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.
CANADA TAKES DOWN AUSSIES TO CAPTURE GOLD IN MEN’S PARALYMPIC WHEELCHAIR BASKETBALL
September 10, 2012 BCWBS Congratulates BC Athletes Richard Peter and Bo Hedges on their Gold Medal Performance in London! The Canadian Men's Wheelchair Basketball Team concludes the tournament with a sterling 8-0 record and solidifies its dominance on the world’s biggest stage. The victory marks Canada’s 31st win since 2000, improving their overall record to 31 wins and 1 loss in the last twelve years. They have collected three gold and one silver medal in that time. read more...
Canadian Men and Women Head into Quarter-finals at 2012 Paralympics
September 04, 2012 (LONDON) The Canadian Men’s Wheelchair Basketball Team cruised past Colombia 68-42 Monday and will head into the quarterfinals of the London 2012 Paralympic Games with a perfect 5-0 record. They finish in first place in their pool and now wait for their opponent in the next round to be decided later today. It will be one of Spain, Turkey, or the United States. read more...
BCWBS Officials Mini Clinic
August 22, 2012 BCWBS is hosting an officials clinic next month. 10:30am-4pm, Saturday September 15 @ Douglas College New Westminster 10:30am-12pm will be a classroom session. (The time may change slightly.) For 12-4pm, we are hosting the All-Comers Basketball Festival so the participants will get a chance to officiate games after the classroom session. And here's some good news!!! read more...
2012-13 Season Division 1 Information
August 21, 2012 BC-CWBL Division 1 Information is ready. If you are interested in playing in Division 1 this year, please see all the information below. The application deadline is Wed, September 12. Division 1 League 2012-13 Overview Division 1 League Application Form read more...
Paralympics Opening Ceremony Viewing Party at Ceili's
August 20, 2012 Can't be in London but still want to share the excitement of the world's biggest para-sport event? Come out to Ceili's in Richmond and cheer on our BC athletes and fellow Canadian Paralympians as they kick off their competitions in London. BC Wheelchair Sports will be hosting a viewing party of the London 2012 Paralympic Opening Ceremony and you're invited. Location: Ceili's Pub, 7311 Westminster Hwy, Richmond, V6X 3V9 read more...
London Paralympics Venue Map
August 17, 2012 LondonTown.com has produced this great map that illustrates London Paralympics venues and detailing where each sproting contest will be held. Whether you are heading to London to cheer for your favorite team and athletes or staying to cheer them in front of a TV or computer, you can check out this map to get a feel of the town! http://www.londontown.com/London/London-Paralympics-Venue-Map read more...
BCWBS Regional Coach Contract Position Available
July 27, 2012 BC Wheelchair Basketball is looking for a highly motivated individual who has minumum 3 years coaching experience and certified NCCP Level 3 or Comp Development or is willing to coordinate the achievement of this certification level in 2013. read more...
