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 BC Falls To Saskatchewan On Day 2 of the 2015 Canada Winter Games
February 18, 2015 Team BC faced the #1-ranked junior wheelchair basketball team in the country today at the 2015 Canada Winter Games. Despite a valiant effort and the cheers of the sold-out crowd, Team BC fell 76-37 to Saskatchewan. The team will face Ontario tomorrow at 5 pm. read more...
It's Time for the 2015 Canada Winter Games!
February 14, 2015 After four long years of preparation, it's Canada Winter Games time! The 2015 Canada Winter Games are being held in Prince George and we can't wait to see Team BC compete on home soil! Can't make it to Prince George? Don't worry. We'll provide you with all the scores, stats and updates as we illuminate the North, so you'll feel like you're right there in the stands. You can follow Team BC's progress on Facebook or Twitter. read more...
Vernon Club Hosted the Community Challenge Game
February 12, 2015 Vernon Wheelchair Basketball Club hosted a Community Challenge game at Hillview Elementary school last Thursday evening (Feb 5), with students playing parents. Over 40 people enjoyed trying wheelchair basketball. Prior to the event, about 245 students from grade 1 to 7 at Hillview Elementary in Vernon got to use the sport wheelchairs in the phys ed classes for 4 days. Tristan Smyth, BCWBS Interior Regional Coordinator, spoke to the whole school at their weekly assembly about the importance of staying active and playing sports for fun. read more...
BC Wheelchair Basketball Society Hosts Final Lead-Up Tournament Before the 2015 Canada Winter Games
January 30, 2015 (Burnaby, BC) – With less than three weeks to go until the 2015 Canada Winter Games, Team BC will host Ontario and Alberta in a friendly wheelchair basketball tournament at the Fortius Sport and Health Center this weekend. Athletes and coaching staff will be available to the media before and after games. read more...
Calling for BCWBS Annual Awards Nominations
January 30, 2015 BCWBS is accepting nominations of individuals and/or organizations from the BCWBS member club or region for the Annual BCWBS Awards! The nomination deadline is February 13. The details can be found below. We strongly encourage all BCWBS members to consider nominating persons/organizations from their region to recognize their hard work/generous support. Awards will be given out at our annual banquet on March 7, 2015 with the BC-CWBL Finals. read more...
Comox Valley Wheelchair Sports Host Island Skills Day
January 29, 2015 Comox Valley Wheelchair Sports Club hosted an Island Skills Day at the Comox Community Centre on January 24. The club invited other island clubs including Mid-Island and Victoria. BCWBS Regional and High Performance Coach Simon Cass was also invited to run the skills sessions. 20 plus players gathered at the event to learn and work on the fundamental skills. In the afternoon, a few fun games were played where the players tried using those skills. read more...
Young Athletes From Across BC Got Together at BC Jr. Challenge Festival in Burnaby
January 25, 2015 The annual BC Wheelchair Basketball Jr. Challenge Festival was held at the Fortius Sport & Health in Burnaby on January 24 & 25. More than 25 athletes and 9 coaches from across BC got together and worked on wheelchair basketball skills over the weekend.Canada Games Team BC athletes also attended the festival to prepare for the Canada Winter Games coming up in February. read more...
