Wheelchair Basketball
What is wheelchair basketball?
Wheelchair Basketball has been included into the School Games since 2011. The sport has a lot of similar rules to basketball, but the game is adapted to be as accessible as possible and allows everyone in the school setting to take part together.
There are alternate formats of wheelchair basketball you can play outside of the traditional 5v5 version. You can play the 3x3 version, which only requires half a basketball court, a basketball and 6 sports wheelchairs, or Inclusive Zone Basketball, which you will need a basketball court, a basketball, 4 sports wheelchairs, tape to mark out the zones, and a floor basket.
Find out more about how to play wheelchair basketball formats.
Equipment needed
- Sport wheelchairs
- Basketballs
- Basket hoops (height to be suitable to the needs of your group)
- Suitable indoor playing space
Get involved
The School Games is inclusive to all young people and provides opportunities for everyone to get involved, either within school, against other local schools, or at county or regional level.
School Games Organisers
School Games Organisers (SGO) help schools coordinate appropriate competitive opportunities for all young people from Key Stage 2-4, to recruit, train and deploy a suitable workforce, and to support the development of club.
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Learn more about the School Games formats suitable for wheelchair basketball competitions:
Wheelchair Basketball Primary Challenge
Dribble that Space, Countdown, Spots
Wheelchair Basketball Primary Competition
Inclusive Zone Basketball
Wheelchair Basketball Secondary Competition
Inclusive Zone Basketball, Spots, Countdown
Why Wheelchair Basketball?
Inclusive Zone Basketball
Quick and easy wheelchair basketball activities
Be it 10-minute or lesson-length activities, we have a range of activities suitable for all ages and abilities to encourage young people to stay active throughout the day.