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.
People With Orthopedic Conditions Invited to Try Wheelchair Basketball At a Free Have a Go Day
September 04, 2014 In honour of Arthritis Awareness Month, BC Wheelchair Basketball Society invites people with arthritis and other orthopedic conditions to try wheelchair basketball at a special Have a Go Day. The session will be run by Paralympic bronze medalist Arley McNeney, who has arthritis and avascular necrosis. read more...
Let's Play Kids Have Fun At Camp
September 03, 2014 Thank you to the volunteers, staff, parents, sponsors, the City of Surrey and of course our Let's Play families who made the Let's Play Days such a big success. From August 20 - 21, we welcomed several of our Let's Play kids and their families to the Cloverdale Recreation Center to take part in two days of fun. Activities included: sledge hockey, face-painting, tag games, ball hockey and much, much more. read more...
Development Programs Offered in New Westminster and Richmond This Fall
August 29, 2014 BCWBS is offering two development programs for beginners to intermediate players this fall. The program consists of skills sessions and fun scrimmages. New players and developemt players with or without disability are welcome! read more...
Register Now for the 2014 All Comers Wheelchair Basketball Festival
July 25, 2014 Whether you've never tried wheelchair basketball or you have and want to refine your skills, register now for the 2014 All Comers Wheelchair Basketball Festival. This event will be a fun opportunity to learn some skills, meet other players and try the sport in a supportive environment. All equipment will be provided. read more...
Two BC Athletes Competing at 2014 Women's World Wheelchair Basketball Championship
June 24, 2014 Two BC Athletes, Janet McLachlan and Amanda Yan, are representing Canada at 2014 Women’s World Wheelchair Basketball Championship held in Toronoto right now. All the games are webcasted by Sportcanada.tv so check out the actions. read more...
New Westminster Wheelchair Basketball Program is on the Go
June 24, 2014 BCWBS and Douglas College are offering a beginner-to-intermediate level wheelchair basketball program until the end of July. This weekly program consists of skills sessions and scrimmage games where new players, juniors, development players, and Active-for-Life players can work on their individual and team skills under a BCWBS coach’s guidance. The program has started on June 3, however, drop-ins are still available! read more...
The BC Breakers Win the 2014 Canadian Women's Wheelchair Basketball Championships
May 06, 2014 The hometown B.C. Breakers upset the defending-champion Edmonton Inferno 74-57 to seize the gold medal at the 2014 Canadian Wheelchair Basketball League (CWBL) Women’s National Championship on Sunday at the Richmond Olympic Oval in Richmond, B.C. read more...
Come Out and Watch the 2014 CWBL Women's Nationals This Weekend!
April 24, 2014 After months of preparation, it's finally here. Come on out and watch the best women's wheelchair basketball clubs in the country battle for the national championship title. Where: Richmond Olympic Oval. When: April 25-27 Schedule: Click here. Tickets: By Donation The event will be webcast by ViaSport. Check it out at www.viasport.ca. Hope to see everyone there! read more...
