For Athletes
Follow Your Team - CPC Announces London 2012 Paralympic Games Coverage
July 23, 2012 From Canadian Paralympic Committee Media Release: read more...
Register Early! - Tim Frick City League Fall 2012
July 17, 2012 Are you ready for the new season?
Do you want to try a new sport?
Are you looking for a way to stay in shape?
Do you want to do something fun on Sunday evenings??
Then the City League is definitely for YOU! BCWBS and Douglas College are excited to offer the BCWBS - Tim Frick Fall 2012 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!
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Adapted Paddling Program on July 28
July 16, 2012 Here's a great cross training and summer activity opportunity! On July 28 and August 11 the City of Surrey is offering an adapted paddling program at Elgin Park. The program is going to be run by the Power For All Society, whose certified staff and volunteers will provide instruction on paddling and how to use the various adaptive equipment. For more information and registration, please call City of Surrey at 604-502-6321. read more...
Wheeling to London - The Prince George Citizen
July 16, 2012 Check out this article on Elisha Williams who is representing Canada in London this summer! Go to pages 10-11, July 16 2012. http://princegeorgecitizen.newspaperdirect.com/epaper/viewer.aspx read more...
Minister Gosal Visits BCWBS
July 10, 2012 BC Wheelchair Basketball would like to extend our thanks to the Honourable Bal Gosal, Minister of State (Sport), for taking the time to meet with BCWBS staff and athletes on July 5th.
Our thanks to Amanada Yan and Stephanie Park for sharing your athlete experiences and personal stories with the Minister.
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Junior Regional Tournament - Regina, Saskatchewan
June 26, 2012 The BC Junior team competed in the Junior Regional Tournament in Regina, Saskatchewan on March 24-25. There were 3 teams at the tournament including the BC team, Saskatchewan and Alberta. Though BC came into the tournament as the smaller, younger and less experienced team, they made great strides and improved from beginning to end. Giving stellar full court defense and offensive poise was Jack Kosterman, Avril Harris and Erin Higgins. read more...
From Provincial Coach, Joe Higgins - June 2012
June 25, 2012 Team Success: Many Ways to Contribute Wheelchair basketball is a unique sport. Because of the different point systems used at different levels of competition, athletes’ roles and responsibilities often change throughout a season, a weekend or even a game. This article will focus on the intangibles of success which rarely get recognized. read more...
BCWBS Northern Tour Report
June 25, 2012 This spring, from mid-March to early May, Northern Program Coach Avril Harris and Program Coordinator Nancy Harris visited seven different cities in northern region. They have reached about 2900 students and facilitators through the tour!! The Cities Visited: McBride Prince George Ft. St. John Quesnel Williams Lake 100 Mile House Lac La hache read more...
Heading to the Paralympics
June 25, 2012 A number of our athletes and coaches will be representing their country at the upcoming Paralympics in London, England this summer.
Janet McLachlan, Elisha Williams, Jessica Vliegenthart, and Marni Abbott-Peter (coach) will be contributing their world-class skills to Team Canada; Matt Buchi goes as part of the US Women’s coaching staff; and Richard Peter and Bo Hedges will play major roles with the Men’s National team. All these athletes and coaches continue our rich history of basketball excellence at home and around the world.
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2012 Canadian Sr. Women's National Wheelchair Basketball Team Named
June 18, 2012 From Wheelchair Basketball Canada Press Release:
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