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Wheelchair basketball

Played in sports wheelchairs on a regulation court with a 10-foot hoop. A point system based on each athlete's function keeps teams balanced.

Play Adaptive Sports lists 169 places to try wheelchair basketball in 44 states plus DC and Puerto Rico, 159 open to kids and teens and 144 open to adults. U.S. governing body: National Wheelchair Basketball Association. International federation: International Wheelchair Basketball Federation.

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Questions people ask

What is wheelchair basketball?

Played in sports wheelchairs on a regulation court with a 10-foot hoop. A point system based on each athlete's function keeps teams balanced.

Who governs wheelchair basketball?

National Wheelchair Basketball Association (U.S. governing body); International Wheelchair Basketball Federation (International federation).

How do I find wheelchair basketball near me?

Pick your state from the list on this page to see every wheelchair basketball program we know of near you. The most listings are in California, Texas, Florida, North Carolina and Pennsylvania. You can also search by ZIP code on the map at playadaptivesports.org.

Can kids play wheelchair basketball?

Yes. 159 of the 169 wheelchair basketball listings here say they serve kids or teens.

How much does wheelchair basketball cost?

18 of the 169 listings say they are free. Many others charge a fee but offer scholarships, and grants can help pay for equipment. See the grants page for funding.