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.
BC Women & Ontario Men Crowned Champions at 2012 National Wheelchair Basketball Championships
May 23, 2012 Wheelchair Basketball Canada Press Release: Richmond, BC – With the tournament’s most outstanding offensive players at the helm the BC Breakers propelled themselves to a 77-56 win over the Calgary Rollers in the women’s gold medal final of the 2012 National Championships; while Ontario claimed first place in the men’s final with a golden 76-52 win over the BC provincial team Sunday at the Richmond Olympic Oval. read more...
Coaching Legend Tim Frick to be Inducted into Wheelchair Basketball Canada Hall of Fame
May 14, 2012 Wheelchair Basketball Canada Press Release: (Ottawa, ON) Wheelchair Basketball Canada is proud to announce thatTim Frick, former head coach of the Canadian Sr. Women’s National Team, will be inducted into the Hall of Fame in recognition of his exceptional career and outstandingcontributions to the sport of wheelchair basketball. read more...
2012 National Wheelchair Basketball Championships Come to Greater Vancouver May 18-20, 2012
May 11, 2012 Wheelchair Baskeltball Canada Event Advisory: Richmond, BC– Canada’s top wheelchair basketball players will be at the Richmond Oval in Richmond, BC for the 2012 National Championships May 18-20, 2012. Media and spectators have the opportunity to see the skill and athleticism that make the sport one of the premium draws at the Paralympic Games. read more...
WestJet Raffle is Back!
May 02, 2012 BCWBS is excited to host WestJet tickets raffle again this year. Win two return tickets to any WestJet Destination! Tickets are one (1) for $10, or three (3) for $20 Ticket Sales: April, 14th to May 20, 2012 Draw Date: May 20th, 2012 at 4:00 PM Draw Location: Richmond Olympic Oval – 6111 River Road V7C 0A2 read more...
Kelowna Wheelchair Basketball Jamboree 2012 Reoprt
May 02, 2012 The 4th annual Kelowna Jamboree was hosted by Okanagan Thunder Wheelchair Basketball Club at Kelowna Secondary School on April 14 & 15. 13 players from Calgary flew into Kelowna for the weekend with some of them hitting the slopes of Big White for the last open week of skiing. Spokane, Seattle, Kamloops, Greater Vancouver and Kelowna were represented with players split onto teams throughout the two days. Mixing up the players on the teams every game gave everyone a chance to play. read more...
Comox Program Keeps Growing
April 27, 2012 Comox Valley Wheelchair Basketball just keeps growing since its start. In addition to their successful regular practices, Comox has hosted "Salish Sea Hoopfest" on March 18, inviting Powell River Ravens as well as Nanaimo Wheelchair Basketball Club. The event was a big success with 23 athletes participating plus some spectators cheering for them! Even a radio coverage was provided by 97.3 "The Eagle"! read more...
Wheelchair Training By Steve Ramsbottom
April 24, 2012 Steve Ramsbottom who has trained many of BC wheelchair basketball athletes has published a book on wheelchair training. See below for more info: Wheelchair Training: A Complete Strength and Conditioning Program for Men and Women with Spinal Cord Injuries, written by Steve Ramsbottom, owner of Performance Institute, British Columbia, Canada; Foreword by three-time Paralympic Gold Medalist Marni Abbott-Peter. read more...
Burnaby Fire Fighters Six-peats at the 19th Annual Hoopfest - $8155 Raised
April 19, 2012 On April 14th, the BC Wheelchair Basketball Society hosted its 19th Annual Fundraiser, Hoopfest at the Cambie Secondary School in Richmond. The day was once again a great success and we are so very thankful to everyone that has supported us this year – some which are long time supporters. read more...
