Wheelchair Basketball Launceston 2025
Wheelchair basketball is an exciting version of basketball that offers a great way to keep fit, develop new skills and meet new friends.
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Unigym Launceston
Brooks Road Newnham, TAS 7248 AustraliaAbout this event
Wheelchair basketball is an exciting version of basketball that offers a great way to keep fit, develop new skills and meet new friends. ParaQuad Tasmania proudly deliver FREE Wheelchair Basketball programs throughout Tasmania.
The game was originally designed as a rehabilitation and recreation activity for those with a physical disability, in particularly those with a spinal cord injury but is now enjoyed by people of all abilities and ages.
Commencing 5pm Friday 31 January 2025, UniGym Newnham Campus Building T6, Aqua Culture Road, Newnham.
North
Contact: Katherine Reed
Disability Sports Officer (North)
E: northtas@paraquadtas.org.au
P: 03 6272 8816
Statewide
Contact: John Hayes
Manager – Physical Disability Sport and Education Programs
E: manager-programs@paraquadtas.org.au
P: 03 6272 8816
M: 0466 787 658
Frequently asked questions
We suggest 10 year old and above. However this will depend on the individuals needs, capabilities, and support needed. It is recommended you speak with one of our staff prior to registration. Contact: Katherine Reed, Disability Sports Officer (North), E: northtas@paraquadtas.org.au, P: 03 6272 8816
Not at all! We have a fleet of 10-14 wheelchairs at any given time and of varying sizes. Just make sure you bring your own drink bottle, small towel if needed, and any other personal items that you might need. We recommend wearing athletic clothing.
Yes, of cause you can! As we live in Tasmania we do do not have a large number of wheelchair users to participate and this means we encourage people without disability to get involved and support those with a disability to enjoy the sport and be able to play games; 3 x 3 or 5 x 5
ParaQuad Tasmania is the leading, trusted voice for people living with Spinal Cord Injury (SCI) and physical disability in our state. We provide information, referral, peer support, access information, advocacy, educational and sporting programs – and we’ve been doing this for 30 years.
No! Our programs are currently FREE to participate in. If we have an official competition you may be required to pay a small fee to cover the cost of referees or umpires.
Yes! All our staff and volunteers are trained and accredited coaches, program facilitators, and have Working with Vulnerable People cards and National Police Checks. All out staff have some form of Fist Aid training at varying levels.