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The BC Wheelchair Basketball Society (BCWBS) is a non-profit organization formed in 1983 and registered with Revenue Canada as a charity since 1985.

BCWBS provides support to wheelchair basketball programs throughout British Columbia.

10/06/2026

We kicked off our fall Monday Night Program at the Richmond Olympic Oval with an All-Comers Night as part of Wheelchair Basketball Week, bringing new and returning players together for drills, scrimmages, and plenty of time on court.

Missed it? There are lots more chances to play this fall!

Our Monday Night Program runs select Mondays from 7:00–9:00pm & Richmond Olympic Oval Oval, with Skills Nights, Game Nights and a WOW Game Night throughout the season.

The program is open to ages 12+ and beginner to intermediate players, with opportunities to build your skills, get into a game and enjoy some wheelchair basketball.

Next up:
October 19 | Games Night

Registration is available through RAMP. New to wheelchair basketball or trying a BCWBS program for the first time? Check out the link in our bio to get started.

Thanks to everyone who joined us for All-Comers Night and helped us celebrate Wheelchair Basketball Week on the court! 🎉

10/02/2026

Last weekend young athletes from across BC came together at Elgin Park Secondary for the 2026 BCWBS Jr. Challenge!

From learning new skills and competing on the court to meeting new athletes and coaches, it was a weekend full of wheelchair basketball, connection and fun. We also loved welcoming our youngest players from Let’s Play to get out and join their older peers on the court!

The Jr. Challenge was the perfect way to kick off wheelchair basketball week, celebrating the next generation of wheelchair basketball players and the clubs, coaches, families and communities helping the sport grow across BC.

Swipe through for some highlights from the weekend! 📸🏀 Huge thanks to Gerry Kripps for capturing these moments!

09/30/2026

September 30 - National Day for Truth and Reconciliation

Today, BC Wheelchair Basketball Society honours the Survivors of residential schools, their families and communities, and the children who never returned home.

Truth and reconciliation is an ongoing responsibility.

Today, we encourage our community to take time to listen, learn from Indigenous voices and perspectives, and participate in Indigenous-led events and initiatives in communities across BC.

We remember. We listen. We learn. And we continue the work toward reconciliation.

Every Child Matters.

09/28/2026

🏀 It’s Wheelchair Basketball Week in Canada🏀

From September 28 to October 4, we’re celebrating wheelchair basketball across Canada, and our clubs around the province are showing up in a big way. There are practices, programs and open nights in Prince George, Richmond, Chilliwack, Abbotsford, Langley, Victoria, Kamloops, Parksville and more!

Whether you’re a seasoned player, a curious beginner, a parent looking for a program for your kid, or someone who just wants to try something new, there’s a spot on the court for you.

Check out some of the awesome programs happening this week in the graphic, find one near you and come play, cheer or connect with the community.

A big thank you to all our clubs, coaches, volunteers and athletes who make this sport possible year-round. 👏

Get in the game: Discover. Play. Connect.

👉more information about programs can be found here: https://www.bcwbs.ca/calendar/calendar

09/26/2026

🇨🇦 WHAT. A. GAME.

Some wins mean a little more.

When Canada took on the Netherlands in the semifinal at the 2026 IWBF Wheelchair Basketball World Championships, they were facing the two-time defending world champions and a team that has dominated the international women’s game for years.

Canada came out swinging, held their ground when the Dutch fought back, and finished with an 85–73 win to punch their ticket to the World Championship final. 🇨🇦

And we couldn’t be prouder to see three BC athletes right in the middle of it all.

Tara Llanes
Elise Froese
Kady Dandeneau, who put up 35 points in the semifinal and went on to be named Tournament MVP

Three athletes representing BC on the world stage, alongside an incredible group of Canadian women who brought Canada back to the World Championship final for the first time since 2014.

The result? A silver medal for Team Canada and a tournament to remember.

Congratulations to Tara, Elise, Kady and the entire Team Canada women’s squad on an incredible World Championship run!

