Wheelchair basketball is an exciting version of basketball that offers a great way to keep fit, develop new skills and meet new friends. The game was originally designed as a rehabilitation and recreation activity for those with a physical disability, in particularly those with a spinal cord injury but is now enjoyed by people of all abilities.
Sporting Wheelies and Disabled Association provides a number of opportunities for new players to improve their skill level and fitness; such as training sessions and development camps.
If classified, players also have the option to compete in wheelchair basketball at regional, state, national and international level, including at the Paralympics.
Wheelchair Basketball Weekly Sports Program
Brisbane
Wednesday 6pm-8pm
Southern Districts Basketball Assoc.
56 Zahel Street Carina
Term 2 2023 Dates: 19/04, 26/04, 3/05, 10/05, 17/05, 24/05, 31/05, 7/06
Cairns
Sunday 11.30 am-1.30pm
Bendigo Bank Stadium
289 Aumuller Street, Manunda
Term 2 Dates: 30/04, 7/05, 14/05, 21/05, 28/05, 4/06, 11/06 & 18/06
Term 3 Dates: 16/07, 23/07, 30/07, 6/08, 13/08, 20/08, 3/09 & 10/08
Toowoomba
Friday 6pm-8pm
USQ—Clive Berghofer Rec Centre Baker Street,
Toowoomba
Term 2 2023 Dates: 21/04, 5/05, 12/05, 19/05, 2/06, 9/06, 16/06 & 23/06
Join the Weekly program
Other Roles
You do not have to play Wheelchair Basketball to be involved. You can contribute as a volunteer, coach, team manager, umpire, administrator of the sport or as an enthusiastic supporter.
For more information on volunteer opportunities, please get in touch using the link below.
Upcoming Competition – Northern Challenge
“The Northern Challenge” is an annual Wheelchair Basketball competition hosted by Sporting Wheelies and Disabled Association. This event plays an important role in the development of wheelchair basketball players, coaches, referees, team managers, scorebench officials, volunteer drivers and event administrators in Queensland.
This year the Northern Challenge is open to players across Queensland without restrictions on primary place of residence. Players from social grade through to A grade may participate in the event.
26th & 27th August 2023
The Sports Precinct, 24 Burke St, North Ward. Townsville 4810
To register for the event, please click here
We are seeking Volunteers for this event. If you can help, please let us know here
Upcoming Competition – Southern Challenge
“The Southern Challenge” is an annual Wheelchair Basketball competition hosted by Sporting Wheelies and Disabled Association. This event plays an important role in the development of wheelchair basketball players, coaches, referees, team managers, scorebench officials, volunteer drivers and event administrators in Queensland.
This year the Southern Challenge is open to players across Queensland without restrictions on place of residence. Players from social grade through to A grade can participate in the event.
23th & 24th September 2023
Hibiscus Sports Complex, 90 Klumpp Rd, Upper Mount Gravatt QLD 4122
To register for the event, please click here
We are seeking Volunteers for this event. If you can help, please let us know here
Past Competitions
“The CLASSICS” are the annual Queensland Wheelchair Basketball Championships coordinated by Sporting Wheelies and Disabled Association. This event plays an important role in the development wheelchair basketball players, coaches, referees, team managers, scorebench officials, volunteer drivers and event administrators in Queensland.
The CLASSICS welcome players from all over Queensland, throughout Australia, and overseas. Players from novice through to elite level can participate in the event.
29th April – 1st May
The Sports Centre,
Brisbane Entertainment Centre,
Melaleuca Drive Boondall
Wheelchair Basketball is proudly sponsored by Griffith University.
Calendar of Events
Throughout the year a range of Sports programs and events are held, to view the complete calendar of events please select the link below.
