For Athletes
Volunteer Needed for the Club Team Nationals
January 27, 2011 The BC Wheelchair Basketball Society is looking for volunteers who can support us hosting club teams from across Canada for the 2011 Canadian Wheelchair Basketball League (CWBL) Open Finals. BCWBS are looking to take this year’s finals to a whole new level and make it the best finals series to date! In order to make this event memorable for all of the participants and spectators, BCWBS are calling on YOU, people from the community, players, coaches, family members, we need you all to make this the best finals CWBL has ever seen! read more...
City League Update - Jan 25 Night
January 24, 2011 Hello City Leaguers! Ready for the third night of the winter league? January 25 (Session #3) 7:40-8:25 Team 2 vs. Team 3 8:25 Skill Session 8:40-9:25 Team 1 vs. Team 4 The Theme of This Week: 'passing' Here a few tips that make a great passer: -The 'catch-ability' of a pass. -Knowing who you are passing to. read more...
2011 ALL-COMERS Wheelchair Basketball Festival
January 18, 2011 Whether you are new to the sport or have been playing for years, come out to the 2011 All-comers Wheelchair Basketball Festival for an afternoon of games and skill competitions. Experienced players will have a chance to hone their skills and get additional game time and new players can try the sport in a fun, supportive environment. People with and without disabilities are welcome to attend, so bring your friends and come out for a day of fun, food, and prizes! read more...
Winter Tim Frick City League Teams and Week 2 Schedule
January 17, 2011 Tim Frick Winter City League has started last Tuesday, January 11. Holly Tawse leads the league for the first time, partnering up with the veteran coach Joe Higgins. Lots of players came back from the fall league with some new faces registered and are to have great fun again this winter! Here are the teams for this winter league: read more...
2011 Women's U25 National Wheelchair Basketball Team Named
January 17, 2011 From Wheelchair Basketball Canada website (Ottawa, ON) – Wheelchair Basketball Canada is pleased to announce the names of the 12 athletes who will represent Canada at the inaugural 2011 Women’s U25 World Championships as members of the Women’s U25 National Wheelchair Basketball Team. read more...
BCWBS Awards Nomination Dealine Extended to Jan 21
January 17, 2011 Please note that we have extended the BCWBS Awards Nomination Deadline to this Friday, January 21st, 2011. Please take the time to nominate a deserving individual or group from your area. More info can be found here. read more...
January 2011 High Performance Camp
January 12, 2011 BCWBS hosted another regional training center camp (HP camp) January 7 – 9, 2011. This high performance camp brought players together from across the province and provided them with the opportunity to kick off the New Year with some great wheelchair basketball. The weekend was comprised of some benchmark testing, some individual skills, as well as team play and strategy. read more...
BC-CWBL Division I Games Continue
January 12, 2011 Division I continued with games January 8th and 9th at Douglas College. The Douglas College Royals and Lions played two highly competitive games highlighted by some great team play by both teams. In the first game, the Lions came out pressing hard and creating many scoring opportunities. The Royals then responded by playing three excellent quarters of basketball, but the deficit was too much to overcome. read more...
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...