Wheelchair basketball is an inclusive sport and is played by people of all ages and levels of ability, including able-bodied players. If you want to give this exciting, dynamic and challenging sport a go feel free to get in touch. Players should be able to transfer independently or with minimal assistance and self-propel a sports wheelchair at a reasonable pace to take part.
Our club has a thriving junior section and new adult players are also welcome - many club members find themselves getting involved after an accident or illness and it is a great way to build fitness and confidence. Players do not have to be wheelchair users or have a disability to take part and Lothian Phoenix can supply a range of sports chairs for people who want to come along and give wheelchair basketball a go.
Lothian Phoenix Wheelchair Basketball Club was founded in 2006 by a terrific chap called Stevie Duff and a handful of dedicated players and volunteers. Sadly Stevie is no longer with us but fifteen years later the club that he built and nurtured is still going strong. Lothian Phoenix combines the best aspects of competitive and challenging training sessions along with a friendly and supportive atmosphere, and we are always delighted to welcome new players into our “Phoenix Family”.
Wheelchair basketball can be played by people with and without disabilities and we welcome players of all ages and level of ability. The only criteria we have are that players must be able to self-propel themselves in a sports wheelchair and be able to participate independently.
Lothian Phoenix Wheelchair Basketball Club (WBC) has teams in British Wheelchair Basketball’s National League as well as playing in Scottish competitions and events. We have a vibrant community of seniors and juniors – many of our junior players go on to be involved with the Scotland National Academy programme and participate in national competitions such as the UK School Games or National Junior Championships.
Stevie’s vision for Lothian Phoenix is maintained by our dedicated coaches, volunteers and players – to provide wheelchair basketball and to encourage FUN, PARTICIPATION, SPORTSMANSHIP and SOCIAL INTERACTION for anyone interested in participating. All that we ask in return is for our members to respect each other, as well as the teams and officials who support the game.
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