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Sport BC PRESIDENTS’ AWARD – Stu Graham The Presidents’ Award is presented annually to volunteers from Sport BC member organizations who represent the spirit of volunteerism, and whose...

February 28th, 2023Vancouver Bandits and Grade 9 Boys Invitational Basketball Championships

The Vancouver Bandits and Grade 9 Boys Invitational Basketball Championships welcome all Grade 8 and Grade 9 boys across the province to join us in Surrey on Saturday, March 4th for the BC High School Grade 9 Boys Provincial 3x3 Championships. The...

February 17th, 2023Embracing Equity - VIASPORT INTERNATIONAL WOMEN’S DAY VIRTUAL EVENT

viaSport is hosting a virtual event for International Women’s Day March 8. The 60-minute event features the theme “Embracing Equity” – Equity isn't just a nice-to-have, it's a must-have. This session is open to...

February 7th, 20232023 Boys Team BC Head Coaches

Basketball BC is pleased to announce our Boys Head Coaches for the 2023 Provincial Teams. Returning after an outstanding national tournament in 2022, James Blake (UVIC) will again lead the U17 Boys, while Aurel David (Douglas College) has...

February 1st, 20232023 Girls Team BC Head Coaches

Nohr and MacGillivary Named Head Coaches for 2023 Basketball BC U15 and U17 Girls Provincial Teams. Basketball BC Director of High-Performance Shaun McGuinness, is pleased to announce the Head Coaches for the 2023 U15 and U17...

December 23rd, 2022Play Safe Bystander Intervention Training

Join us to learn practical and safe techniques to stand up for others! We've partnered with Right to Be to customize their Bystander Intervention in Sport course, and have 5000 places available per session. Please share this with your...

December 21st, 2022Happy Holidays

All of us at Basketball BC join in saying “Thank you” and wishing you a Happy Holiday and prosperous New Year! Our office will be closed December 24, 2022 – January 2, 2023.

December 8th, 2022Call for Applications - 2023 U17 Girls Provincial Team Coaching Staff

Basketball BC is currently accepting applications for the Head and Assistant Coach positions for the 2023 U17 Girls Provincial Teams. This team will represent our province at the National Championships July 30 – August 6 in...

November 9th, 2022EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR ANNOUNCEMENT

Basketball BC’s Board of Directors are pleased to announce Shawn Dheensaw has been appointed as the Executive Director. Shawn was initially appointed as the Interim Executive Director on May 7, 2022. Shawn will continue to apply his...

November 1st, 2022Canada Basketball Verified

Congratulations to New West Elite Basketball! They are the first club in the Verified Program with Basketball BC and Canada Basketball. Verified programs are recognized for being leaders in Safe Sport, as well as their commitment to...

October 27th, 2022Call For Applications - 2023 U15 Boys Provincial Team Coaching Staff

Following a successful 2022 National Championship performance, Basketball BC is looking to hire Head and Assistant Coaches for this upcoming summer. Coaches will take part in Provincial Team Selections at SuperCamp April 14-16, and three...

October 26th, 2022Basketball BC Board Member becomes President of the BC Seniors Games Society

Basketball BC is proud to announce that John Buis, Director Basketball BC was elected as the President, Seniors Games Society (BCSGS). John is new to the BCSGS. He has an extensive background in provincial sports organizations including 25...

October 12th, 2022Canada Basketball Verification Program

The Canada Basketball Verification Program is a new program that has been developed in a partnership between the Basketball BC and Canada Basketball. It is available to all basketball clubs, associations, and community groups in British Columbia...

October 4th, 2022Lawrie Johns Receives an Eric Whitehead Inspired Service Award

Basketball BC and Sport BC would like to congratulate Lawrie Johns who was chosen to receive an Eric Whitehead Inspired Service Award, designed as a special award to honour long-standing contributors to the sporting community in British...

September 26th, 2022ISPARC - Seeking Qualified Basketball Coaches

The Indigenous Sport, Physical Activity and Recreation Council (ISPARC) is seeking qualified basketball coaches to support their Team BC coaches at the five Team BC Regional Basketball Selection Camps. If you are in the area or know of someone who...

September 20th, 20222023 Girls Provincial Team Schedule Announcement

The Basketball BC provincial team program is designed to attract the top female basketball players in the province at the U15 and U17 age categories, with a goal of being medal contenders at the annual Canada Basketball National Championships....

September 14th, 2022BBC Announcement - Coordinator, Officials

Basketball BC is pleased to announce Matthew Goble is joining team, in the position of Coordinator, Officials. Matt has refereed all over the country with longer stops in London, Ontario; Thunder Bay, Ontario; Halifax, Nova Scotia, and now in...

September 3rd, 2022Passing of Dr. Pat McGeer, OC OBC FRSC

Dr. Pat McGeer passed away August 28, 2022, at 95 years of age. As well as a doctor, scientist, and politician, he was an incredibly good basketball player. Dr McGeer was a basketball star in his youth and played on the...