For Coaches
HAPPY HOLIDAYS!
December 21, 2011 Thank-you to our members including players, coaches, officials, families, and volunteers for their deducation, commitment, and support.
Thank-you to our partners and sponsors for their generous support.
BCWBS will be closed from December 22 to January 2, coming back on January 3. We are very much looking forward to the year of 2012 which will be again filled with exciting programs and events including nationals at Richmond Olympic Oval in May!
We wish you all Happy holidays!!
- BCWBS Staff and Coaches read more...
Book Release: Wheelchairs Can Jump! - The Definitive History of Wheelchair Basketball
December 20, 2011 From Wheelchair Basketball Canada Website: read more...
Clarification for BC-CWBL Division 2 Players
November 29, 2011 BCWBS would like to go over some procedures re: Division 2 tournaments as there were some confusions this past weekend. This is just for us to be on the same page and hope this helps us to play our games and run tournaments more smoothly. We ask not only the team reps but also all the players in the league to be familiar with these procedures. read more...
BCWBS & BCWSA Members Honoured at the Canadian Wheelchair Sports Association Awards Night
November 25, 2011 Six individuals from BC Wheelchair Basketball and Wheelchair Sports family were honoured last weekend for their contributions to wheelchair sports across Canada at CWSA Awards Night.
Please see the press release from CWSA.
Congratulations Michelle, Marni, Nancy, James, Peter, and Kathy!!!!!
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Basketball Coach Wanted - Victoria Wheelchair Basketball
November 07, 2011 Victoria Wheelchair Sports (VWS) - wheelchair basketball division is looking for an individual who is interested in transitioning previous basketball experience into wheelchair basketball coaching. A small honorarium will be available for the chosen candidate. read more...
Register Now! - 2011 BC Junior Wheelchair Basketball Challenge - Dec 10/11
November 04, 2011 All wheelchair basketball players between 8-24 years old (with some exceptions) are invited to participate in the 12th Annual Junior Wheelchair Basketball Challenge Tournament on Dec 10/11.
This year, three divisions will be held, pending number of registrants.
1) Mini Basket (8 ½ ft. hoop, appx. 8-13 yrs old),
2) 10 Ft. Hoop Challenge (appx. 12-18 yrs old), and
3) 10Ft. Hoop Performance (appx. 16-24 yrs old),
Register as a team OR an individual and you wil be placed on team. read more...
Introducing the Let's Play Website: www.letsplaybc.ca
October 28, 2011 BCWBS is pleased to announce the launch of the Let’s Play Program official website and teacher’s resource. read more...
From Provincial Coach, Joe Higgins - Oct 2011
October 26, 2011 October is a "Shooting" month for BCWBS athletes. Here are some suggestions on how you can become a better shooter: HAVE A ROUTINE: Having a routine includes how you warm up prior to practices and games. You should have a foul shooting routine. You should develop an individual shooting routine to focus on those game shots that reflect your ability, your role within the team, and those shots that you most likely will shoot in a game situation. read more...
Register Now - 9th Annual Okanagan Sport Leadership Conference
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: read more...
12th Annual Dribble on Wheels Basketball Camp - Seattle
August 23, 2011 Seattle Adaptive Sports will be hosting their 12th Annual Dribble On Wheels Basketball Camp from September 17 - 18, 2011. This camp is open to 3 year olds to adults with a physical disabilty.
Matt Buchi, University of Illinois alumnus and USA women's team assisstant coach, leads the camp with other experienced coaches. A coach's clinic will also be held over the weekend. read more...
