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.
Our Wheelchair Basketball Social Sport Programs
Brisbane
| Week | Date term 4, 2023 - Wheelchair Basketball Brisbane Day: Tuesdays Time: 5 - 7 pm Location: Sporting Wheelies Clubhouse 2 Kilroe Street, Milton QLD 4064 |
|---|---|
| 1 | 10th October 2023 |
| 2 | 17th October 2023 |
| 3 | 24th October 2023 |
| 4 | 31st October 2023 |
| 5 | 7th November 2023 |
| 6 | 14th November 2023 |
| 7 | 21st November 2023 |
| 8 | 28th November 2023 |
Toowoomba
| Week | Date term 4, 2023 - Wheelchair Basketball Toowoomba Day: Saturday Time: 10.30am - 12.30pm Location: St Mary's CBA, 235 Herries St, North Toowoomba QLD 4350 |
|---|---|
| 1 | 14th October 2023 |
| 2 | 21th October 2023 |
| 3 | 28th October 2023 |
| 4 | 4th November 2023 |
| - | 11th November 2023 (cancelled) |
| 5 | 18th November 2023 |
| 6 | 25th November 2023 |
| 7 | 2nd December 2023 |
| 8 | 9th December (make up 11th November) |
Join the Weekly Social Sport Program
Our Wheelchair Basketball Refereed Games Program – Term 4
Brisbane
| Week | Date term 4, 2023 - Wheelchair Basketball Brisbane Day: Tuesdays Time: 7.15 - 8.15pm Location: Sporting Wheelies Clubhouse 2 Kilroe Street, Milton QLD 4064 |
|---|---|
| 1 | 10 October |
| 2 | 17 October |
| 3 | 24 October |
| 4 | 31 October |
| 5 | 7 November |
| 6 | 14 November |
| 7 | 21 November |
| 8 | 28 November |
Past Competition
“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.
This year the Southern Challenge is open to players across Australia 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
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.
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.
