  and  Mexico  departing  from  or  entering  the  United  States  by  air,  land  or  sea  ports-­‐of-­‐entry  to  have  WHTI  compliant  documents.  For  more  information  on  travel  security,  travel  documents  and  border  procedures,  visit  the  Western  Hemisphere  Travel  Initiative  website.    For  more  information  on  travel  security  and  border  procedures,  visit  the  US  Department  of  State.    

Website:  http://travel.state.gov/travel/cis_pa_tw/cis_pa_tw_2223.html  

 

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International   Visitors:   For   specific   information   on   travel   documents   required   to   visit   Canada   from  countries   other   than   the   U.S.,   please   refer   to   Canada   Border   Services   Agency   and/or   Immigration  Canada.  

Website:  http://www.cbsa.gc.ca/  and  http://www.cic.gc.ca/.  

See  more  info  at:  http://www.seetorontonow.com/getting-­‐here/  -­‐  sthash.uxT4VGHz.dpuf  

Airport  and  Transportation    Athletes,   staff,   and  officials  will   be   provided   transportation   from  Pearson   International   Airport   to   the  Championship  hotel.  However  transportation  will  NOT  be  provided  for  family  and  friends.  Here  you  will  find  some  of  the  many  travel  options  available  to  you  in  and  around  the  City  of  Toronto.    

Airport  • Toronto  Pearson  International  Airport  (YYZ)  

  The  main  international  airport  serves  direct  and  connecting  flights  daily  and  is  30  km  from  the     Mattamy  Athletic  Centre.  Airport  Taxi’s/Limo’s  are  available  from  all  terminals  at  Pearson.       Travel  time  varies  from  30-­‐60  min  depending  on  traffic  with  average  cost  of  $55  -­‐  $70  +  tip.     Website:  http://www.torontopearson.com  

  There  is  a  specific  bus  service  that  connects  Pearson  Airport  to  downtown  called  Airport  Express     which  is  wheelchair  accessible.    Travel  time  is  30-­‐60  min  depending  on  traffic  with  a  price  of     $27.95  one  way  running  every  30  minutes.     Website:  http://www.torontoairportexpress.com  

• Billy  Bishop  Toronto  City  Airport    (YTZ)  

  Toronto’s  island  airport  in  the  heart  of  downtown  has  flights  to  over  18  cities  in  Canada  and  the     U.S.  and  more  than  80  international  destinations.  It  is  5  km  from  the  Mattamy  Athletic     Centre.     Website:  http://www.torontoport.com/airport.aspx  

• John  C.  Munroe  Hamilton  International  Airport  (YHM)  

  Offers  direct  flights  between  North  America,  South  America,  and  the  Caribbean.  They  are     located  outside  the  city  of  Toronto,  in  Hamilton,  ON,  80  km  from  the  Mattamy  Athletic  Centre;     an  hour  drive.    

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• Buffalo  Niagara  International  Airport  (BUF)  

  Located  in  Buffalo,  NY,  USA,  this  airport  serves  direct  and  connecting  flights  daily.  107  km  away     from  the  Mattamy  Athletic  Centre,  expect  a  2-­‐hour  drive  into  the  city  of  Toronto  and  additional     delays  at  the  USA-­‐Canada  border.  

Ground  Transportation    Train    Via  Rail  Canada  provides  daily  train  transportation  to  Toronto  from  many  different  locations  in  Canada  and   the   USA.   For   more   information   on   train   transportation   and   daily   schedules,   please   go   to:  Website:  http://www.viarail.com  

Bus  Buses   arrive   and   depart   daily   from   downtown   Toronto   and   provide   a   supplementary   mode   of  transportation.   Bus   companies   such   as   Greyhound   Canada   and   Coach   Canada   provide   direct   services  within  Canada  and  the  USA.  

• Greyhound  Canada  Toll  free:  1-­‐800-­‐661-­‐TRIP  (8747)  Website:  http://www.greyhound.ca    

• Coach  Canada  705-­‐748-­‐6411  |  Toll  free:  1-­‐800-­‐461-­‐7661    Website:  http://www.coachcanada.com  

Rental  Vehicles      Rental   vehicles   are   available   through  many   rental   companies   within   Toronto.  Many   companies   have  locations   throughout   the   Greater   Toronto   Area   (GTA),   in   and   around   airports,   and   do   airport   and  location  pick-­‐up/drop-­‐off.  

