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Job Posting - BCWBS Regional Coach Position
July 25, 2011 BC Wheelchair Basketball is looking for a highly motivated individual who has minumum 3 years coaching experience and certified NCCP Level 3 or Comp Development in wheelchair basketball or stand-up basketball (or willing to coordinate the achievement of this certification level by the spring of 2012/ and demonstrate international equivalency.) read more...
Team Canada Places Fourth at First-Ever Women's U25 World Wheelchair Basketball Championships
July 25, 2011 (St. Catharines, ON) Great Britain defeated Team Canada 62-42 last Thursday, July 21, in the bronze medal game at the inaugural Women’s U25 World Wheelchair Basketball Championships at Brock University in St. Catharines, ON. The hometown Canadians finished fourth in the tournament.
With the bronze medal on the line, both teams went back-and-forth on the scoreboard as each tried to establish the early edge to open the heated contest. Great Britain ultimately held the advantage and took a slight 14-10 lead into the second frame. read more...
BCWBS Junior Summer Camp - Registration Deadline August 12
June 24, 2011 BC Wheelchair Basketball and Douglas College are pleased to present this exciting two day Junior Wheelchair Basketball Camp.
When: Saturday and Sunday, August 27th and 28th, 2011
Time: Saturday 9:00am – 4:00pm, Sunday 9:00am-3:30pm
Where: Douglas College, 700 Royal Avenue, New Westminster BC
Cost: Registration Fee - $50.00 without lunch / $65.00 with lunch read more...
Who Is the WestJet Raffle Lucky Winner?
May 19, 2011 At noon on Wednesday May 19, the draw for WestJet Raffle tickets was completed. The lucky winner was Richard (Bear) Peter who is a long time BC provincial and Canadian national team player and also a Sport BC Hall of Fame inductee. This win follows his provincial team’s 5 consecutive wins at nationals. What could be better than this?? read more...
From Regional Coach, Joe Higgins - May 2011
May 18, 2011 Preparing for the Big Tournament read more...
From Provincial Coach, Cheryl Corrigan - May 2011
May 18, 2011 As the 2010 – 11 season comes to an end, it’s time to reflect on where we’ve been since we all started back in August…Canada Games tryouts…High Performance camps…and all sorts of tournaments, both here and afar. It has been a very successful season, both for individuals and all of our various teams. Before we head off for the summer break, do take time to think over the last season and evaluate both your goals and improvement as you look towards next year. read more...
Janet, Ross, and Joe Win WBC Annual Awards
May 16, 2011 From Wheelchair Basketball Canada website
Wheelchair Basketball Canada Announces 2011 Major Award Winners & Hall of Fame Inductees
(Longueuil, QC) – Wheelchair Basketball Canada proudly announced the names of its major award winners and Hall of Fame inductees Saturday evening at its 2011 annual awards banquet as part of the festivities of the 2011 National Championship in Longueuil, QC. read more...
Douglas College Lions Win Silver at 2011 CWBL Open Finals
April 12, 2011 From Wheelchair Basketball Canada website
(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. read more...
Two BC Club Teams to Compete in CWBL Open Finals in South Surrey - April 8-10
March 30, 2011 The BC Wheelchair Basketball Society is thrilled to be hosting 6 club teams from across Canada once again for the 2011 CWBL Open Finals. We look forward to welcoming all the teams to a new venue the South Surrey Recreation Centre with our BC host teams the Douglas College Royals and Lions. read more...
Another Great Weekend at Third Annual Kelowna Jamboree
March 28, 2011 On March 19 and 20th, Kelowna held it's 3rd annual Jamboree! This year we had 44 athletes plus coaches and fans attend from Vancouver, Kamloops, Kelowna, Calgary, and Spokane which was a new addition this year! read more...
