Wheelchair Basketball

wheelchair_basketball Wheelchair basketball is an exciting version of basketball that offers a great way to keep fit, develop new skills and meet new friends.

Download our Wheelchair Basketball fact sheet for more details.

Local programs

Players of all ages and abilities can play wheelchair basketball at local programs in Brisbane, Sunshine Coast, Gold Coast, Toowoomba, Yeppoon, Rockhampton, Mackay, Townsville and Cairns. Check the Wheelchair Basketball fact sheet for times, dates and locations.

Development

Sporting Wheelies and Disabled Association provides a number of development opportunities for new players to improve their skill level and fitness. Local development opportunities may include training sessions, development camps and representative squads.

The Queensland junior squad, the Rolling Thunder, supports promising young players to progress to elite competition level.

Competition opportunities and pathways

Players can compete in wheelchair basketball at regional, state, national and international level, including at the Paralympics. Players have to be classified to compete nationally and internationally.

Queensland Pathways for Wheelchair Basketball

Our state representative teams are:

RSL Queensland Spinning Bullets (National Wheelchair Basketball League)

MineCraft Comets (Women’s National Wheelchair Basketball League)

Equipment

Basketball wheelchairs are designed specifically for the sport, and prices for new customised chairs start at around $3,000. We provide some wheelchairs at local programs for new players.

Other roles

You don’t have to play wheelchair basketball to be involved. You can make a contribution as a volunteer, coach, team manager, official, administrator of the sport or as an enthusiastic supporter. For more information on volunteer opportunities, contact our Volunteer Coordinator at the Brisbane office or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

Working with mainstream sport

We are proud to be working with Basketball Queensland and Basketball Australia as part of Sports CONNECT to develop more opportunities for people with a disability to participate in basketball as players, coaches, officials, administrators and volunteers.

Check our Calendar for upcoming events and Gallery for the latest wheelchair basketball photos.