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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...

August 29th, 2022Passing of Don Steen

It is with sadness, but also admiration and respect, that Basketball BC acknowledge the loss of Don Steen. He was recognized for his talents as an athlete, coach and builder of BC’s and Canada’s sport community. He passed away...

July 4th, 2022BBC Announcement - Manager, Youth Programs and Special Events (Temporary)

Basketball BC is pleased to announce Philippe (Phil) Mvondo will be joining our team July 4, 2022 – January 6, 2023, in the position of Manager, Youth Programs and Special Events. Connor Ranspot will be taking leave In August and will...

June 28th, 2022Kitsfest Female 3x3 Divisions Announcement

2022 marks the 15th Annual Kitsfest event and Kitsfest is excited to offer two new divisions to it's basketball competition: - 3v3 Women’s Division - 3v3 High School Girls Division The entry fee is $150...

June 14th, 2022Marah Dykstra - Named to U18 Canada National Team

Congratulation to Marah Dykstra on being selected to the U18 Junior Womens National Team. The team will be competing at the FIBA America’s competition later this month. Hoping to win a berth to the 2023 FIBA world...

May 17th, 2022Basketball BC Call for Volunteers

Call for Volunteers! We are looking for volunteers to assist us with some upcoming events. - 2022 3x3 Canada Quest - June 4th-5th - Langley Events...

May 11th, 20223x3 Canada Quest Announcement

Basketball BC and the Fraser Valley Bandits will partner to host the British Columbia 3x3 Canada Quest tournament presented by Essence Properties at Langley Events Centre (LEC) on June 4th and...

April 27th, 2022Lawrie Johns Retirement Announcement

After 22 exemplary years of leadership with Basketball BC and the past 14 years as the Executive Director, Lawrie Johns has announced he is retiring as of May 6, 2022. Lawrie, grew up in Regina, Saskatchewan where he met his late wife, Barbara...

April 27th, 2022Interim Executive Director Announcement

Basketball BC’s Board of Directors are pleased to announce that Shawn Dheensaw will be appointed as the Interim Executive Director as of May 7, 2022. Shawn has served as a Director of Basketball BC for the past 10 years. Shawn...