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From Provincial Coach, Marni Abbott-Peter - Dec 2012
December 12, 2012 5 Ways for Basketball Players to Improve Immediately Like most people, a lot of basketball players are looking for that one thing that will create an impact for themselves and their team right away. Let’s take a look at five things that any player can do immediately to improve: read more...
Holiday Office Closure
December 10, 2012 BCWBS office will be closed December 21 - January 2 for holidays. BCWBS staff will have no access to their voice messages and minumum access to their email. Please contact us before December 21 or after January 2 if you need immediate assistance. Otherwise, please leave your message/email and we will get back to you as soon as we are back in New Year. BCWBS would like to thank all our members and supporters for their hardwork and generous support for us in 2012. We wish you all happy holidays!! read more...
Nominations Accepted for BCWBS Annual Awards
November 29, 2012 In an effort to recognize outstanding contributions and achievements in the sport of wheelchair basketball in British Columbia, the following 7 awards are distributed annually by the BC Wheelchair Basketball Society. Full nomination criteria can be found below: * Athlete of the Year (male and female categories) * Junior Athlete of the Year * Coach of the Year * Volunteer of the Year * Official of the Year * Outstanding Community Support Award When nominating an individual/group, please consider the following: read more...
Wheelchair Basketball Canada Applauds 2012 CWSA Award Winners
November 28, 2012 Wheelchair Basketball Canada Press Release For Immediate Release: November 28, 2012 (Ottawa, ON) – Wheelchair Basketball Canada congratulates members of the London 2012 gold medal winning Canadian Men’s Wheelchair Basketball Team recognized with four awards at the 2012 Canadian Wheelchair Sport Association (CWSA) Awards including Team of the Year, Male Athlete of the Year, Coach of the Year, and Athlete with Fair Play and Dedication to Excellence. read more...
BC Wheelchair Basketball Society 2011-12 Annual Report
November 19, 2012 read more...
Wheelchair Basketball Member Survey
November 07, 2012 Wheelchair Basketball Canada is asking that you (BC athletes, coaches, officials, and regular volunteers) please take the time to click on the link below and fill in the member survey by Monday November 12th. The feedback you provide in this survey is very important to them and to our sport. WBC will use it to prepare for the strategic planning sessions taking place the weekend of the AGM (Dec. 1-2, 2012), during which they will be crafting the Strategic Plan that will guide them for the next four years. read more...
WBC Special Project Funding Available
September 24, 2012 From Wheelchair Basketball Canada website: Wheelchair Basketball Canada is committed to providing ample opportunities and support for all Clubs and Provincial Sport Organizations across Canada. In an attempt to provide leadership and resources to increase measurable growth in the participation base, as well as develop opportunities that will encourage appropriate and relevant participation and competition, the organization dedicates financial resources for Special Project Funding that Clubs and Provincial Sport Organizations can apply for annually. read more...
ViaSport's Local Sport Development Fund
September 20, 2012 Great news for the regional clubs! Local Sport Development Fund is available by ViaSport (formerly the BC Sport Agency). Some of our clubs have been successful in receiving this in the past so don't miss this opportunity! Grant applications are due October 1st. Applicaiton form can be found at http://forms.bcsportagency.com/LSPD2012 Below is an excerpt from the grant overview: read more...
2012 BCWBS Junior Basketball Camp Aug 4-5
August 20, 2012 BCWBS had a great turn out to our annual Junior Wheelchair Basketball camp at Douglas College in New Westminster, BC on Aug 4-5. read more...
We Want You to Like Us on Facebook!
August 16, 2012 Like us on Facebook for your chance to win your choice of a gift certificate ($75 value)! It’s Easy! Click the Facebook icon on our website at www.bcwbs.ca. On our Facebook page click the like button. Rules for Entry: read more...