• Avis  Rent  A  Car  1-­‐800-­‐879-­‐2847  Website:  http://www.avis.ca    

• Budget  Car  Rentals  1-­‐800-­‐268-­‐8900  Website:  http://www.budget.ca    

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• Discount  Car  and  Truck  Rentals  310-­‐CARS  (310-­‐2277)  Website:  http://www.discountcar.com    

• Enterprise  Rent  A  Car  1-­‐800-­‐261-­‐7331  Website:  http://www.enterprise.com    

• Hertz  Rent  A  Car  1-­‐800-­‐654-­‐3131  Website:  http://www.hertz.ca  

Public  Transit    The   Toronto   Transit   Commission   (TTC)   provides   multiple   transit   routes,   which   lead   to   and   from   the  Mattamy  Athletic  Centre,  many  accommodation  locations  and  various  attractions  within  the  city.  They  provide  transportation  by  bus,  train,  and  streetcar,  many  of  which  are  wheelchair  accessible.  Check  the  website  for  more  information  on  route  and  transportation  rates.  Website:  http://www.ttc.ca  

GO  Transit  provides  transit  routes  between  the  many  regions  of  the  GTA  for  travel  in  and  out  of  the  City  of  Toronto.  They  provide  wheelchair  accessible  transportation  by  bus  and  train.    Check  the  website  for  more  information  on  route  and  transportation  rates.  Website:  http://www.gotransit.com  

Accommodation    The  2014  WWWBC  Organizing  Committee  has  secured  a  block  of  rooms  at  various  hotels  within  Toronto  that   are  within   close   proximity   to   the  Mattamy   Athletic   Centre.  When  making   reservations,  mention  your  stay   is   for  the  2014  WWWBC  and  receive  special  rates  on  hotel  accommodations.  Transportation  directions  can  be  found  using  http://www.maps.google.ca  

• Best  Western  Primrose  Downtown  111  Carlton  St  |  Toronto,  ON  |  M5B  2G3  |  416-­‐977-­‐8000  Website:  http://www.torontoprimrosehotel.com  

  Additional  Details:     Rooms  available:  40       Price:  $159/night  +  taxes     Distance  from  MAC:  240  metres     Accessible:  Yes     Drive  time:  47  sec       Walk  Time:  3  mins     Wheel  Time:  1  min       Book  by:  May  20,  2014     Booking  Code:  WCBC  

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• The  Bond  Place  Hotel  65  Dundas  Street  East  |  Toronto,  ON  |  M5B  2G8  |  416-­‐362-­‐6061  |  Toll  Free:  1-­‐800-­‐268-­‐9390  Website:  http://www.bondplace.ca  

  Additional  Details:     Rooms  available:  20       Price:  $169/night  +  taxes     Accessible:  Yes           Distance  from  MAC:  800  m     Drive  time:  2  min       Walk  time:  10  mins       Wheel  time:  4  mins       Book  by:  May  20,  2014  

• Eaton  Chelsea  33  Gerrard  St  W  |  Toronto,  ON    |  M5G  1Z4  |  416-­‐595-­‐1975  |  Toll  Free:  1-­‐800-­‐243-­‐5732  Website  http://www.chelsea.eatonhotels.com  

  Additional  Details:     Rooms  available:  50       Price:  $139/night  +  taxes     Accessible:  Yes         Distance  from  MAC:  550  m     Drive  time:  3  mins       Walk  Time:  7  mins     Wheel  Time:  3  mins       Book  by:  May  19,  2014  

• The  Ramada  Plaza  Toronto  300  Jarvis  St    |  Toronto,  ON  |  M5B  2C5  |  416-­‐977-­‐4823  |  Toll  Free:  1-­‐800-­‐567-­‐2233  Website:  http://www.ramadaplazatoronto.com  

  Additional  Details:     Rooms  available:  25     Price:  Price:  $135/night  +  taxes     Accessible:  Yes       Distance  from  MAC:  400  m     Drive  time:  1  mins     Walk  time:  5  mins       Wheel  time:  2  mins     Book  by:  June  5,  2014  

*Please  see  map  below  

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Points  on  the  Map  

  Purple:  Mattamy  Athletic  Centre       Blue:  Best  Western  Primrose  Downtown       Green:  The  Bond  Place  Hotel    

City  of  Toronto    Toronto  lies  on  the  shore  of  Lake  Ontario,  the  easternmost  of  the  Great  Lakes.  Home  to  more  than  2  million  people,  the  city  is  the  key  to  one  of  North  America's  most  vibrant  regions,  the  Greater  Toronto  Area  (GTA).  4.5  million  Canadians  live  in  the  GTA,  the  cultural,  entertainment,  and  financial  capital  of  the  nation.    

