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Basketball BC Executive Director Lawrie Johns is excited to announce the Head Coaches for 3 Girls’ Provincial teams who will be competing this summer at Canada Basketball Nationals. “With Shaun, Anthony and Richie we know that...

December 14th, 2015Coaching Opportunity -Two coaches are needed for the following camps:

Two coaches are needed for the following camps: 1) Vancouver Friendship Community Centre 6 week Basketball program (January 23 – March) a. 6 Saturday...

December 11th, 2015NBA LAUNCHES NATIONWIDE ALL-STAR 2016 PROGRAM ACROSS 14 CANADIAN CITIES IN 10 PROVINCES

NBA LAUNCHES NATIONWIDE ALL-STAR 2016 PROGRAM ACROSS 14 CANADIAN CITIES IN 10 PROVINCES - Bell NBA All-Star Challenge Presented by AIRMILES Invites Canada’s Top Competitors on All-Expenses Paid Trip to Compete at...

December 10th, 2015Allison McNeill and Steve Nash Headline BC Sports Hall of Fame 2016 Inductees

Basketball BC would like to extend our sincere congratulations to Coach Allison McNeill and 2 time MVP Steve Nash on their induction into the 2016 Class of the BC Sports Hall of Fame. For more information Vancouver Sun...

December 4th, 2015BC Athletes Invited to National Assesment Camp

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November 30th, 2015Coaches Needed for Maccabiah Games

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November 19th, 2015Balloholics Announce Their 2015-16 ABA Roster

Nov18, 2015 Balloholics Senior Men’s Basketball team announced their roster to start the 2015/16 http://aba.balloholic.com/schedule/roster/ season their second in the American Basketball Association. Five players...

November 19th, 2015Canada Basketball Moves Forward with National Alignment Initiative

BASKETBALL IN CANADA TAKES STEPS FORWARD ON NATIONAL ALIGNMENT National federation signs MOU with CIS and creates new commission for officials Click HERE to read the full Media Release

November 18th, 2015viaSport Launches New Gender Equity Initiative

Basketball BC is excited about viaSport's new gender equity initiative. Allison McNeill was one of three unveiling the new program November 17th. To read the full article, click HERE. For complete information about the initiative from...

November 10th, 2015Partners Council seeking Team BC coaches for Toronto 2017 North American Indigenous Games

Victoria, BC – The Aboriginal Sport, Recreation and Physical Activity Partners Council (Partners Council) is seeking committed and enthusiastic sport leaders for volunteer coach positions to serve on Team BC in various sports for the 2017...

November 9th, 2015Tune in to the Basketball Hour

The Basketball Hour, hosted by Basketball Alberta’s Executive Director, Paul Sir, is a one hour program covering a number of basketball topics including developments in basketball in Canada through Canada Basketball, the provincial...

November 3rd, 2015CIS Final 8 Menâ€™s Basketball Championship Coming to UBC!

The CIS Final 8 Men’s Basketball Championship is coming to UBC in March 2016. For the first time in 44 years, UBC will play host to Canada’s national basketball championship. The tournament will take place March 17-20,...

October 26th, 2015NBA rolls out Jr. NBA youth program and "Rookie Division" in Canada

TORONTO - As the success of basketball continues to skyrocket in this country, the NBA is bringing the game to younger children in Canada. The Jr. NBA launched its youth basketball program in Canada this week for children ages 14 and under,...

October 20th, 2015Basketball BC Partnership Announcement

Canadian Direct Insurance is pleased to partner with Basketball BC to provide special discounts and enhanced coverage to Basketball BC members and staff on their home, condo, townhome, and tenant insurance.‌‌ Canadian...

October 16th, 2015Coaching Opportunity with Balloholics

Balloholics Youth program based in Burnaby BC have an opportunity for basketball coaches for development practices in our program. Program growth is creating opportunities within our program on all levels. Candidates should be NCCP level 2...

October 16th, 2015Basketball BC's Stephanie at City Hall

Last night at Vancouver City Hall Council Chambers, our own “Steph” was one of three women asked to speak on their experiences achieving what they have and overcoming the obstacles and challenges of being a woman in sport. Steph...

October 7th, 2015Basketball BC Youth Coaching Summit

Basketball BC is excited to announce the Youth Coaching Summit in conjunction with Superconference. This Coaching Summit is perfect for those who coach in the 8-14 year old age group including SNYB coaches. Space is...

October 2nd, 2015Basketball BC Provincial Team Coaches Recruitment

Basketball BC is currently accepting coaches applications for its Provincial Teams programs at the U15, U16 & U17 levels. Provincial teams participate in various local tournaments and U.S. based NCAA sanctioned events. Provincial teams at the...