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Wheelchair Basketball
MedStar NRH offers free wheelchair basketball clinics on Wednesdays from 6:00pm - 8:00 pm at the Emory Recreation Center, 5801 Georgia Ave., NW Washington, DC .
Directions to the center
All are welcome! Come by and learn the basics of this exciting sport! For more information, contact Alecia McConnell, recreation therapist at 202-877-1542 or alecia.a.mcconnell@medstar.net. Team Photo
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About Wheelchair Basketball
Wheelchair basketball can be played successfully by individuals with a variety of disabilities. The sport is played according to the rules of the Men’s National Collegiate Athletic Association (with a few minor modifications).
Organized wheelchair basketball is governed by the NWBA (National Wheelchair Basketball Association) which currently offers divisions for juniors, collegiate athletes, men and women. Wheelchair basketball is also an officially recognized Paralympic Sport. |