Wheelchair Basketball
Basketball Nova Scotia governs the sport of Wheelchair Basketball in Nova Scotia. We work closely with Sport Nova Scotia’s Parasport Coordinator, as we continue to work towards the growth and development of athletes and coaches in the sport. We are members of Wheelchair Basketball Canada, the National Sport Organization (NSO) for Wheelchair Basketball in the country, on key initiatives to grow the sport , as well as, to field Provincial and National Teams to compete at the highest level of competition.
Wheelchair basketball is a fast-paced, hard-hitting, competitive sport. It’s one of the most inclusive para sports and prides itself on diversity while encouraging individuals with disabilities, as well as able-bodied participants of all ages to become active. Basketball Nova Scotia promotes growth of the sport in our province. With programs at the initiation, developmental and competitive levels for men and women.
Join a Wheelchair Basketball Program!
| The Halifax Wheelchair Basketball Association Key Contact: Cher Smith |
| Kentville Wheelchair Basketball Key Contact: Steve Sampson |
| Colchester Basketball Association South Colchester Academy Key Contact: Paul MacIsaac |
| Easter Seals Learn to Wheel Halifax St Andrew's Community Centre Key Contact: takepart@eastseals.ns.ca |
| Easter Seals Learn to Wheel Yarmouth Mariners on Main Key Contact: yarmouth@easterseals.ns.ca |
| Pictou County Wheelchair Basketball Northumberland High SchoolKey Contacts:
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| Lunenburg Wheelchair Basketball Lunenburg Community Center Key Contact: Tissy Bolivar - Tissy.Bolivar@modl.ca |
| Basketball Cape Breton Cape Breton University Key Contact: wheelchairbasketball@basketballcapebreton.com |
Wheelchair Basketball 'Try It' Sessions
Basketball Nova Scotia and Easter Seals Nova Scotia have teamed up to offer a FREE 4-session wheelchair basketball experience! The sessions will be held at St. Andrew's Community Centre in Halifax, Nova Scotia on the following dates:
- July 21, 2024
- July 28, 2024
- August 18, 2024
- August 25, 2024
Register here. Don't miss out on this amazing opportunity to learn and play the game!
For more information on Wheelchair Basketball and our National Sport Organization, visit Wheelchair Basketball Canada.
 | Wheelchair Basketball CanadaWBC is the national sport governing body responsible for the organization of wheelchair basketball in Canada. It is a non-profit, charitable organization that is the Canadian member to the International Wheelchair Basketball Federation (IWBF). |
Sport Nova Scotia ParasportAdministered by Sport Nova Scotia, Parasport Nova Scotia supports and promotes the delivery of accessible sport programs across the province. Parasport NS is the first point of contact for athletes, parents, and volunteers to connect with the parasport community. Basketball Nova Scotia works directly with Sport Nova Scotia’s Parasport Coordinator, Zachary Dickson, who helps provide insight and guidance around Wheelchair Basketball. Zach also manages other parasports as para of his role with Sport Nova Scotia. If you are interested in learning more about other Parasport opportuntiies available in Nova Scotia you can visit https://www.parasportns.com/ |
