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August 27th, 2014Taya Hanson - Camp Pass It On

Taya Hanson (Kelowna, BC), was one of three Canadians to attend Camp Pass It On in Turkey this August. Basketball BC was proud to be able to support her with this wonderful opportunity. Taya took time to blog about the experience - read an...

August 25th, 2014Highlights From Camp Pass It On

Taya Hanson (Kelowna), Emily Wright (Vancouver) and Rowan Barrett Jr. recently attended Camp Pass It On, held in Istanbul, Turkey August 11-17. Camp Pass It On focused on social responsiblity and was organized by the Turkey Basketball...

August 20th, 2014Wright on Time - Checking in with Emily Wright

BBC spoke recently with Assistant Coach of the Simon Fraser University Women's Basketball Team, Emily Wright. Emily was also Head Coach of the U15 Girls Team at National's that finished 4th. BBC: Emily, welcome and thanks...

August 18th, 2014Straight from the Coach's Mouth - Rich Goulet

Rich Goulet, a member of the Basketball BC Hall of Fame and recipient of the "Prime Ministers Volunteer Award", spoke recently following the Canada Basketball Nationals tournament in Edmonton. BBC: Rich, thanks very much for...

August 13th, 2014Talking Hoops with Jessica Hanson

Jessica Hanson, (Little Flower Academy), was a member of Team BC's U17 National team that finished 6th this year in Edmonton. Hanson was also named to the 2nd Team All Star Team, finishing 2nd in total points, 3rd in total assists, 3rd in...

August 5th, 2014Team BC Makes History at 2014 NAIG

Team BC emerged victorious, making history in Regina during the 2014 North American Indigenous Games. They are the first team in history to win both the Overall Team Title and the John Fletcher Spirit Award, which is presented to the contingent...

August 1st, 2014Basketball BC Launches U14 Metro League

U14 Metro League In response to numerous requests to provide additional playing opportunities for athletes at the U14 level, Basketball BC is pleased to announce the launch of the Boys and Girls U14 Metro League for Autumn 2014. The league...

July 22nd, 2014Steve Nash Documentary Screening During KitsFest

Saturday August 9th during KitsFest the scene will be set for a unique community event involving Canadian Basketball Star, Steve Nash as his documentary, "Nash" is set to be shown. This will be the first time a movie screening has...

July 17th, 2014A Family Affair at the BC Summer Games

Long time Basketball BC hall of fame emcee, former board member and academy proponent, Chris Kennedy is taking his entire family to Nanaimo for the 2014 BC Summer Games. Read more here

July 16th, 2014The Lynden Adidas Challenge - In Photos

Click here for photos from the Lynden Adidas Challenge for U14 and U15 boys and girls.

July 11th, 2014Canadians Invited to Camp Pass It On

Taya Hanson of Kamloops, Rowan Barrett Jr. (Athletes), and Emily Wright of Vancouver (Coach) have been invited to travel to Turkey and take part in Camp Pass It On. The Camp, held by the Turkey Basketball Federation, is a social...

June 14th, 20142013 Steve Nash Youth Challenge Recap

2013 Steve Nash Youth Basketball Challenge Recap This past weekend, Basketball BC, in partnership with Special Olympics BC and the...

May 16th, 2014Press Release - 2014 Hall of Fame Awards and Gala

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May 12th, 20142014 Hall of Fame & Awards

The 2014 Basketball BC Hall of Fame & Awards were held at the Langley Events Centre this past Saturday, May 10th. Congratulations to all our winners and inductees! Check out the photo's on our Facebook page here:...

January 28th, 2014Ed Terris Scholarship Applications Now Being Accepted

ED TERRIS MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIPS GENERAL INFORMATION WHO WAS ED TERRIS? Ed Terris was an outstanding teacher and coach. He taught for many years at North Delta Secondary School and then moved into Administration at...