Birmingham Phoenix Wheelchair Basketball Club

England Athletics are holding the ‘Festival of Para Athletics’ on the 5th April 12:30-15:30 at the University of Birmingham Athletics Track. It is an introductory event to para track and field, where athletes will get to try out all the events available to them, from ambulant sprints, jumps and throws, as well as wheelchair racing and seated throws. The event is open to anyone aged 5-25 with a disability, including physical, intellectual or visual impairments. They are hoping it will be a really fun event that leaves everyone wanting to take part in Athletics!

Please note, this was received to our club email, but we haven't verified the information in any way.

Congratulations to the GB Men's wheelchair basketball team on reaching the Paralympics finals, crushing Germany 71-43 on the semis. Catch the final on Saturday night 8:30pm.

Received recently (not verified in any way) "Hi, I am a TV Casting Producer for Channel 4’s Come Dine with Me. I hope you don’t mind me reaching out to you today! I came across your wonderful page and saw that you do amazing work to promote inclusivity in basketball and it sounds really interesting! We are currently casting for contributors in the BIRMINGHAM area, for our show. Our team are passionate about encouraging people from the disabled community to apply for the show, and we are more than happy to note down any access requirements you have, or hesitations you have for applying for the show."

BASIC RULES OF WHEELCHAIR BASKETBALL

The basic rules of wheelchair basketball are very similar to running basketball (for example the height of the basket, distance to the foul line, three point line, etc., are the same measurements as in the game of running basketball), but over time they have evolved as well. In 1964, basic international rules were adopted which included minor adjustments to meet the needs of the game in a wheelchair. Wheelchair basketball is played in accordance with the International Wheelchair Basketball Federation (IWBF) rules which have been modified from Federation Internationale de Basketball (FIBA).

We are seeking new players for September, interested in joining - please drop us a DM.

We train at Bishop Challenor Sports Centre, Kings Heath, Birmingham on Tuesdays from 6-8 pm

Phoenix have new posters we're keen to get on display in locations where people with disabilities looking for a sporting outlet might see them. I've just put this up at West Midlands Rehabilitation Centre in Selly Oak. Please let us know if you could put a poster up for us in a great location 😃🏀🧑‍🦽

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Birmingham Phoenix is a wheelchair basketball team that caters for players aged 16- 70. We need funds for new kit, and to cover the costs of referees and table officials for competitions. We would also like to be able to purchase more wheelchairs for new players.

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Fancy being on the TV? The BBC need a young male wheelchair user for a part in an upcoming drama. Anyone 12+ can apply (they've reduced the minimum age since the flyer below was produced). Applications close 19th July 2024.

Why is wheelchair basketball so popular?

Wheelchair basketball

This very popular team competition is also the oldest wheelchair sport. It's very physically demanding and offers benefits like a sense of camaraderie, increases in strength and reflexes, and lots of fun!