Wheelchair sports in Dorset 22 December 2010 at 12:23AM in Disability money matters 2 replies 1.6K views

FestivalsRUS

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?

Chorlie

Hi,

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....

FestivalsRUS

Thanks and Happy Christmas

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