October 15, 2012
BC Wheelchair Basketball and its volunteer, Art Kelz, have won $20,000 to make a “mobility dream” come true in the Honda Mobility Dream contest. Kelz coordinates several wheelchair basketball teams in the Okanagan Valley and his dream of creating a team in Vernon and Penticton is being realized with the donation of ten adult-sized basketball wheelchairs from Honda Canada and two additional chairs from Creative Mobility Products Inc. and wheelchair manufacturer, Invacare Canada.
October 11, 2012
You are invited to participate in the 13th Annual Junior Challenge Wheelchair Basketball Festival, hosted by the BC Wheelchair Basketball Society! All wheelchair basketball players between 8-24 years old (with some exceptions) are welcome. We are introducing 3 on 3 format so you’ll get more games and more touches to develop your skills and game.
October 10, 2012
Sexuality and disability. Beauty and Beastliness. These are some of the topics to be covered at Love on Wheels, a free poetry workshop led by Mexican poet Ekiwah Adler-Belendez on October 20th from 1:00-3:00 pm at the Blusson Spinal Cord Centre.
October 4, 2012
By Don Bodger - Cowichan News Leader Pictorial
October 4, 2012
It was a celebration of Olympic proportions at Fort St. John’s Pomeroy Sport Centre last night, with Bo Hedges as the guest of honour. On Wednesday evening, a large group of residents gathered at the facility to celebrate a gold medal victory from London’s 2012 Paralympic Games Wheelchair Basketball event, with local athlete Bo Hedges and his shiny new gold medal both in attendance for the celebration.
October 2, 2012
Seattle Adaptive Sports are once again hosting the Dribble on Wheels Camp this fall. Former BCWBS coach Matt Buchi will be leading the camp in Seattle on October 13-14. The coaching clinic will also be hosted during the camp with no cost.
October 1, 2012
Our Fall 2012 issue of The Spin comes out at the end of the month! To get you all riled up, here’s a preview of Executive Director Chris McBride’s editorial. If you don’t already get The Spin in the mail, sign up for your free subscription here.
September 27, 2012
September 25, 2012
(Ottawa, ON) Wheelchair Basketball Canada is pleased to officially announce that Parasports Québec will host the 2013 Canadian Wheelchair Basketball League (CWBL) Open Championship from April 12-14, 2013 in Montreal, QC.
September 24, 2012
Wheelchair Basketball Canada is committed to providing ample opportunities and support for all Clubs and Provincial Sport Organizations across Canada. In an attempt to provide leadership and resources to increase measurable growth in the participation base, as well as develop opportunities that will encourage appropriate and relevant participation and competition, the organization dedicates financial resources for Special Project Funding that Clubs and Provincial Sport Organizations can apply for annually.
September 21, 2012
Wheelchair Basktball Canada announced a summary of rule and format changes to Domestic programs, effective immediately for the 2012-2013 Wheelchair Basketball season.
September 20, 2012
Great news for the regional clubs!
September 18, 2012
Inferno Wheelchair Basketball Society is hosting their Annual Jamboree on October 13th and 14th, 2012 at the Go Centre in Edmonton.
September 18, 2012
Check out these programs hosted by the City of Surrey and SportAbility.
September 18, 2012
PacificSport Northern BC in partnership with many northern communities is facilitating SportZ Xtravaganza to bring awareness and participation opportunities of the 2015 Canada Winter Games (and Summer Games) sports to the youth and their families on one day, in conjunction with Sports Day in Canada. Try or learn about a sport activity during the day that is available through an organized local sport organization in your community.
September 17, 2012
It was a beautiful sunny Saturday afternoon when several wheelchair basketball enthusiasts gathered in the gymnasium at Douglas College New Westmister Campus for the 3rd All Comers Festival to share the love of the sport with a group of wide eyed new comers.
September 14, 2012
BCWBS Junior programs are starting up for another season in Lower Mainland!
September 10, 2012
The Canadian Men's Wheelchair Basketball Team concludes the tournament with a sterling 8-0 record and solidifies its dominance on the world’s biggest stage. The victory marks Canada’s 31st win since 2000, improving their overall record to 31 wins and 1 loss in the last twelve years. They have collected three gold and one silver medal in that time.
September 4, 2012
(LONDON) The Canadian Men’s Wheelchair Basketball Team cruised past Colombia 68-42 Monday and will head into the quarterfinals of the London 2012 Paralympic Games with a perfect 5-0 record. They finish in first place in their pool and now wait for their opponent in the next round to be decided later today. It will be one of Spain, Turkey, or the United States.
August 21, 2012
BC-CWBL Division 1 Information is ready. If you are interested in playing in Division 1 this year, please see all the information below. The application deadline is Wed, September 12.
August 21, 2012
Want to try wheelchair basketball? Our third All-Comers Festival will be hosted by BCWBS and Bridging The Gap on Saturday, September 15 at Douglas College in New Westminster!
August 20, 2012
Can't be in London but still want to share the excitement of the world's biggest para-sport event? Come out to Ceili's in Richmond and cheer on our BC athletes and fellow Canadian Paralympians as they kick off their competitions in London. BC Wheelchair Sports will be hosting a viewing party of the London 2012 Paralympic Opening Ceremony and you're invited.
August 17, 2012
LondonTown.com has produced this great map that illustrates London Paralympics venues and detailing where each sproting contest will be held. Whether you are heading to London to cheer for your favorite team and athletes or staying to cheer them in front of a TV or computer, you can check out this map to get a feel of the town! http://www.londontown.com/London/London-Paralympics-Venue-Map
July 23, 2012
OTTAWA, July 23, 2012 - Now it will be easier than ever to follow your Canadian Paralympic Team as they strive for gold in London, August 29 to September 9, 2012!
