Former Canadian Sr. Women's Wheelchair Basketball Coach Tim Frick honoured with Geoff Gowan Award for Lifetime Achievement - Read More (152k pdf) One-Year-T-Go to WWRC! September 2009, marked one-year-out from the World Wheelchair Rugby Championships to be held from September 17th to 26th, 2010 at the Olympic Oval in Richmond, BC. Many special events and celebrations will be held from this time forward, including programs in several schools throughout the lower mainland. Students from James Gilmore Elementary School in Richmond and members of the Canadian National Wheelchair Rugby Team were on hand at the Richmond Oval earlier this month for the official launch of the school programs and to mark the occasion of one-year-to-go to the WWRC. Release (57k pdf) | Facts about the 2010 WWRC (274k pdf) BCWSA and Sport BC can help reduce your travel costs Through an arrangement with Sport BC, all BCWSA members, clubs and teams are now eligible to receive preferred rates on: Room rentals with Sandman Hotels, Inns and Suites across Canada Car rentals with Avis Rent-A-Car in Western Canada Not only is this a great way for you to save on travel costs, it's also a way for you to contribute to BCWSA because BC Wheelchair Sports will receive 5% on the total value of all bookings made using our special code! Here's how it works: Sandman Agreement When making reservations with Sandman Hotels, just quote the BC Wheelchair Sports booking code "BCWS" which entitles you to the Best Available Rate (BAR). The earlier you book in advance, the cheaper the rate will be. Avis Rent-A-Car Agreement When making a reservation with Avis Rent-A-Car, please use the Sport BC Avis Worldwide Discount Number (AWD#): S497200. This code can be used by anyone at any time, and will enforce a price ceiling that you can be charged for the rental, including during peak seasons. If the advertised price is lower than the price associated with this code, you will be charged the cheaper of the two. More information Vancouver Dueck Powerglides inducted into BC Sports Hall of Fame On December 2, 2008, the BC Sports Hall of Fame announced the selection of eight individuals and two teams for Induction as part of its 2009 class. Selection for induction recognizes excellence in sport, contribution to sport and the impact on sport in British Columbia, in the categories of athlete, team, builder, and pioneer. We are pleased to announce that the Vancouver Dueck Powerglides Wheelchair Basketball Team will be inducted into the BC Sports Hall of Fame in the Pioneer category. (Photo: Ann Mowat, the wife of Powerglides founding member Doug Mowat represents the team joining the other 2009 Inductees.) more Premier's Athletic Awards Each year, the top male and female athlete in each of the 43 sports in the B.C. Athlete Assistance Program are honoured by the Premier and Minister responsible for Sport at the Premier's Athletic Awards. These awards honour athletes who, through their commitment to excellence, hard work and determination, leave their mark on sport in B.C. Award recipients are nominated by their provincial sport organization. Past recipients include Paralympian wheelchair basketball player Marni Abbott and Boccia athlete Paul Gauthier. The Premiers Athletic Award Recipients' photos and accomplishments are displayed at the BC Sport Hall of Fame and Museum at BC Place Stadium in Vancouver. SIRC News