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HAPPY INTERNATIONAL WOMEN’s DAY Canada Basketball announced (this morning) the launch of the “Mad Love” initiative to recognize Girls and Women on International Women’s Day program – described in the release...

March 3rd, 2021Celebrate International Women's Day 2021

SIX WAYS TO CELEBRATE INTERNATIONAL WOMEN'S DAY As March 8 approaches, Basketball BC wants to celebrate and acknowledge International Women's Day. In honor of International Women’s Day, here are six things, from viaSport,...

March 1st, 20212021 Pink Whistle Campaign

March 8, 2021: The BCBOA (BC Basketball Officials Association) would like to say: "THANK YOU" to our friends and family members who have made a generous contribution to our 2021 Pink Whistle Cancer Awareness...

February 26th, 2021Basketball BC and BCBOA Sign MOU to Merge

Langley, BC – Basketball BC and the BC Basketball Officials Association (BCBOA) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to merge the BCBOA into Basketball BC effective April 30, 2021. “We are excited to announce the merging of...

February 25th, 2021Job Posting - UVIC Vikes Head Coach and Program Leader, Women's Basketball

The University of Victoria has an exciting coaching employment opportunity. They are seeking applicants for a Full-Time Head Coach and Program Leader, Women's Basketball. FOR MORE INFORMATION Application deadline: February 26,...

February 23rd, 2021Basketball BC Mourns the Passing of Felix Gonzalez

Basketball BC is deeply saddened to hear of the passing of BC basketball official and coach, Felix Gonzalez. Felix was a highly accomplished official having officiated at the Canada West, USports, and PACWEST levels as well as being selected...

February 8th, 2021Women in Basketball Month

WOMEN IN BASKETBALL MONTH TIPS-OFF ON INTERNATIONAL WOMEN’S DAY TORONTO, ON (February 1, 2021) – Throughout the month of March, Canada Basketball will be hosting, Women in Basketball Month, a webinar series that celebrates and...

February 4th, 20212021 15U National Championships Cancelled

TORONTO, Ont. (February 4, 2021) – Canada Basketball announced Thursday the cancellation of the 2021 Canada Basketball 15U Men’s & Women’s National Championships due the ongoing coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. Canada...

December 3rd, 2020Canada Basketball Now Accepting Nominees

Canada Basketball is now accepting nominations for the Canadian Basketball Hall of Fame Class of 2021. MORE NOMINATION INFORMATION HALL OF FAME Deadline for nominations is December 31, 2020 NOMINATION FORM -...

November 23rd, 2020Basketball BC mourns the passing of Carling Muir

Basketball BC is saddened to hear of the passing of former Langara star, Carling Muir. "Carling Muir rallied from a brain tumour diagnosis to be named the B.C. college league's player of the year in 2007-08. She died Sunday at the age...

October 8th, 2020Basketball BC Joins Forces with Fraser Valley Bandits for Landmark Partnership

BASKETBALL BC ANNOUNCES FRASER VALLEY BANDITS AS NAMING RIGHTS PARTNER OF BANDITS YOUTH BASKETBALL LEAGUE, CLUB CHAMPIONSHIPS AND 3X3 BASKETBALL PROJECTS Metro League, Club Championships, rebranded as Bandits Youth Basketball League and...

September 21st, 2020National Coaches Week Contest

National Coaches Week provides coaches with the recognition they deserve for the time they devote to ensuring Canadians live an active, healthy lifestyle. From September 19 - 27, 2020, encourage yourself to say thanks to the coaches...

September 19th, 2020Local Sport Relief Fund

Local Sport Relief Fund: now open for applications viaSport and the Province of B.C. are pleased to announce that the Local Sport Relief Fund is now open and accepting applications from eligible organizations until October 16,...

September 16th, 2020Canada Summer Games POSTPONEMENT ANNOUNCEMENT

An announcement was made at 2:30pm ET this afternoon to postpone the Niagara 2021 Canada Summer Games due to continued pubic health concerns relating to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. The COVID-19 pandemic would have likely affect and...

September 3rd, 2020Congratulations to Steve Nash

Basketball BC congratulates Steve Nash on being announced as the Head Coach of the NBA's Brooklyn Nets. CANADA BASKETBALL NEWS RELEASE

May 28th, 2020BCRPA Restarting Guidelines

The BC Recreation and Parks Association's (BCRPA) Recreation and Parks Sector Guideline for Restarting Operations has been approved by the Province. The Guideline provides a framework for the recreation sector to develop restart...

May 14th, 2020Basketball BC Mourns the Passing of Bill Stebbings

Basketball BC is saddened to hear of the passing of Bill Stebbings, former longtime boys basketball coach at Seaquam Secondary. Read more about Bill Stebbings at Howard Tsumura's VARSITY LETTERS.

May 8th, 2020Douglas College Seeks Men's HC

DOUGLAS COLLEGE MEN’S BASKETBALL HEAD COACH POSITION Douglas College invites fully qualified candidates to apply for this Men’s Basketball, Head Coach, Part-time Contract Position. The successful candidate will have the proven...