 

Yellow: Eaton Chelsea Red: The Ramada Plaza Toronto

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Toronto's  population  is  one  of  the  most  diverse  in  the  world.  Nearly  all  of  the  world's  culture  groups  are  represented  in  Toronto  and  more  than  100  languages  and  dialects  are  spoken.  

 

The  city  of  Toronto  is  a  vibrant  and  exciting  cosmopolitan  buzzing  with  a  wide  variety  of  attractions  that  will  make  your  visit   to   the   city  an  unforgettable  experience.  The  2014  WWWBC  will   take  place   in   the  heart  of  downtown  Toronto  where  world-­‐class  attractions,  dining,  shopping  and  entertainment  are  right  around  the  corner.  

For  more  information  please  visit  Tourism  Toronto  at  the  following  links:  Website:  http://www.mytorontomeeting.com/wbc-­‐2014.aspx  Website:  http://www.seetorontonow.com  

Weather  Lake  Ontario  serves  to  moderate  Toronto's  weather  to  the  point  that  its  climate  is  one  of  the  mildest  in  Canada.  Generally  speaking,  spring  and  summer  temperatures  range  from  15  C  (60F)  to  25C  (80F).  

Shopping    • The  Toronto  Eaton  Centre  

220  Yonge  Street  |  Toronto,  ON  |  M5B  2H1  Website:  http://www.torontoeatoncentre.com  

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  The  Toronto  Eaton  Centre  is  the  largest  shopping  mall  in  downtown  Toronto;  boasting  a     fascinating  selection  of  over  230  retailers,  restaurants,  and  services.    

Major  Attractions  • The  CN  Tower    

301  Front  Street  West  |  Toronto,  Ontario  |  M5V  2T6  Website:  http://www.cntower.ca  

  Classified  as  one  of  the  Seven  Wonders  of  the  Modern  World  in  1995,  the  CN  Tower  is  a  national     landmark  and  an  engineering  marvel.  Visitors  can  climb  the  Tower,  dine  in  the  360  degree     restaurant,  or  participate  in  the  Tower’s  new  Edge  Walk.  

• The  Hockey  Hall  of  Fame  30  Yonge  St  |Toronto,  ON  Canada  |  M5E  1X8  Website:  http://www.hhof.com    

  Toronto’s  premier  hockey  attraction,  the  Hockey  Hall  of  Fame  is  the  home  of  the  Stanley  Cup     and  exhibits  some  of  hockey’s  all  time  greatest  moments,  and  greatest  players.    

Festivals    • Luminato    

Toronto’s  festival  of  arts  and  creativity  is  a  major  attraction  within  the  city  every  year  which  includes  over  100  free  as  well  as  paid  events.  Shows  include  music,  theatre,  visual  arts,  magic,  etc.  Website:  http://luminatofestival.com/    

• TD  Toronto  Jazz  Festival    Now  known  as  one  of  North  America’s  premier  jazz  festival,  the  Festival  showcases  over  350  performers  in  approximately  40  locations  city  wide,  over  10  days.    Website:  http://torontojazz.com/about      

• Pride  Week    Pride  Week  is  one  of  Canada’s  premier  arts  and  culture  festivals  and  one  of  the  largest  Pride  celebrations  worldwide.  The  festival  ends  with  the  annual  Pride  Parade.  Website:    http://www.pridetoronto.com/  

Trips  and  Tour    • Toronto  City  Tour    

Tour  the  city  of  Toronto  and  see  the  many  historical,  cultural,  and  entertainment  elements  the  city  has  to  offer.      

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• Niagara  Day  Trip    Take  a  trip  to  Niagara  Falls,  and  enjoy  one  of  the  Seven  Wonders  of  the  World.  Experience  the  power  and  majesty  of  the  falls  and  surrounding  area,  world  class  dining,  the  casino,  and  much  more.    

