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August 29, 2022

Wheelchair sports are back this fall!

Come roll with our Rec Therapy team!  We will teach you the basic skills to participate in drills, practices, and games.  

This semester, we will be offer 4 dates for wheelchair basketball and 2 dates for wheelchair rugby. 

Pre-registration is preferred.  This helps us plan our time to meet the needs of our entire group.  Drop in participation is available. Learn more and register below! 

Wheelchair Basketball

Wheelchair basketball is the number one adaptive sport in the world. The rules of basketball and wheelchair basketball are very much alike; the most noticeable difference being that you have to bounce the ball on the court after every two pushes of your wheelchair.  Athletic wheelchairs are provided to participants. 

Fall Dates: September 16th & 30th, October 14th & 28th

Time: 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM

Location Gym Box

Drop-in or register in advance using the link below.

Register Now

Wheelchair Rugby 

Wheelchair Rugby is an inclusive team sport consisting of two teams with four players each.  The objective is to get the ball past the other teams' goal line. The sport is played in specialized wheelchairs designed to withstand contact from other chairs. Wheelchair Rugby is a fast-paced adaptive sport with contact being allowed. Athletic wheelchairs are provided to participants. 

Fall Dates: October 7th and 21st

Time: 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM

Location Multipurpose Activity Court (MAC)

Drop-in or register in advance using the link below.

Register Now

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