April 26, 2011
BCWBS is excited to host WestJet tickets raffle. Win two return tickets to any WestJet Destination!
April 21, 2011
The 18th annual Hoopfest was held at the Cambie Secondary School last weekend (April 16) and was a huge success! Thank-you to everyone who supported the event this year!
April 18, 2011
BCWBS is excited to offer Langley Gold Rush Junior Wheelchair Basketball Program (pilot program) this May.
April 12, 2011
(Surrey, BC) – After three days of intense wheelchair basketball action at the South Surrey Recreational Centre, Variety Village was crowned the 2011 CWBL Open Division Champions on Sunday, defeating the defending-champion Douglas College Lions by a score of 67-49. The bronze medal went to the Moncton Magic, who defeated the Douglas College Royals 90 - 86 in a high-scoring, physical game that showcased the sport to the fans who came out to watch live or via webcast at www.sportscanada.tv.
March 29, 2011
“Together, we can make this moment the beginning of the greatest movement for positive change in our history. If enough of us choose to change one small thing...together, we have the power to change anything.”
March 28, 2011
BCWBS is pleased to announce this year’s Men's and Women's Provincial Teams. The teams will represent BC at the 2011 National Wheelchair Basketball Championships (Men) and CWBL Women’s Championships in Longueuil, QC on the May 13 – 15 weekend. Both teams are entering the tournaments as a defending champion from 2010 Nationals.
March 23, 2011
The Winter Tim Frick City League showcased another great season of wheelchair basketball at Douglas College.
March 22, 2011
The inaugural All-Comers Wheelchair Basketball Festival was held on Saturday, March 11, 2011 with over 24 participants attending the afternoon event at Douglas College. A mix of both veteran and new athletes came out to the event which saw seven first time participants to the sport of wheelchair basketball.
March 21, 2011
Want to Learn how to play an exciting Paralympic Sport? Learn how to move your sled, shoot the puck, and play fun games with an enthusiastic instructor. Perfect program for children, youth, and adults wanting to learn Canada’s national pastime! All abilities welcome.
March 18, 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
March 8, 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.
March 7, 2011
March 1, 2011
February 28, 2011
Here is tomorrow night's (March 1) schedule:
February 22, 2011
Tonight (Feb 22) is another 'Round Robin Night'! Both courts will be utilized with all four teams playing at once.
February 21, 2011
BC Wheelchair Sports is pleased to be able to offer the BCWSA Athlete Travel Assistance Program. This program is funded with the support of the Ministry of Tourism, Sport and the Arts and in conjunction with the new SportsFunder lottery program.
February 9, 2011
February 9, 2011
Wheelchair Basketball Team BC is ready and all pumped to go into Halifax on February 10th.
February 7, 2011
On February 5th, the BC Wheelchair Sports Association turned 40! To celebrate, BCWSA has launched an online campaign to reflect back on the achievements of the past 40 years.
February 4, 2011
5 more nights to go everyone!We will run two courts on Feb 15, 22, and March 8. Be ready for more games and more fun!!
