The NETWORK - Winter 2010 Newsletter

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BC Wheelchair Basketball Society

In this edition, you will find stories about the Tim Frick City League, Junior Challenge, BC-CWBL Tournaments, Canada Games Team, Coaches Clinic, and more! Find out what's happening in this busy 2010-11 season. 

 

Tim Frick City League Fall 2010 - Greatest Success! 

The fall session of the Tim Frick City League concluded on November 2nd. This session can only be described as a great success with a record number of 32 people joining the league this year! There were plenty of new faces who joined with past city league participants and came back for more! read more...

Also check out the story on the Family and Friends Fun Night where over 70 people participated! read more...

To register for the Winter League (starting in January 2011), check here.
Early Bird Registration deadline is Dec 20, 2010.

 

Juniors Shine In 2010 Junior Challenge

November 18, 2010 The Junior Wheelchair Basketball Challenge was held at Hugh McRoberts Secondary School this past weekend (Nov 13/14). With three teams in the Junior 10ft Division and two teams in the Mini Division, it was a great weekend for BC’s junior wheelchair basketballers. read more...


 

Canada Games Team Selected

The final selections for the 2011 Canada Games team are complete. Coach Cheryl Corrigan and her staff had some big decisions to make in order to select the best team possible for the Canada Games next year. The games are being held in Halifax, Nova Scotia from February 11-18. The BC Wheelchair basketball team finished 7th at the last Canada Games and are looking to move up the ranks. read more...

 

Kathy Newman Honoured with "In Her Footsteps" Award

Kathy Newman, the Executive Director at BC Wheelchair Sports has been honoured with a top award in Sport and Recreation in BC. In Her Footsteps honoured three women who have made a difference in sport in BC on the evening of November 4 in downtown, Vancouver. read more... 

 

Learning Facilitator and Introduction to Competition Coaching Clinic 2010

October 22-24 was a big weekend for potential coaches and coaching facilitators from across Canada. 12 candidate coaches signed up to learn more about wheelchair basketball and five current coaches jumped at the opportunity to learn from the best at Douglas College in New Westminster, BC. A big thank you to all the players who came out over the weekend to give these coaches an opportunity to practice their new skills! read more...

 

BC-CWBL: Division I & II in Action

Check out BC's Provincial League Division I & II in action! Who will win the Div I title this year, Royals vs Lions?
6 teams compete in Div II this season. How will the young Canada Games team take on veteran teams??
 
Division I Team Announced
Division II Games in Kelowna - October 16 & 17
Divion I & II Games at Trinity Western University - Nov 27 & 28

 

 

BC Sports Hall of Fame and Museum Inducts Richard Peter

The British Columbia Sports Hall of Fame inducted Sr. Men's National Team Member Richard Peter into their ranks on Thursday September 16, 2010. They announced in January that Peter will be amongst the nine individuals and one team slated for Induction as part of its 2010 class. read more...

 

BC to Host CWBL Open Finals 2011 in South Surrey

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

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...

 

Regional Programs Resumed

Regional programs have started the new season this fall. Please contact the program representative in your region for the details. Programs and contact info can be found here.

 

Nominations Accepted for the Annual BCWBS Awards

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. Find full nomination criteria here...

 

AGM held on November 7, New Board Member Welcomed

BCWBS annual general meeting was held on November 7 at Douglas College gymnasium in New Westminster. BCWBS members welcomed a new member, Jacynthe Simard to the BCWBS Board. Congratulations to Ross MacDonald for assuming a new role as President with many thanks to Chris Samis, former President, for his hard work and his great leadership. Chris will be staying on the board as Vice President.  

 

Upcoming Events

December 11- 2   Regional Skill & Game Day - Powell River
January 4-7       Wheelchair Basketball Canada Men's Festival - Montreal, QC
January 8-9       BC-CWBL D1 Games - Douglas College New West
January 7-9       RTC High Performance & Canada Games Training Camp - Douglas College, New West
January 11        Tim Frick City League Winter 2011 Begins (9 weeks) - Douglas College, New West
January 15        BCWBS Annual Awards Nomination Deadline

For the complete schedule, see Calendar of Events
 

Thank You to our Great Supporters

BCWBS programs and events will not be sucess without our valuable supporters and sponsors. Special thanks to you all!!!

Rotary Club New Westminster - for supporting the Tim Frick League
Panago Pizza, Save on Foods, Wheelchair Basketball Canada, and the Loyal Protestant Association - for supporting the 2010 Jr. Challenge Tournament
RBC Foundation - for supporting the BCWBS School and Community Participation Program
Forzani Group Ltd. Foundation - for supporting our junior programs
Douglas College - for supporting the Tim Frick League and HP program
Columbia Integrated Health Centre - for supporting the HP/Canada Games athletes
 

Coaches Corner

Find out how our new season kicked off and some tips for the athletes!
Report from the Provincial Coach Cheryl Corrigan
Report from the Regional Coach Joe Higgins

 

From the Office - Loan Chairs & Program Chairs

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...

 

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