ParaFed Canterbury

Phone (03) 385 4449   Fax (03) 385 4425

Email info@parafedcanterbury.co.nz

Sport and Recreation for people with physical disabilities

Wheelchair Basketball is similar to able-bodied basketball, the size of the court, hoops and balls are all the same. The only difference is that a player must dribble the ball every two pushes of their wheelchair; otherwise that player will be called for travelling.

There are both men’s and women’s divisions in the Paralympic Games.

Classification Information

In order to play Wheelchair Basketball a player must have an objective and measurable physical disability in their lower limbs which prevents them from running, jumping and pivoting.

By classification, players are assigned a point value from 1.0 (the most limited ability) through to 4.5 (those with the highest level of functional ability) according to their level of physical function.

Each team of 5 players is allowed a maximum of 14 points on court at any one time.