Join BCWSA and BCWBS On Our Welcome Back Tour

Sport is back, We’re Back and We’re coming to a community near you! 

Join BC Wheelchair Basketball Society and BC Wheelchair Sports Association at a community near you for our Welcome Back Tour!

Participants are invited to attend our Let’s Play “Have-A-Go” Day to try Wheelchair Athletics, Wheelchair Basketball, Wheelchair Tennis and Wheelchair Rugby in a fun and inclusive setting – ACROSS THE PROVINCE!

Meet friends, play games, learn about programs in your community and connect with our coaches! These events are open to youth 18 and under, with all equipment provided and all abilities welcome. Children are encouraged to bring a friend or family member to participate with them.

Check out the attached calendar for our upcoming “BCWSA & BCWBS WELCOME BACK TOUR” to see when we’ll be in a city near you!

Contact: Please contact Program Coordinator Ana Karanovic with any questions by email at ana@bcwheelchairsports.com
Registration: SIGN UP HERE

 *Registration is encouraged but drop-ins are always welcome

Event 1: Unwin Park (Surrey): Chair Swap and Park Day

Day: Thursday July 29th, 2021
Time: 10:30am – 3:30pm
Location: Unwin Park (13313 68 Ave, Surrey, BC V3W 2E8)
Age: Youth 18 and under
Registration: SIGN UP HERE

Parents. Has your child grown during the pandemic? Is their sports chair now a better fit for a younger sibling? Maybe it’s time for a change. Do you have flat tires you don’t know what to do with? Has your chair been out of use for the better part of a year? Might be time for a tune up. Bring your chair (and your child) to our event and we will help with maintenance and swap out equipment for a better fit while you explore a bunch of wheelchair sports and have fun!

If you have any questions, please contact Ana Karanovic at ana@bcwheelchairsports.com
 

Event 2: Welcome Back Tour (Junior Have A Go Day In Abbotsford)

Date: Sunday, August 8 
Time: 11am-3pm
Ages: 18 and younger
Location: Yale Court Park (2551 Yale Court, Abbotsford, BC)

Join BCWSA, BCWBS, and Let’s Play BC at Yale Court Park for a fun afternoon of wheelchair sports. Participants will get to try a range of wheelchair sports including athletics, basketball, tennis and rugby.

Our friends at SportAbility BC will also be joining us and giving participants an opportunity to try boccia and power soccer. To learn more about these sports and SportAbility, visit sportability.ca and/or contact Jade Werger at  jadewerger@sportabilitybc.ca  

Event 3: Welcome Back Tour (All Ages Have-A-Go Day in Kamloops) POSTPONED

Date: Monday, August 9
Time: 3:30-6:30pm 
Ages: All Ages (Juniors and Adults)
Location: Westsyde Centennial Park ( 705 Franklin Rd, Kamloops, BC) 

Individuals of all ages are invited to join us Westsyde Centennial Park in Kamloops for an afternnon of exciting wheelchair sports. Come out and try the sports we offer and learn from our knowledgable and inclusive staff about how to get involved in Wheelchair Sports.

Equipment will be provided and the event is free for all to attend!
 

Event 4: Welcome Back Tour (Junior Have-A-Go Day in Salmon Arm) 

Date: Tuesday, August 10 
Time: TBD
Ages: 18 and Under
Location: Shuswap Middle School ( 171 30 St SE, Salmon Arm)

Participants 18 and under are invited to join BCWSA, BCWBS and Let’s Play BC on Tuesday August 10th for a fun day of wheelchair sports at Shuswap Middle School in Salmon Arm. Come and try out a range of wheelchair sports, equipment is provided and it’s FREE to attend, so bring a friend!  

Event 5: Welcome Back Tour (Junior Have-A Go Day In Vernon) POSTPONED

Date: Wednesday, August 11
Ages: 18 and Under
Location: MacDonald Park (
Participants 18 and under are invited to join BCWSA, BCWBS and Let’s Play BC on Wednesday, August 11th for a fun day of wheelchair sports at MacDonald Park in Vernon. Come and try out a range of wheelchair sports, equipment is provided and it’s FREE to attend, so bring a friend!  

Event 6: Welcome Back Tour (Junior Have-A-Go Day in Kelowna) – POSTPONED

Date: Thursday, August 12
Ages: Ages 18 and Under
Location: Parkinson Recreation Centre (1800 Parkinson Way, Kelowna)

Participants 18 and under are invited to join BCWSA, BCWBS and Let’s Play BC on Thursday, August 12th for a fun day of wheelchair sports at Parkinson Recreation Centre in Kelowna. Come and try out a range of wheelchair sports, equipment is provided and it’s FREE to attend, so bring a friend!
 

Event 7: Welcome Back Tour (Junior Have-A-Go Day in Nanaimo)

Date: Saturday, August 21
Ages: 18 and Under
Location: Harewood Centennial Park (740 Howard Avenue, Nanaimo)

Participants 18 and under are invited to join BCWSA, BCWBS and Let’s Play BC on Thursday, August 12th for a fun day of wheelchair sports at Harewood Centential Park in Nanaimo. Come and try out a range of wheelchair sports, equipment is provided and it’s FREE to attend, so bring a friend!
 

Event 8: Welcome Back Tour (Junior Have-A-Go Day in Victoria)

Date: Sunday, August 22
Ages: 18 and Under
Location: CARSA at the University of Victoria (Gabriola Road, Victoria)

Participants 18 and under are invited to join BCWSA, BCWBS and Let’s Play BC on Thursday, August 12th for a fun day of wheelchair sports at Harewood Centential Park in Nanaimo. Come and try out a range of wheelchair sports, equipment is provided and it’s FREE to attend, so bring a friend!