Wheelchair basketball follows the same rules as NCAA basketball with a few modifications, such as for dribbling and contact from the wheelchair. Players are given classifications according to their level of disability, ranging from Class I (least mobility) to III (most mobility). Teams cannot have more than 12 classification points on court at one time.
According to the National Wheelchair Basketball Association: participants in competitive wheelchair basketball must have a permanent lower extremity disability that prevents them from playing stand up basketball.
LOCAL OPPORTUNITIES
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Orlando Magic Wheels (NWBA-competitive)
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Contact Jim Moore: 407-399-3920
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Tampa Bay Strong Dogs (NWBA- competitive)
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Contact Wayne Bozeman: 813-892-0065
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Wounded Warrior Abilities Ranch
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Contact Mike Delancey: 727-234-5709
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