Thames Valley Kings Wheelchair Basketball Club

07775682987

Wheelchair Basketball Club that caters for players aged 8+ and adults who have a physical disability

The wheelchair basketball club caters for players aged 8 upwards and adult who have a physical disability. All the players play in a sports wheelchair,completing training sessions, friendly and competitive matches.The club also offers the opportunity for volunteers to help within the sessions to assist the players to participate in the sport. Many of the current volunteers are working towards awards, such as the Duke of Edinburgh award.

Why the community needs us

We are the only competitive Wheelchair Basketball team in Berkshire at present offering Adult and Junior competition as part of British Wheelchair Basketball leagues. we offer the opportunity for children and adults with a physical disability to take part in a wheelchair sport.

Our impact on the community

Benefits to the players included improving their co-ordination, confidence, increasing their fitness levels, team building, social skills such as their enthusiasm and energy towards other. along with those relevant to playing wheelchair basketball and having an active lifestyle.

Volunteers needed

-General helpers in basketball sessions (to be able to throw and catch a ball is the main skill - the rest we can teach)- Trustee / none- exec members- Fund-raising / sponsorship organiser -Legal experience

What your gift could provide

£5

Pays for a new inner tube and fitting

£20

Pays for one basketball

£340

Pays for all the wheelchair insurance for the year

Fundraise for us!

Charity Information

Thames Valley Kings Wheelchair Basketball Club

Telephone: 07775682987

Address: based at Kennet Lesuire Centre, Stoney Lane,, thatcham, Berkshire, RG19 4LJ

Established in: 2004