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.
January 2011 High Performance Camp
January 12, 2011 BCWBS hosted another regional training center camp (HP camp) January 7 – 9, 2011. This high performance camp brought players together from across the province and provided them with the opportunity to kick off the New Year with some great wheelchair basketball. The weekend was comprised of some benchmark testing, some individual skills, as well as team play and strategy. read more...
BC-CWBL Division I Games Continue
January 12, 2011 Division I continued with games January 8th and 9th at Douglas College. The Douglas College Royals and Lions played two highly competitive games highlighted by some great team play by both teams. In the first game, the Lions came out pressing hard and creating many scoring opportunities. The Royals then responded by playing three excellent quarters of basketball, but the deficit was too much to overcome. read more...
Wheelchair Basketball Excitement in Powell River
January 07, 2011 Joe brought team Higgins to Powell River on the weekend of December 10/11 for his first-ever visit to the newly-formed wheelchair basketball club, the Powell River Ravens. In February 2010, the Powell River Disability Sport Club redirected their efforts exclusively on creating a recreational community team. In the past 8 months, over 40 Powell Riverites have tried their hand at wheelchair basketball with 15 or so becoming dedicated Ravens. read more...
Nominations Accepted for Annual BCWBS Awards
December 06, 2010 It's that time of year again....time to start thinking about nominating individuals and or organizations from your club or region for the Annual BCWBS Awards. As you know we present these awards at the BC-CWBL Finals banquet in March, however selections will be made early in the New Year - Deadline for nominations is January 15, 2011. read more...
From the office - Loan Chairs & Program Chairs
December 04, 2010 BCWBS provides sport wheelchairs for local programs such as city leagues and weekly programs. We have limited number of wheelchairs and in order for everyone to maximize their use, here are a few rules that we would like you to keep in mind. read more...
BC to Host CWBL Open Finals 2011 in South Surrey
December 03, 2010 The BC Wheelchair Basketball Society is thrilled to be preparing to host club teams from across Canada once again for the 2011 CWBL Open Finals. We look forward to welcoming all the teams to a new venue the South Surrey Recreation Centre with our BC host teams the Douglas College Royals and Lions. read more...
Let’s Play Project Update
December 03, 2010 The Let's Play Program is a cooperative effort between BC Wheelchair Basketball Society (BCWBS), the Rick Hansen Foundation and the Province of British Columbia. It is intended to help kids with mobility limitations to become physically active early in life by helping to establish the fundamental skills, knowledge and abilities needed to confidently participate in play, sport and physical education with their peers. read more...
Team BC to Compete at Pre Canada Winter Games Tournament in Richmond
December 03, 2010 BCWBS is hosting a tournament for 4 Canada Games junior provincial teams: BC, Ontario, Manitoba, and Saskatchewan, this weekend in Richmond. This will be good test matches for all the teams to see where they are at now and get ready for the Canada Winter Games in Halifax in February, 2011. Come on out to support Team BC and watch the exciting games that all the talented athletes under 25 can offer. read more...