  For  more  information  on  these  as  well  as  the  many  attractions  that  Toronto  has  to  offer,  please     visit:  www.mytorontomeeting.com/wbc-­‐2014.aspx    

Medical  Clinic  

• Carlton  &  Churck  Medical  &  Walk-­‐in  Clinic  60  Carlton  Street  |  Toronto,  ON    |  M5B  1L1  |  416-­‐646-­‐1890  

  For  non-­‐emergency  care,  individuals  may  use  the  Carleton  &  Church  Medical  &  Walk  in  Clinic     located  inside  the  Loblaws  store  at  the  Mattamy  Athletic  Centre  beside  the  pharmacy.  The  clinic     is  open  7  days  a  week.  

Hospitals    Each  hospital  is  equipped  with  a  fully  functional  emergency  room  and  can  provide  any  medical  assistance  and  services  necessary  for  individuals.  In  order  to  access  these  services  accordingly,  it  is  essential  that  individuals  have  appropriate  medical  insurance  papers  present  with  them  when  travelling  to  the  Hospital.  

• Toronto  General  Hospital  200  Elizabeth  St.  |  Toronto,  ON  |  M5G  2C4  |  416-­‐340-­‐4800    

  The  University  Health  Network  (UHN)  is  conveniently  located  approximately  500  m  from  the     Mattamy  Athletic  Center.  Within  the  UHN  you  will  find  the  Toronto  General  Hospital  and  the     Toronto  Western  Hospital;  both  are  teaching  hospitals.  

• Mount  Sinai  Hospital  Joseph  and  Wolf  Lebovic  Health  Complex  |  600  University  Avenue  |Toronto,  ON    |  M5G  1X5  |416-­‐596-­‐4200  

  Mount  Sinai  Hospital  is  located  in  the  same  area  as  the  UHN  however  it  is  independent  of  the     UHN  and  is  not  a  teaching  hospital.  

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Nearby  Amenities  Laundry  &  Dry  Cleaning:  

• The  Laundry  Lounge  (Yonge  Street  @  Maitland)  527  Yonge  St.  |  Toronto,  ON  |  M4Y  1Y5  |  416-­‐975-­‐4747    

• Excelsior  Cleaners  (Bay  @  Maitland)  883  Bay  St.  |  Toronto,  ON  |  M5S  3K6  |  416-­‐963-­‐1222    

• The  Dry  Cleaner  (Carleton  @  Church)  60  Carlton  St.  |  Toronto,  ON  |  M5B  1J2  |  416-­‐596-­‐1919    

• College  Park  Dry  Cleaners  (Younge  @  College)  444  Yonge  St.  |  Toronto,  ON  |  M5B  2H4  |  416-­‐595-­‐1821  

Pharmacy  &  Druggist:  • Loblaws  Pharmacy  

60  Carlton  St.  |  Toronto,  ON  |  M5B  1L1    

• Shoppers  Drug  Mart  465  Yonge  St.  |  Toronto,  ON  |  M4Y  1X4  

Grocery  Store:  • Loblaws  

60  Carlton  St.  |  Toronto,  ON  |  M5B  1L1  

Keep  In  Touch  Event  Website      The  official  event  website  is  your  main  access  to  Championship  news,  results,  links  for  daily  videos,  polls,  contests,  and  much  more.    

http://www.2014wheelchairbasketball.com  

 

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Facebook  The  Wheelchair  Basketball  Canada  Facebook  page  provides  a  convenient  and  accessible  platform  to  help  grow  a  global  community  of  wheelchair  basketball  enthusiasts  who  are  interested  in  the  tournament.  It  will  be  an  integral  part  of  the  overall  tournament  communications  and  will  be  the  primary  location  to  find  a  variety  of  unique  content.    

https://www.facebook.com/wheelchairbasketball  

Twitter  Wheelchair  Basketball  Canada  will  be  providing  frequent  tournament  updates  and  live  blogging  via  Twitter.  Athletes,  coaches,  families,  friends  and  fans  around  the  world  are  encouraged  to  contribute  to  the  official  tournament  twitter  feed  by  including  the  hash  tag:  #2014wcbasketball  in  all  of  their  twitter  posts  relevant  to  the  tournament.  All  Twitter  

posts  by  anyone  that  include  “#2014wcbasketball”  will  automatically  be  fed  to  the  event  website  where  users  can  obtain  and  follow  a  direct  feed:  @WCBballCanada.  

