For Athletes
Nominations Accepted for BCWBS Annual Awards
November 29, 2012 In an effort to recognize outstanding contributions and achievements in the sport of wheelchair basketball in British Columbia, the following 7 awards are distributed annually by the BC Wheelchair Basketball Society. Full nomination criteria can be found below: * Athlete of the Year (male and female categories) * Junior Athlete of the Year * Coach of the Year * Volunteer of the Year * Official of the Year * Outstanding Community Support Award When nominating an individual/group, please consider the following: read more...
Division 1 & 2 Lower Mainland Tournament Results
November 28, 2012 BC-CWBL Division 1 & 2 Tournament was held at Douglas College New Westminster on November 24 and at Trinity Western University in Langley on November 25. All six Division 2 teams and two Division 1 teams attended this tournament and many close games were seen including an exciting one point game between Gold Rush and Okanagan Thunder on Sunday. The game results are below: read more...
League Award Winners Presented at Fall City League Final Night
November 28, 2012 Tim Frick Fall City League ended last Sunday on November 25. Unfortunately we were missing a few players and regular coach Arley for this final night but the players in attendance had a blast playing some games thanks to our Provincial Coach Marni Abbott-Peter. Even our regular referees Rita and Conston dropped their whistles and jumped in a chair finally to play with our city leaguers!! At the end of the night, the league awards were presented as follows. read more...
Winter Tim Frick City League Registration Open
November 28, 2012 BCWBS and Douglas College are excited to offer the BCWBS - Tim Frick Winter 2013 City League. The lower mainland City League will consist of 10 weekly game nights, where new players, juniors, and some seasoned retirees can develop their game skills and have some competitive fun! read more...
Wheelchair Basketball Canada Applauds 2012 CWSA Award Winners
November 28, 2012 Wheelchair Basketball Canada Press Release For Immediate Release: November 28, 2012 (Ottawa, ON) – Wheelchair Basketball Canada congratulates members of the London 2012 gold medal winning Canadian Men’s Wheelchair Basketball Team recognized with four awards at the 2012 Canadian Wheelchair Sport Association (CWSA) Awards including Team of the Year, Male Athlete of the Year, Coach of the Year, and Athlete with Fair Play and Dedication to Excellence. read more...
Surrey Junior Program Try It Day on December 4
November 27, 2012 The City of Surrey and BCWBS are hosting a "Try It Day" at Cloverdale Recreation Centre on December 4. Come out and participate in fun activities designed for all with or without disability. Date: December 4, 2012 Time: 6:00-7:45pm Ages: 8-18 Venue: Cloverdae Recreation Centre - 6188 176 Street, Surrey Fee: Free Sport Wheelchairs: Wheelchairs are provided to those that require them read more...
BC-CWBL Division 1 & 2 Lower Mainland Tournament This Weekend
November 20, 2012 BCWBS is hosting the Division 1 & 2 tournament in New Westminster and Langley this weekend on November 24/25. Two Division 1 teams and six Division 2 teams will be competing at Douglas College New Westminster on Saturday and at Trinity Western University on Sunday. Where: Saturday - Douglas College (700 Royal Ave, New Westminster) Sunday - Trinity Western University (7600 Glover Road, Langley) read more...
BC Wheelchair Basketball Society 2011-12 Annual Report
November 19, 2012 read more...
Young Wheelchair Basketball Athletes Shine at Junior Challenge Festival
November 16, 2012 Last weekend, November 10/11 marked the 13th annual Junior Challenge at McRoberts Secondary in Richmond. Junior athletes from all over BC came out to show their skills on the court. read more...
Vernon Wheelchair Basketball Pilot Program Starts on November 13
November 08, 2012 With the sport wheelchairs donated through the Honda Mobility Dream Contest won by Okanagan Thunder member Art Kelz, a 4-week pilot program will be starting up in Vernon next Tuesday on November 13. Our thanks again to the Rick Hansen Foundation and Honda Canada for your support of wheelchair basketball development in the Okanagan. Wheelchair Basketball in Vernon Tuesdays. November 13, 20, 27 & December 4 6:30pm-8:00pm @ Ellison Elementary School, 2400 Fulton Rd $5 drop in fee read more...