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.
BC And Ontario Compete in Valentine's Day Friendly Competition
February 18, 2014 The Team BC Canada Games program hosted the Ontario Canada games program athletes in a Valentine's Day friendly event. The two teams had a training camp and played some games and even traded jerseys to compete in an intrasquad game. Many thanks to Ross McDonald and the City of Surrey for doing a fantastic job hosting us at the Cloverdale Recreation Centre. It was as a great weekend of basketball and team building and will be a good step in our preparations for Junior Nationals and eventually Canada Games next year in Prince George. read more...
Good Luck to the Teams Competing at the 2014 BC Winter Games
February 18, 2014 Good luck to the teams competing at the 2014 BC Winter Games this weekend. Six teams featuring the top junior wheelchair basketball athletes from across the province will head to Mission for 3 days of competition and fun. The BC Games are a multi-sport games for both able-bodied athletes and athletes with a disability. The BC Games give athletes a taste of the excitement of a multi-sport competition and prepares them for the Canada Games and, perhaps, the Paralympic/Olympic Games. read more...
Congratulations to the Athletes Selected to the 2014 Team BC Junior Team
January 30, 2014 Congratulations to the 11 athletes selected to represent BC at the 2014 Junior Wheelchair Basketball National Championships this March in Edmonton. The Junior National Championships is an important step for the team towards the 2015 Canada Winter Games in Prince George. read more...
Meet Hockey Legend Trevor Linden at a Very Special Let's Play Day
January 28, 2014 Telus has given us a generous grant for the Let’s Play program and on Tuesday, February 25, 2014 former Vancouver Canuck star Trevor Linden is presenting us with the cheque. He would love to meet some of our Let’s Play participants and their families so we are hosting a Let’s Play date at Sunnyhill, 3644 Slocan Street, Vancouver from 3-5pm. read more...
Four BCWBS Members Named to Senior National Teams
January 17, 2014 BCWBS congratulates the four BC wheelchair basketball athletes selected to represent Team Canada this year. Amanda Yan (Burnaby, BC) and Janet McLachlan (North Vancouver, BC) were named to the women's national team and Bo Hedges (Wonowon, BC), and Deion Green (Victoria, BC) were named to the men's national team. read more...
Try Wheelchair Basketball and Wheelchair Tennis at the Cloverdale Rec Center Try It Day
January 03, 2014 If you'd like to kick off 2014 by trying a new wheelchair sport -- or if your New Year's Resolution is to add more fitness to your life -- then you'll want to check out the Cloverdale Recreation Center's Wheelchair Sports Try It Day on January 14th. read more...
Spots Still Available At the Richmond Wheelchair Basketball Program
January 03, 2014 If your New Year's resolution is to add some fitness to your life, check out the Richmond Wheelchair Basketball Program. The program, which emphasizes fun and skill development, is perfect for beginning athletes and for recreational athletes looking for another scrimmage opportunity. Equipment is provided. read more...
Register Now for the Langley Junior Program
December 13, 2013 Registration is now open for the Langley Junior Program. The program is open to junior players ages 8 and up. Both able-bodied children and children with disabilities are welcome, and no experience is necessary. For a quality sport experience, the ability to follow instructions, good upper-body mobility and the ability to use a manual wheelchair are required. If you have any questions about your eligiblity, contact Makiko at makiko@bcwbs.ca or 604-333-3530. read more...
BC Athlete Amanda Yan Named to CIBC Team Next Program
November 18, 2013 BC Wheelchair Basketball Society congratulates Amanda Yan, who was named to the CIBC Team Next Program along with 66 other Olympic and Paralympic hopefuls. She will receive from CIBC $15,000 in funding over three years as well as invaluable life skills and sport mentorship from eight of our nation’s finest high performance athletes. The CIBC Team Next mentors include: Josh Cassidy, Mark de Jonge, Stephanie Dixon, Kara Lang, Kyle Shewfelt, Mary Spencer, Bruny Surin and Simon Whitfield. read more...
