Wheelchair Basketball

Wheelchair Basketball is a fun and sociable sport which anyone can play and now you can shoot hoops and learn new ball tricks and chair skills with new Wheelchair Basketball sessions this summer.

British Wheelchair Basketball has launched ‘Inspire A Generation’ to get more people playing the sport so you can try something new, play with your friends and, most importantly, have fun!

It is an exciting sport to be a part of and soon you will be able to join a Wheelchair Basketball session near you. Community six-week courses are expected to be available from this summer led by our team of Community Activators.

You and your parents can sign-up to find out more by visiting https://inspireageneration.com/

World’s first professional Women’s Premier League

Did you know that British Wheelchair Basketball has also created the world’s first professional wheelchair basketball Women’s Premier League and the UK’s first ever professional para-sport league?

Later this year you will be able to watch the World’s best players compete for four teams when the first BWB Women’s Premier League season gets underway in December 2021.

Cardiff Met Archers, East London Phoenix, Loughborough Lightning and Worcester Wolves are the teams to look out for as they compete in this new league competition.

Want to find out more? Visit https://britishwheelchairbasketball.co.uk/womens-premier-league/

Did you know…?

You do not have to use a wheelchair to play, the sport is open for anyone to play in the UK.

The height of the basket in Wheelchair Basketball is the same as in the running game - 3.05 metres!

Wheelchair Basketball is one of the most popular sports at the Paralympic Games and this summer Great Britain will play against countries from around the world at this year’s Paralympics in Tokyo, Japan.

With thanks to British Wheelchair Basketball for this article and videos.