The BC Wheelchair Basketball Society (BCWBS) is a non-profit organization formed in 1983 and registered with Revenue Canada as a charity since 1985. BCWBS provides support to wheelchair basketball programs throughout British Columbia.
Save the Date! Hoopfest is returning May 19th
December 04, 2015 Save the date for Hoopfest 2016! On May 19th, BCWBS' longest-running fundraiser returns to Fortius Sport & Health Centre in Burnaby for its second year. Grab your friends and coworkers and get ready for an evening of wheelchair basketball fun and competition...with a few surprises thrown in. Come celebrate 22 years of Hoops for Help! All proceeds raised will go to supporting athletes with disabilities across the province. read more...
Holiday Skills Camp - First-Come First-Served!
December 04, 2015 BCWBS is excited to host the Holiday Skills Camp on Dec 12/13 in Surrey, BC! We have 20 spots available and will be a first-come, first-served basis. When: Saturday December 12th 10:30am to 5pm Sunday December 13th 8:30am to 12:30pm *Please inquire if you can only attend one of the days. Where: Cloverdale Recreation Complex - 6188 - 176th Street Surrey, BC read more...
Calling All Runners, Walkers and Wheelers! Sign up for the Vancouver Scotiabank Charity Challenge!
November 30, 2015 Is your New Year's resolution is to try something new, kickstart a fitness routine or contribute to a charity? Why not combine all three and join BC Wheelchair Basketball Society's team for the 2016 Vancouver Scotiabank Charity Challenge on June 26th, 2016! Whether you want to run the 5k or the half marathon, you'll have fun while giving back to the wheelchair basketball community. All money raised will go towards replacing the aging wheelchairs in our wheelchair loan program. read more...
Register now for the Wheelchair Basketball NCCP Introduction to Competition Coaching Course
November 28, 2015 Have you ever wanted to get certified as a wheelchair basketball community? Whether you're a player who wants a new skillset or you're new to the wheelchair basketball community, you'll learn the basics of coaching wheelchair basketball, including: making ethical decisions, planning a practice and setting your athletes up for success. The clinic will take place at the Cloverdale Recreation Centre (6188 176th Street, Surrey, BC) on read more...
The Let's Play Program Receives $10,000 From RBC Through the RBC Learn to Play Project
November 28, 2015 [VANCOUVER, Nov. 21] — Today, BC Wheelchair Basketball Society announced that it received a $10,000 RBC Learn to Play Project grant for its Let's Play Program, which helps children with physical disabilities under 13 get active in their homes, schools and on playgrounds. BC Wheelchair Basketball Society is one of 199 organizations from across the country to receive a 2015 RBC Learn to Play Project grant. read more...
Kids From Across BC Have a Blast at the 2015 BCWBS Junior Wheelchair Basketball Challenge
November 23, 2015 Junior wheelchair basketball players from across BC had fun and learned new skills at the 2015 Junior Wheelchair Basketball Challenge in Abbotsford this weekend. Twenty-five athletes from age 11 - 19 came out to W.J. Mouat Secondary School for two days of games, drills, and skill sessions. The event also served as a selection camp for several zones at the BC Winter Games and a training event for coaches applying for their NCCP certification. read more...
There's still room left at the 2015 Junior Wheelchair Basketball Challenge
November 19, 2015 Calling all wheelchair basketball fans from 12 to 21! There are still a few spots available at this year's Junior Challenge, which will take place at WJ Mouat Secondary School in Abbotsford from Nov. 21-22. Come out and learn some new skills, meet friends and play fun games. Players of all skill levels are welcome, since athletes will be grouped according to their experience level. We can also provide you with a sports wheelchair if you do not have one. Games will take place from 10 am - 4:30 pm on Saturday and 10 am to 2:30 pm on Sunday. read more...
BC Wheelchair Basketball Society receives Canada Post Community Foundation support to help BC Children with disabilities get active
November 16, 2015 Today, the BC Wheelchair Basketball Society (BCWBS) of Vancouver, BC has received $25,000 from the Canada Post Community Foundation for their innovative program, “Let’s Play”, which is delivered across British Columbia. read more...
BC Games 2016 - tryouts are coming up!
November 06, 2015 BC Wheelchair Basketball will be competing in the BC Winter Games in Mission this coming February. If you are 11-19 years old with or without a disability, come and try out for the teams! Individuals with a disability who are over 20 yr old and have only 1-2 year experience are eligible as well. 1) Zone 2 Tryout (Thompson-Okanagan) Sat, Nov 14 - 5:30-7:30pm @ Constable Neil Bruce Middle School in Kelowna Please contact info@bcwbs.ca to sign up. read more...
