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.
Comox Wheelchair Basketball Skills Development Camp – Coach Arley’s Report
February 21, 2013 Fun and skill development were the two goals of this Sunday’s (Feb 17) wheelchair basketball clinic in beautiful Comox. I had the pleasure of heading to Vancouver Island to work with ten very enthusiastic athletes. The camp started out with individual skills, and everyone worked hard to improve their pushing mechanics, chair skills, dribbling and shooting. During games like Dance Party and Fun Fact Tag, I soon learned that the Comox group is a fun-loving bunch…not to mention, excellent dancers. read more...
BC Finals 2013 This Weekend - March 1-3
February 20, 2013 BCWBS is excited to host the BC-CWBL Provincial Finals 2013 at Pinetree Community Centre in Coquitlam on March 1-3. Six Division 2 teams and two Division 1 teams will be competing for respective provincial title. The BC-CWBL is unique in that teams are comprised of men and women, juniors and adults, and individuals with spinal cord injury, spina bifida, CP, amputees, reduced mobility due to knee/hip injury, no diesabilities (able-bodied), etc. read more...
Steve Nash Youth Basketball Challenge - Register Now
February 19, 2013 BCWBS is excited to host a Junior Wheelchair Basketball Division again in 2013 Steve Nash Youth Basketball Challenge hosted by Basketball BC. This is an exciting event focused on providing junior players with a positive competition and skill development experience just for them. Each player will be playing at least two 3-on-3 games in the Steve Nash Youth Basketball Challenge which not only wheelchair basketball but also stand-up basketball as well as Special Olympic basketball will be competing in. read more...
Division 2 Kelowna Tournament Report
February 12, 2013 The last regular season Division 2 tournament was held in Kelowna on January 26 & 27. The weekend was a very competitive weekend for Tacoma, Kamloops and the Cable Cars with Kamloops struggling on day one but dominating on day two! The Cable Cars pulled off a great win against Kamloops on the first day under the coaching of Joe. Kelowna was the most gracious host allowing the visiting teams a win in every game! read more...
Dean and Tim to be Inducted into Basketball BC Hall of Fame
February 01, 2013 From Basketball BC Newsletter: Mark You Calendars! Join us and celebrate the Best of BC at the Basketball BC Hall of Fame Banquet on Saturday, April 20, 2013 at the Langley Events Centre Banquet Hall! The BC Basketball community will come together presenting Awards to outstanding High School, College, University and International players as well as Coaches, Officials and the Team of the Year, along with our 2012 Hall of Fame Inductees. read more...
viaSport Grants Opening Soon
February 01, 2013 From viaSport Website: In February and March, viaSport will be opening a number of grant programs that will encourage sport participation across the province. Funding will be available for new and exisiting sport programs, communtities in northern BC, Aboriginal sport programs and provincial to international events hosted in BC. The Local Sport Program Development Fund read more...
BCWBS Friend and Teammate Ken Hall Passes Away - Celebration of Life on Feb 9
January 31, 2013 Kenny we will miss your joyful spirit, smile, and infectious laugh… It is with great sadness that we inform our membership of the passing of Ken Hall on January 23rd. On behalf of the BC Wheelchair Basketball community we extend our condolences to the family and friends of “Kenny” as he was affectionately known. read more...
Free "Try It" Day for Wheelchair Tennis and Sitting Volleyball
January 31, 2013 The City of Surrey is hosting a free "Try It" Day for wheelchair tennis and sitting volleyball on Sunday, February 10. Date: Sun, February 10, 2013 Time: Wheelchair Tennis - 1pm-2:15pm, Sitting Volleyball - 2:30pm-3:30pm Where: Fraser Heighs Recreation Centre - 10588 160 Street Click here to see the event flyer For more information, contact Ross at the City of Surrey at 604-502-6321or RMacdonald@surrey.ca read more...
Surrey Junior Program Start Date Postponed to Next Tuesday
January 29, 2013 Please note that the Surrey Junior Program's start date has been postponed to next Tuesday. It was originally scheduled to start today (Jan 27) but it has been rescheduled to February 5. We apologize for any inconvenience. If you have not registered for the program, please make sure to do so this week through the City of Surrey as this is a registered program and no drop-ins are accepted. read more...
Learn to Ski Day on Vancouver Island
January 28, 2013 From SNSC & VISAS: Learn to Ski Day - Cross-country skiing for people with disabilities Mt Washington Nordic Centre, Vancouver Island Saturday, February 16 The aim of this clinic is to teach people with physical disabilities to cross-country ski – either standing up or using a sit ski. read more...