Flick’r  Wheelchair  Basketball  Canada  will  post  all  tournament  images  on  their  Flick’r  account  and  can  be  downloaded  in  various  sizes  (including  high  res)  free  of  charge  provided  the  images  are  not  used  for  commercial  purposes  and  that  media  and  users  provide  photo  credit  to:  Wheelchair  Basketball  Canada.    

https://www.flickr.com/photos/wheelchairbasketball/    

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Youtube    Video  highlights,  promotional  videos,  interviews  and  other  featured  content  related  to  the  event  will  be  posted  on  Wheelchair  Basketball  Canada’s  Youtube  channel.      

 https://www.youtube.com/user/WheelchairBball    

Webcasting    

 

All  games  will  be  broadcasted  live  online  by  Sports  Canada  TV  and  each  game  will  include  a  play-­‐by-­‐play  commentator  and  colour  commentator.  Athletes,  coaches,  and  fans  will  be  able  to  watch  webcasted  games  via  the  tournament  website  where  live  games,  player  profiles  and  much  more  interactive  entertainment  will  be  available.  

Participating  Countries    

Pool  A   Pool  B  

 Netherlands   Germany  

 

 France   Great  Britain  

 

 

United  States  of  America  

Canada    

 Peru   China  

 

 Australia   Japan  

 

 Mexico   Brazil  

 

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Competition  Schedule  (Preliminary)  

 

Toronto, Canada Competition Schedule /Horaire de compétition

June 20 - 28 juin 2014

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Session Game/Match Pool/Groupe Time/Heure Home/Domicile Away/Visiteur1 B 08:00-10:00 GBR BRA2 A 10:00-12:00 NED PER

12:30-13:003 B 13:00-15:00 CAN JPN4 B 15:00-17:00 GER CHN5 A 18:00-20:00 USA AUS6 A 20:00-22:00 MEX FRA

Session Game/Match Pool/Groupe Time/Heure Home/Domicile Away/Visiteur7 B 08:00-10:00 CHN JPN8 A 10:00-12:00 FRA NED9 A 13:00-15:00 MEX USA10 B 15:00-17:00 BRA CAN11 A 18:00-20:00 PER AUS12 B 20:00-22:00 GBR GER

Session Game/Match Pool/Groupe Time/Heure Home/Domicile Away/Visiteur13 A 08:00-10:00 NED MEX14 A 10:00-12:00 AUS FRA15 A 13:00-15:00 USA PER16 B 15:00-17:00 CAN CHN17 B 18:00-20:00 BRA GER18 B 20:00-22:00 JPN GBR

Session Game/Match Pool/Groupe Time/Heure Home/Domicile Away/Visiteur19 A 08:00-10:00 PER FRA20 B 10:00-12:00 GBR CHN21 B 13:00-15:00 JPN BRA22 A 15:00-17:00 MEX AUS23 A 18:00-20:00 USA NED24 B 20:00-22:00 GER CAN

Day 3 - Start 8:00 End 22:00 / Jour 3 - début 8:00 fin 22:00

Day 1 - Start 8:00 End 22:00 / Jour 1 - début 8:00 fin 22:00 Friday June 20, 2014 / Vendredi 20 juin, 2014

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Saturday June 21, 2014 / Samedi 21 juin, 2014

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Day 2 - Start 8:00 End 22:00 / Jour 2 - début 8:00 fin 22:00

Day 4 - Start 8:00 End 22:00 / Jour 4 - début 8:00 fin 22:00

Sunday June 22, 2014 / Dimanche 22 juin, 2014

Group/groupe A: Netherlands/Pays-Bas (NED), France (FRA), United States/États-Unis (USA), Peru/Pérou (PER),

Australia/Australie (AUS), Mexico/Mexique (MEX) Group/groupe B: Germany/Allemagne (GER), Great Britain/Grande-Bretagne

(GBR), Canada (CAN), China/Chine (CHN), Japan/Japon (JPN), Brazil/Brésil (BRA)

Monday June 23, 2014 / Lundi 23 juin, 2014

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Opening Ceremony/Cérémonie d'ouverture

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Toronto, Canada Competition Schedule /Horaire de compétition

June 20 - 28 juin 2014

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Session Game/Match Pool/Groupe Time/Heure Home/Domicile Away/Visiteur25 A 08:00-10:00 PER MEX26 A 10:00-12:00 FRA USA27 B 13:00-15:00 GER JPN28 B 15:00-17:00 CHN BRA29 B 18:00-20:00 CAN GBR30 A 20:00-22:00 AUS NED