📸 Big thanks to Freestyle Photography Andre Ringuette for capturing these incredible shots

09/21/2026

🏀 WHEELCHAIR BASKETBALL DROP-IN | ABBOTSFORD 🏀

Celebrate Wheelchair Basketball Week with us! 🇨🇦

Join BCWBS in Abbotsford on September 29 for an evening of wheelchair basketball at the Abbotsford Rec Centre. Whether you’re new to the sport, getting back on court, or looking for some competitive play, there’s a session for you.

Under 16: 5:00–7:00 PM
Adults / Competitive: 7:30–9:30 PM
Abbotsford Rec Centre
Just $2 for this special event!

Chairs are available at the Rec Centre, and drop-in at the facility is also an option.

🔗 Register at https://abbotsford.perfectmind.com/23852 or reach out to [email protected]

This will be a part of Wheelchair Basketball Week, which runs September 28–October 4 across Canada, celebrating the sport and creating opportunities for people of all abilities to discover, play and connect through wheelchair basketball.

Abbotsford PRC

09/20/2026

SILVER FOR TEAM CANADA!🇨🇦

What a finish at the 2026 IWBF Wheelchair Basketball World Championships in Ottawa! We’re celebrating a silver medal for Team Canada and an incredible tournament for three athletes who proudly represent BC wheelchair basketball: Tara Llanes, Elise Froese, and Kady Dandeneau, who was named Tournament MVP!

And the BC pride doesn’t stop on the court. A huge shoutout to Dan Coombs and Luke Eliason from our Kamloops club, who put their skills to work crafting all the trophies and medals for the championships. Talk about making your mark on the world stage! 👏

From BC to the world, wheelchair basketball is showing what’s possible when talent, dedication, and community come together.

Congratulations, Team Canada! 🇨🇦🥈

09/17/2026

This National Coaches Week, we’re celebrating Simon Cass, Team BC’s coach as they work toward the 2027 Canada Games.

Simon’s coaching journey in wheelchair basketball began unexpectedly in 2011, when he was introduced to the sport as a university student. More than a decade later, he’s preparing for his third Canada Games, following Team BC’s historic gold-medal performance in 2023.

But for Simon, coaching has never been just about what happens on the scoreboard. It’s about building teams, creating positive experiences, meeting athletes where they’re at, and helping them find a reason to stay involved in the sport.

“We are the gatekeepers of people’s experience in sport.”

This week, we’re celebrating Simon and all the coaches who create spaces where athletes can learn, compete, connect and discover what’s possible.

Want to know more about Simon’s journey and what drives his approach to coaching? Read the full story at the link in our bio.

09/14/2026

It’s National Coaches Week! 🏀🎉

From teaching the fundamentals to building confidence, creating community, and helping athletes discover what they’re capable of, coaches play a huge role in the wheelchair basketball experience.

This week, we’re celebrating the coaches who show up, put in the work, solve problems, challenge us to get better, and make our sport a place where athletes can thrive.

September 14–20, it’s time to say !

Know a wheelchair basketball coach who deserves some love? Tag them in the comments and tell them why you’re thankful for them! 👇

Coaches can also share their own coaching stories throughout the week. Learn more about National Coaches Week and how to get involved through the Coaching Association of Canada.

09/10/2026

🏀 Jr. Challenge is coming up! Have you registered?

It’s almost time to kick off the new season, and registration is OPEN! 🎉

Whether you’re brand new to wheelchair basketball, looking to level up your skills, playing Jr. League, or working toward the BC or Canada Games, Jr. Challenge is for you.

📅 Sept. 26–27
📍 Elgin Park Secondary
🏀 Ages 10–25 (Let’s Play Saturday 1:30pm)
🔥 All levels welcome

$75 gets you two days of basketball, lunch both days + a shirt. One-day registration is $40.

Let’s Play for athletes 10 and under runs Saturday from 1:30–3:30 p.m. and is FREE.

Plus, parents can join us Sunday morning for a chat about the athlete development pathway, Jr. League opportunities, wheelchair maintenance and more.

🚗 Travelling from outside the Lower Mainland? Limited travel subsidies are available, and we encourage families to connect about carpooling and shared accommodations.

Ready to hit the court? Register through RAMP and let’s get the season started!

Questions or interested in the parent chat, team dinner or BC Games? Email Nadine at [email protected].

This initiative is made possible through financial contributions from the Canadian Paralympic Committee and the Government of Canada

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