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.
Team Canada still undefeated at the Parapan Am Games
August 11, 2015 The womens team blew by future Olympic host nation Brazil today 82-51. They mounted a 37-4 lead in the first quarter, and Brazil was never able to recover. BC player Janet McLaughlin played an impressive 28:10, and led team scoring with 28 points. They'll be able to rest tomorrow before playing Argentina on the 13th; this will mark their last match before the medal games begin on the 14th. The men were definitely challenged today by Argentina. Down by a single point going into the second half, the team exploded to score 15 points in the first five minutes of the 3rd quarter to take a 7... read more...
Team Canada Wheelchair Basketball Undefeated At the Toronto 2015 Parapan Am Games
August 10, 2015 Congratulations to Team Canada! Our women’s wheelchair basketball team is undefeated in the tournament and most recently beat Mexico yesterday afternoon. The victory ensured Team Canada will appear at the 2016 Paralympic Games in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. read more...
BC Wheelchair Sports Association and BC Wheelchair Basketball Society Congratulate the Athletes Named to the Toronto 2015 Parapan Am Games Team
July 31, 2015 (Vancouver, BC) – BC Wheelchair Sports Association (BCWSA) and BC Wheelchair Basketball Society (BCWBS) congratulate the 12 athletes from our organizations named to the Toronto 2015 Parapan Am Games team. The athletes will be competing in athletics, wheelchair tennis, wheelchair basketball and wheelchair rugby. read more...
Register Now for the NCCP Intro to Comp Coaching Course
July 15, 2015 BC Wheelchair Basketball Society, the City of Surrey, Viasport and Wheelchair Basketball Canada are hosting an NCCP Introduction to Competition Coaching Clinic for wheelchair basketball. The Introduction to Competition course is appropriate for entry level coaches who are interested in teaching athletes (both disabled and abled bodied) fundamental wheelchair sport skills in a fun and safe environment and preparing athletes for local and regional competitive opportunities. No prerequisits required, knowledge of basketball is an asset. read more...
BCWBS Thanks Marni Abbott-Peter
July 13, 2015 BC Wheelchair Basketball Society thanks Marni Abbott-Peter for her excellent work as our Regional High Performance and Development Coach. During her tenure, Marni led the BC Breakers to their first-ever Canadian Women's Wheelchair Basketball Championships title on home soil, put together a fine group of young athletes to represent Team BC at the 2014 Canada Winter Games in Prince George and made huge strides with the Let's Play program, among many other accomplishments. read more...
Job Posting: BC Wheelchair Basketball Society Seeks Regional High Performance and Development Coach
July 13, 2015 BCWBS is seeking a Regional Coach who, in collaboration with the Canadian Sport Institute, community stakeholders, and local wheelchair basketball clubs, will be responsible for the planning, implementation, coaching and evaluation of regional level athletes, as well as coach and official development initiatives. read more...
Register Now for Summer Junior Sports Camp
July 08, 2015 For nearly 30 years, BC Wheelchair Sports Junior Sport Camps have helped kids build skills, gain independence, make friends, and create memories. This year, we’ve partnered with KidSport to help cover registration fees for juniors looking to attend any of our junior camps (for all campers) and provide travel subsidies (for regional campers). Simply send the completed application form (click here) to: read more...
Thank you to our Scotiabank Half Marathon Supporters!
June 30, 2015 On Sunday, our small-but-mighty BC Wheelchair Basketball Society team participated in the Scotiabank Half Marathon and 5k to raise money for our organization. It was an amazing event that we were proud to be a part of. Congratulations to: read more...
