For Coaches
Wheelchair Basketball Excitement in Powell River
January 07, 2011 Joe brought team Higgins to Powell River on the weekend of December 10/11 for his first-ever visit to the newly-formed wheelchair basketball club, the Powell River Ravens. In February 2010, the Powell River Disability Sport Club redirected their efforts exclusively on creating a recreational community team. In the past 8 months, over 40 Powell Riverites have tried their hand at wheelchair basketball with 15 or so becoming dedicated Ravens. read more...
BTG Website Launch
January 07, 2011 Bridging the Gap, with the financial support of Coloplast, is launching it new website and we're debuting a BTG promotional video to celebrate. Check out the video at www.btgcanada.cahttp://www.btgcanada.ca/ read more...
Nominations Accepted for Annual BCWBS Awards
December 06, 2010 It's that time of year again....time to start thinking about nominating individuals and or organizations from your club or region for the Annual BCWBS Awards. As you know we present these awards at the BC-CWBL Finals banquet in March, however selections will be made early in the New Year - Deadline for nominations is January 15, 2011. read more...
From the office - Loan Chairs & Program Chairs
December 04, 2010 BCWBS provides sport wheelchairs for local programs such as city leagues and weekly programs. We have limited number of wheelchairs and in order for everyone to maximize their use, here are a few rules that we would like you to keep in mind. read more...
BC to Host CWBL Open Finals 2011 in South Surrey
December 03, 2010 The BC Wheelchair Basketball Society is thrilled to be preparing to host 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...
Let’s Play Project Update
December 03, 2010 The Let's Play Program is a cooperative effort between BC Wheelchair Basketball Society (BCWBS), the Rick Hansen Foundation and the Province of British Columbia. It is intended to help kids with mobility limitations to become physically active early in life by helping to establish the fundamental skills, knowledge and abilities needed to confidently participate in play, sport and physical education with their peers. read more...
Team BC to Compete at Pre Canada Winter Games Tournament in Richmond
December 03, 2010 BCWBS is hosting a tournament for 4 Canada Games junior provincial teams: BC, Ontario, Manitoba, and Saskatchewan, this weekend in Richmond. This will be good test matches for all the teams to see where they are at now and get ready for the Canada Winter Games in Halifax in February, 2011. Come on out to support Team BC and watch the exciting games that all the talented athletes under 25 can offer. read more...
From Regional Coach, Joe Higgins - Dec 2010
December 03, 2010 Taking Your Game To A New Level Over the last three months, BCWBS members have had the chance to participate in a number of game opportunities. Regardless of your level of play, you now know the things you do well on the court, the things that you need to improve on, and hopefully what level of play you enjoy most. Because whether you are playing in the Tim Frick League and preparing for January’s session or you are training for National Team selection camp, it is time to take your game to a new level. read more...
From Provincial Coach, Cheryl Corrigan - Dec 2010
December 03, 2010 Welcome to a brand new season! This has certainly been a hectic and exciting one so far, starting in September for me with the BCBOA Superclinic out in Langley and the Dribble on Wheels camp in Seattle. High Performance practices started up at Douglas College early September, and have been going full tilt since then, including a six week appearance by Steve Ramsbottom and his chair skills sessions. I’m sure the athletes will agree with me that they were a most helpful way to kick off the season. read more...
Over 70 People Had a Blast at Family and Friends Fun Night
November 17, 2010 The Tim Frick Family and Friends Fun Night was a huge success!! Over seventy people participated in the event that was held at Douglas College in New Westminster on November 9. Members of the City League brought out their friends and family to try wheelchair basketball often for the first time. read more...
