Players of Wheelchair Basketball during a game on the court

One of the fastest growing sports for people with a disability

Wheelchair basketball is one of the fastest growing sports for people with a disability, and continues to gather popularity among people of all abilities as both a spectator sport and recreation activity. People can participate in wheelchair basketball at a variety of levels, from grass-roots social games, junior competitions, right through to international competitions.

Basketball Queensland (BQ) partner with Sporting Wheelies and Disabled Association who administrates a number of wheelchair basketball activities and programs across Queensland.

The Wheelchair Basketball Pathway

Pathways exist for athletes wishing to take their wheelchair basketball career further, with Queensland-based national level athletes eligible for the Basketball Queensland National Performance Program.

Matt McShane

Junior Association
Brisbane Spinning Bullets
Bio
Australian Paralympian
Wheelchair Basketball Program Participant
Matt McShane

Hannah Dodd

Junior Association
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Bio
Australian Paralympian
Wheelchair Basketball Program Participant
Hannah Dodd
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Want to learn more about Wheelchair Basketball? Get in contact with Nich Such via wheelchairhp@basketballqld.net.au.

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