IWBF Americas
IWBF Americas, on behalf of IWBF, promotes, supervises and directs the sport of wheelchair basketball within America. It strictly recognises the autonomy of each NOWB within its own territory, while following the policies of IWBF as established by the World Congress and the IWBF Executive Council.
IWBF AMERICAS EXECUTIVE COUNCIL
Cristina Rosello, Uruguay – President / Presidente | Email: cristina.rosello@iwbf.org
Juan García, El Salvador – Vice-President Central America & Caribbean Region / Vice-Presidente Región Centro América & Caribe
José Herrera, Venezuela – Vice-President South America Region / Vice-Presidente Región Sur América
Jeff Downes, United States – Vice-President North America Region / Vice-Presidente Región Norte
Steve Bach, Canada – Competition Officer / Oficial de Competencia
Anne Lachance, Canada – Classification Officer / Oficial de Clasificación
Jorge Bestilleiro, Argentina – Technical Officer / Oficial Técnico
Dilka Benitez, Puerto Rico – Development Officer / Oficial de Desarrollo
Maureen Orchard, Canada – Treasurer / Tesorera
Sergio Durand, Mexico – Secretary General / Secretario General | Email: sergio.durand@iwbf.org
ZONE MEMBERS
Bolivia
Brazil
Canada
Chile
Colombia
Costa Rica
Cuba
Dominican Republic
Ecuador
El Salvador
Guatemala
Honduras
Jamaica
Mexico
Nicaragua
Panama
Peru
Puerto Rico
Uruguay
USA
Venezuela
NEWS
Thailand to host 2019 Women’s U25 Wheelchair Basketball World Championships
The city of Suphanburi in Thailand is set to host IWBF’s Women’s U25 Wheelchair Basketball World Championships between the 22nd - 30th May 2019.This will be the third edition of the Women’s U25 World Championships, with the previous two being hosted in...
Mexico unbeaten champions of the Men’s 2018 Central Americas and Caribbean Championships
Mexico were crowned champions of the Men’s 2018 Central Americas and Caribbean Championships, after defeating Puerto Rico in an incredible final, 59-56. During the six days of competition, Mexico went unbeaten to claim the gold medal whilst the silver...
Mexico and Puerto Rico qualify for Lima 2019 Para Pan Am Games
After five disputed days of competition at the Men’s 2018 Central Americas and Caribbean Championships (CentroBasket2018), the position of six teams for the final games on Saturday have been decided. In the opening game of day five the Dominican Republic...
