For Athletes
Mini Players Impress Spectators at Steve Nash Youth Basketball Challenge
April 13, 2011 13 junior players joined in the Mini Basketball Festival on the weekend of April 2 & 3. This year's festival had an unique opportunity to participate in the Steve Nash Youth Basketball Challenge hosted by Basketball BC at a beautiful venue the Langley Event Centre.
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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.
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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.
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Rick Hansen 25th Anniversary Relay Endurance Program Information Released
March 29, 2011 Letter from Rick Hansen... “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.” It was a huge, impossible dream – to circle the globe in a wheelchair – and it began with a single turn of a wheel. 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!
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2011 BC Provincial Teams Announced
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. read more...
Tim Frick City League Winter Session Wrap Up
March 23, 2011 The Winter Tim Frick City League showcased another great season of wheelchair basketball at Douglas College.
Continuing off a strong Fall season, 27 participants took to the court to develop their game experience, learned new skills, and built camaraderie with their teammates. Our new league leader Holly Tawse pulled off a successful season with her enthusiasm and big smile. Mentored by long time leader Joe Higgins, she kept the same quality of the league while bringing fresh aspects. A new addition to this year’s season was the ‘Frick Fact of the Week Challenge’ which was created to honour and learn more about the League’s history.
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BCPA Launched New Spin Magazine
March 22, 2011 BC Paraplegic Association (BCPA) has just launched their revamped The Spin magazine. read more...
All-Comers Basketball Festival Report
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.
The afternoon showcased 4 on 4 scrimmages, a team relay challenge, and a skills session, providing an opportunity for athletes to hone their skills in a fun and relaxed atmosphere.
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Cross Training Opportunity for Lower Mainland Athletes - Sledge Hockey
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. Hosted by the City of Surrey in partnership with SportAbility. read more...
