Wheelchair basketball offers those with physical impairments, who are not able to play standing basketball, an opportunity to play. Some players do not use wheelchairs in their daily lives. The object of the game is to score the most points in the opposing team’s basket. Players must not ‘travel’ with the ball and are required to throw or bounce the ball after every two pushes of their wheelchair. The team with the most points at the end of the game, wins.
Sessions
Canterbury Wheelchair Basketball have training sessions during the season (Apr-Oct). There are opportunities for new players to get involved, and advice on accessing equipment such as basketball wheelchairs.
Canterbury Wheelchair Basketball League
Tuesday
7.00pm - 8.00pm
MainPower Stadium, 289 Coldstream Road, Rangiora
Canterbury Wheelchair Basketball Training
Wednesday
5.30pm - 7.00pm
MainPower Stadium, 289 Coldstream Road, Rangiora
Rangatahi Wheelchair Basketball
Thursday (Term 3)
4.00pm - 5.00pm
The Avon Hub, 77 North Parade, Richmond
Club
Canterbury Wheelchair Basketball
Competitions
The wheelchair basketball season begins in April and ends with the National Championships in October.
Contact
Matt Vernick
Basketball NZ Disability & Inclusion Lead
matt@nz.basketball
021 327 833
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