BC Wheelchair Sports

We provide wheelchair sports opportunities for people in BC from the grassroots to the elite level
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[Canadian Paralympic Team @CDNParalympics]

🚨 We’re hiring! @CDNParalympics is looking for a Classification and Wellness Officer who will play a vital role in strengthening the Paralympic System in Canada. 🇨🇦🏅

👉💻 Submit your application by November 18, 2024: https://t.co/om5mrbj5Rr

[Neil Squire @NeilSquireSoc]

On Friday, our Burnaby staff took part in a networking event at the @RichmondOval with our BC SCI Network partners @SCI_BC, @DisabilityFdn, @BCWBS, and @BCWSA.

#NeilSquire #BCSCINetwork #Collaboration #SpinalCordInjury #CreativeEmploymentOptions #Solutions @MakerMakeChange

[Wheelchair Rugby Canada @WCRugbyCanada]

Coach Patrick Côté believes in collaboration and respect: "Together, we can find answers."

Read more about his approach as we prepare for the Paralympics:

https://t.co/2uYJiTEVmH

[BC Wheelchair Sports @BCWSA]

Shout out to our guys Trevor Hirschfield, Byron Green and Joel Ewert and the rest of the squad named to the 2024 @CDNParalympics Wheelchair Rugby Team heading to Paris.

[Canadian Paralympic Team @CDNParalympics]

Thrilled to share that 12 exceptional wheelchair rugby athletes have been nominated to represent Canada at the Paris 2024 Paralympic Games! 🏉🇨🇦

@wcrugbycanada I #Paris2024 #CanadianParalympicTeam #WheelchairRugby #GreatnessMovesUs

https://t.co/sG73pu8ZCi

[Devin Heroux @Devin_Heroux]

50 DAYS AWAY FROM THE PARALYMPICS

One of the last stops in our @cbcsports HQ before heading to France on Monday. The excitement is building.

The final push to Paris 2024. Check out these 🇨🇦@WCBballCanada t-shirts to support the teams at the Paralympics: https://t.co/mVed9FWcH5

[BC Wheelchair Sports @BCWSA]

Seven emerging talents will compete in the Junior Division at the ITF Futures Vancouver International Wheelchair Tennis Tournament - Thursday through Sunday at Kits Beach.
https://t.co/AvSZ6pJJT4

[CBC Sports @cbcsports]

The countdown is ON⏱

50 days until the #Paris2024 Paralympics 👏🎆 @CDNParalympics

[Canadian Paralympic Team @CDNParalympics]

From day one dreams to the world stage, our Canadian Para athletes are showing the world how #GreatnessMovesUs. 🌟 Watch our new video, launched with @cbcsports and @RC_Sports today, and celebrate the spirit of the #ParalympicMovement

https://t.co/puoSgLGanJ

[viaSport @viaSportBC]

Our Designated Sport Organizations continue to #MakeSportBetter! 🌟

All designated sport organizations help to advance the Ministry’s Pathways to Sport and create sport experiences that are welcoming, diverse, and safe: https://t.co/5JhVbIejlZ.

[Devin Heroux @Devin_Heroux]

Tomorrow marks 50 days until the Paralympics and landmarks across Canada will light up in either red, violet or gold.

It's called “IGNITE the Lights Across Canada”

Here's the list to see if landmarks are lighting up in your city: https://t.co/alOag9DOsP

[BC Wheelchair Sports @BCWSA]

Thanks to @KamThisWeek for coming out to this weekend's ITF Futures Kamloops Legacy Wheelchair Tennis Tournament at the Kamloops Tennis Centre! https://t.co/K9bBkN9OVg

[BC Wheelchair Sports @BCWSA]

RT @viaSportBC: Announcing our 2024/25 Designated Organizations!

Our Designated Provincial Sport Organizations ensure that the sport you a…

[Paralympic Games @Paralympics]

"I really do think that the Paralympic Movement is about diversity, about inclusion," two-time Paralympian Robyn Love 🇬🇧 says.

#Paralympics #GameChangers #WheelchairBasketball @_IWBF @ParalympicsGB @Robyn_Love13

[BC Wheelchair Sports @BCWSA]

The ITF Futures Kamloops Legacy Wheelchair Tennis Tournament starts this Friday at the Kamloops Tennis Centre! Check out our Tournament Preview: https://t.co/470Q7HRSjK

[Canadian Paralympic Team @CDNParalympics]

Proud moment for @AthleticsCanada athletes! Nine athletes have met the standard for Paris 2024, including seven first-time Paralympic hopefuls. 🇨🇦🎉

The official team announcement will be announced at a later date. 📆

https://t.co/EYzmsGjDot

[Louis Daignault @louisdaignault]

Para athletics notebook: Bell Track and Field Trials @AthleticsCanada https://t.co/ho2qusip2q

[BC Wheelchair Sports @BCWSA]

Thomas Venos is Canada's top-ranked athlete in the Men's Open Division. He's currently 54th in the world, having a banner season in 2024 with one ITF Singles and 3 ITF Doubles titles added to his collection.

[BC Wheelchair Sports @BCWSA]

We're hosting the ITF Futures Kamloops Legacy Wheelchair Tennis Tournament this weekend at the Kamloops Tennis Centre. Elite wheelchair tennis athletes from across Canada and the world will compete in the Men's, Women's, Quad, and Junior Divisions.

Open to the public and free!

[BC Wheelchair Sports @BCWSA]

Meet the BCWSA Team heading to the 2024 Bell Track and Field Trials in Montreal.