Wheelchair Sports
Wheelchair sports are among the most popular of the adaptive sports types. Choose among wheelchair basketball, wheelchair rugby, wheelchair power lifting, even wheelchair billiards. Most of these sports require very specific adaptive equipment, and some are team sports with tournaments held throughout the country (see especially wheelchair basketball). The following articles will provide you with information on how to get started with wheelchair sports, including what organizations offer programs in your area.
Watch Orlando take on Arkansas in these highlights from the final game of the 2009 National Wheelchair Basketball Championship Tournament!
What's so amazing about playing wheelchair basketball? According to star player Andrew, it's the teamwork, camaraderie, and fun.
Fierce competitors Wheelin’ Wizards and Rancho Renegades face off in these highlights from the 2009 NWBA Championship Tournament.
Life has changed for Robbie since he began playing wheelchair basketball; his grades are better and he understands his disability more. In short, "it's awesome!"
Videos
NWBA Mom on the Benefits of Wheelchair Sport
What’s it like to be the mom of a hotshot NWBA player? Jessica’s mother Samantha talks about how her daughter’s life has changed since she began playing wheelchair basketball.
Former Gang Member Turns Life Around with Wheelchair Basketball
Check out Tony's amazing story. Boxer turned gang member turned wheelchair basketball star, Tony has chosen to see his disability as a blessing to turn his life around.
Related articles
NWBA Head Coach Tom on Awareness and Being Positive
NWBA Wheelin' Wizards Head Coach Tom knows how positive and life-changing wheelchair basketball can be. He expects that the sport will increase in popularity as more veterans return with disabilities.
NWBA Player Talks Faceplants and Friends
Jessica, a skilled and competitive young member of the NWBA, gives the inside story on relating to others, as well as the joys of faceplants and tire burns.
