The NETWORK SUMMER 2004 DOUBLE BRONZE FOR BC AT NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIPS BC Wheelchair Basketball Society was game over Quebec 80-70. The team from Quebec would never let thrilled to host 3 exciting days of action BC get away and the score at the half was 41-38 for BC. “It was a from May 21-23rd at the 2004 National tough game for us but we were able to prevail in the end,” said Wheelchair Basketball Championships Peter Taylor, Head Coach of BC. “It was the foul shooting of at Pinetree Community Centre in Richard Peter at the end that saved us. He went six for six.” Peter Coquitlam, BC. Coquitlam Mayor Jon ended the game with 32 points, seven rebounds and five assists, Kingsbury opened the championships followed by Erik Hagreen from BC with 25 points. Not willing to before 300 players, coaches, officials and spectators saying, end the tournament without a medal, the BC Breakers won 74- 46 “Championship tournaments like this one are always an exciting over the Ottawa Jazz in the bronze medal game. BC was up by 10 event in our city. Not only do you provide an opportunity for at the half (33-23) and increased the lead over the length of the local and visiting fans to come out and enjoy top teams in action, second half. Leading all scorers was BC’s Trish Nicholson with 27 these events also raise the profile of the many different sports points and 13 rebounds, followed by Shira Golden with 18 points. open to athletes.” Pat Anderson of Ontario was the MVP of the men’s National In one of the most hotly contested basketball games of the tour- tournament. All-Stars included Joey Johnson (Mantioba), nament, Ontario defeated Manitoba 63-58 to win the Gold Stoutenberg (Ontario), David Eng (Quebec), Richard Peter (BC) medal. In the battle of Alberta the Edmonton Inferno defeated and Jaimie Borisoff (BC). The MVP of the women’s national the Calgary Rollers 70-58 to take the CWBL women’s national tournament was Chantal Benoit of the Ottawa Jazz. All-Stars crown. included Trish Nicholson (BC), Danielle Peers (Edmonton), Kendra Ohama (Calgary), Tracey Ferguson (Quebec) and The BC Men’s team won the bronze medal with a hard fought Jennifer Krempien (Edmonton). more photos on page 2 BC Men's and Women's Teams with their Bronze Medals. credit: Bogetti-Smith Photography 2 The NETWORK Special thanks go out to sponsors and cont. from pg 1 supporters of the 2004 National Wheelchair Basketball Championships: Double Bronze at Nationals GOLD SPONSORS SILVER SPONSORS credit: Bogetti-Smith Photography credit: Bogetti-Smith Photography BC Breakers Trish Nicholson (r) & Carrie Linegar (l) BC’s Ross MacDonald plays tough “D” defend Danielle Peers of Edmonton Inferno. on Manitoba’s Joey Johnson. DOUGLAS COLLEGE CAPTURES BRONZE SPONSORS BRONZE AT 2004 CWBL FINALS Fredericton, New Brunswick hosted the 18th edition of the Canadian Wheelchair Basketball League Finals March 25-28th, 2004. The event featured 8 teams from across Canada: the Winnipeg Thunder, Fredericton A.L. Gullison Allcourts and Saint John Mavericks from New Brunswick; the CIVA Pulsar and Laval Gladiateurs from Quebec; the Twin City Spinners, from Ontario; the Calgary Grizzlies from Alberta; and the Douglas College Lions of British Columbia. Montreal CIVA put up a strong defense combined with some great shooting as they downed the Fredericton A.L. Gullison All Courts 60-54 in the Gold Medal game of the Canadian Wheelchair Basketball League National Championships. In an exciting game, the Douglas College Lions from BC SUPPORTERS edged the Saint John Mavericks 72-68 to in the Bronze Medal contest. The game was a real seesaw battle with the lead changing throughout. With 3 minutes left the teams ICORD were deadlocked 66-66. Kevin Lawrence sank a foul shot with 2 minutes remaining to Canadian Springs Water Company give Saint John a 68-67 led. Then Richard Peter took over and scored four points in the Budget Car & Truck Rental Human Performance last minute to clinch the win. Peter was top scorer with 25 points, and he was closely Team Skyline followed by teammate Ross MacDonald’s 24. Curtis Brownmiller added 11 points for J & P Health Care Douglas. Richard Peter was also named to the all-star team. The NETWORK 3 CANADIAN WHEELCHAIR NEW WESTMINSTER FIRE BASKETBALL TEAMS FIGHTERS ARE HOOPFEST SELECTED FOR ATHENS 2004 CHAMPS The Canadian Wheelchair Basketball BC Wheelchair Basketball Association has announced the Men’s Society would like to extend and Women’s teams that will defend our thanks to all of the par- their gold medals at the Athens ticipating teams, volunteers, Paralympic Games, from September and supporters of Hoofest 17 to 28. Congratulations to BC ath- 2004. Hoopfest was held on letes Jaimie Borisoff, Richard Peter, Saturday April 24th at McMath Secondary School in Richmond Marni Abbott, Arley McNeney, Shira and was a great success, raising $10,850 to support wheelchair Golden, and Jennifer Krempien who basketball programs across BC. After a great day of games, will be joined by Tim