Each size comes in a unique colour to represent the seat width size. Colorado springs, co the 201718 national wheelchair basketball association rule and case books are now available nwba teams to reference. The rules for wheelchair basketball vary little from those of stand up basketball. Each player is classified according to their injury michael is a two point player. When shooting a free throw, the front wheels of the wheelchair may be over the foul line. Rules and regulations national wheelchair basketball league. Intentional chair contact caused by a player to affect the progress or position of another player is a form of blocking, charging, holding or pushing.
The basic skills of wheelchair basketball are almost identical to those of the running game of basketball. It must be understood that this is done for practical reasons only. It is required for all nwba officials to complete this document to report all technical fouls issued this season. Three such fouls disqualify a player from the game, according to wheelchair basketball rules. Rules and regulations national wheelchair basketball league nwbl sportstg, fixtures, results, ladders, statistics, news and events for the national wheelchair basketball league, on sportstg, the home of grassroots sport. Jan 31, 2020 the international paralympic committee ipc has warned the international wheelchair basketball federation iwbf that the removal of wheelchair basketball from the tokyo 2020 paralympic games is one of the options it could pursue unless the federation implements an ipc approved action plan to improve athlete classification by 29 may 2020. 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. The time limit to replace a disqualified player is reduced to 15 seconds when the head coach fails to replace the disqualified player before the second horn the head coach will be.
Mens wheelchair basketball has featured at every paralympic games since 1960. But, one regulation stands out the most the 24 second shot clock law. It is 28 metres long and 15 metres wide, and for official national and international matches, a wooden floor is required. In 1964, basic international rules were adopted which included minor adjustments to meet the needs of the game in a wheelchair.
Wheelchair basketball rules and regulations iwbf 2020. Because of the nature of the game, negligible contact is to the discretion of the officials. You will find a concise list of keywords and phrases in the basketball terminology az section. The main differences involve the definition of traveling wheelchair basketball referees call a traveling violation when a player touches their wheels more than twice after receiving the ball. A player is considered outofbounds when any part of the players body or wheelchair touches the floor on or outside the boundary. Participants play on specially designed wheelchairs, built specifically for the sport. Eligibility and classification policy eligibility and classification policy 2019 final v211. Principles of contact in wheelchair basketball principles of contact in wheelchair basketball 2011 all text and diagrams other than where another source is. Official wheelchair basketball rules suncoast spinners. Rma basketball wheelchairs made to measure basketball.
Officials, or referees, are certified technical officials whose role is to enforce the rules of wheelchair basketball. Downloads iwbf international wheelchair basketball federation. This area will include useful resources regarding the rules and guidelines of wheelchair basketball. Iwbf official wheelchair basketball rules pdf download option. During this time the two have secured two gold medals in competition, including one from the 2016 rio paralympics, and two silver medals 2017 americas cup and 2019 parapan american games. Michael talks about the rules of wheelchair basketball. Wheelchair basketball is a form of basketball usually played by the physically impaired. Requests for interpretations of wheelchair basketball nwba rules or play situations should be addressed to. The wheelchair is considered part of the players body. Wheelchair basketball school teachers and coaches may find it easier to study the key elements in the pdf rules book. Player any individual who, because of permanent severe leg disability or paralysis of the lower portion of the body, will benefit through participation in wheelchair basketball and who would be denied the opportunity to play basketball, were it not for the wheelchair adaptation, is. They govern the type of approved wheelchair used in the game. Principles of contact in wheelchair basketball 2011 all.
National wheelchair basketball association official rules and case book 20162017 rules committee mike woodard chairman stephanie wheeler member rocco lamacchia member requests for interpretations of wheelchair basketball nwba rules or play situations should be addressed to. General rules of contact apply in wheelchair basketball. The 2010 edition of principles of contact in wheelchair. Shoulder pain in female wheelchair basketball players. Including students with disabilities in physical education basketball is a vigorous sport that requires participants to be very physically active in the standard game. The documents below outline the official rules of the game of wheelchair basketball by the international wheelchair basketball federation iwbf. Two free throws are awarded and the ball is given to the opposing team, out of bounds. Official wheelchair basketball rules 2018 december 1, 2018 page 8 of 123 throughout the official wheelchair basketball rules, all references made to a player, coach, official, etc. Wheelchair basketball retains most major rules and scoring of basketball, and maintains a 10foot basketball hoop and standard basketball court. The game is played on a rectangular floor called the court, and there is a hoop at each end. Wheelchair basketball travelling rule the biggest difference between regular basketball and wheelchair basketball is the travelling rule. Official wheelchair basketball rules 2017 rule one the game december 1, 2017 page 5 of 88 throughout the official wheelchair basketball rules, all references made to a player, coach, official, etc. In regular basketball, this means that if someone stops dribbling, they are only allow to take three steps before they have to pass the pall to someone else or make a shot for the basket. Individual skills with the ball passing and catching a hook pass is very effective in the game of wheelchair basketball.
