Wheelchair Basketball

Wheelchair basketball retains most major rules and scoring of basketball, and maintains a 10-foot basketball hoop and standard basketball court.

See Also:: Basketball

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An Overview of Wheelchair Basketball

The exceptions are rules which have been modified with consideration for the wheelchair. For example, "travelling" in wheelchair basketball occurs when the athlete touches his wheels more than twice after receiving or dribbling the ball. The individual must pass, bounce or shoot the ball before touching the wheels again.

Benefits

As a player trains and practices, they tone and strengthen various muscles in the body while increasing stamina. Wheelchair football is a type of team sport that encourages communication between the players, improving one's social skills. Becoming better in the sport also helps increase confidence.

Involvement

Local clubs can be found by visiting the Great Britain Wheelchair Basketball Association website.

Adaptations and Equipment

The following equipment will be required:
• Basket with a backboard
• Basketballs

To take part in a competitive match specific sport wheelchairs need to be used.

Facts

In 1995 wheelchair basketball celebrated its 50th anniversary. The game was first played in the USA when basketball players injured during World War II adapted the running game to four wheels in order to continue their enjoyment in sport and particularly team sport.

Disability Sport Worcester

Disability Sport Worcester specialises in creating and running sporting events, clubs and activities for children and adults with disabilities.

Bromsgrove Blaze Basketball Club

Basketball Coaching for junior boys and girls 6yrs to 18yrs

at Bromsgrove School, Saturdays 5pm - 7pm.

Bromsgrove Blaze Hotshots Wheelchair Basketball Club

Wheelchair basketball sessions catering for disabled and able boded people of all ages and abilities.
at Bromsgrove School Saturdays 5pm - 7pm

Hereford Harriers Wheelchair Rugby Club

Hereford Harriers Wheelchair Rugby Club is based at Point 4 in Hereford, We play both codes of rugby, Wheelchair Rugby League & Wheelchair Sevens Rugby Union, we train on Saturday 12 pm - 2 pm at Helo Leominster Leisure Centre every other weekend, matches

Sport Structures

We are one of UK's leading community sport coach education training providers delivering a range of courses, workshops and qualifications in over 10 different sports.

SASP Sport Welfare Officers Forum

A online meeting for Sports Club Welfare & Safeguarding Officers based in Somerset.

You're invited to attend our club welfare forum for anyone involved in sport and physical activity in Somerset, but in particular those in your clubs who hold the role of 'club welfare officer' or 'safeguarding lead'.

If you're the Safeguarding or Welfare Officer at your Sports Club, please join Tracey Sweetland, Somerset Sport Welfare Officer at SASP to learn about local support and opportunities to assist you in your volunteer role.

Wheelchair Basketball