The NETWORK - Fall 2011 Newsletter
In this edition, you will find stories about the BC-CWBL, West Coast Classic, Tim Frick Fall City League, Current Program info and upcoming events, and more! Find out what has been happening during the summer and in the start of our new season!
Exciting Kick-Off of Division 2 League at Kelowna Tournament
On October 15 & 16, Okanagan Thunder hosted a "season kick-off" BC-CWBL Division 2 tournament at Constable Neil Bruce Middle School in Kelowna. The tournament saw Victoria come away undefeated. read more...
Courtesy of Lorne White/The Kelowna Daily Courier
Canada's Best Showcase Their Skills at West Coast Classic 2011
On September 9th through 11th, five of Canada’s best teams (Men's National Team, Men's Jr National Team, Team Quebec, and two teams from BC) and many of Canada’s top players were able to showcase their talents at the Richmond Olympic Oval for the 2011 Version of the West Coast Classic. read more...
All-Comers Festival Is Back on Nov 5
The second All-Comers Festival will be hosted by BCWBS and Bridging The Gap on November 5th at Douglas College in New Westminster. Whether you are new to the sport or have been playing for years, come out to the 2011 All-comers Wheelchair Basketball Fall Festival for an afternoon of games and skill competitions. read more...
More Stories:
Recreational & Development
- All-Comers Wheelchair Basketball Festival is Back on Nov 5 - Register Now!
- Tim Frick City League Participants Share Their Sport at Family and Friends Night
High Performance
Regional
Junior & Youth
- New Season Kicks Off With The Junior Camp Success
- Junior Program Updates
- Team Canada Places Fourth at First-Ever Women's U25 World Wheelchair Basketball Championships
- Introducing the Let's Play Website : www.letsplaybc.ca
Volunteers
Other News
- Arley's Book Launch on Nov 12
- 1st Annual Redwoods Golf Fundraiser
- Jaimie awarded Canada Research Chair position
- Misty Thomas Named In Her Footsteps Honoree
Coaches
Upcoming Events
Oct 29 - BCWBS AGM
Oct 28-30 - Division 1 Games/High Performance Camp
Nov 5 - All-Comers Wheelchair Basketball Festival
Nov 26-28 - BC-CWBL D1 & 2 Tournament
Dec 10/11 - Annual Junior Challenge Tournament
Make sure to check our calendar for more events in the future!
Thank-Yous
Big thanks to our sponsors and partner organizations:
Province of British Columbia, BC Wheelchair Sports Associaion, Wheelchair Basketball Canada, Douglas College, Trinity Western University, Basketball BC, Rick Hansen Foundation, Rick Hansen Institute
Office
Staff List
Carrie Linegar - Managing Director
Makiko Harada - Program Coordinator
Joe Higgins - Provincial Coach
Regional & Development Coach - TBD
* Contact info can be found here.
Board of Directors
Ross MacDonald - President
Chris Samis - Vice President
Aaron Wilson - Treasurer
Lidsay Thom - Director at Large
Bo Hedges - Director at Large
Jacynthe Simard - Director at Large
* Board members' profile can be found here.
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