In wheelchair basketball starting and stopping in the wheelchair, pivoting the chair and wheeling straight and in curved paths are key skills to be learned by all players. Wheel the chair by two pushes on the wheels one hand or two hands in either direction of the chair followed by one or more taps of the ball to the floor, after which heshe may start pushing again. One such option is wheelchair basketball and, if you are keen to start playing the game, youll need to understand wheelchair basketball rules. Basketball inclusive zone basketball izb, is a 4 aside game, developed to enable both running and wheelchair basketball players to play the game together, matched in their abilities within zones. Wheelchair basketball travelling rule touching the wheels twice. Principles of contact in wheelchair basketball 2011 0. Nwba rules or play situations should be addressed to. Two teams of five players each try to score by shooting a ball through a hoop elevated 10 feet above the ground. Wheelchair basketball iwbf the international wheelchair basketball federation iwbf is composed of national associations governing the practice of wheelchair basketball. Intramural sports 3v3 wheelchair basketball rules will govern play with the following modifications. The rules for wheelchair basketball are nearly identical to that of the standard game, including a 10foot tall hoop. The nwba rule and case books include all new rule changes and revisions that have been adopted for the 201718 nwba season. Information on playing wheelchair basketball as a sport including learning the rules and scoring of the game in different countries. Includes all iwbf statutes and regulations as individual pdf documents.
Wheelchair basketball rules wounded warrior regiment. Wheelchair basketball game wheelchair basketball is played by 2 teams of 5 players each. Two free throws are awarded and the ball is given to the opposing team to inbound at the nearest sideline. An infraction of wheelchair basketball rules rebound, jump ball, etc. The size of the restricted area arc has been increased to four feet from three feet effective in the 201516 season for.
We also provide answers to the most asked questions in the basketball faq guide. Coaching wheelchair basketball wheelchair basketball rules. Opportunities to officiate wheelchair basketball exist from the local club level to provincial, national, and international championships and competitions. People involved in the activity zsession leader, assistants and wheelchair basketball athletes if available. General rules of contact in standup basketball charging, blocking, etc. Official wheelchair basketball rules 2017 valid as of 1st december 2017. The rules of wheelchair basketball are much like olympic basketball. Mens basketball rules changes for 2016 and 2017 each changed or altered segment is identified in the rules text by a blue shaded background. Rules and regulations national wheelchair basketball. Mastery of the wheelchair handling because there is no lateral movement possible in wheelchair basketball, there is an emphasis on learning to. This is not a travel violation or a double dribble. The basic rules of wheelchair basketball are very similar to running basketball, but over time they have evolved as well. Requests for interpretations of wheelchair basketball. The basic facts about wheelchair basketball us medical.
In canada, fiba international basketball federation rules are used with minor changes to reflect the use of a wheelchair as defined by the iwbf or international wheelchair basketball federation. Wheelchair basketball guidelines for screen reader friendly pdf version. The official iwbf wheelchair basketball rules are valid for all game situations not specifically mentioned in the official iwbf full court 3 on 3 rules. All athletes will be required to play in a sports wheelchair the teams will be made up of 4 athletes each. Classification information sheet wheelchair basketball this information is intended to be a generic guide to classification for wheelchair basketball. The court is divided into two main sections by the midcourt line. First played in the rome paralympic games in 1960, the game of wheelchair basketball was founded in the us by injured soldiers who wanted to. The sport is governed by the international wheelchair basketball. The exceptions are rules which have been modified with consideration for the wheelchair.
