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.
Celebrate and Support the 20th Anniversary of Hoopfest
December 03, 2012 Join to celebrate our 20th anniversary and come play wheelchair basketball at or support our Annual Fundraiser Hoopfest! Hoopfest is an exciting community wheelchair basketball tournament held annually since 1994 to raise funds in support of wheelchair basketball programs throughout British Columbia. A variety of corporate and community organizations such as the Fire Fighters and Police Departments participate in this event. We are seeking the support of the corporate and small business community to help this fundraising event. read more...
2012-13 Wheelchair Basketball Officials Exam Now Available
November 29, 2012 The annual officials exam is now on the WBC website. The exam is 30 questions this year instead of 25 and you must complete and pass (i.e. 27/30 score) to be considered for any post-season assignments. The exam can be found at here. BCWBS requires all officials at the provincial and national level to complete this exam annually - and we encourage everyone to complete it in an effort to stay up to date and educated on any changes in the game. read more...
Nominations Accepted for BCWBS Annual Awards
November 29, 2012 In an effort to recognize outstanding contributions and achievements in the sport of wheelchair basketball in British Columbia, the following 7 awards are distributed annually by the BC Wheelchair Basketball Society. Full nomination criteria can be found below: * Athlete of the Year (male and female categories) * Junior Athlete of the Year * Coach of the Year * Volunteer of the Year * Official of the Year * Outstanding Community Support Award When nominating an individual/group, please consider the following: read more...
Division 1 & 2 Lower Mainland Tournament Results
November 28, 2012 BC-CWBL Division 1 & 2 Tournament was held at Douglas College New Westminster on November 24 and at Trinity Western University in Langley on November 25. All six Division 2 teams and two Division 1 teams attended this tournament and many close games were seen including an exciting one point game between Gold Rush and Okanagan Thunder on Sunday. The game results are below: read more...
League Award Winners Presented at Fall City League Final Night
November 28, 2012 Tim Frick Fall City League ended last Sunday on November 25. Unfortunately we were missing a few players and regular coach Arley for this final night but the players in attendance had a blast playing some games thanks to our Provincial Coach Marni Abbott-Peter. Even our regular referees Rita and Conston dropped their whistles and jumped in a chair finally to play with our city leaguers!! At the end of the night, the league awards were presented as follows. read more...
Maternity Leave Position Available - BCWBS Managing Director
November 28, 2012 BC Wheelchair Basketball Society (BCWBS) is seeking an enthusiastic individual to cover a maternity leave for our current Managing Director for the period of February 25, 2013 – March 31, 2014. This position will be responsible for the overall management and coordination of wheelchair basketball operations throughout the province of BC as summarized below. The BCWBS Managing Director reports to the BCWBS Board of Directors and is also supported by the BC Wheelchair Sports Association. read more...
Winter Tim Frick City League Registration Open
November 28, 2012 BCWBS and Douglas College are excited to offer the BCWBS - Tim Frick Winter 2013 City League. The lower mainland City League will consist of 10 weekly game nights, where new players, juniors, and some seasoned retirees can develop their game skills and have some competitive fun! read more...
Wheelchair Basketball Canada Applauds 2012 CWSA Award Winners
November 28, 2012 Wheelchair Basketball Canada Press Release For Immediate Release: November 28, 2012 (Ottawa, ON) – Wheelchair Basketball Canada congratulates members of the London 2012 gold medal winning Canadian Men’s Wheelchair Basketball Team recognized with four awards at the 2012 Canadian Wheelchair Sport Association (CWSA) Awards including Team of the Year, Male Athlete of the Year, Coach of the Year, and Athlete with Fair Play and Dedication to Excellence. read more...
Surrey Junior Program Try It Day on December 4
November 27, 2012 The City of Surrey and BCWBS are hosting a "Try It Day" at Cloverdale Recreation Centre on December 4. Come out and participate in fun activities designed for all with or without disability. Date: December 4, 2012 Time: 6:00-7:45pm Ages: 8-18 Venue: Cloverdae Recreation Centre - 6188 176 Street, Surrey Fee: Free Sport Wheelchairs: Wheelchairs are provided to those that require them read more...
