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Wheelchair Basket Ball was devised so that wheelchair users could also enjoy this fun and fast moving sport, using specially designed wheel chairs, this is just as fun if not more so than regular basket ball.

Popularity
This is a highly popular game with Great Britain and many other countries setting up their own associations and playing locally, nationally and internationally.

Location
Through out the UK there are many teams registered with the GBWBA (Great Britain Wheelchair Basketball Association).

Age
Classes start from age 11 and usually play in the under 16 section, above this you play in the adult women's or men's teams.

Ability
You will need a good level of physical fitness and health the strength to playing wheelchair basketball is in the upper body and the back.

Description
Wheelchair Basketball is a highly exciting and charged game, the game is regulated by the level of disabilities of the players on a scale of 1.0 to 4.5, a player with severe lower body paralysis would be classed as a 1.0 while if integrating with able bodied athletes who would be actually classed as a 5. Fundamentally the rules are the same as regular basketball, played on a regular court, though some rules have been modified to integrate the wheelchair into play.

Dedication
Players can play just for fun and sometimes integrate with regular athletes joining in with the game, though these players are not allowed to actually compete internationally with the disabled players. A specially designed wheelchair is also required to play the game giving it better aerodynamics and move-ability so if thinking of investing in this equipment it is a good idea to make sure you are very dedicated, players meet and practice at least once a week.

Potential
Potential to have lots of fun and integrate into a world class sport playing locally, nationally and internationally for trophies, so there you have the potential to travel and meet new friends all over the world.

Further Reading
Clubs and the GBWBA hold further reading on the rules and requirements of play and further information on kit and equipment to read up upon.

Cost
Many of the league clubs gain sponsor ship from local companies and groups to help out with the costs of travel and equipment and offer further discounts for all GBWBA clubs for sportswear.

Level of Demand
The table below shows the maximum levels of demand that this activity requires. NOTE: These are not entry levels or levels of requirement and has nothing to do with ability.

Energy

Arms

Legs

Sight

Hearing

Speech

Learning

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