Wheelchair sports in Dorset

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I am having a few problems finding wheelchair sports in Dorset. Let me give you some info. about me before you say anything.
I'm 45, I am not wheelchair bound, but have had numerous ops. on my legs (39 in total) including knee cap removals, but no replacements. My legs are wobbly and I want to play some serious sports in Poole preferably, but willing to travel a bit.
I want to do things like basketball or rugby, maybe even wheelchair races. I don't want to be stuck playing gentle sports as my GP calls it, because I am not that way inclined. I used to play many sports before my legs gave up on me, and listened to my GP and surgeons telling me to be careful and now I am not listening I want to play.
So, are there any sports clubs in Poole or Dorset that do serious sports like those mentioned?
I'm 45, I am not wheelchair bound, but have had numerous ops. on my legs (39 in total) including knee cap removals, but no replacements. My legs are wobbly and I want to play some serious sports in Poole preferably, but willing to travel a bit.
I want to do things like basketball or rugby, maybe even wheelchair races. I don't want to be stuck playing gentle sports as my GP calls it, because I am not that way inclined. I used to play many sports before my legs gave up on me, and listened to my GP and surgeons telling me to be careful and now I am not listening I want to play.
So, are there any sports clubs in Poole or Dorset that do serious sports like those mentioned?
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You won't be able to play Rugby, that for Quads (if yours hands / arms are also effected).
The best people to contact regarding Basketball is:!
http://www.gbwba.org.uk/gbwba/
They will tell you of your local club.
You should also consider Wheelchair Tennis, Mono Skiing, Water Skiing or if you're completely nuts try Sledge Hockey.
http://www.itftennis.com/wheelchair/
http://www.tennisfoundation.org.uk/disabilitytennis/Wheelchair-Tennis/
http://uphillskiclub.smartchange.org/
http://www.bscd.org.uk/
http://bdwsa.org/
http://www.sledgehockey.co.uk/
I've done all but the Water Skiing....
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