We had a great start to the Vancouver Invitational Wheelchair Rugby Tournament. Lots of people checked in on our liveblog, we got a shout out in the Daily Hive, and the Georgia Straight recommended us as a thing to do on Saturday.

Team Ontario had an impressive start; they put up 55+ points in each of their games, winning both with wide differentials. Mike Whitehead looked as solid as ever, and this veteran lineup has never looked stronger than under the leadership of Coach David Willsie*.

Team Québec also had a strong showing, winning both of its games with a deep lineup. They’ll face Ontario at 11:30 tomorrow morning, and I’d expect nothing less than a thriller from these two well-acquainted clubs.

Both BC teams had a rougher start. Despite the A team featuring the cheering squads of both Jessica Kruger and Joel Ewert, the A team was unable to find a win against Ontario or Quebec. They’ll face off against Alberta tomorrow morning.

Both USQRA clubs proved successful in the B division, winning their respective games in the midday slot. The Portland Pounders and the Seattle Slam will face off at 1:30 in the afternoon. This is the same time BC-B will play AB-B. I actually can’t tell you where to be for this one. Watch them both.

Thanks so much to Freshii! Located right near the Olympic Oval, they helped provide athletes and volunteers some great (and great for you) lunch to get this tournament going. Community support at its finest.

*Despite making no typos to the contrary, Dave Willsie would like to remind you that his name has two Ls. He’ll pretend he saw one, but he didn’t.