General Information About the Sport Wheelchair Basketball is a fast paced and energy filled game in the wheelchair sports community. It is a sport that provides exercise, physical fitness and recreational or competitive opportunities for all. First played in 1945, the sport was initially used as a form of therapy to rehabilitate disabled veterans but by the mid-1950's, a more competitive atmosphere had developed. Wheelchair basketball is now the most widely participated in of all wheelchair sports. Programs include recreational and competitive opportunities for juniors to adults, coaches and officials. Come out and give it a try whether you just want to play recreationally in your community or have dreams of playing on the national team. What's unique in wheelchair basketball? Players are allowed to double dribble. After two pushes you must dribble the ball or pass it. Able-bodied (AB) and athletes with disabilities can play together on the same team. Depending on ability level, players are classified and assigned a point value ranging from 1.0 to 4.5. Teams may only have a combined total of "14.0 points (amongst the five players) on the floor" at any one time.

Ph 604.333.3530 Fax 604.333.3450 email: info@bcwbs.ca www.bcwbs.ca The BC Wheelchair Basketball Society (BCWBS) is a member sport organization of BC Wheelchair Sports Association. It is a non-profit organization, formed in 1983 and registered with Revenue Canada as a charity in 1985. A volunteer Board of Directors governs the Society which is managed by one staff person. BCWBS provides support to wheelchair basketball programs throughout British Columbia.