November 3, 2011
Last weekend (Oct 29 & 30) saw 27 athletes came from across the province to our High Performance Camp held at Douglas College in New Westminster and Trinity Western University in Langley.
November 3, 2011
The Langley Gold Rush wheelchair basketball program is well into its second year and so far the results have been fantastic. With a great mix of new and returning players as a new and fairly young coach I couldn’t be more thrilled with the energy and enthusiasm each and every one of my athletes brings each week. BCWBS has needed a program in the region for a while, and now we finally have one.
November 1, 2011
Here is the city league schedule for tonight...
November 1, 2011
This past weekend (October 29 &30) was the start to the Div 1 season. The games were intense and unpredictable.
October 28, 2011
Congratulations to Misty Thomas, the former BC Provincial player, Paralympian, and Olympian! Misty was named In Her Footsteps Honoree and its award ceremony was held last night, October 27th, 2011at the SFU Segal Graduate School of Business.
October 28, 2011
In typical BC Wheelchair Basketball fashion we took to the court in high gear early in 2010-11 and never looked back. The 2010-11season was one of our busiest ever with expanded programming in both the participation based and high performance areas, enhanced coaching and officials development, and the introduction of our Let's Play program focused on kids 8 years old and younger across BC. Our thanks to Mike Prescott for his work in this very successful program! Our regional programming was also enhanced through the developing clubs in Comox and Powell River. Congratulations to club leaders Karin Kratz and Lindsay Peake for your work in these new areas. BCWBS's success is a direct result of our volunteer leaders, coaches, dedicated partners and hard-working staff. I am always proud to be a part of the community which is BC Wheelchair Basketball. I would also like to take the time to express our sincere sadness in the passing of past athlete, board member, and friend MJ Boudreault. MJ, you will be sincerely missed.
October 28, 2011
Great updates on our junior programs.
October 27, 2011
Athletes in the Tim Frick City League had a chance to show off their skills and share their sport at a Family and Friends Night on October 25th. While many of the family and friends came to watch and cheer, several more hopped in chairs to play.
October 26, 2011
October is a "Shooting" month for BCWBS athletes.
October 21, 2011
Next week (Oct 25) is Family and Friends night. This is a great chance to introduce your friends, family, coworkers and whoever else you can think of to the exciting sport of wheelchair basketball. Everyone is welcome and, best of all, it's free!
October 20, 2011
BCWBS is excited to announce this season's Division I teams.
October 19, 2011
The second All-Comers Festival will be hosted by BCWBS and Bridging The Gap on November 5th at Douglas College in New Westminster.
October 18, 2011
This past weekend (October 15 & 16), Okanagan Thunder hosted a "season kick-off" BC-CWBL Division 2 tournament at Constable Neil Bruce Middle School in Kelowna.
October 17, 2011
Hi City Leaguers! Here's the schedule for week 6, Oct 18: 7:30 - 7:40: warm-up 7:40 - 8:25: Team A vs. Team D 8:25 - 8:40: Skill Session 8:40 - 9:25: Team B vs. Team C And here's this week's mission for the Online Scavenger Hunt: "Find the official rules to wheelchair basketball. Bonus points if you read them." See you all on the court!
October 11, 2011
Douglas College was the sight of a shooting camp for our members September 24th. The shooting camp was attended by a variety of athletes, with the morning session focused on the up-and-coming players of the future, and the afternoon attended by athletes who are already competing at the provincial level. Athletes received detailed shooting analysis by some highly skilled coaches with elite able-bodied experience. Curtis Nelson, Douglas College’s women’s basketball coach, and Milan Azanjac a former professional player in Europe joined BCWBS coaches in shooting fundamentals, shooting drills, and analysis of each individual player. This camp kicked off “shooting month” as the theme for programming for BCWBS in October.
October 7, 2011
Happy Thanksgiving City Leaguers!
October 5, 2011
The season kick-off tournament of BC-CWBL (Provincial Club League) Division 2 will be held in Kelowna on October 15 & 16. For the first time, we are welcoming a club team from the United States in the league.
October 3, 2011
On September 9th thru 11th, five of Canada’s best teams (Men's National Team, Men's Jr National Team, Team Quebec, and two teams from BC) and many of Canada’s top players were able to showcase their talents at the Richmond Olympic Oval for the 2011 Version of the West Coast Classic.
October 3, 2011
Almost 30 participants from the wheelchair basketball community came out to try their hand at the sport of golf on September 12, 2011 at the scenic and challenging Redwoods Golf Course in Langley. Playing by Texas Scramble rules meant that every team had a chance to score well and every participant had an opportunity to make his or her shot count. As well as the usual methods of winning the game (the team with the lowest score was captained by our own Brad Hagkull), there were extra prizes on select holes for closest to the pin (men's and women's), and the straightest drive.
October 3, 2011
Wheelchair Basketball division of Victoria Wheelchair Sports are looking for new players. The group practices at Pacific Institute for Sports Excellence (PISE) at Camosun College's Interurban campus.
September 30, 2011
Thanks to everyone who gave their feedback on the new 4-on-4 format. Many of you noticed that there was a lot more scoring and ball-handling opportunities in 4 on 4, and that you enjoyed it. If you didn't like it or have some suggestions on how it can improve, however, feel free to drop Arley an email.
September 27, 2011
We are excieted to offer the junior wheelchair basketball programs in Langley and in Chilliwack this season through the support of a Rick Hansen Institute Wheels in Motion Grant!
September 26, 2011
We hope that you are ready for the third night of the fall city league tomorrow, Sept 27.
September 21, 2011
A One-Day Sport Conference, hosted by Pacific Sport Okanagan, for coaches, administrators, and practitioners, designed to provide sport education opportunities and hands-on training skills. The conference will bring together a team of sports experts to offer interactive seminars on a variety of topics including:
