For Athletes
New Westminster Wheelchair Basketball Program is on the Go
June 24, 2014 BCWBS and Douglas College are offering a beginner-to-intermediate level wheelchair basketball program until the end of July. This weekly program consists of skills sessions and scrimmage games where new players, juniors, development players, and Active-for-Life players can work on their individual and team skills under a BCWBS coach’s guidance. The program has started on June 3, however, drop-ins are still available! read more...
Register Now For the New Richmond Wheelchair Basketball Program
October 29, 2013 BCWBS is excited to announce that a new pilot wheelchair basketball program will be launching in Richmond starting November 6th. The six-week program, coached by Joe Higgins and Arley McNeney, will be aimed at beginners and intermediate players over age 13. The session will offer a one-hour skill session, plus a half-hour scrimmage, and will be focused on giving athletes the skills needed to take their game to the next level. read more...
Register Now for the Junior Wheelchair Basketball Challenge
October 11, 2013 Registration is now open for the 2013 Junior Challenge Wheelchair Basketball Festival. The festival will take place from Nov 9 to 10 and is open to everyone between 8 and 24 years old, plus those between 24 and 30 with less than two years of experience. read more...
Register Now For the Port Moody Wheelchair Basketball Have a Go Day
August 27, 2013 In preparation for their new wheelchair basketball program, Port Moody will be hosting a wheelchair basketball Have a Go Day. If you've always wanted to try wheelchair basketball, or if you have played the sport before and want to give it another shot, here's your chance! The event is completely free and wheelchairs will be provided for those who need them. read more...
City of Surrey To Launch New Wheelchair Basketball Junior Program
August 21, 2013 The City of Surrey and BC Wheelchair Basketball Society will be launching a new junior wheelchair basketball program at the Cloverdale Recreation Centre this Fall. The program is open to kids aged 8 - 18 years old of all experience levels and abilities and will run from on Tuesdays from October 1st to November 19th. Participants will learn the basics of wheelchair basketball through fun games and drills. When: Tuesdays, Oct. 1 - Nov. 19th Time: 6:15 - 7:30 pm Where: Cloverdale Recreation Centre, 6188 176 Street read more...
New Wheelchair Basketball Program To Be Offered in Port Moody
July 31, 2013 Whatever your age, disability or experience level, here's a great opportunity to play wheelchair basketball this Fall. The Port Moody Recreation Center and BCWBS will be offering a joint wheelchair basketball program at the Port Moody Rec Center starting September 16th. This program will take the place of the Tim Frick City League, which is currently looking for a new home for the Fall season. read more...
Register Now for BC Wheelchair Sports Junior Sports Camp
June 20, 2013 It is that time of year again, BCWSA Jr Sports Camp Time! BC Wheelchair Sports have a Jr Sports Camp Planned for August 6th-9th from 9:00am-3:00pm each day. The camp is for those who under the age of 17. All registration forms and cheques can be sent to Kevin Bowie at 780 SW Marine Drive, Vancouver BC, V6P 5Y7. If you have any questions or concerns please do not hesitate to email Kevin at Kevin(at)bcwheelchairsports.com or give him a call at 604-333-3520 EXT 205. read more...
2013 Selection Camp Roster for Men's U23 National Wheelchair Basketball team Announced
June 20, 2013 From Wheelchair Basketball Canada Media Release: (June 18, 2013 - OTTAWA, ONT.) - Wheelchair Basketball Canada has released the list of top under-23 wheelchair basketball players attending Team Canada’s selection camp in Toronto June 24-30, 2013. The selected players will form the Canadian Men’s U23 National Team for the Junior World Championship taking place September 5-15, 2013 in Adana, Turkey. read more...
5th Annual Kelowna Jam Offered Another Fun Filled Weekend
May 16, 2013 The 5th Annual Wheelchair basketball Jam in Kelowna was a big success again. Participants came from Seattle, Spokane, Calgary, Vancouver, Chilliwack, Kamloops, Vernon and Kelowna. Every participant was schedule to play every game, rotating through different team members. Some of the junior members learned veteran tricks from the likes of Richard Peters, Bryan Shore and Marni Abbott-Peter. A lunchtime BBQ was enjoyed outside the school in the warm Okanagan sun. Joe was not present but put $20 in to the sunglasses draw and for the first time in three years didn’t win! read more...
Let's Play Day in Vancouver
May 14, 2013 BC Wheelchair Basketball Let's Play program and Sunny Hill Health Centre for Children are hosting Let's Play Day on June 22nd. Let's Play Day When: Saturday, June 22nd - 1:30-3pm Where: Sunny Hill Health Centre for Children - 3644 Slocan Street, Vancouver BC read more...