It is played by athletes with various physical disabilities, using specially designed sports wheelchairs. The game follows the same rules as traditional basketball, with slight modifications to accommodate the use of wheelchairs. Known for its intense gameplay and teamwork, wheelchair basketball is a thrilling and inclusive sport that has grown in popularity both in the UK and worldwide.
Oxford University Basketball Club welcomes new members from Oxford Brookes University students to their Wheelchair Basketball sessions and has opportunities for all levels of abilities.
It is governed by British Wheelchair Basketball.
Ten Reasons To Try Wheelchair Basketball:
- You don’t have to be a wheelchair user! Everyone who turns up is given a sports wheelchair (the cool ones with the angled wheels).
- You don’t even have to be disabled! Able-bodied people and those with injuries are also welcome. So you can bring along an able-bodied friend and try it out together!
- That said, most of us have a disability or chronic condition of some form, so it is a super supportive environment to engage in sport and exercise safely within your boundaries!
- You don’t have to be part of Oxford University! Currently our team is around a 50/50 split between Oxford Uni students/staff, and community members, including Oxford Brookes.
- We are a non-competitive club focusing on individual skill development as opposed to training a competitive team, so it’s very relaxed (and for those who do fancy some game experience, we will be looking into opportunities for informal fixtures this year).
- We play at an accessible venue! The Iffley Road Sports Centre has blue-badge parking and a large carpark, fully accessible toilets and showers, and water fountains. Contact us with any questions about facilities.
- We welcome all adults, regardless of age, ability, sexuality, race, gender identity and support neurodivergent teaching styles.
- Wheelchair basketball is an amazing sport! It uses the same ball and hoop height as men’s able-bodied basketball, and has almost identical rules, adapted for travelling.
- It is great socially to meet new people!
- Your first three sessions are free! And after that its only £30 a term, with carers coming free, and flexibility if cost will be an issue to you.
Please give us a message in advance at oxuniwheelchairbasketball@
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