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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Tim Frick City League Winter Session Wrap Up

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March 23, 2011 The Winter Tim Frick City League showcased another great season of wheelchair basketball at Douglas College. Continuing off a strong Fall season, 27 participants took to the court to develop their game experience, learned new skills, and built camaraderie with their teammates. Our new league leader Holly Tawse pulled off a successful season with her enthusiasm and big smile. Mentored by long time leader Joe Higgins, she kept the same quality of the league while bringing fresh aspects. A new addition to this year’s season was the ‘Frick Fact of the Week Challenge’ which... read more...

BCPA Launched New Spin Magazine

March 22, 2011 BC Paraplegic Association (BCPA) has just launched their revamped The Spin magazine. read more...

All-Comers Basketball Festival Report

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March 22, 2011 The inaugural All-Comers Wheelchair Basketball Festival was held on Saturday, March 11, 2011 with over 24 participants attending the afternoon event at Douglas College. A mix of both veteran and new athletes came out to the event which saw seven first time participants to the sport of wheelchair basketball. The afternoon showcased 4 on 4 scrimmages, a team relay challenge, and a skills session, providing an opportunity for athletes to hone their skills in a fun and relaxed atmosphere. read more...

Cross Training Opportunity for Lower Mainland Athletes - Sledge Hockey

March 21, 2011 Want to Learn how to play an exciting Paralympic Sport? Learn how to move your sled, shoot the puck, and play fun games with an enthusiastic instructor. Perfect program for children, youth, and adults wanting to learn Canada’s national pastime! All abilities welcome. Hosted by the City of Surrey in partnership with SportAbility. read more...

Physical Activity Guidelines for Adults with SCI

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March 18, 2011 From Rick Hansen Institute March 17, 2011 Dear friends and colleagues, I am writing you today to let you know that the new Physical Activity Guidelines for Adults with SCI have just been released in partnership with SCI Action Canada, McMaster University and the Rick Hansen Institute. read more...

Lions Take the Provincial Title and Head Into CWBL Open Finals as No.1 Seed

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March 11, 2011 Two teams participated in the 2010-11 BC-CWBL Season - the Douglas College Royals lead by Coach Cheryl Corrigan and the Douglas College Lions headed up by Coach Joe Higgins. After a great season of play, where all games counted in the standings for the season, the Douglas College Lions took the top spot in Division 1 and will enter the 2011 Canadian Wheelchair Basketball League Finals as the No. 1 seed. read more...

Victoria Take Division 2 Provincial Title

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March 11, 2011 In the spirit of March Madness, wheelchair basketball players from across BC took to the courts at Douglas College to participate in the BC Provincial Wheelchair Basketball Championships. BC Wheelchair Basketball is very appreciative of the support from the Province of BC - Hosting BC program, Douglas College, Subway, Panago Pizza and Advanced Mobility for their conribution to the hosting of this event. read more...

Victoria Hosts Great Basketball Weekend

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March 11, 2011 Over 40 participants enjoyed two days of wheelchair basketball at the PISE in Victoria. Representatives from the BC Breakers, the Be Squad, Nanaimo, and the Fraser Valley all came to the Island to take part in mixture of skills and games led by Joe Higgins and guest coaches from Seattle. read more...

Canada Games Team Wraps Up Their Season

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March 11, 2011 This year’s BC Provincial Junior team finished up their competitive season this past weekend with a sixth place finish at the BC-CWBL Division Two Finals. This finish followed closely on the heels of a great seventh place finish at the Canada Winter Games in Halifax in February. read more...

2011 Women's National Wheelchair Basketball Team Named

March 08, 2011 (Ottawa, ON) – Wheelchair Basketball Canada is pleased to announce the names of the 12 female athletes who will represent Canada at the 2011 Parapan American Games slotted for November 12-20, 2011 in Guadalajara, Mexico. The Parapan American Games double as Canada’s opportunity to qualify for the 2012 London Paralympics, where the team is looking for their fifth podium finish in thelast six competitions. read more...

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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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