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. 

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BCWBS Northern Tour Report

June 25, 2012 This spring, from mid-March to early May, Northern Program Coach Avril Harris and Program Coordinator Nancy Harris visited seven different cities in northern region. They have reached about 2900 students and facilitators through the tour!! The Cities Visited: McBride Prince George Ft. St. John Quesnel Williams Lake 100 Mile House Lac La hache read more...

Heading to the Paralympics

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June 25, 2012 A number of our athletes and coaches will be representing their country at the upcoming Paralympics in London, England this summer. Janet McLachlan, Elisha Williams, Jessica Vliegenthart, and Marni Abbott-Peter (coach) will be contributing their world-class skills to Team Canada; Matt Buchi goes as part of the US Women’s coaching staff; and Richard Peter and Bo Hedges will play major roles with the Men’s National team. All these athletes and coaches continue our rich history of basketball excellence at home and around the world. read more...

BC Official Dean Named Difference Maker

June 25, 2012 In celebration of Rick Hansen's 25th Anniversary of the Man in Motion tour, Wheelchair Basketball Canada and BC Wheelchair Basketball Society have shaped an award known as the "Difference Makers." This award is intended to recognize and celebrate one individual in each province who can be defined as a "Difference Maker." This individual has exemplified "Service above Self" and has made a significant difference in the lives of others within the wheelchair basketball community. read more...

Job Posting - BCWBS Provincial Coach Position

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June 20, 2012 BC Wheelchair Basketball is looking for a highly motivated individual who has minumum 4 years coaching experience and certified NCCP Level 3 or willing to coordinate the achievement of this certification level by the spring of 2013 / or demonstrate international equivalency. read more...

2012 Canadian Sr. Women's National Wheelchair Basketball Team Named

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June 18, 2012 From Wheelchair Basketball Canada Press Release: read more...

Canada Cup is Back in Town! - June 21-23

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June 14, 2012 The Canada Cup will be held at the Richmond Olympic Oval, June 21-23, 2012. The event will be a sneak preview of the Paralympic Wheelchair Rugby tournament with the top 8 teams in the world attending to look to gain the final advantage leading into London. read more...

A New Name, Same Game - The BC Paraplegic Association becomes Spinal Cord Injury BC

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June 13, 2012 Remember the BC Paraplegic Association (BCPA)? Well forget about it! On May 3rd, the BCPA became Spinal Cord Injury BC (SCI BC). read more...

Registration Open for the Jr. Wheelchair Basketball Summer Camp!

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June 11, 2012 BC Wheelchair Basketball and Douglas College are pleased to present this exciting two day Junior Wheelchair Basketball Camp. When:  Saturday & Sunday, August 4th and 5th, 2012 Time:   Sat 10:00am – 4:00pm & Sun 12:00pm-4:00pm Where:  Douglas College, 700 Royal Ave, New Westminster BC Cost:     Registration Fee - $50.00 without lunch/$65.00 with lunch read more...

Win a Vancouver & Whistler Getaway!

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May 31, 2012 From Rick Hansen Foundation Website: Submit your reviews at planat.com between April 16th and June 30th for you chance to win. The more reviews you submit, the greater your chances of winning*.  Start submitting planat reviews today!  The prize includes: •Roundtrip Air Canada airfare to Vancouver from any major airport in Canada read more...

The WestJet Raffle Lucky Winner was...

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May 24, 2012 At the award ceremony at the 2012 National Wheelchair Basketball Championships on Sunday May 20, the draw for WestJet Raffle tickets was completed.  The lucky winner was Lisa Nasu at Rick Hansen Foundational which is one of our long term supporters!  read more...

More News
August 31, 2020 BCWBS enters Phase 3 of our Return to Sport Plan (Updated September 4, 2020)
August 10, 2020 2020 BCWBS Education Bursary Recipients Announced
July 23, 2020 Updated Schedule: Wheelchair Basketball Summer Camp goes Virtual
June 24, 2020 BC Wheelchair Back to Basketball -Updated August 24, 2020
June 19, 2020 BC Wheelchair Basketball Society Statement on Inclusion
May 18, 2020 Updated June 29, 2020 --BCWBS Return to Sport Planning Statement
May 12, 2020 Hoopfest 2020 Postponed
May 06, 2020 BCWBS has launched a weekly newsletter - The NETwork
April 28, 2020 Player Profile on Amanda Pinheiro (Yan)
April 28, 2020 2019 BCWBS Annual Awards

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