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.
Hoopfest 2019 - Celebrating 25 Years
June 18, 2019 On May 16, 2019 we hosted our 25th Annual Hoopfest Event. Events like this are not possible without the outstanding contributions of our Presenting Partner, YVR and major sponsors, CIBC, Steamworks Brewing, Blasted Church, Invacare, Victory Creative Group, Richmond Oval, Passion Sports and Geektopia (NuTrends Signs). Thank you to the record # of amazing court sponsors, Accent Inns Richmond, Active Mobility, Ernst & Young, Worksafe BC and Viewpoint Medical. read more...
Okanagan Jamboree 2019
June 05, 2019 Kamloops Adapted Sports Association, in conjunction with BC Wheelchair basketball society, hosted a fun all ages, all abilities event at the Tournament Capital Centre at Thompson Rivers University. In addition to running fun tournament games, there were a variety of fun demonstrations from the Okanagan Rattlers Wheelchair Rugby club and BC Wheelchair Lacrosse. read more...
Accessibile Canada Act statement from the Canadian Paralympic Committee
June 03, 2019 The House of Commons officiall passed Bill C-81, known as the Accessible Canada Act, on Wednesday May 29, 2019. Minister Carla Qualtrough, a retired Paralympian, has led the development and strenghtening of the bill which will creat a more accessible and inclusive Canada. Click to read the CPC Statement. read more...
Okanagan Jamboree 2019 is this weekend in Kamloops
May 28, 2019 11th Annual Okanagan Wheelchair Basketball Jamboree is June 1 & 2 in Kamloops, BC. You don't want to miss this FUN. Click to learn why! Saturday June 1 - Registration opens at 8am at the Tournamen Capital Centre, TRU Games will run from 9-5pm each day. Special Demostrations in Wheelchair Lacrosse and Wheelchair Rugby will be happening each day. There will be an opportunity for everyone to also try these 2 sports. read more...
2019 BC Wheelchair Basketball Raffle
May 22, 2019 On May 16, 2019 at our 25th Anniversary Hoopfest event, we drew the winners for the 2019 BCWBS Raffle. 4th Place winner, Ticket #760 - C. Stewart 3rd Place winner, Ticket #638 - Kanaiya M. 2nd Place winner, Ticket #406 - Rachel L. Grand Prize Winner, Ticket #851 - Rodrigo A HUGE shout out to everyone who purchased a raffle ticket. All proceeds will go towards our Junior Wheelchair basketball programming. read more...
Hoopfest Celebrates 25 Years!
May 14, 2019 1994 marked the start of BC Wheelchair Basketball's annual fundraising event - Hoopfest. Not only will 2019 be our biggest event yet, with a record number of teams, sponsors and supporters, we are on course for record fundraising as well. May 16th, we invite all of our wheelchair basketball fans and family to come out to Richmond Oval at 530pm to cheer on the amazing partners and sponsors who will be vying for the coveted Hoopfest title and Trophy. read more...