Session Game/Match Pool/Groupe Time/Heure Home/Domicile Away/Visiteur31 08:00-10:00 A6 B632 10:00-12:00 A5 B533 13:00-15:00 1/4 final/finale 134 15:00-17:00 1/4 final/finale 235 18:00-20:00 1/4 final/finale 336 20:00-22:00 1/4 final/finale 4

Session Game/Match Pool/Groupe Time/Heure37 10:00-12:00 Losers 1/4 Final/Perdant 1/4 Finale A1/B4 vs B1/A438 15:00-17:00 Losers 1/4 Final/Perdant 1/4 Finale A2/B3 vs B2/A339 18:00-20:00 Semi-final 1/Demi-Finale 140 20:00-22:00 Semi-final 2/Demi-Finale 2

Session Game/Match Pool/Groupe Time/Heure41 8:00-10:00 Loser/Perdant 37/3842 10:00-12:00 Winner/Gagnant 37/3843 13:00-15:00 Bronze Medal/Médaille de bronze44 15:00-17:00 Gold Medal/Médaille d'or

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Day 5 - Start 8:00 End 22:00 / Jour 5 - début 8:00 fin 22:00

Day 6 - Day Off / Jour 6 - Jour de repos

Saturday June 28, 2014 / Samedi 28 juin, 2014 - Medal Games / matchs pour les médaillesDay 9 - Start 8:00 End 17:00 / Jour 9 - début 8:00 fin 17:00

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Semi-Final/Demi-Finale

Final/Finale

Friday June 27, 2014 - Semi-FinalsDay 8 - Start 10:00 End 22:00 / Jour 8 - début 13:00 fin 22:00

Day 7 - Start 8:00 End 22:00 / Jour 7 - début 8:00 fin 22:00Thursday June 26, 2014 / Jeudi 26 juin, 2014

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Wednesday June 25, 2014 / Mercredi 25 juin, 2014

Tuesday June 24, 2014 / Mardi 24 juin, 2014

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 Competition  Schedule  (Playoffs)    

 

   

Toronto, Canada Competition Schedule /Horaire de compétition

June 20 - 28 juin 2014

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Session Game/Match Pool/Groupe Time/Heure Home/Domicile Away/Visiteur25 A 08:00-10:00 PER MEX26 A 10:00-12:00 FRA USA27 B 13:00-15:00 GER JPN28 B 15:00-17:00 CHN BRA29 B 18:00-20:00 CAN GBR30 A 20:00-22:00 AUS NED

Session Game/Match Pool/Groupe Time/Heure Home/Domicile Away/Visiteur31 08:00-10:00 A6 B632 10:00-12:00 A5 B533 13:00-15:00 1/4 final/finale 134 15:00-17:00 1/4 final/finale 235 18:00-20:00 1/4 final/finale 336 20:00-22:00 1/4 final/finale 4

Session Game/Match Pool/Groupe Time/Heure37 10:00-12:00 Losers 1/4 Final/Perdant 1/4 Finale A1/B4 vs B1/A438 15:00-17:00 Losers 1/4 Final/Perdant 1/4 Finale A2/B3 vs B2/A339 18:00-20:00 Semi-final 1/Demi-Finale 140 20:00-22:00 Semi-final 2/Demi-Finale 2

Session Game/Match Pool/Groupe Time/Heure41 8:00-10:00 Loser/Perdant 37/3842 10:00-12:00 Winner/Gagnant 37/3843 13:00-15:00 Bronze Medal/Médaille de bronze44 15:00-17:00 Gold Medal/Médaille d'or

Closing Ceremony / Cérémonie de clôture

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Day 5 - Start 8:00 End 22:00 / Jour 5 - début 8:00 fin 22:00

Day 6 - Day Off / Jour 6 - Jour de repos

Saturday June 28, 2014 / Samedi 28 juin, 2014 - Medal Games / matchs pour les médaillesDay 9 - Start 8:00 End 17:00 / Jour 9 - début 8:00 fin 17:00

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Semi-Final/Demi-Finale

Final/Finale

Friday June 27, 2014 - Semi-FinalsDay 8 - Start 10:00 End 22:00 / Jour 8 - début 13:00 fin 22:00

Day 7 - Start 8:00 End 22:00 / Jour 7 - début 8:00 fin 22:00Thursday June 26, 2014 / Jeudi 26 juin, 2014

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Wednesday June 25, 2014 / Mercredi 25 juin, 2014

Tuesday June 24, 2014 / Mardi 24 juin, 2014

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Tickets    Purchase  Tickets  Single  tickets  start  at  $5  for  seniors,  youth,  and  students  &  $8  for  adults,  and  are  sold  by  session  (where  one  session  features  two  games).  

