Basketball Australia is always interested in hearing from anyone that is interested in Wheelchair Basketball.
If you are interested in becoming involved or have any questions you would like to ask about Wheelchair Basketball please click here to submit your enquiry so we can assist you.
For additional general information on Wheelchair Basketball please see below:
Athlete’s
Wheelchair Basketball is an inclusive sport for all prospective athletes with a variety of levels of involvement available. Involvement ranges from come and try sessions up to playing in BA’s national teams on the international stage at the Paralympics.
Grassroots
Grassroots activity including come and try clinics and competitions are typically run by State Associations and other wheelchair sports programs such as the Wheelchair Leagues Clubs. To get involved we recommend reaching out to your local club or state association.
State Associations
Alternatively for information on how to get involved as an athlete you can reach out to Basketball Australia’s wheelchair coordinator by clicking here.
Pathways
Basketball Australia’s Wheelchair Pathways program focus’s on working with those that are new to wheelchair basketball and helping find ways to connect you to local events as well as opportunities for participation in Basketball Australia’s pathways programs.
For more information on Basketball Australia Pathways please click here and provide us with your information so that we can assist you.
National Teams
As the NSO of Basketball in Australia, BA is responsible for all aspects of the Wheelchair National teams and participation in international competitions. In line with the IWBF (International Wheelchair Basketball Federation) age groupings BA oversees the following national squads:
Men
- Rollers – Open Age
- Spinners – U23’s
Women
- Gliders – Open
- Devils – U25’s
Volunteers
Sports rely heavily on the involvement of volunteers and we are always on the look out for people who are passionate about helping and finding ways to connect them to opportunities. Whether you like to be involved as an administrator, team manager, coach, official or one of the many roles that require filling within sport we would love to hear from you so that we can help you with your journey. Please click here for more information.
Officials
Sporting competitions are a delicate ecosystem requiring athletes, administrators, team staff and officials. Whether you are an official looking to expand on your opportunities or just thinking about whether officiating (Referees, Scorers and/or Statisticians) is right for you we would love to hear from you and get you started on your officiating journey. Please click here for more information.
