Australia enters the Canada Cup ranked 1st in the world and as the reigning World and Paralympic champions. The Steelers bring an experienced side to the Canada Cup with 8 of their Rio Paralympians in the squad led by the powerful 3.5 duo of Ryley Batt and Chris Bond. They’ll be looking to solidify their #1 ranking and win a third Canada Cup ahead of hosting the World Championships in Sydney.
History at the Canada Cup
Australia has participated in six of the seven previous Canada Cups. The Steelers won the competition in 2010 and 2014. They have finished on the podium four times.
2016: 2nd | 2014: 1st |
2012: 3rd | 2010: 1st |
2008: 5th | 2006: 4th |
Team Highlights
2017: 1st - Asia/Oceania Championships, Auckland, New Zealand
2016: 1st - Paralympic Games, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
2014: 1st - World Championships, Odense, Denmark
2012: 1st - Paralympic Games, London, Great Britain
2010: 2nd - World Championships, Richmond, Canada
2008: 2nd - Paralympic Games, Beijing, China
2000: 2nd - Paralympic Games, Sydney, Australia
Team Staff
Brad Dubberly – Head Coach
Greg Smith – Assistant Coach
Team Manager: Sam Allan
Team Staff (Equipment): Bill Roberts
Team Staff (Medical): David Sculac
Team Staff (Medical): Scott Curtis
Team Staff (Support): Lewis Quinn