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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...

September 28th, 2015Thanks to All Who Took Part in a Successful National Coaches Week!!

Coaches Week...

September 28th, 2015Call for Junior Womenâ€™s National Team Coach Applications.

Click HERE to read the complete Canada Basketball coaching job outlines.

September 21st, 2015Over 40 coaches take part in BBC's Provincial Coach Shaun McGuinness' clinic in Kelowna to kickoff National Coaches Week.

A great turnout for this clinic! Click HERE to see the terrific group photo! Click HERE to see the full list of FREE clinics that Basketball BC has organized for this week.

September 21st, 2015National Coaches Week Kicks Off Today

NATIONAL COACHES WEEK KICKS OFF IN BRITISH COLUMBIA September 19 - 27 National Coaches Week kicks off today, September 19 as Canadians coast-to-coast come together in the celebration of coaches from grassroots to professional...

September 18th, 2015Superconference Registration Now Open!

Basketball BC is pleased to announce Superconference 2015. Click HERE for Online Registration. Basketball BC Coach membership required. (If needed, membership fee will be added to registration cost.). At the door registration fee...

September 15th, 2015Check This Out!

Go to our 'Parents' or 'Coach' pages to read some great articles on school athletics topics in the August 2015 edition of 'School Administrator' magazine including one by our own Chris Kennedy

September 11th, 2015ABA News....

Balloholics are happy and proud to pass along the good news that former 2014 ABA Senior Team member Rei Jensen has signed his first pro contract to play for C.B. Castelldefels in Barcelona Spain. To read the complete press release click HERE.

September 3rd, 2015Americas Masters Games One Year Out

The inaugural version of the Americas Masters Games takes place in Vancouver from August 26 to September 4, 2016 and expects upwards of 10,000 mature aged athlete participants. Click HERE to read the full press release.