The team features adults with permanent physical disabilities who have a genuine love for the game of basketball
The Tampa Bay Strong Dogs Wheelchair Basketball Team has been a competitive part of the National Wheelchair Basketball Association (NWBA) for more than 20 years.
The Tampa Bay Strong Dogs players have a passion for staying involved in adaptive sports and fitness opportunities.
The season runs from November through March, with the team traveling and competing in regional and national tournaments.
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Player requirements
To be eligible to be on the team, players:
- Must be at least 18 years or older
- Must have a permanent physical disability which consistently reduces the function of the lower limbs to a degree where they cannot run, pivot or jump at the speed and with the control safety, stability and endurance required to play running basketball as an able-bodied player
- Must have an elite performance sport wheelchair
- Must be able to compete in all National Wheelchair Basketball Association 2022 competitions
Contact
For more information, email Wayne Bozeman or call (813) 892-0065.