For Athletes
Physical Activity Guidelines for Adults with SCI
March 18, 2011 From Rick Hansen Institute March 17, 2011 Dear friends and colleagues, I am writing you today to let you know that the new Physical Activity Guidelines for Adults with SCI have just been released in partnership with SCI Action Canada, McMaster University and the Rick Hansen Institute. read more...
Lions Take the Provincial Title and Head Into CWBL Open Finals as No.1 Seed
March 11, 2011 Two teams participated in the 2010-11 BC-CWBL Season - the Douglas College Royals lead by Coach Cheryl Corrigan and the Douglas College Lions headed up by Coach Joe Higgins. After a great season of play, where all games counted in the standings for the season, the Douglas College Lions took the top spot in Division 1 and will enter the 2011 Canadian Wheelchair Basketball League Finals as the No. 1 seed. read more...
Victoria Take Division 2 Provincial Title
March 11, 2011 In the spirit of March Madness, wheelchair basketball players from across BC took to the courts at Douglas College to participate in the BC Provincial Wheelchair Basketball Championships. BC Wheelchair Basketball is very appreciative of the support from the Province of BC - Hosting BC program, Douglas College, Subway, Panago Pizza and Advanced Mobility for their conribution to the hosting of this event. read more...
Victoria Hosts Great Basketball Weekend
March 11, 2011 Over 40 participants enjoyed two days of wheelchair basketball at the PISE in Victoria. Representatives from the BC Breakers, the Be Squad, Nanaimo, and the Fraser Valley all came to the Island to take part in mixture of skills and games led by Joe Higgins and guest coaches from Seattle. read more...
Canada Games Team Wraps Up Their Season
March 11, 2011 This year’s BC Provincial Junior team finished up their competitive season this past weekend with a sixth place finish at the BC-CWBL Division Two Finals. This finish followed closely on the heels of a great seventh place finish at the Canada Winter Games in Halifax in February. read more...
2011 Women's National Wheelchair Basketball Team Named
March 08, 2011 (Ottawa, ON) – Wheelchair Basketball Canada is pleased to announce the names of the 12 female athletes who will represent Canada at the 2011 Parapan American Games slotted for November 12-20, 2011 in Guadalajara, Mexico. The Parapan American Games double as Canada’s opportunity to qualify for the 2012 London Paralympics, where the team is looking for their fifth podium finish in thelast six competitions. read more...
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...