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.
2010’s Brightest in BC Wheelchair Basketball Honoured at Annual Awards
March 07, 2011 MEDIA RELEASE March 6, 2011 BURNABY, BC – Outstanding contributions and achievements in the sport of wheelchair basketball in British Columbia were recognized Saturday evening at the BC Division of the Canadian Wheelchair Basketball League (CWBL) Awards Banquet. In attendance at the banquet, were over 75 members of the BC Wheelchair Basketball Society (BCWBS) including players, officials and partners. Six awards were handed out at the BCWBS Annual Awards Presentation. The recipients include: read more...
Register Now - Mini Basketball Festival in Steve Nash Youth Basketball Challenge
March 01, 2011 The 2011 Western Mini-Basket Wheelchair Basketball Festival is an exciting event focused on providing junior players with a positive competition and skill development experience just for them. This year, we have a new format where we join in the Steve Nash Youth Basketball Challenge and have an opportunity to share the sport with stand-up basketball players in the Steve Nash league. read more...
City League Update - March 1 Night
February 28, 2011 Here is tomorrow night's (March 1) schedule: March 1, 2011 (Evaluation night) 7:40-8:25 Team 2 vs. Team 4 8:25 Skill Session 8:40-9:25 Team 1 vs. Team 3 It is Evaluation Night! All the participants will be asked to fill out an evaluation form of the 2011 Winter Tim Frick City League. All feedback, comments, and suggestions are welcomed and appreciated so we can keep improving the League for seasons to come. read more...
BC Finals Schedule Announced
February 25, 2011 BC-CWBL Division 1 & 2 Finals will be held at Douglas College in New Westminster on March 5 & 6 (Sat & Sun). Six Division 2 and two Division 1 teams will be competing for the provincial championship. Anyone is welcome to come and cheer our athletes including recrationally competitive to elite level athletes! Game Schedule For more information, please feel free to contact BCWBS office at info@bcwbs.ca or 604-333-3530. read more...
City League Update - Feb 22 Night
February 22, 2011 Tonight (Feb 22) is another 'Round Robin Night'! Both courts will be utilized with all four teams playing at once. City Leaguers, please arrive at 7:30pm and we will start the games shortly after that. There will be skills sessions between games led by a special guest, you'll have to come out tomorrow night to see who it is! read more...
Sports Funder Travel Grant Available
February 21, 2011 BC Wheelchair Sports is pleased to be able to offer the BCWSA Athlete Travel Assistance Program. This program is funded with the support of the Ministry of Tourism, Sport and the Arts and in conjunction with the new SportsFunder lottery program. The intention of the program is assist youth (18 years and younger) and developmental athletes (*see definition in the info sheet) in the cost of travel to attend designated events in the province. read more...
Team BC Heading to Halifax for Canada Winter Games
February 09, 2011 Wheelchair Basketball Team BC is ready and all pumped to go into Halifax on February 10th. The team has been preparing for the games since this summer, having several training camps and competing in Division 2 league against adult club teams. Some of the older athletes including team co-captains Avril Harris and Deion Green have been competing in Division 1 as well in which national team and provincial athletes compete. The experience in the higher league for sure prepared them for the heated games expected in Halifax. read more...
Tim Frick City League Schedule Updated
February 04, 2011 5 more nights to go everyone! We will run two courts on Feb 15, 22, and March 8. Be ready for more games and more fun!! February 8, 2011 7:40-8:25 Team 1 vs. Team 2 8:25 Skill Session 8:40-9:25 Team 3 vs. Team 4 Theme of the Week: Communication Frick Fact of the Week: What type of animal shelter does Tim Frick run? (due Feb 8) February 15, 2011 Round Robin Night read more...
