The BC Wheelchair Basketball Society (BCWBS) is a non-profit organization, formed in 1983 and registered with Revenue Canada as a charity since 1985. Since its inception, the society has been a catalyst in creating awareness about disability issues and has provided support to wheelchair basketball programs throughout British Columbia. Our programs are offered to people who have physical disabilities and people who do not, and to all age groups, from eight-year-olds to seniors. Wheelchair basketball is for anyone who wishes to participate.
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On May 19th, 1983 the Greater Vancouver Wheelchair Basketball Society (BCWBS) was incorporated under the Society Act of BC. The society later changed its name to the Maple Leaf Wheelchair Basketball Society and lastly to the BC Wheelchair Basketball Society in 1997. This represented an important step in the development of wheelchair basketball in BC as the society embraced a provincial focus to its program delivery and leadership.
The first directors and founders of the BC Wheelchair Basketball Society were Stanley Noble Stronge, William Lynes, Wayne Moser, Rick Hansen, Norah Fladgate and Peter Colistro. These directors had great vision and insight for the development of wheelchair basketball in BC. Previous to the existence of BCWBS, wheelchair basketball was managed by the BC Wheelchair Sports Association, of which BCWBS is still a member sport. The Society is managed by two staff members, supported by trained coaches, and governed by a volunteer Board of Directors.
Everyone has the opportunity to be included in wheelchair basketball.
To provide experiences that inspire inclusion, participation and excellence through wheelchair basketball.
Participating in wheelchair basketball enriches people's lives;
Wheelchair basketball is a vehicle for social change through public awareness;
Quality leadership and coaching is essential for the development of wheelchair basketball;
Inclusion within the sport system is fundamental in achieving equity and access;
In building partnerships and fostering relationships to promote growth in our sport;
In targeting our efforts towards individuals with physical disabilities while supporting the integration of the able-bodied participant;
In being member driven and athlete focused;
In supporting our members at all levels of the sport continuum while in the pursuit of their individual potential;
In valuing our members by acknowledging their efforts and celebrating their achievements;
In conducting ourselves with the highest moral and ethical standards;
In the value of excellence.
To encourage the development of, and participation in, wheelchair basketball;
To promote awareness of wheelchair basketball in the community;
To promote the sport of wheelchair basketball as an integrated activity for all who wish to participate;
To provide opportunities for all levels of participation including developmental, recreational, competitive and elite;
To encourage and support regional development of wheelchair basketball throughout British Columbia.
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