News

September 4, 2013

If you play wheelchair basketball, you know that many participants are able-bodied or have minimal disabilities that allow them to walk. In fact, 40% of Canadian wheelchair basketball players are able-bodied or minimally disabled. To spread this message, BC Wheelchair Basketball Society teamed up with BC Wheelchair Sports Association and the Bridging the Gap Program to create this fun video. You might even recognize a few of the athletes.

August 29, 2013

If you're interested in learning about refereeing wheelchair basketball, or if you're a student looking for volunteer hours, come out to the BC Wheelchair Basketball Referee Clinic. The clinic is open to anyone over 16 who is interested in becoming a referee. Experience playing basketball and/or refereeing basketball is an asset, but is not required.

August 21, 2013

If you've ever wanted to try the fast-paced, hard-hitting sport of sledge hockey, now's your chance! The City of Surrey will be hosting a free sledge hockey introductory event on Saturday, Sept. 14th at the Surrey Sport & Leisure Complex. All sleds and sticks will be provided. There will be a limited number of gloves and helmets, so bring your own if you have them.

August 21, 2013

The City of Surrey and BC Wheelchair Basketball Society will be launching a new junior wheelchair basketball program at the Cloverdale Recreation Centre this Fall. The program is open to kids aged 8 - 18 years old of all experience levels and abilities and will run from on Tuesdays from October 1st to November 19th. Participants will learn the basics of wheelchair basketball through fun games and drills.

August 14, 2013

If you're looking for a great cross-training opportunity, look no further than rowing!

July 31, 2013

Whatever your age, disability or experience level, here's a great opportunity to play wheelchair basketball this Fall. The Port Moody Recreation Center and BCWBS will be offering a joint wheelchair basketball program at the Port Moody Rec Center starting September 16th. This program will take the place of the Tim Frick City League, which is currently looking for a new home for the Fall season.

June 20, 2013

BC Wheelchair Basketball is looking for an energetic individual with basketball coaching experience for their Regional High Performance and Development Coach position. The Regional Coach will be responsible for the planning, implementation, coaching and evaluation of regional level athlete, coach and official development initiatives.

June 20, 2013

It is that time of year again, BCWSA Jr Sports Camp Time!

June 20, 2013

(June 18, 2013 - OTTAWA, ONT.) - Wheelchair Basketball Canada has released the list of top under-23 wheelchair basketball players attending Team Canada’s selection camp in Toronto June 24-30, 2013. The selected players will form the Canadian Men’s U23 National Team for the Junior World Championship taking place September 5-15, 2013 in Adana, Turkey.

May 16, 2013

The 5th Annual Wheelchair basketball Jam in Kelowna was a big success again. Participants came from Seattle, Spokane, Calgary, Vancouver, Chilliwack, Kamloops, Vernon and Kelowna. Every participant was schedule to play every game, rotating through different team members. Some of the junior members learned veteran tricks from the likes of Richard Peters, Bryan Shore and Marni Abbott-Peter.

May 14, 2013

BC Wheelchair Basketball Let's Play program and Sunny Hill Health Centre for Children are hosting Let's Play Day on June 22nd.

May 14, 2013

(May 13, 2013 - TORONTO, ONT.) - Wheelchair basketball was in the spotlight at the Canadian Paralympic Committee’s (CPC) 2013 Hall of Fame and Sport Awards Ceremony Friday May 10th at the Mattamy Athletic Centre. Hot on the heels of their London 2012 gold medal performance, the Canadian Men’s Wheelchair Basketball Team took home honours for Best Team Performance, while star player Patrick Anderson (Fergus, Ont.) was named Best Male Athlete, and head coach Jerry Tonello (Toronto, Ont.), who led the team to spotless 8-0 record, received the Tim Frick Paralympic Coach Excellence Award; on the same night that former Women’s National Team head coach Tim Frick (Pender Island, B.C.) and three-time Paralympic gold medallist Jennifer Krempien (Richmond, B.C., original from St. Albert, Alta.) were inducted into the Canadian Paralympic Committee Hall of Fame.

May 2, 2013

I urge you to get outside and play some tennis, go swimming, do some hand cycling over the summer, but there are some drills that you can do in order to keep the feel for the game. These will not take long, and can be done in the morning, at night, or even just on weekends. If you can take just a few minutes to do these drills, then you will be ahead of the curve come the start of next season when so many other players are rusty and inconsistent.

May 2, 2013

It’s the end of the wheelchair basketball season and we want to thank everyone for a great year! Whether you’re an athlete, an official, a coach, a family member, a fan, or even a newcomer waiting to start your wheelchair basketball career, we’re grateful for your help building wheelchair basketball in B.C.

May 1, 2013

Thank you to all the participants, coaches, referees, sponsors, partners, and volunteers who helped to make the 20th Annual Hoopfest such a success. The event raised appx. $6000 to support wheelchair basketball programs around the province.

April 30, 2013

April 29, 2013

(April 28, 2013 - MONTREAL, QUE.) - The Edmonton Inferno are national champions after defeating their provincial rival the Calgary Rollers 61-52 at the 2013 Canadian Wheelchair Basketball League (CWBL) Women’s Championship at the Collège Édouard-Montpetit in Longueuil, Que.

April 16, 2013

(Vancouver, BC) – The BC Wheelchair Sports Association (BCWSA) and the BC Wheelchair Basketball Society (BCWBS) extend heartfelt congratulations to Tim Frick and Jennifer Krempien on being named to the Canadian Paralympic Committee’s Hall of Fame. Both have made a significant contribution to the wheelchair sports community in the province.

April 16, 2013

2014 BC Winter Games will be held in Mission February 20-23, 2014 and wheelchair basketball will be one of the sports in the Games.

April 15, 2013

The Douglas College Royals finished fifth at the 2013 CWBL Open Finals this weekend in Montreal, Quebec.

April 15, 2013

(April 13, 2013 - MONTREAL, Que.) - Wheelchair Basketball Canada proudly announced the names of its major award winners and inducted the Canadian Men’s London 2012 Paralympic Team into the Hall of Fame Saturday evening at its 2013 annual awards banquet as part of the festivities of the 2013 Canadian Wheelchair Basketball League (CWBL) Open Championship in Montreal, Que.

April 10, 2013

Come to Cloverdale and try Wheelchair Basketball! The program offered by BC Wheelchair Basketball and the City of Surrey includes fun activities designed for participants with disabilities including spinal cord injury, spina bifida, CP, amputee, etc. and without disabilities! Sport wheelchairs will be provided to those that require them.

April 9, 2013

"On Saturday March 30th, many young athletes took to the court to demonstrate their skills. The Steve Nash Youth Challenge held at the Langley Events Centre offered a chance for young athletes to show their basketball and leadership skills with a 3 on 3 format. It was also a great experience for some of the Basketball BC athletes to try out Wheelchair Basketball for the first time.

April 3, 2013

Another successful Tim Frick Wheelchair Basketball City League season wrapped up on March 17th. This season offered the 22 participants a new format: one hour of 3-on-3 scrimmage games with referees, then the option to take part in either a 45-minute skill session, or to continue scrimmaging.