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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...

March 31st, 2022BC Basketball Festival Announcement

FRASER VALLEY BANDITS, CEBL, BASKETBALL BC, CANADA BASKETBALL, ISPARC AND BC WHEELCHAIR BASKETBALL SOCIETY PARTNER TO HOST THE INAUGURAL BC BASKETBALL FESTIVAL AT THE LANGLEY EVENTS CENTRE Link to full...

February 24th, 2022U10-15 Division Champions League Winners 2021-22

U13-15 Girls A Division Champions - AthElite U14-1 U13-15 Girls B Division Champions - AthElite U13-2 U14-15 Boys Division Champions - 3D Elite U14 U12-13 Boys A Division Champions - Split Second Black U13 U12-13 Boys B...

January 20th, 20222022 BC Summer Games Coaches

Basketball BC is looking for contract coaches interested in coaching at the 2022 BC Summer Games taking place July 20-24 in Prince George, BC. U13 athletes play 3x3 basketball and U14 athletes play 5 on 5 basketball at the Summer Games. Head...

January 14th, 2022BBC Mourns the Passing of Mel Davis

Basketball BC is saddened to hear of the passing of Basketball BC Hall of Famer, Mel Davis. Read more about Mel Davis and his legendary basketball career.

December 24th, 2021Return to Sport

Update # 22 This update outlines the latest PHO order as of Dec. 22 concerning Gatherings and Events The PHO Order on Gatherings and Events has been updated with restrictions on sport tournaments, spectator capacity and...

December 20th, 20212022 Girls Provincial Team Head Coaches

Luyken, Schuetze and Tuchscherer Named Head Coaches for 2022 Basketball BC U15 and U17 Girls Provincial Teams and U18 Canada Games Team Dec. 20, 2021 - Basketball BC Director of Girls High Performance Shaun McGuinness, is excited to announce...

December 20th, 20212022 Girls Provincial Team Head Coaches

December 20th, 2021Return to Sport

This update outlines the latest PHO order as of Dec. 22 concerning Gatherings and Events The PHO Order on Gatherings and Events has been updated with restrictions on sport tournaments, spectator capacity and recreational sport. To...

December 6th, 2021U16-U18 Champions League Winners

U16 Girls Division Champions - AthElite U14 U16 Boys Division Champions - 3D U16 Elite U18 Girls Division Champions - Poco Galaxy U18 Boys Division Champions - 3D Varsity...