• Developmental Programs

  • Weekly programs that combine skill development and fun and give athletes of a range of experience levels the opportunity to train, pursue their goals, and connect with peers and coaches. Whether you’re just looking to improve your fitness or aiming to make a provincial team, there’s a place for you at our weekly sport-specific programs.

Wheelchair Rugby

  • Richmond Wheelchair Rugby

    Adults – Fridays 6-8pm and Saturdays 11:30am-1pm
    Juniors – Saturdays 10-11:30am
    Richmond Olympic Oval
    Contact Nathan Bragg –
    nathansbragg@gmail.com

    City of Kelowna Wheelchair Rugby

    Wednesdays 4-5:30pm
    Parkinson Recreation Centre
    Contact Kendra Todd –
    kendra@bcwheelchairsports.com

    Vancouver Wheelchair Rugby

    Thursdays 6:30-8:30
    Raycam Cooperative Centre
    Contact Nathan Bragg –
    nathansbragg@gmail.com

  • Prince George Wheelchair Rugby

    Wednesdays: 7:30-9pm

    Northern Sports Centre

    Contact: Brandy Stiles – northern@bcwheelchairsports.com

     

    Victoria Wheelchair Rugby

    Sundays: 1-2pm

    PISE

    Contact: Byron Green – byrondgreen@hotmail.com

     

Wheelchair Tennis

  • Surrey Wheelchair Tennis Program

    Sundays 7-9pm
    Junior/Adult Lessons
    Surrey Tennis Centre – 5891 144 Street, Surrey
    Coach Sarah Hunter
    Equipment available when requested in advance

    Contact: Makenna Bailey – makenna@bcwheelchairsports.com

     

    Abbotsford Junior Wheelchair Tennis Program

    Great West Fitness and Tennis
    Mondays 5:30-7pm
    Wednesdays 5:30-7pm

    Coach Tony Illescu
    Contact Makenna Bailey – makenna@bcwheelchairsports.com

    Kamloops Wheelchair Tennis

    Kamloops Tennis Centre

    Adult and Junior coaching is available.

    Contact: Makenna Bailey at makenna@bcwheelchairsports.com

     

  • Vancouver Wheelchair Tennis Program

    Saturdays at UBC Tennis Centre
    9-10:15am (Women’s Clinic)
    10:15-11:30am (Intermediate/Advanced)
    Coach Matt Bees
    Contact: Makenna Bailey – makenna@bcwheelchairsports.com

    Victoria Wheelchair Tennis

    Panorama Recreation Centre

    Wednesdays 5:45-6:45pm (Junior)
    Thursdays 6:45-8:15pm (Adult)

    Coach: Eva Miller

    Contact: Hannah Nawroth – Hnawroth@panoramarec.bc.ca

     

     

     

     

     

    City of Kelowna Junior Wheelchair Tennis Program

    Parkinson Recreation Centre (Indoor in Fall/Winter)
    Thursdays 3-4:30pm
    Coach Eva Miller
    Contact – Eva Miller – evamiller252@gmail.com

Wheelchair Athletics

  • Fall 2024 Wheelchair Racing Program

    What: Wheelchair Racing: Improve your technique, get faster/stronger and have fun
    When: 6;15-7:4pm on Mondays from October 21 to December 9
    Who: Practices are open to racers of all skill and experience levels and led by Coach Hustvedt
    Where: Richmond Olympic Oval – 6111 River Road, Richmond
    Equipment: Racing chairs are available upon request, see below for contact information.

    Contact: Program Coordinator Jonathan Luk at jonathan@bcwheelchairsports.com– you must RSVP to confirm attendance

    Fall Seated Throws Program – Richmond

    What: Seated Throws: Throw Shot Put, Discus, Javelin and/or Club and work on your strength and technique.
    When: Thursdays from 230-3:45pm – October 10- December 12
    Who: New and returning participants and volunteers. Open to all skill and experience levels and led by Coach Ross McCallum.
    Where: Richmond Olympic Oval – 6111 River Road
    Equipment: Available upon request

    Contact: Program Coordinator Jonathan Luk – jonathan@bcwheelchairsports.com you must RSVP to confirm attendance

    Fall Seated Throws Program – Coquitlam

    What: Seated Throws: Throw Shot Put, Discus, Javelin and/or Club and work on your strength and technique.
    When: Wednesdays 5:45pm-6:45pm October 23 to December 23
    Who: New and returning participants and volunteers. Open to all skill and experience levels and led by Coach Ross McCallum.
    Where: RC McDonald Elementary – 2550 Leduc Avenue, Coquitlam
    Equipment: Available upon request

    Contact: Jonathan Luk – jonathan@bcwheelchairsports.com you must RSVP to confirm attendance

  • Strength and Conditioning

    What: Strength and Conditioning sessions in the gym with Coach Ross
    Who: Ideal for Seated Throwers, the sessions will be led by Coach Ross McCallum and key volunteers.
    When: 6-7:30pm on Wednesdays – October 9 to December 11
    Where: Richmond Olympic Oval – 6111 River Road
    Limited capacity
    Contact: Jonathan Luk at jonathan@bcwheelchairsports.com to learn more about joining as an athlete or as a volunteer

Upcoming Events

    • Wheelchair Loan Program

    • Need a chair? Our Wheelchair Loan Program allows participants to rent a sports for an affordable annual or monthly fee! Financial Assistance is also available for those in need.

      The wheelchair loan program includes rugby chairs, tennis chairs, racing chairs and throwing frames.

      Contact Matthew McDonell or your sport coordinator to learn more!

    • Rent a Chair