Learn how to play wheelchair basketball from a world champion and paralympic medalist in. Rules of contact in regular basketball charging, blocking, etc. From the young, or newly injured, to the veteran athlete, wheelchair basketball offers a variety of competitive streams for those looking to play. Founded in 1973, the international wheelchair basketball federation adapted the rules to suit. The sport is a great source of exercise and an excellent group.
A player must dribble the ball once for every two pushes of hisher wheelchair. Our steel range, in partnership with british wheelchair basketball, comes in 3 standard seat sizes, 14. The rma sport club basketball wheelchairs are some of the most costeffective basketball wheelchairs available on the market. Each team gets 24 seconds from taking possession of the ball to complete an attempted shot at the basket. Wheelchair basketball rules and definitions disability. Classification information sheet wheelchair basketball. The ball must be an approved single shade of orange with eight traditionally shaped panels and black seams. Although they are able to walk unassisted, with devices, or use manual propelled wheelchairs, all participants must compete in a manual wheelchair. Official wheelchair basketball rules 2018 december 1, 2018 page 8 of 120 throughout the official wheelchair basketball rules, all references made to a player, coach, official, etc. The current rules of wheelchair basketball get based on the official fiba laws of the game. Department of intramural sports recreational sports. The aim of each team is to score in the opponents basket and to prevent the other team from scoring.
The wuspl is a valid and reliable self report measure scored from 0 to 150, with higher scores indicating a greater intensity of. Izb is played across the uk and is british wheelchair basketballs main schools competition. Winter iowa games wheelchair basketball rules dribbling. Official wheelchair basketball rules 2017 summary of the. Teams are allowed to check in an unlimited number of players per contest. The game is controlled by officials, table officials and a commissioner, if present. Basic rules of the game bc wheelchair basketball society. Suggested equipment zbaskets, balls, wheelchairs if no wheelchairs are available, chairs or scooters can be used, cones. However, if a player caught the ball, pushed twice, dribbled once and then pushed three times, it would be a travel violation. Wheelchair basketball is played in accordance with ncaa rules with very few exceptions. Wheelchair basketball guidelines for downloadable flyer pdf.
Officials must complete and pass the wheelchair basketball canada annual officials exam in order to be eligible for postseason assignments. It is legal to push twice, dribble once, push twice, dribble once etc. Coaching wheelchair basketball wheelchair basketball rules 5 it is legal to push twice, dribble once, push twice, dribble once etc. The classification of athletes in this sport is performed by authorised classifiers according to the international wheelchair basketball federation iwbf classification rules. In canada, fiba international basketball federation rules are used with minor. There are some differing regulations and established guidelines. Wheelchair basketball poster overview wheelchair basketball in the middle, junior and high school settings can be added as an adapted sport for students with physical disabilities allowing them the opportunity to participate in the world. First played in the rome paralympic games in 1960, the game of wheelchair basketball was founded in the us by injured soldiers who wanted to continue to play their beloved game. May 01, 2012 michael talks about the rules of wheelchair basketball. The major skills differences between the two sports include. Wheelchair basketball international paralympic committee. Winter iowa games wheelchair basketball rules dribbling 1. However, many adaptations can be made to allow all participants to be involved.
The official special olympics sports rules for basketball shall govern all special olympics competitions. Wheelchair basketball fast paced, action packed and a sport for a wide number of individuals, wheelchair basketball is a great athletic venture for the wheelchair sport enthusiast. Each wheelchair must be equipped with a roll bar or other protective device to ensure against damage to the playing surface. Valor games southeast 2020 is not a qualifying event for usa nationals or other paralympicsanctioned events. Wheelchair basketball is one of the most widely recognized sports for athletes with disabilities and is one of two aaasp sports organized during the winter. National wheelchair basketball association official rules wheelchair basketball is played according to the rules of the national collegiate athletic association, except wherein modifications, deletions and additions have been made, as follows. Officials resources national wheelchair basketball association. An offensive player cannot remain more than 4 seconds in the free throw lane while the players team is in possession of the ball.
The document link below will open the nwba technical foul report. Only a few adaptations are made for the mechanics of wheelchair motion and the necessity to play from a sitting. Officials resources national wheelchair basketball. Eligibility and classification policy 2019 final v211. Wheelchair basketball travelling rule touching the. The field of play in wheelchair basketball is the same as olympic basketball. Twotime paralympian rose hollerman and teammate abigail dunkin have played together on the u.
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