Frick, Trish fabulous food including Panago Pizza, coffee from the Bread Nicholson, Carrie Linegar, and Paige Garden, prizes and a great silent auction - the New West Larson as coaching staff. Firefighters were the overall champs of our 11th annual event. Thank you to our teams the New West Kinsmen, West Fraser, and Countries competing in the women’s division are: Australia, the New West, Burnaby, Surrey and Delta Fire Fighters. Canada, Great Britain, Germany, Japan, Mexico, the Netherlands and the USA. Our sincere thanks goes out the students In the men’s division are: Australia, Brazil, Canada, France, at McMath Secondary Germany, Great Britain, Greece, Italy, Iran, Japan, the Nether- School would assisted lands and the USA. at this year’s event and to the many MEN’S TEAM WOMEN’S TEAM organizations who donated prizes incl- Patrick Anderson Marni Abbott uding: WestJet, Shell Jaimie Borisoff Chantal Benoit Canada, Orca Bay Bradley Bowden Tracey Ferguson Sports and Entertain- Dave Durepos Shira Golden ment, Memphis David Eng Jennifer Krempien Grizzlies, Remax Travis Gaertner Linda Kutrowski Realty, CWBA, 2010 Roy Henderson Arley McNeney Legacies Now, Arts Joey Johnson Kendra Ohama Club Theatre, VSO, Adam Lancia Danielle Peers Listell Vancouver Ross Norton Sabrina Pettinicchi Hotel, Jim O’Neill Hotel and Resorts, Richard Peter Lori Radke Splashdown Park, credit: Bogetti-Smith Photography Chris Stoutenburg Karla Tritten New West Firefighter Doug Talaber plays Greater Vancouver defense against a Burnaby Firefighter. Zoo, Vancouver Art Mike Frogley - Head Coach Tim Frick - Head Coach Gallery, Fish House Restaurant, Harbour Cruises, Vancouver Paul Bowes - Assistant Coach Steve Bialowas - Assistant Coach Aquarium, AAA Horse & Carriage in Stanley Park, Westin Jerry Tonello - Assistant Coach Trish Nicholson - Assistant Coach Bayshore, Sammy J Peppers, Museum of Anthropology, Capilano Bill Johnson - Manager Carrie Linegar - Manager Suspension Bridge, Purdy’s Chocolates, Rogers Video, Big River Brett Nagata - Therapist Paige Larson - Therapist Brew Pub & Zone Bowling Centre. 4 The NETWORK BC WHEELCHAIR BASKETBALL GRATEFULLY ACKNOWLEDGES BC BOYS NET BRONZE THE FOLLOWING COMMUNITY PARTNERS FOR THEIR GENEROUS SUPPORT: AT JUNIOR NATIONALS BC Wheelchair Basketball Society was pleased to send a provincial team to participate in the Junior Division Finals of the Canadian Wheelchair Basketball League in Quebec City this past April. Playing a total of five games against Variety Village from Toronto and Team Quebec, the BC squad gained valuable experience playing the game at a high level of competition. After a great weekend and lots of fun the team returned home with a bronze medal. Representing Team BC was Avril Harris (Prince George), Ryan Isabelle (Prince George), Mark Saunders (Lantzville), Sunera Samarkoon (Burnaby), Nick Konishi (Richmond), Cameron Knowles (Richmond), Matthew Ficocelli (Kelowna) and Peter Won (North Vancouver) and Coach Peter Taylor (Surrey). Peter Won was also named to the all-star team. VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES AVAILABLE Wheelchair basketball in BC continues to flourish, however we can always use more help to assist us in achieving our goals and moving forward as an organization. The success of BCWBS is reliant on the assistance we receive from our membership and volunteers. Here are some suggestions as to how you can volunteer and support the development of wheelchair basketball: Suite 224 - 1367 West Broadway • Be a junior program coach in your community (or assistant coach) Vancouver, BC V6H 4A9 • Take charge and organize a fundraiser for your club or team 604 737 3138 phone 604 737 6043 fax • Approach your club’s president or main contact and ask, “How can I help?” [email protected] email • Join the organizing committee for a special event like Hoopfest or the annual Junior www.bcwbs.ca website Wheelchair Basketball Challenge Managing Director Carrie Linegar • Score keep at one of our many tournaments • Solicit awards and prizes for our next big event…there’s always one around the corner 2003-04 Board of Directors President Jo-Anne Burleigh • Volunteer to be a leader with your club – such as being the equipment Vice-President Chris Samis manager, treasurer, BC-CWBL league rep, and more…. Treasurer Aaron Wilson • Run for the BCWBS Board of Directors or sit on the program or Secretary MJ Boudreault fundraising committee Director at Large Dean Brokop Director at Large Richard Peter • Call BCWBS at 604-737-3138 or email [email protected] to be added to a volunteer database for future events and opportunities as they arise. Canadian Mail Publications Agreement #40562516 The NETWORK 5 CPC’S CANADIAN PARALYMPIC STORE IS NOW OPEN For the first time ever, the CPC is providing Canadians with an opportunity to support their team by selecting among five items from the Paralympic collection that are not available in stores: cotton short sleeve sport wear, long sleeve sport wear, Coolmax t-shirt, baseball cap and backpack.