(Vancouver, BC) – The BC Wheelchair Sports Association (BCWSA) and the BC Wheelchair Basketball Society (BCWBS) extend heartfelt congratulations to Tim Frick and Jennifer Krempien on being named to the Canadian Paralympic Committee’s Hall of Fame. Both have made a significant contribution to the wheelchair sports community in the province.
“We are so proud of both Tim and Jennifer,” said BCWBS Interim Managing Director Sian Blyth. “These nominations are richly deserved and are the culmination of decades of hard work and dedication.”
Frick (of Pender Island) once coached Rick Hansen and Terry Fox and was the head coach of Canada’s national women’s wheelchair basketball team from 1990 to 2009. He led Canada to an 11-year winning streak, an unprecedented three consecutive Paralympic gold medals (1992, 1996 and 2000) and four consecutive World Championship titles (1994, 1998, 2002 and 2006). Today, he continues to provide mentorship to up-and-coming coaches and athletes across the province.
Krempien (Richmond, BC) was a member of Canada’s powerhouse women’s team from 1991 to 2008 and competed at all five Paralympic Games between 1992 and 2008, helping Team Canada win three Paralympic gold medals and one bronze. She was also on four world championship-winning teams from 1994 to 2006 and was a tournament all-star at the 1998 and 2002 Worlds.
According to BCWSA Executive Director Gail Hamamoto, these nominations will inspire future generations of Paralympians to get involved.
“Tim and Jennifer are just two examples of the tradition of wheelchair sports excellence we have here in BC,” said Hamamoto. “There are a lot of role models for people with disabilities to look up to.”
For more information, or to schedule an interview, contact:
Arley McNeney
Communications Coordinator
BC Wheelchair Sports/ BC Wheelchair Basketball
Email: arley (at) bcwheelchairsports.com