Session  tickets  and  all  ticket  packages  for  the  2014  WWWBC  can  be  purchased  in  person  at  the  Mattamy  Athletic  Centre  or  online  through  our  event  website  www.2014wheelchairbasketball.com    or  Ticketmaster.    All  prices  are  listed  in  Canadian  (CAD)  dollars.  Tickets  are  now  on  sale!    Ticket  Prices      

Ticket  Category   Ticket  Type    Price    (incl.  HST)     Details  /  Notes  

Super  Fan  Pass   Adult    $      100.00     All  games  including  semifinals  and  finals  (22  sessions  /  44  games)  

Super  Fan  Pass   Senior,  Youth  &  Student    $          60.00     All  games  including  semifinals  and  finals  

(22  sessions  /  44  games)  

Multi  Game  Pass   Team  Canada  Pass  –  Adult    $          30.00     All  Team  Canada  games  for  round  robin  

(5  sessions  /  10  games)  

Multi  Game  Pass  Team  Canada  Pass  –    Senior,  Youth  &  Student  

 $          15.00     All  Team  Canada  games  for  round  robin  (5  sessions  /  10  games)  

 Round  Robin   Adult    $                8.00     1  session  /  2  games  

Round  Robin   Senior,  Youth  &  Student    $                5.00     1  session  /  2  games  

Round  Robin   Family  Session  Pass    $          20.00     2  adult,  2  youth  for  a  given  session    (1  session  /  2  games)  

Round  Robin   Day  Pass  –  Adult    $          18.00     All  games  on  a  given  day    (3  sessions  /  6  games)  

Round  Robin   Day  Pass  –  Senior,  Youth  &  Student    $          12.00     All  games  on  a  given  day    

(3  sessions  /  6  games)    Quarter  Finals   Adult    $          10.00     1  session  /  2  games  

Quarter  Finals   Senior,  Youth  &  Student    $                6.00     1  session  /  2  games  

Quarter  Finals   Family  Session  Pass    $          25.00     2  adult,  2  youth  for  a  session  of  ¼  finals  (1  session  /  2  games)  

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Quarter  Finals   Day  Pass  –  Adult    $          22.00     All  games  day  of  the  ¼  finals    (3  sessions  /  6  games)  

Quarter  Finals   Day  Pass  –  Senior  Youth  &  Student    $          15.00     All  games  day  of  the  ¼  finals    

(3  sessions  /  6  games)    Semi  Finals   Adult    $          10.00     1  session  /  2  games  

Semi  Finals   Senior,  Youth  &  Student    $                6.00     1  session  /  2  games  

Semi  Finals   Family  Session  Pass    $          25.00     2  adult,  2  youth  for  a  session  of  semi  finals  (1  session  /  2  games)  

 Finals   Adult    $          12.00     Any  game  on  the  finals  day  

Finals   Senior,  Youth  &  Student    $                8.00     Any  game  on  the  finals  day  

Finals   Family  Session  Pass    $          30.00     2  adult,  2  youth  for  the  finals  day    

Key  Contacts    2014WWWBC  Local  Organizing  Committee:  Wheelchair  Basketball  Canada  6  Antares  Drive  |  Phase  1,  Unit  8  |  Ottawa,  Ontario  |  Canada  |  K2E  8A9  613-­‐260-­‐1296  |  [email protected]    

• Tournament  Director  –  Wendy  Gittens  [email protected]  |  (office:)  613-­‐260-­‐1296  ext.  201  |  (mobile:)  613-­‐295-­‐6292    

• Event  Manager  –  Hannah  Juneau  [email protected]  |  (office:)  613-­‐260-­‐1296  ext.  205  |  (mobile:)  613-­‐851-­‐7873    

• Marketing  and  Communications  –  Jody  Kingsbury     [email protected]  |  (office:)  613-­‐260-­‐1296  ext.  204  |  (mobile:)  613-­‐851-­‐2337      

• Digital  Media,  Web  and  Social  Media  [email protected]  |  (office:)  613-­‐260-­‐1296  ext.  203  


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